Share Your Favorite Doo-Wop Oldie With Me?

[Quasimodem]

Be forewarned: Just because I'm old (60), I think I think I can dominate this thread.

Ready?

My all-time favorite Gentlemen!

Ladies and Gents.....

The Marcels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AkU9...eature=related

(Dedicated to a "blue mood" (indigo) precious friend of mine!)

Quasi

[aceplace57]

Danleers - One Summer Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT4LJxBBaF0

Moonglows - Sincerely
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ANGKn-tV84&feature=fvst

[Quasimodem]

Both great toonz, aceplace57, and I had never heard the Danleers song before, so kudos for that one!

Here's another favorite of mine (try not to dance along, okay? )

Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Bg1...eature=related

PS: Oh just LOOK at those white folks!

[aceplace57]

I like a lot of doo-wop and 50's R&B. I have the Time Life set Malt Shop Memories on my mp3 player in the car.

Another favorite is
Earls - Remember Then
A little unusual because they were white.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ-bdlPqJME

[Rilchiam]

Either Pretty Little Angel Eyes by Curtis Lee or Little Bitty Pretty One by Thurston Harris.

[Sam A. Robrin]

I'm a veritable karaoke S*T*A*R when I sing back-up on this number! I had to take a hell of a lot of showers to learn it, let me tell you! In fact, I remember a home movie being taken of me trying to sing it at the age of 7 when it was first released!
You still can't beat the original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSrV2...eature=related

It's a Rodgers & Hart standard, and it's interesting how the reactions went. Richard Rodgers took out ads in Billboard asking people not to buy it. Lorenz Hart's widow heard it, and fired his agent--but after he'd cleaned up the affairs and showed her the royalty check, she hired him back!

[Quasimodem]

!

Oh. My. God!

Sam A. Robrin:

That was beautiful!

Thank you for sharing this!

I never knew the background!!!!!

Man!!!

I keep telling y'all we Dopers are some awesome artists.

This is just one more example.

Thanks again!

Bill

[Biggirl]

The Chips

Rubber Buiscut.*



Do girls count? The Toys.


*The actual song starts a half a minute in.

[TriPolar]

Rock and Roll is Here to Stay

Who Wrote the Book of Love?

Who Put the Bomp?

and a little more gospel than doo-wop, but the right time frame:

Shout

[Quasimodem]

Well, I don't KNOW, DO they????

Originally Posted by Biggirl

The Chips

Rubber Buiscut.*



Do girls count? The Toys.

Girls????? Do Girls count???? Do they?????

Well, Biggirl, my best friend is one, so does that answer your question???

"Do girls count?"

What a question!

Of course y'all do! (insert heart smiley here).

I had forgotten about the "Biscuit" and The Toys as well, so ya done good, girlfriend!

Thanks!

Quasi




*The actual song starts a half a minute in.

[Freudian Slit]

I really like the Schoolboys' Please Say You Want Me.

And of course, Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

[Taomist]

Originally Posted by TriPolar

Rock and Roll is Here to Stay

Who Wrote the Book of Love?

Who Put the Bomp?

and a little more gospel than doo-wop, but the right time frame:

Shout

Great.

Now I'm going to have Sha-na-na running through my head all night.
Not that there's anything really wrong with that.
p.s. I loved their show! Must find it...

p.s.s. We sang The Blues Brother's album in jr high music class, including Rubber Biscuit. Even being from the Chicago area, I kinda doubt I would have heard that song if not for our outrageous teacher; he introduced us to all kinds of music.
And I've never, ever forgotten Rubber Biscuit.

[Quasimodem]

Heh, Tao!

Thought the same thing when I looked up The Marcels last night!

Look at Sha's version of Blue Moon and tell me isn't Bowzer having problems with the bass syllables or is that intentional?

Also, do you (or anyone else) know what became of Sha Na Na?

Thanks

Q

[Ichbin Dubist]

The Dells, Oh What a Night ...

The Orioles, It's Too Soon To Know ...

... and The Persuasions covering The Everly Brothers and Frank Zappa!

[WordMan]

The Dell Vikings, Come Go with Me - recorded on a single mic in one of their basements, IIRC...

[Quasimodem]

TriPolar?

What a great way for D and the J's to present 'Rock'n Roll', huh?

I had never seen that one and then of course, the girls with the "Dick" buttons.

Thanks!

Quasi

[Kim o the Concrete Jungle]

I think this fits the bill:

If I Didn't Care - The Inkspots

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by Kim o the Concrete Jungle

I think this fits the bill:

If I Didn't Care - The Inkspots

"fits the bill"?????!!!!!

Love you, Kim!

Bill

(Quasi)


PS: BEAUTIFUL song and thank you, my friend!

[Chicken Fingers]

These are some of my favorites in what I guess are doo-wop territory.

