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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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Time Makes You Change 1954-61 (2-CD)
DELLS: Time Makes You Change 1954-61 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS186

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CD on JASMINE RECORDS by DELLS - Time Makes You Change 1954-61 (2-CD)
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14 Hits - The Dominoes, Vol. 4 (LP)
Dominoes: 14 Hits - The Dominoes, Vol. 4 (LP) Art-Nr.: LPBID8008

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(1977/Bellaphon) 14 tracks - Original King-Federal recordings! This is the German release which includes less tracks than the U.S. pressing!
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All Their Hits 1951-65 (King-Federal)
Dominoes: All Their Hits 1951-65 (King-Federal) Art-Nr.: BID8005

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LP on BELLAPHON RECORDS by Dominoes - All Their Hits 1951-65 (King-Federal)
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There Goes My First Love (1975)...plus (CD)
The Drifters: There Goes My First Love (1975)...plus (CD) Art-Nr.: CDGLAM33

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​(Glam) 14 tracks , recorded 1974 and 1975!
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Every Nite's A Saturday Night (1976)...plus
The Drifters: Every Nite's A Saturday Night (1976)...plus Art-Nr.: CDGLAM34

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3rd Time's A Charm (2011)
LIL' MO AND THE DYNAFLO'S: 3rd Time's A Charm (2011) Art-Nr.: CD1112002

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(2011/Lil'Mo) 15 tracks (48:14)
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15 Super Hits
Billy Ward & The Dominoes: 15 Super Hits Art-Nr.: CDGT2171

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CD on GUSTO RECORDS by Billy Ward & The Dominoes - 15 Super Hits
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Winley Records Presents Doo Wop
Various: Winley Records Presents Doo Wop Art-Nr.: CDWAR3063

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(2011/WINLEY) 28 tracks (68:48) same as RELIC CD 7070 - digipac. Paul Winley Owned And Operated One Of The Most Colorful Of The Myriad Of Tiny R&B Labels Born In The Dawn Of The Rock & Roll Era. Hin Winley Records Released About 50...
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Vol.2, Doo Wop - The Greatest Hits 1957-60 (2
Various: Vol.2, Doo Wop - The Greatest Hits 1957-60 (2 Art-Nr.: CDJAS169

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CD Compilation on JASMINE RECORDS by Various Artists - Vol.2, Doo Wop - The Greatest Hits 1957-60 (2
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Westwärts (CD)
The Crystalairs: Westwärts (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17239

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1 CD album Digipac (4 pages) with extensive booklet, 16 tracks. Playing time approx. 60 minutes. German Country & Doo Wop in a mixture like never before, the successor of the successful album'Die ganze Welt' with vocal and lyrical...
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Only Believe...Unissued And Rare Nashville..
The Prisonaires & The Marigolds: Only Believe...Unissued And Rare Nashville.. Art-Nr.: BCD16893

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1-CD-Album Digipac (4-plated) with comprehensive booklet, 28 tracks. Playing time approx. 69 mns. his exciting CD-Album reveals a completely unknown chapter in the already implausible - though true - story of the Prisonaires, the prison...
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The Cadillacs Meet The Cleftones
CADILLACS & CLEFTONES: The Cadillacs Meet The Cleftones Art-Nr.: CDCOL1372

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Top Hits Of Doo Wop (4-CD)
Various: Top Hits Of Doo Wop (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDCOL1104

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(2010/COLLECTABLE) 80 tracks
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Bandera Doo Wop
Various: Bandera Doo Wop Art-Nr.: CDLUX005

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(2011/ACE) 26 tracks w.16 page booklet. Fine, Fine Superfine Chicago Doo Wop Including All Of The Original Impressions Demos From 1958 Heard In Wolderfully Remastered Sound For The First Time Ever. A Limited Edition Of 1.500.
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First Taste Of Love (Early Works 1958-60)
Ben E. King: First Taste Of Love (Early Works 1958-60) Art-Nr.: CDGVC1010

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(2011/GVOTC) 24 tracks w.8 page notes.
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The Girl Group Sound (2-CD)
Various: The Girl Group Sound (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS598

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CD Compilation on JASMINE RECORDS by Various Artists - The Girl Group Sound (2-CD)
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The Platters (3-CD)
The Platters: The Platters (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDKBOX3555

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(Weton-Wesgram) 42 tracks
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See You In September (CD)
The Happenings: See You In September (CD) Art-Nr.: CD3930641

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(2008/MAGIC) 13 tracks, 1966 - 24bit mastering plus bonus track!
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The Human Orchestra...plus (2-CD)
Various: The Human Orchestra...plus (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS685

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(2011/JASMINE) 50 tracks feat. Mills Bros, Ink Spots, Three Keys a.o. The first CD release for this iconic LP release from 1985 that introduced to a whole new audience the sounds of Black vocal groups from before the rock and roll area....
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Most Of All - Singles As & Bs (2-CD)
MOONGLOWS: Most Of All - Singles As & Bs (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS591

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(2011/JASMINE) 57 tracks
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The Solo Sides And More (CD)
Johnny Maestro: The Solo Sides And More (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCKC1020

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(2010/CKC) 27 tracks 1960/70s (9 unreleased) wit 6 page booklet.
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Can't Help Falling In Love
PERCELLS (feat.Gail Houston): Can't Help Falling In Love Art-Nr.: CDCB1115

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(2010/CRYSTAL BALL) 16 tracks - new recordings
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When Planets Collide
Various: When Planets Collide Art-Nr.: CDCB1109

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(2010/CRYSTAL BALL) 31 tracks Planet Records, Bayside, New York.
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The Feelin' Is Good (2-CD)
The Clovers: The Feelin' Is Good (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS576

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(2011/JASMINE) 60 tracks, every single through 1959 and the complete 'Clovers In Clover' album. CD-R
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The Redondos
REDONDOS: The Redondos Art-Nr.: CDRSR1000

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(2006/REDONDOS) 17 tracks (38:18) exciting harmonies on ballads and uptempo numbers. The Redondos from California are: Vicky Tafoy- Malodonado, Mathew Mazzola, Eddie Nichols and Jimmy Gimelli.
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