| The Devotions | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Astoria, Queens, New York |
| Landscape: | no |
| Years Active: | 1960present |
The Devotions are an American doo-wop group.[1] Their single of a novelty song called "Rip Van Winkle" was released in 1961 on Delta Records; the tune was re-released on Roulette Records in 1962 and again on Roulette in 1963.[2] The song became a hit on its third release, peaking as high as No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964.[3]