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The Zircons, also known by the name The Zirkons, were an a capella (or doo-wop) group from Bronx, New York, that recorded during the 1960's.

Early History
The original members included Jimmy Gerenetski (lead), Neil Collelo, John Loiacano, Ken Pulicino, and Donald Lewis. Their biggest hit was a cover of The Skyliners' 1959 recording "Lonely Way", which they recorded in 1963 and backed with "Your Way" on Mellomood Records.

1964-1967
In 1964, five new singers took over the name The Zircons, and also recorded under the name The Zirkons. Those members were Mario Ibanez (lead, who was previously with The Five Sharks), Carlos Infante (baritone), Leo Perez (1st tenor), Robert McInerney (2nd tenor), and Barry Zakar (baritone).

They recorded on various record labels, including Old Timer/Cat-Time/Catamount/Amber (as The Zircons) and Snowflake Records (as The Zirkons).

1964: "You Are My Sunshine", "Silver Bells", "Stormy Weather"

1965: "Blue Moon", "Remember Then", "Unchained Melody", "You Baby You"

1966: "One Summer Night", "Lone Stranger"

1967: "Here in My Heart"

Other songs included "Come Dance With Me", "Crazy For You", "Glory of Love", "My Own True Love", "Never", "Once In A While", "Sincerely", "Smile", and "Sunday Kind Of Love", "The Wind".

Other
Other Zircons groups recorded on Heigh-Ho, Winston/Dot, and Federal record labels.