The Ran-Dells

The Ran-Dells The Ran-Dells American musical group The Ran-Dells were an American musical ensemble from Villas, New Jersey, United States.[1] In 1963 their novelty song "Martian Hop" peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard black singles chart, number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 2 in Canada.[2] Despite releasing two follow-ups, lack of further chart entries made them one-hit wonders.[1] This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2021) The trio, who were first cousins, signed to producer Don Kirshner's fledgling Chairman record label.[1] Spirt enjoyed later success as drummer with RCA recording act, the Sidekicks, and also with the Red Coats, who were signed to the Laurie label. John Spirt died in 2003;…

GENRES: Popular, Novelty, Combo