The O'kaysions

'The O'Kaysions' are an American pop / blue-eyed soul group originally from Wilson, North Carolina. Today, they are known as Beach Music artists. The group first formed under the name The Kays in 1967, and scored a Top 10 hit in the U.S. in 1968 with the tune " Girl Watcher" (#5 Pop, #6 R&B). The song was first released on a local record label under the production of John I Whitfield, North State, before being released nationally by ABC. "Girl Watcher" received gold record status for a million sales from the R.I.A.A. in December 1968. It was their only major hit, and they never released a second full-length album. In 1987, the song was reworked as "I'm A Wheel Watcher" and was used to promote the TV game show, Wheel Of Fortune.This reworked version was performed by Kool & The Gang.

Since the song was recorded in a budget studio, the master tapes have long since disappeared, so every copy is a dub from a 45 record. Best quality can be found from a mint "North State" 45.

The group still performs today with a different line-up. Wayne Pittman is the only original member remaining active in the band. He also serves as the manager of the group.

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