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Vocal Groups - Doo Wop - Street-Corner Music

Doo-Wop was the term applied to the singing style of American R&B vocal groups of the Fifties, originating from the fact that the harmony support to lead vocals was often de-rived from simple phrases like 'don wop'.

Such groups, generally four or five strong, usually consisted of a tenor or baritone lead singer supported by a second tenor, baritone and bass voices and were thus, basically, musically self-supporting. In fact, many recorded initially with minimal instrumental accompaniment, partly to avoid detracting from intricate vocal harmonies and partly for economics.

Street-Corner Music

The style is also known as 'street-corner music', since some groups actually rehearsed on the street comers of their neighbourhood, singing `acappella' (without instruments; literally 'as in chapel'), though often preferring the acoustic qualities of subways or hallways. Doo-wop music had its roots in the late Thirties when the Inkspots climbed to world fame featuring Bill Kenny's high tenor lead and Hoppy Jones' bass voice.

While the 'jubilee' (multi-voice harmony lead) and 'quartet' (solo lead with harmony support) styles of gospel groups were the inspiration behind the immediate postwar 'race' market success of earliest doo-wop performers the Orioles (Natural Records). Led by the cool and clear tenor of Sonny Til, and the Ravens (National) featuring Jimmy Ricks' bass lead. Coincidentally, these names were precursors of a vast number of 'bird' groups to record during the Fifties — Larks, Crows, Penguins, Flamingos, etc.

The last vestiges of the style are evident circa 1962. Leading into the era of soul vocal groups where the Bluenotes, Four Tops, Isley Brothers, etc.      read more...

Vocal Groups - Doo Wop - Street-Corner Music Doo-Wop was the term applied to the singing style of American R&B vocal groups of the Fifties, originating from the fact that the harmony support... read more »
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Vocal Groups - Doo Wop - Street-Corner Music

Doo-Wop was the term applied to the singing style of American R&B vocal groups of the Fifties, originating from the fact that the harmony support to lead vocals was often de-rived from simple phrases like 'don wop'.

Such groups, generally four or five strong, usually consisted of a tenor or baritone lead singer supported by a second tenor, baritone and bass voices and were thus, basically, musically self-supporting. In fact, many recorded initially with minimal instrumental accompaniment, partly to avoid detracting from intricate vocal harmonies and partly for economics.

Street-Corner Music

The style is also known as 'street-corner music', since some groups actually rehearsed on the street comers of their neighbourhood, singing `acappella' (without instruments; literally 'as in chapel'), though often preferring the acoustic qualities of subways or hallways. Doo-wop music had its roots in the late Thirties when the Inkspots climbed to world fame featuring Bill Kenny's high tenor lead and Hoppy Jones' bass voice.

While the 'jubilee' (multi-voice harmony lead) and 'quartet' (solo lead with harmony support) styles of gospel groups were the inspiration behind the immediate postwar 'race' market success of earliest doo-wop performers the Orioles (Natural Records). Led by the cool and clear tenor of Sonny Til, and the Ravens (National) featuring Jimmy Ricks' bass lead. Coincidentally, these names were precursors of a vast number of 'bird' groups to record during the Fifties — Larks, Crows, Penguins, Flamingos, etc.

The last vestiges of the style are evident circa 1962. Leading into the era of soul vocal groups where the Bluenotes, Four Tops, Isley Brothers, etc.      read more...

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Earth Angel (LP)
The Penguins: Earth Angel (LP) Art-Nr.: BFX15222

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(Bear Family Records) 20 tracks Mercury/Wing 1955-1956 (3 unissued)
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Motortown Group Sounds Vol.3 (CD)
Various: Motortown Group Sounds Vol.3 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDMD5503

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(Moon Shine) 27 tracks
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White And Still All Right - Ed Engel: White Groups 50s And Early 60s
White And Still All Right: White And Still All Right - Ed Engel: White... Art-Nr.: 0041690

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​(Crackerjack Books) Paperback, English, 21.5 x 27.5 cm, 84 pages , rare b&w illustrations, stories and discographies - rare Doo Wop book! stock copy with storage marks on the cover
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Malt Shop Memories -  Doo Wop Live (CD)
Various: Malt Shop Memories - Doo Wop Live (CD) Art-Nr.: CDLG90009

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(Live Gold Productions) 17 tracks (55:27) taken from various New York Doo Wop live shows and featuring comments by DJ legend Gus Gossert! Gus Gossert hosted "The Time Capsule Do-Wopp Shows on WCBS-FM radio and WPIX-FM radio in New York...
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Bronx Blues - The Columbia Recordings (CD)
Dion: Bronx Blues - The Columbia Recordings (CD) Art-Nr.: CD469060-C

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(Columbia) 20 tracks (55:04) 1962-65 with 12 page booklet. - Original sealed cut-out CD with 0,5cm cut in jewelbox (see photo) European pressing - new stock copy. Including 5 previously unissued recordings!
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Destination Jail Vol. 2 - 24 More Songs From Behind The Bars (CD)
Various Artists: Destination Jail Vol. 2 - 24 More Songs From... Art-Nr.: BCD17709

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1-CD with 12-page booklet, 24 tracks. Total playing time approx. 70 min. With 'Destination Jail, Vol. 2', Bear Family Records® offers another intriguing collection of blues and rhythm & blues obscurities and classics from the '40s to the...
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A Blast From The Past (LP)
Little Joe Cook: A Blast From The Past (LP) Art-Nr.: LPBI224891

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(Beantown) 16 tracks, recorded 1956-1959
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On The Dancefloor With Dion DiMucci (CD)
Dion: On The Dancefloor With Dion DiMucci (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17740

