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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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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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Still Crying In The Chapel (2-CD)
Sonny Til & Orioles: Still Crying In The Chapel (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS246

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(​2013/Jasmine) 57 tracks 1948-62
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Take One
Earl Lewis and The Channels: Take One Art-Nr.: CDCOL6984

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(2008/Collectables) 14 tracks 1973 (39:42)
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Bass Instincts (2-CD)
The Ravens: Bass Instincts (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS247

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​(2013/Jasmine) 55 tracks 1946-55 feat. Jimmy Ricks.
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Wiggle Wobble - The Les Cooper Collection (2-CD)
Various: Wiggle Wobble - The Les Cooper Collection (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS751

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(2013/JASMINE) 53 tracks
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Hi We're The Miracles
MIRACLES: Hi We're The Miracles Art-Nr.: CD711182

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(2012/Hallmark) 11 tracks
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Jumpin' With The Jacks
JACKS: Jumpin' With The Jacks Art-Nr.: CD712022

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(2012/Hallmark) 12 tracks
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Cookin' With The Miracles
MIRACLES: Cookin' With The Miracles Art-Nr.: CD711702

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(2012/Hallmark) 10 tracks
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Baby It's You (180g)
The Shirelles: Baby It's You (180g) Art-Nr.: SLP5436

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(2013/SUNDAZED) 12 tracks Stereo, the Hit-filled 1962 Scepter album in stunning quality! A Hit-Filled Album From The Original Girl Group! When Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie “Micki” Harris and Beverly Lee got together to sing for a...
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Give A Twist Party (180g)
The Shirelles & King Curtis: Give A Twist Party (180g) Art-Nr.: SLP5437

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(2013/SUNDAZED) 11 tracks Stereo, 1962 Scepter album in stunning souind quality! Twist And Groove withe the Shirelles and King Curtis! In 1962, the twist was everywhere. Artists from Joey Dee to Frank Sinatra were all chasing the craze,...
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A Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - From The Beginning 1957-62
Marvin Gaye: A Stubborn Kind Of Fellow - From The Beginning... Art-Nr.: CDJAS245

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(JASMINE) 28 tracks incl. early vocal group back-up work (Moonglows, Chuck Berry a.o.).
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The Drifters - The Drifters Rock (CD)
The Drifters: The Drifters - The Drifters Rock (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17278

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1-CD Digipak (6-plated) with 52-page booklet, 32 tracks. Playing time approx. 81 mns. -- The finest black vocal group of all time on a long overdue compilation of their rock'n'roll classics. The original versions of songs like 'Money...
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Ride With Me Baby ... (CD)
RHYTHM KINGS: Ride With Me Baby ... (CD) Art-Nr.: CDVIN023

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(Vintjarn Records) 14 tracks, digipack. Blues and Rhythm & Blues from Sweden! The Rhythm Kings from Enviken are a rocking blues band that has been around for about 15 years. But this is their first album. The band members have previously...
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At Sunrise
Jimmy Ricks: At Sunrise Art-Nr.: CDETRB121

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(2013/EL TORO) 29 tracks with 10 page booklet. The greatest bass singer of all the time! For the first time on CD the complete recorded output from Jimmy Ricks for the Signature label, with 12 extra bonus tracks featuring his best solo...
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Greatest Hits (LP)
COASTERS: Greatest Hits (LP) Art-Nr.: LPRUM2011035

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(2012/RUMBLE) 12 tracks
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14 Hits - Volume One (CD)
Billy Ward & The Dominoes: 14 Hits - Volume One (CD) Art-Nr.: CD6500524

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(King Records) 14 tracks
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Doin' The Hully Gully & Dance By The Light...
The Olympics: Doin' The Hully Gully & Dance By The Light... Art-Nr.: CD263384

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CD on HOO DOO RECORDS by The Olympics - Doin' The Hully Gully & Dance By The Light...
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Under A Blanket Of Blue - Singles 1951-57
CARDINALS: Under A Blanket Of Blue - Singles 1951-57 Art-Nr.: CDJAS227

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CD on JASMINE RECORDS by CARDINALS - Under A Blanket Of Blue - Singles 1951-57
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Life Is But A Dream (2-CD)
HARPTONES: Life Is But A Dream (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS226

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(2012/JASMINE) 60 tracks 1953-61.
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Doo Wop Across America (2-CD)
Various: Doo Wop Across America (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS229

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CD Compilation on JASMINE RECORDS by Various Artists - Doo Wop Across America (2-CD)
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Doo Wop Across America (2-CD)
Various: Doo Wop Across America (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS230

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CD Compilation on JASMINE RECORDS by Various Artists - Doo Wop Across America (2-CD)
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Talk That Talk (2-CD)
The Du-Droppers: Talk That Talk (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS225

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Come Softly To Me 1959-61 (2-CD)
FLEETWOODS: Come Softly To Me 1959-61 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS722

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The Best Of ... 2-CD
The Five Satins: The Best Of ... 2-CD Art-Nr.: CDJAS221

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You're So Fine (1956-61)
The Falcons: You're So Fine (1956-61) Art-Nr.: CDJAS223

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(2012/JASMINE) 30 tracks incl. some ultra rare smoothies.
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The Concert Of Love (2010)
Darlene Love: The Concert Of Love (2010) Art-Nr.: CD37217

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(2010/REEL) 14 tracks (60:00) amazing concert, live from Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New York!
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