I Only Have Eyes for You (Flamingos)

Red Sails in the Sunset (Platters version w/ Tony Williams)

Blue Angel (the incomparable Roy Orbison)

[Lute Skywatcher]

"Buick '59" by The Medallions, who also sang about a '59 Volvo.

From my '50s station on Pandora:

"(I Wanna) Dance With The Teacher" by The Olympics
"Goodnight, Sweetheart, It's Time To Go" by The Platters
"At The Hop" by Danny & The Juniors
"Book Of Love" by The Monotones
"Charlie Brown" by The Coasters
"Charlie Brown" by The Cues
"Rama Lama Ding Dong" by The Edsels
"Speedo" by The Cadillacs
"Yakety Yak" by The Coasters

[Mixolydian]

"It Will Stand" - The Showmen

Don't nick name it
You might as well claim it
It swept this whole wide land
Rock and roll forever will stand

[garygnu]

Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) although originally by The Chords, I prefer this version by The Crew Cuts featured in Clue: The Movie.

[divemaster]

Originally Posted by Rilchiam

Either Pretty Little Angel Eyes by Curtis Lee

This is what I came in to post. My favorite doo-wop oldie. I'm pretty sure that's The Marcels on the intro.

[randwill]

The Capris - There's a Moon Out Tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4xNF9uh8SA

[Lute Skywatcher]

Getting in the spirit of the season: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by the Meolodeers.

[Soul Brother Number Two]

Surprised that "Angel Baby" by Rosie and the Originals hasn't made the list. My stone fave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LjxfNxbZM4

Haunting and beautiful. Small trivia fact. Rosie disappeared. Never to be heard from again. One song and gone.

[Quasimodem]

I had heard it before of course (can't be 60 and a musician and not be aware of a song as pretty as this one), but now I am appreciating it even more, Soul Brother Number Two, thanks.

As an aside, I just recently started watching the tv show "Angel" and this song would have made a great background tune for Angel and that "Charisma" actress (forgot the name on the show - 'Cordie' or something) to dance to when she said her last goodbye.

God what a mouth!

(her not him)

Quasi

[Quasimodem]

"Dwaido, dwaido....."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZBSG...eature=related



finger on the trigger:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0_2Z3pPNM8



Yup, I'm an oldie AND a goodie.

And I sure do love mah Dopers!

Q

[jayjay]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Also, do you (or anyone else) know what became of Sha Na Na?

I don't know for sure what became of them, though I think I've seen them doing the oldies circuit (county fairs, oldies station-sponsored concerts, etc).

But, Quasi...do you know where they came from?

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by jayjay

I don't know for sure what became of them, though I think I've seen them doing the oldies circuit (county fairs, oldies station-sponsored concerts, etc).

But, Quasi...do you know where they came from?

You mean other than Woodstock, dear friend?

No I don't, then.

Q

[Quasimodem]

And while we're at it (and 'cause i'm such a champ at hijacking my own threads):

Anyone remember THIS "Howlin' Wolf"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA2m7...eature=related

Q

[Quasimodem]

By the way, when I call jayjay "dear friend"?

That's 'cause he is. He and countless others help keep Wolkie (on World of Warcraft) straight and don't mind re-answering questions or even answering questions I should already know as a gamer.

In short, he RAWKS! As do you all.

Now back to the program!

Q

[jayjay]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

You mean other than Woodstock, dear friend?

No I don't, then.

Q

The group began singing as part of the longstanding Columbia University a cappella group The Kingsmen, but changed their name due to the Pacific Northwest group of the same name, famous for covering "Louie, Louie"

They were practically Whiffenpoofs! College boys!

Well, technically they were, as the group's publicity says, "from the streets of New York". After all, Columbia University IS in New York...

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by jayjay

They were practically Whiffenpoofs! College boys!

Well, technically they were, as the group's publicity says, "from the streets of New York". After all, Columbia University IS in New York...

Oh. My. God!!!!!

I didn't know that jayjay!

I always thought the "Louie Louie" controversy revolved around The Kingsmen and Paul Revere and the Raiders (as in who "wrote" the song: Lynn Eastman or "Paul").

I put "wrote" in quotes up there, because I believe "Louie Louie" to be a "traditional" Jamaican tune.

There's also a gospel group known as The Kingsmen, but I doubt that they'd "ever lay her again", if you get my drift, buddy!

Let's do a spin-off thread, yawn'too?

Your pal

Quasi

[42fish]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

I always thought the "Louie Louie" controversy revolved around The Kingsmen and Paul Revere and the Raiders (as in who "wrote" the song: Lynn Eastman or "Paul").
Quasi

"Louie Louie" was written and originally performed by Richard Berry, who was inspired by "Havana Moon" by Chuck Berry [no relation] for the Carribean setting and "One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)" for the idea of having the singer telling his story to a bartender.

