“Barbara Ann” is a classic rock and roll song that gained popularity in the 1960s. The original version was recorded by The Regents in 1961. The song was written by Fred Fassert and was originally released as a single by The Regents in 1961 on the Gee label.
The Regents were an American doo-wop vocal group formed in 1958. Comprising Guy Villari, Sal Cuomo, Chuck Fassert, Tony Gravagna, and Don Jacobucci, the group gained fame with their hit single “Barbara Ann,” written by Chuck Fassert’s brother, Fred Fassert. Released in 1961 on the Gee label, the song reached No.13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.