According to Opal Louis Nations:
The Sputniks were a fine polished singing group out of North Richmond, California who flowered briefly during the late Fifties, then sadly faded into undeserved obscurity like so many groups of the time. The Sputniks were best known for their infectious jump song “Hey Maryann” which became a regional success.
The Sputniks, led by Curtis Stanton, recorded previously for Class Records and, as The Greats for Ebb Records. Shortly before The Sputniks disbanded they cut "My Baby Twist" at Sierra Sound in Berkeley for the L.A.-based Pam Mar record company.
The tiny Pam Mar imprint issued a further release on The Sputniks. Claude And The Hightones and the duet Vernon & Jewell (Vernon Garret and Jewel Whittaker) had also one single on the label, which was possibly owned by Bradley Taylor, who operated Bay-Tone Records.
The tiny Pam Mar imprint issued a further release on The Sputniks. Claude And The Hightones and the duet Vernon & Jewell (Vernon Garret and Jewel Whittaker) had also one single on the label, which was possibly owned by Bradley Taylor, who operated Bay-Tone Records.