Fred Parris, “In the Still of the Night” Songwriter and Five Satins Frontman, Dies at 85. The enduring doo-wop hit was featured prominently in films 'Dirty Dancing' and 'The Irishman.' ...

The Five Satins were elected into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003. Seven years later, Rolling Stone magazine ranked “In the Still of the Night” at No. 90 on its list of the 500 greatest ...

Fred Parris, the lead singer of the 1950s harmony group the Five Satins and composer of the classic doo-wop ballad “In the Still of the Night,” has died at age 85.

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Fred Parris, a songwriter best known for being part of The Five Satins and its 1956 ballad "In The Still of the Night," has died. He was 85. The group's Facebook page released a statement Friday ...

New Haven native Fred Parris, the song's composer, and lead singer of The Five Satins, then watched incredulously as their iconic "In the Still of the Night" -- originally released as a "B" side ...

“The Five Satins family is devastated by this loss […] Fred Parris, the songwriter whose “In The Still of the Night” became one of doo-wop’s most memorable songs, has died at age 85 ...