The Ad Libs, a vocal group from Bayonne, New Jersey, emerged in the early 1960s with a distinctive blend of female lead vocals and male doo-wop harmonies. Their 1965 hit, "The Boy from New York City," penned by George Davis and John T. Taylor, soared to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on the R&B chart. Despite subsequent releases like "He Ain't No Angel," which reached No. 100, the group couldn't replicate their initial success. They continued recording into the early 1980s, leaving an enduring legacy in the soul and doo-wop genres. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ad_Libs?utm_source=openai))