The Jaguars never had any huge hits, but perhaps were remarkable for being "integrated" back in the 50's, giving them good crossover appeal. This record follows the simple single formula of doo-wop dance track on one side and guitar-lead instrumental ballad on the other (of which I share witchoo). "Where the Lovers Go" has the timeless parked at lookout mountain neckin in the backseat of daddy's t-bird feel, which I just love. Ah, nostagia. The record I have is on Original Sound, but according to Global Dog Productions (one of the greatest resources for single enthusiasts of all kinds--with often near complete catalog lists of many different obscure and staple labels), it was on Faro records. This pic is with Hunter Hancock (famous L.A. DJ that is considered the first whitey to play R&B on the radio).The Jaguars take you "Where Lovers Go"
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The song "Where Lovers Go" released on FARO in 1965 was by a different The Jaguars group. Not the interracial group from LA active between mid-50s and 1962. Look at the Faro record label - pics of four white guys. I think they were from Chicago but I can't find any info about this Jaguars group. Los Lobos recorded Where Lovers Go in 2021 on "Native Sons"; I wonder if they know it was not that early L.A. group? You could ask them what they know!
-- Peter Butterfield
Just found two other great The Jaguars songs on Norton Records: Railroad Drag and The Dog Catcher. Find them on Youtube. A commenter named Jeff Kehoe claims to be part of that band, and writes about The Dog Catcher: "We recorded this in the summer of '64 at Mich. Ave. Sound Studios, Chicago". Can't figure out if this band also did "Where Lovers Go".
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