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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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Starlight Serenade Presents The Arrogants (Doo-Wop Acapella) (CD)
The Arrogants: Starlight Serenade Presents The Arrogants... Art-Nr.: CDSCD19941

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(Starlight Discs) 21 tracks​ The Arrogants originated from the Red Hook section of South Brooklyn, N.Y. The original group members consisted of Frank Ayala, Sal Giarraffa, Augie Muizzo, Mike Munoz and Marcial Rivera, The group was...
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1950s Doo-Wop Groups Acapella Vol.5 (CD)
Various: 1950s Doo-Wop Groups Acapella Vol.5 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDSCD19931

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(Starlight Discs)28 tracks (74:39)
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The Best Of The Danleers (CD)
The Danleers: The Best Of The Danleers (CD) Art-Nr.: CD532732

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(Polygram) 17 Tracks
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Their Greatest Hits Vol.2 (LP)
Tom & Jerry (Simon & Garfunkel): Their Greatest Hits Vol.2 (LP) Art-Nr.: LPDOMINO1014

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(Domino) 22 tracks - The early Simon & Garfunkel recordings - 1959-64 Tom (a.k.a. Paul Simon) and Jerry (a.k.a. Arthur Garfunkel) started their singing and song writing careers while in their final year in High School, in Long Island,...
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Remember Then (LP)
NEIGHBORS COMPLAINT: Remember Then (LP) Art-Nr.: LPCOL5013-C

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(Collectables) 16 tracks - sealed 1981 US Doo Wop LP with 2 cm cut (see photo)
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Rockin Rollin' Vocal Groups Vol.6 (LP)
Various: Rockin Rollin' Vocal Groups Vol.6 (LP) Art-Nr.: LPCHAM80560

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(Cham Records) 18 tracks - monaural
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Lucky Old Sun (LP)
The Marcels: Lucky Old Sun (LP) Art-Nr.: LPCB111

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(Crystal Ball) 12 tracks
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The Very Best Of Doowop Rarities (LP)
Various: The Very Best Of Doowop Rarities (LP) Art-Nr.: LPRR103

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(Regency) 19 tracks
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The Best Of Acappella Vol.3 (LP)
Various: The Best Of Acappella Vol.3 (LP) Art-Nr.: LPREL103

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(Relic Records) 20 tracks
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Soul On Fire - The Detroit Soul Story 1957 - 1977 (3-CD Box) Various: Soul On Fire - The Detroit Soul Story 1957 -... Art-Nr.: CDTOCKBX2

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(Cherry Red) 86 tracks, papersleeves in slipcover box. The box set includes a deluxe 36-page booklet with a comprehensive history of the Motor City's black soul music scene. This 3 CD box set documents an alternative history of Black...
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Letter Full Of Tears (LP, colored Vinyl, Diamond Edition)
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Letter Full Of Tears (LP, colored Vinyl,... Art-Nr.: LPCHARLY610

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(Fury Records) 11 tracks, on crystal clear vinyl - 60th anniversary debut album
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Girls Can Tell - Rock Originals Collection Vol.20 (CD)
DIXIE CUPS: Girls Can Tell - Rock Originals Collection... Art-Nr.: CD662068

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(Fnac Music) 14 tracks Although they were originally from New Orleans, the Dixie-Cups rose to fame on a New York label: Red Bird. They were discovered by Joe Jones, famous for his own records "You Talk Too Much" and "California Sun"....
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Vocal Group Madness! (LP, 180g Vinyl)
Various: Vocal Group Madness! (LP, 180g Vinyl) Art-Nr.: LPSTAG205

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(Stag-O-Lee Records) 14 tracks Please don't call it Doo Wop! This is Vocal Group Madness! 14 Bam-A-Lam Vocal Group Rockers from the 50's & 60's for your next Dance Party. Fans of the vocal harmony groups that originated in the late 40's...
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Thirteen Roses Singing In A Male World Vol.3 (LP)
Various: Thirteen Roses Singing In A Male World Vol.3 (LP) Art-Nr.: LP8MR01

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(Eight M Records) 13 tracks The third layer of girls takes over! If the previous volumes were arranged by skin color, this one gives preference to girl groups over solo singers, but there are some individualists as well. Starting off are...
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The 1234 Sing Ramones (CD)
1234: The 1234 Sing Ramones (CD) Art-Nr.: CDRPR05

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(Rock Paradise) 12 tracks, digisleeve. The doo-whop/punk combo 1234 comes from France and recorded and covered 12 Ramones songs or songs that the Ramones covered.
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens Again (CD)
The Tokens: The Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens Again (CD) Art-Nr.: CD788325

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(Collectables) 24 tracks (57:33) 1960-1966
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Essential Doo-Wop Soul (2-CD)
Various: Essential Doo-Wop Soul (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDNOT2709

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(Not Now Music) 40 tracks The forgotten part of rock'n'roll was doo-wop, associated mostly with the big cities like New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. But what is doo-wop? The Oxford English Dictionary calls it "a style of popular music...
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The Complete King Recordings (CD)
The Platters: The Complete King Recordings (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCOL2889

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(Collectables) 23 tracks
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Ain't That A Shame (CD)
The Four Seasons: Ain't That A Shame (CD) Art-Nr.: CDBVCP2052

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(BMG) 12 tracks
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Miami Soul - Soul Gems From Henry Stone Records (2-LP)
Various: Miami Soul - Soul Gems From Henry Stone Records... Art-Nr.: LP3429656

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(Wagram Music) 24 tracks, gatefold cover Henry Stone, an icon of the American independent music industry, is the founder of the "Miami Sound". Discover some funk gems of the 70's from the various labels Henry Stone founded with this...
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Those Hoodlum Friends (2-CD)
The Coasters: Those Hoodlum Friends (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDR002

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(History Of RnB Records) 49 tracks - 28 page booklet Outtakes, stereo versions and album tracks. Disc 1 contains all the alternate stereo versions of Coasters songs that were released on an album at the time. Disc 2 takes you deep into...
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Please Mr Postman (LP, clear Vinyl, Ltd.)
The Marvelettes: Please Mr Postman (LP, clear Vinyl, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: LPDMOO016

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(Destination Moon Records) 11 tracks, clear Vinyl, limitierte edition Vinyl LP pressing. Please Mr. Postman is the 1961 studio debut album by Motown girl group The Marvelettes and the sixth album ever released by the company. It centers...
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Tell Him (LP, clear Vinyl, Ltd.)
The Exciters: Tell Him (LP, clear Vinyl, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: LPDMOO022

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(Destination Moon Records) 13 tracks, clear vinyl, limited edition. In late 1962, The Exciters topped the charts with "Tell Him," written by Bert Berns and produced by Leiber and Stoller, a ubiquitous slice of American girl-group pop...
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Runaround Sue (LP, clear Vinyl, Ltd.)
DION: Runaround Sue (LP, clear Vinyl, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: LPDMOO006

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(Destination Moon Records) 12 tracks, clear vinyl, limited edition. Dion DiMucci's debut album, "The Chosen Few" (45), was a local hit accompanied by the maudlin Timberelanes, prompting him to form the more authentic Belmonts with...
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Classic Rhythm And Blues Records - Vintage Vault Collectors Series (LP)
The Five Keys: Classic Rhythm And Blues Records - Vintage... Art-Nr.: LPBID8038

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(Bellaphon/Gusto Records) 14 tracks - Stereo German pressing The Five Keys originated with the Sentimental Four, a group formed in the late 1940s in Newport News, Virginia, by brothers Raphael and Ripley Ingram and Rudy and Bernie West,...
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