1960s Detroit blue-eyed soul group
The Reflections are an American blue-eyed soul/doo-wop group from Detroit, Michigan, United States.[1] They had one hit single in 1964 called "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet", written by Bob Hamilton and Freddie Gorman.[2] The song was produced by Rob Reeco on Golden World Records.[1] The disc reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart,[1] and number 9 on the Cash Box chart. The record was even more popular in rhythm and blues locations, reaching number 3 on that Cashbox chart, and was featured on American Bandstand as a "spotlight dance".[3] A cover version by new wave band Mental As Anything hit number 27 on the Australian charts in 1980.[4]
"(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet" and "Adam and Eve" were and remain popular on the Northern soul scene.[5] After a few more records that were moderate successes on the national charts, Ray Steinberg left the group for other interests. As a foursome, The Reflections continued recording and making TV appearances. In 1965, they made their one and only movie appearance in Winter-A-Go-Go, performing "I'm Sweet On You". They were signed to the same Detroit R&B label as their blue-eyed soul peers, The Flaming Ember and The Shades Of Blue.[6]
Today, The Reflections are one of many popular groups touring various oldies venues throughout their home state of Michigan, and all over the States. Original members Tony Micale and John Dean were augmented by three other members from various regional doo-wop groups: first tenor Joey Finazzo, baritone Gary Benovetz, and first tenor Sal Prado. They have announced that 2023 will be their last year performing, with a scheduled "Farewell Tour" culminating in a New Year's Eve performance TBA.
