The Four Preps
The Four Preps from the 1959 Gidget movie poster
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The Four Preps

The Four Preps are an American folk quartet formed in Los Angeles in 1956, achieving notable success during the 1950s and 1960s with eight gold singles and three gold albums. Their best-known songs include "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)," "Big Man," and "Down by the Station." The group gained popularity through their performances and television appearances, including backing Ricky Nelson on "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and their role in the film "Gidget." Though their popularity waned after the British Invasion, the group has continued to perform with an updated lineup, showcasing a mix of genres and comedy.

(Source: Wikipedia)


GENRES: Popular, Vocal Group

Albums

Singles

26 Miles / It's You
26 Miles / It's You (1957)
Moonstruck In Madrid / I Cried A Million Tears
Moonstruck In Madrid / I Cried A Million Tears (1957)
Where Wuz You / Falling Star
Where Wuz You / Falling Star (1957)
Big Man / Stop Baby
Big Man / Stop Baby (1958)
Cinderella / Gidget
Cinderella / Gidget (1958)
Lazy Summer Night / Summertime Lies
Lazy Summer Night / Summertime Lies (1958)
Big Surprise / Try My Arms
Big Surprise / Try My Arms (1959)
Dancing And Dreaming
Dancing And Dreaming (1959)
Down By The Station / Listen Honey
Down By The Station / Listen Honey (1959)
I Ain't Never / Memories Memories
I Ain't Never / Memories Memories (1959)
The Riddle Of Love / She Was Five And He Was Ten
The Riddle Of Love / She Was Five And He Was Ten (1959)
Balboa /I've Already Started In
Balboa /I've Already Started In (1960)
Got A Girl / Wait Till You Hear It From Me
Got A Girl / Wait Till You Hear It From Me (1960)
Kaw-Liga / The Sand And The Sea
Kaw-Liga / The Sand And The Sea (1960)
Sentimental Kid / Madelina
Sentimental Kid / Madelina (1960)
Calcutta / Gone Are The Days
Calcutta / Gone Are The Days (1961)
Grounded / Dream Boy Dream
Grounded / Dream Boy Dream (1961)
More Money For You And Me / Swing Down Chariot
More Money For You And Me / Swing Down Chariot (1961)