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| − | + | '''The Nutmegs''' were a 1950s American doo wop vocal group from New Haven, Connecticut. They are best known for their songs ''"Story Untold" (1955)''[http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc19759/m1/] and ''"Ship of Love" (1956)''. The quintet was led by tenor Leroy Griffin and was signed to Herald Records. | |
Zappa mentions ''"my ship of love is ready to attack"'' in ''"[[Dog Breath, In The Year Of The Plague]]"''. Apart from the title there's no lyrical or musical resemblance with the Nutmegs' song ''"Ship Of Love".'' | Zappa mentions ''"my ship of love is ready to attack"'' in ''"[[Dog Breath, In The Year Of The Plague]]"''. Apart from the title there's no lyrical or musical resemblance with the Nutmegs' song ''"Ship Of Love".'' | ||
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[[Category:Doo-wop and R&B Artists|Nutmegs]] | [[Category:Doo-wop and R&B Artists|Nutmegs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:15, 11 June 2026
The Nutmegs were a 1950s American doo wop vocal group from New Haven, Connecticut. They are best known for their songs "Story Untold" (1955)[1] and "Ship of Love" (1956). The quintet was led by tenor Leroy Griffin and was signed to Herald Records.
Zappa mentions "my ship of love is ready to attack" in "Dog Breath, In The Year Of The Plague". Apart from the title there's no lyrical or musical resemblance with the Nutmegs' song "Ship Of Love".
