The Village Stompers, an American Dixieland jazz group, originated in Greenwich Village, New York City. The band consisted of Dick Brady, Don Coates, Ralph Casale, Frank Hubbell, Lenny Pogan, Al McManus, Don Steele, Mitchell May, and Joe Muranyi. Their career began with the hit song "Washington Square", which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1963 and topped the Adult Contemporary Chart. The Village Stompers developed a folk-dixie style that resonated with audiences, blending traditional jazz elements with contemporary folk influences. Their debut album, Washington Square, solidified their place in the music scene. Following this success, they released More Sounds of Washington Square (1963), which further showcased their unique sound and included popular tracks like "The La-Dee-Song"/"Blue Grass" (1964). Other significant tracks included "From Russia with Love"/"The Bridge of Budapest" (1964) and "Fiddler on the Roof"/"Moonlight on the Ganges" (1964), the latter climbing to number 19 on Adult Contemporary Chart). The group disbanded in 1967.