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1-CD (Digipak) with 36 page booklet, 29 tracks. Total playing time approx. 78 min. Bear Family Records® welcomes Dion DiMucci - one of the most successful artists of his generation - to our 'Dancefloor' series. He was the lead singer in...
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Doop-a-Go-Go Party (LP & CD)
Various: Doop-a-Go-Go Party (LP & CD) Art-Nr.: LPVID35

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(Juke Box Music Factory) 16 tracks After the "Voices Super Sound" compilation, El Vidocq wanted to continue exploring vocals, vocal harmonies and choirs... a doo-wop theme, or gospel, or even choirs? In the end, it's become a bit of all...
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Only You (CD)
The Hilltoppers: Only You (CD) Art-Nr.: CDPGN923

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(Pegasus Entertainment) 25 tracks
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Digital Doo Wops (LP)
Joel & The Dymensions: Digital Doo Wops (LP) Art-Nr.: LPCAA30571

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(1991/Classic Artist Recordings) 20 tracks. 20 of the 50's most popular songs.
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14 Hits - Jackie Wilson - The Dominoes, Vol.3 (LP)
Billy Ward & The Dominoes: 14 Hits - Jackie Wilson - The Dominoes, Vol.3 (LP) Art-Nr.: LPKING5007X

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(Gusto) 14 tracks - Original King-Federal recordings when Jackie wilson did the lead vocals with the Dominoes! The LP is originally sealed!
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Echoes Down The Hall - 16 Original Doo-Wop Classics (CD)
Various: Echoes Down The Hall - 16 Original Doo-Wop... Art-Nr.: CDAR8605

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(1989/Arista) 16 Tracks - Rare compilation in special package clear longbox (see photo scans)!
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Absolutely The Best (CD)
The Four Preps: Absolutely The Best (CD) Art-Nr.: CD0614712-C

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(Fuel 2000) 14 tracks - Cut-Out drill hole in barcode. Premier sound quality! Rare CD! Liner Notes by Bill Dahl!
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Pink & Black (CD)
The Nymonics: Pink & Black (CD) Art-Nr.: CDFKL23001

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(Funkloch Records) 16 tracks Since 1996, this band has dedicated itself to its own style, the "Doo Wop Massacre": a mixture of rockabilly, classic rock'n'roll and doo wop. Their 4th album from 2023 features newly recorded, previously...
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Working Our Way Back To You: Ultimate Collection (44-CD, 1 -LP, 2-Books, Ltd.)
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: Working Our Way Back To You: Ultimate... Art-Nr.: CDSMABX1132

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(Madfish) ca.800 tracks - limited to 2500 pcs. worldwide - Weight: 5.8 kg Dimensions: 400 mm x 355 mm x 110 mm
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On The Dancefloor With A Fingersnap - 31 Pops To Make The Party Shake! (CD)
Various: On The Dancefloor With A Fingersnap - 31 Pops... Art-Nr.: BCD17718

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1-CD (Digipak) with 36 page booklet, 31 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. In the CD series 'On The Dancefloor With ...' featuring the best danceable music, Bear Family Records® here deals with those songs that are accompanied by...
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The Rhythm Of The Rain - 30 Melodic Drops for Cloudy Days (CD)
Various: The Rhythm Of The Rain - 30 Melodic Drops for... Art-Nr.: BCD17723

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1 CD with 36 page booklet, 30 tracks. Total playing time approx. 79 min. Depending on the personal state of mind: rain can be perceived as unpleasantly wet or wonderfully refreshing. At all times and across all genres, composers and...
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Remember Me Baby (LP)
The Earls: Remember Me Baby (LP) Art-Nr.: LPOT104

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(OLd Town) 12 tracks (re-pressing from unknown origin, probably 1970s)
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Tony Sarafino Presents The Imaginations (LP)
The Imaginations: Tony Sarafino Presents The Imaginations (LP) Art-Nr.: LPREL5058

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(Relic) 16 tracks 1961-62 Stereo.
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Neil Sedaka With The Tokens (LP)
Neil Sedaka: Neil Sedaka With The Tokens (LP) Art-Nr.: LPGUY12004

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(CP) 18 tracks Singing groups come in all sizes and styles,with unique names and special sounds.Some groups are flash-in-the-pans, here today and gone from the record scene tomorrow. Some groups are one-timers, with only one hit to their...
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Hy Lit Presents Collectors Gold WRCP (2-LP, Gold Vinyl)
Various: Hy Lit Presents Collectors Gold WRCP (2-LP,... Art-Nr.: LPCOL7000

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(Collectables) 24 tracks on colored vinyl (gold-yellow) - original 1950s doo wop monster hits plus rarities selected by legendary doo wop DJ Hy Lith (WRCP Philadelphia).
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The 1980's Doo-Wop Album (LP)
Various: The 1980's Doo-Wop Album (LP) Art-Nr.: LPBAB2001

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(BAB Records) 12 tracks - featuring The Autumns, The Infernos Finally . . . an album that adds to, as opposed to takes from, the great Doo-Wop music of the 50's and 60's. What we have retained is: the close harmony, the great lead...
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Mercury Records - The Vocal Group Collection (2-LP)
Various: Mercury Records - The Vocal Group Collection... Art-Nr.: LP830283-C

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Mercury Records) 28 tracks 1955-58 Gatefold/Klappcover - sealed new with very small cut mark on cover (see photo). Digital mastering at Polygram Studios - great sound (mostly original mono) - The Platters / Penguins / Del Vikings /...
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1950s Doo-Wop Groups 'Acappella' Vol.4 (CD)
Various: 1950s Doo-Wop Groups 'Acappella' Vol.4 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDSCD19921

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(Starlight Discs) 28 tracks (73:27)​
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