Original Casuals Explained

The Original Casuals, first known as The Casuals, were an American doo-wop trio from Dallas, Texas, United States. They had a charting hit with their version of "So Tough" in 1958.^[1] The Kuf-Linx also charted with their version of the song in 1958.^[2] The group included lead singer (Fred) Gary Mears, Paul Kearney and Jay Joe Adams and recorded with Back Beat Records of Houston.^[3] Paul Kearney accidentally shot himself fatally in 1960.^[4]

Discography

• "So Tough" / "I Love My Darling" (1957)
• "Ju-Judy" / "Don't Pass Me By" (1958)
• "Three Kisses Past Midnight" / "It's Been A Long Time Girl" (1958)^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site:
   • ORIGINAL CASUALS - doo-wop
   . Doo-wop.blogg.org.
2. News: Top 100 Sides . 31 . Billboard . March 17, 1958 . 2018-04-21 .
3. Web site: Casuals. Rocky-52.net.
4. Book: Mitch Rosalsky. Encyclopedia of Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups. 2002. Scarecrow Press. 978-0-8108-4592-3. 61.
5. Duke/Peacock Records: an illustrated history with discography, Galen Gart, Roy C. Ames, Big Nickel Publications (1990) OCLC 21391237
6. Web site: The Original Casuals. Discogs.com. December 24, 2019.