Fred Parris (1936–2022), singer and songwriter with the Five Satins
legacy.comFred Parris was the lead singer for the Five Satins and wrote their 1956 hit “In the Still of the Night.”Parris was a founding member of the Five Satins.
He wrote their biggest hit, “In the Still of the Night,” while serving in the U.S. Army, stationed on night guard duty. The band recorded the song while he was on leave, famously laying down the track in the basement of St.
Bernadette Roman Catholic Church in New Haven, Connecticut. “In the Still of the Night” became one of the most enduring hits of the 1950s as it was featured in movies including “Dirty Dancing” and “The Irishman” as well as covered by Boyz II Men, the Beach Boys, and other artists.
The Five Satins had hits with other singles including “To the Aisle” and “I’ll Be Seeing You.” Parris continued to lead various incarnations of the group for decades, scoring a minor hit in 1982 with “Memories of Days Gone By,” a medley of the band’s earlier songs.“I remember across the street was a little place where they sold really great sub sandwiches.
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