Doo Wop CDs and Vinyl-Records

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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Doo Wop CDs and Vinyl-Records

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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Valli's Peaks
The Four Seasons: Valli's Peaks Art-Nr.: CDJAS287

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(2014 JASMINE) 31 tracks
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Wishing For Your Love (CD)
Voxpoppers: Wishing For Your Love (CD) Art-Nr.: CDBCK27149

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(2014/Hydra) 26 tracks Finest rockin´ rollin´ vocal group sound from New York including their 1958 hit “Whishing For Your Love”. The Bellhops started out in 1956 before becoming The Voxpoppers a year later, recording not only Doo Wop...
$17.27 $19.18
Complete Indigo Recordings
INNOCENTS: Complete Indigo Recordings Art-Nr.: CDCHD374

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​(1992/2011/ACE) 25 tracks 1959-61 with 12 page booklet. The West Coast trio's 'Innocently Yours' LP with bonus tracks, including previously unreleased titles.
$12.18 $18.05
The Very Best Of
HEARTS: The Very Best Of Art-Nr.: CDCOL7887

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(2009/COLLECTABLES) 21 tracks
$18.05
Classic Innocents
INNOCENTS: Classic Innocents Art-Nr.: CDLUX011

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(2014/ACE) 28 tracks (67:37) 1960s with a stunning 24 page booklet. Limited Edition (1.500) The Reprise, Decca, Warner Bros and A&M recordings plus more (12 unreleased) - The Innocents scored four quick hits, twice with Kathy Young and...
$20.31
The 5 Keys And The Nitecpas - The Best Of Doo Wop Classics Vol.2 (CD)
The Five Keys & The Nitecaps: The 5 Keys And The Nitecpas - The Best Of Doo... Art-Nr.: BCD17395

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1-CD Digipak with 16-page booklet, 16 tracks. Total playing time approx. 40 minutes 16 classic vocal group sides, most of them blazing rockers. Culled from deep within the vaults of Groove Records, RCA Victor's legendary mid-1950s R&B...
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Rock & Roll Bash (LP)
The Crew Cuts: Rock & Roll Bash (LP) Art-Nr.: BFX15206

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(Bear Family Records) 16 tracks Mercury 1954-1956 (3 unissued)
$28.24
Collection 1951-59
Dominoes: Collection 1951-59 Art-Nr.: CDACTR9035

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(2014/Acrobat) 78 tracks. 3-CD
$20.31
Vol.4, Girl's Names - Doo Wop Themes Vol.4
Various: Vol.4, Girl's Names - Doo Wop Themes Vol.4 Art-Nr.: CDCOL1264

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​(2008 Collectables) 10 tracks.
$11.26 $16.92
Great Soul Hits (CD)
VIBRATIONS: Great Soul Hits (CD) Art-Nr.: CDMAR078

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(Marginal Records) 29 tracks
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Hey Lover Boy - An Assortment Of Girlie Tracks Of The 60s
Various: Hey Lover Boy - An Assortment Of Girlie Tracks... Art-Nr.: CDOMP01

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(Oldies Music Preserved) 25 tracks 1961-67 (59:52) digipac. Great compilation of rare girl group sound - top sound quality
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London American Doo Wop 1959-61 (2-CD)
Various: London American Doo Wop 1959-61 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDDAY2163

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(2012/Not Now) 40 tracks
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Just For A Day - The Apollo Records Story (3-CD)
Various: Just For A Day - The Apollo Records Story (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDDAY3045

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(2014/Not Now) 75 tracks 3-CD
$15.79
For Always-28 Greatest Hits & Favorites
Dion: For Always-28 Greatest Hits & Favorites Art-Nr.: CDRMB75170

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(2012/Remember) 28 tracks
$11.26
Rhythm Of The Rain ... plus
CASCADES: Rhythm Of The Rain ... plus Art-Nr.: CD3930981

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(2014/Magic) 16tracks, the original Valliant LP from 1963 plus four bonus tracks!
$18.05
Straight Ahead! (4-CD)
MILLS BROTHERS: Straight Ahead! (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJASBOX31/4

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(2014 JASMINE) 114 tracks
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Supremes & The Evolution Of The Girl Group Sound (2-CD)
Various: Supremes & The Evolution Of The Girl Group... Art-Nr.: CDJAS279

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(2014 JASMINE) 52 tracks
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Time Was - The Sessions 1957-1962 (2-CD)
The Flamingos: Time Was - The Sessions 1957-1962 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS253

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(Jasmine) 54 tracks
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Doo Wop Across America
Various: Doo Wop Across America Art-Nr.: CDJAS254

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(2014 JASMINE) 67 tracks, 2-CD
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Riding High 1949-57 (2-CD)
Various: Riding High 1949-57 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS252

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(2014 JASMINE) 44 tracks, 2-CD
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He's Still A Rebel - Completing The Wall Of Sound (2-CD)
Phil Spector: He's Still A Rebel - Completing The Wall Of... Art-Nr.: CDJAS293

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(2014 JASMINE) 43 tracks 1960-1962
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Point Of No Return
Gene Mcdaniels: Point Of No Return Art-Nr.: CDJAS297

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(2014 JASMINE) 31 tracks
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Over The Top Doo Wops Vol.2
Various: Over The Top Doo Wops Vol.2 Art-Nr.: CDET10002

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​(2013/El Torpo) 25 multi label tracks (61:26) 1954-61 with 12 page notes by Galen Gart. More uptempo gems from the golden age of the fabulous Doo Wop groups.
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Over The Top Doo Wops Vol.1
Various: Over The Top Doo Wops Vol.1 Art-Nr.: CDET10001

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(2012/EL TORO) 25 tracks 1956-60 with 18 page notes by Galen Gart. Great multi label compilation of rockin', danceable Doo Wops.
$16.25 $18.05
Listen To...Live
QUESTIONAIRES: Listen To...Live Art-Nr.: MPR00216

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​(1989/MPR) Doo Wop, Jive and some Jazz influence of this german outfit - recorded Live in October 1987 at the 4th International Rock 'n' Roll Jamboree in Wolfsburg.
$19.18
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