The Bell Notes were an American rock'n'roll group from East Meadow, Long Island, New York. The band were formed in the 1950s and became regular live performers in The Bronx during that era. Their breakthrough came when New York DJ Alan Fredericks saw them play at a record hop on Long Island and recognised their talent. In 1958, he recorded "I've Had It" with the group at a studio in Times Square for just $50. This recording was eventually signed by Bob Shad to his new label Time Records, and when released in March 1959, became a national hit, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. The band released four more singles that year: "Old Spanish Town", "That's Right", "You're a Big Girl Now", and "White Buckskin Sneakers & Checkerboard Socks". However, only "Old Spanish Town" managed to chart, reaching number 76. In 1960, the group signed with Madison Records and released two more singles: "Shortnin' Bread" and "Friendly Star"; the former hit number 96 in the US. However, The Bell Notes parted ways two years later.
