This is a version of the classic The Wizard Of Oz song performed as old-school slow doo-wop. It has absolutely nothing to do with rock and roll and could have been released before the world had ever heard of Bill Haley or Elvis. Its harmonies could be described as formally elegant; the group put a lot of work into them, which makes this song fascinating to listen to.
The Demensions were from the Bronx district of New York City and attended Christopher Columbus High School together. "Over The Rainbow" was their only significant chart hit, reaching #16 on the Billboard Hot 100. They also reached #93 in 1963 with "My Foolish Heart", but that was it for them.
Various iterations of The Demensions have been in existence since then; a total of 19 people have been in the group at one time or another. The lead vocalist on "Over The Rainbow", Lenny Dell, passed away in 2021.
Created October 27, 2026.