[salinqmind]

Frankie Lymon, Why Do Fools Fall In Love. I have this burned on a CD out in my car (with other oldies) and I play it on a regular basis and never get tired of it. (Whatever happened to those oldies on the oldies radio station? They've all been retired to bin of history, with ragtime and swing.)

[Rilchiam]

Originally Posted by divemaster

I'm pretty sure that's The Marcels on the intro.

Aye, lad, I think you're right!

[Quasimodem]

"Richard Berry"!, of course, 42fish!

I stand corrected and humbled. Eastman was the lead singer for The Kingsmen.

THIS is what happens to old rock 'n rollers, y'all.

Thank you very much for the correction!

Quasi

[Quasimodem]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97r51...eature=related

Long live Sha Na Na and Bowzer.

Quasi

[TriPolar]

Originally Posted by Taomist

Great.

Now I'm going to have Sha-na-na running through my head all night.
Not that there's anything really wrong with that.
p.s. I loved their show! Must find it...

p.s.s. We sang The Blues Brother's album in jr high music class, including Rubber Biscuit. Even being from the Chicago area, I kinda doubt I would have heard that song if not for our outrageous teacher; he introduced us to all kinds of music.
And I've never, ever forgotten Rubber Biscuit.

I couldn't load the Barry Mann original for 'Who Put the Bomp' last night, but here it is (after the commercial intro).

I appreciate Sha Na Na for keeping Doo Wop alive. So what if they were more of a Monkees type band? A lot of this music might have been lost if they hadn't kept it in the spotlight.

I don't know if there's a sound track available, but American Hot Wax is full of great Doo Wop, Motown, Rock&Roll, with perfomances from Screamin' Jay Hawkins and the Killer.

Thanks for reminding me of Rubber Biscuit! Every time I see the Blues Bros. I forget what Dan is singing until he gets to the Wish Sandwich.

[Freudian Slit]

There are people who LIKE Sha Na Na? And BOWZER?! I do love doo-wop but if someone asked me to think of someone who best exemplifies douchery, I'd have to go with Bowzer. Ugh.

[aceplace57]

I've always wondered if 1950's kids in New York really sang Doo-Wop on the street corners? That would be pretty cool to hear. Unfortunately, I was still in my crib at the time and wasn't allowed to crawl around outside on my own.

I've never heard a Doo-Wop group live. I like watching American Graffiti because of the great Doo-Wop music.

[Chefguy]

Denise, Randy and The Rainbows.

[Biggirl]

The Tokens still sounding great singing The Lion Sleeps Tonight.

My father and Uncle sang doo wop on the corner when they were young and would burst into song at a party with little prompting. This was my favorite: Bloodstone's Natural High. Of course they didn't do the extended version.

[TriPolar]

Originally Posted by Freudian Slit

There are people who LIKE Sha Na Na? And BOWZER?! I do love doo-wop but if someone asked me to think of someone who best exemplifies douchery, I'd have to go with Bowzer. Ugh.

I don't like Sha Na Na as a group, but I'd prefer them over a world with no Doo Wop at all. Bowzer was part of the TV show phase of the group, and almost a seperate act. I don't think he was at Woodstock, but its hard not to give some cred to any band that was there. Remember, it's about the music.

[pohjonen]

How the Time Flies - Jerry Wallace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qg4QfpCtU0

And/or
This Time - Troy Shondell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAp5XcTTBCQ

[Sam A. Robrin]

Originally Posted by Quasimodem

Oh. My. God!!!!!

There's also a gospel group known as The Kingsmen

"The King's Men" was also one of the theatrical companies Shakespeare was involved with--and I love discombobulating the scholars with discussions of "their production of Henry VIII and The Winter's Tale, not to mention the big hit they had with 'Louis, Louis' . . . "

[Quasimodem]

Originally Posted by Freudian Slit

There are people who LIKE Sha Na Na? And BOWZER?! I do love doo-wop but if someone asked me to think of someone who best exemplifies douchery, I'd have to go with Bowzer. Ugh.

You are of course, entitled to your opinion, Freudian Slit, but what you wrote comes very close to jerkism. Take another look.

Yes, I'm a person and yes, I like Sha Na Na, and yes I like Jon (Bowzer)http://www.bowzerparty.com/bio.htm. But am I a fan of what you call "douchery" because I like the group or him?

Well, am I?

Thanks

Quasi

[FoieGrasIsEvil]

Originally Posted by garygnu

Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) although originally by The Chords, I prefer this version by The Crew Cuts featured in Clue: The Movie.

That's my favorite too, and since you so rudely stole it () I'll go with A Teenager In Love by Dion and the Belmonts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Xvgv92GBc

And I can't believe nobody mentioned good old Duke Of Earl yet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9PoUsRibtE

[Labdad]

Wow! I'm number 50, and In the Still of the Night by the Five Satins hasn't been mentioned?? Definitely MY favorite doo-wop.