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MIKE and the Paramounts History.

“TWIST & SHOUT” b/w “DOO-WHA-DIDDY” 45 RPM RECORD

Recorded June 20th 1976 Groove Records Mike Nelson (Born 1-8- 1960) is the Lead Singer of “Mike and the Paramounts” The POP group consisted of four young men. Lead Singer Mike Nelson ,16 years old, Scott Mesa, 17 years old, Jerome Mathers, 16 years old and Stephen Bettencourt, 17 years old. The group was hand chosen by the “Kings Entertainment” Co. via auditions Held in Hollywood.. Over 200 kids auditioned in May 1976 for the job. The four mentioned were chosen to become “ Mike and the Paramounts. Mike Nelson was chosen to be the lead singer because of his Power House vocals according to Producers. It was Americas 1976 Bicentennial Celebration. Mike and the Paramounts were selected to perform at Theme Parks in Anaheim, Los Angeles And through out California to help celebrate the event. On June 2Oth 1976 Mike and the Paramounts record the “Twist & Shout” song for The Groove record label. The 45 rpm single was a double “A” sided record. The flip Side also featured Mike Nelson’s lead vocals with Doo-Wha-Diddy. Another popular cover song. Both were A to B Recordings using no“Auto Tune” because it did not exist in 1976. Lead Singer Mike Nelson and the Paramounts nail the song in only three takes. The flip side of the record,”Doo-Wha-Diddy” also was recorded in only three takes on the same day. The record had only limited release in Anaheim and Southern Calif. “ Mike and the Paramounts” performed all around Southern California the summer of 1976. Screaming Fans loved the power of Mike Nelson’s voice and all of the energy of the Paramounts. Their costumes mostly consisted of bright orange leisure suits with yellow shirts and super wide collars. (Very 70”s) After the Summer of 1976 ended.” Mike and the Paramounts” were offered a real record contract to record an album and two more singles. However the boys all had to decline the offer because of their families and school commitments. Sadly what could have been a good career for the boys had to end because of this. The boys all split-up and went their separate ways. In 2012 Mike Nelson once again proved he still had the voice and put out an independent single of his own. “Jessie’s Girl” is the song and by Mike Nelson’s decision to stay loyal to the group, The record says it was performed by “Mike and the Paramounts”.Even though Mike Nelson sings all of the tracks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.169.211.4 (talk) 09:14, 13 June 2013 (UTC)