At least 4 groups share this name: 1) The Regents were a doo-wop vocal group from New York in the late 1950s and early 1960s. They are best known for writing and recording the hit "Barbara Ann" in 1961, which reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 when later covered by the Beach Boys in 1965 on their album, Beach Boys' Party!. 2) The Regents were a UK-based punk/new wave group from the late 70's. 3) The Regents was a barbershop Quartet.

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