THE O'KAYSIONS

Boomp3.com
Biography by Ron Wynn (amg)

The O'Kaysions didn't have many hits, but the North Carolina sextet's energetic "Girl Watcher" remains a staple on the Carolina/Georgia/Florida beach circuit. The song actually did a bit better on the pop side, reaching number five there, as opposed to number six R&B. It was their only chart tune for ABC in 1968. Lead singer Donny Weaver, Ron Turner, Jim Spidel, Wayne Pittman, Jimmy Hennant, and Bruce Joyner began as the Kays.

The O'Kaysions
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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, and scored a top ten hit in the U.S. in 1968 with the tune "Girl Watcher" (#5 Pop, #6 R&B).[1] 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. 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.

Since the song was recorded in a budget studio, the master tapes are unfortunately long gone 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.
Band members (Classic Line-Up)

* Donnie Weaver - vocals, organ
* Wayne Pittman - guitar
* Ron Turner - trumpet
* Jim Spezialle - saxophone
* Jimmy Hinnant - bass
* Bruce Joyner - drums