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Doo Wop Groups That Still Sound Good #911566
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Name some Doo Wop Groups that you think still good fifty years later.

I was listening to Dino and some of the other singers who still sound amazing.

Here are some of my groups. Please add to my list. Correct any mistakes I made too. Sometimes, I think I'm listening to the original group but I have it wrong. Thnx.


Dion
https://youtu.be/WV966OlH_QQ

Gene Chandler

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0bw55sR4ec8

Little Anthony & The Imperials
https://youtu.be/HCjptf_8Y2I

Johnny Maestro
https://youtu.be/jzZY3CQuPVI

I got chills listening to him sing this song. Wow! Amazing. (Cover song of Righteous Bros Unchained Melody)
https://youtu.be/BeVLAjm24ew

The Jive Five
https://youtu.be/eGiA5QJKfec

The Fascinators
https://youtu.be/S2UEdtzKAdM


Earl Lewis & The Channels
https://youtu.be/KJ7kWm-eXqk

https://youtu.be/RFYhCVeDMh0

There are a slew of great ones by the Channels on YouTube. They're great!

Pookie Hudson & The Spaniels
https://youtu.be/hWJgYwjverI


Moonglows
https://youtu.be/pdizWF6_WwI

https://youtu.be/wMu3JKAt50g

Don & Juan
https://youtu.be/e77uXuGVs1E

The Passions
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BhuwHUD2OZM

The Earls
https://youtu.be/FH26Wp8u1f4

The Five Keys
https://youtu.be/OvkK2sTKP0w

Norman Fox & The Rob Roys
https://youtu.be/n6GSlozJ1T0

The Chimes
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RsJ3BX0RLc4

I am giving Vito & The Salutations an E for Effort. But ... I know they can do better
https://youtu.be/wS3L164GjUs


And of course Frankie Valli, can't forget him
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ej9KIGvHKc4

I can't find any live videos of The Schoolboys who sing Please Say You Want Me
Does anyone know of a live version of this song?

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If you mean "50 years later" than the dates of their original recordings, then the Dubs and Willie Winfield and the Harptones were still appearing around 2004 - 2006. Two original members of the Teenagers still appear periodically. Don't know if they're still performing today.

Great list, BTW!


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One Summer Night by the Danleers.


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Yes, Turnbull that's exactly what I mean. They still sound amazing after forty and even fifty years from the original recordings. Thank you for adding the groups I missed. And thank you Olivant for adding to the list too.

How could I forget The Cadillacs!!! They can do it ALL!! Sing and dance. Amazing!
Zoom https://youtu.be/uBrrUXCZJS0

Fred Parris & The Satins - In The Still of the Night
https://youtu.be/WMlDSsJsiIk

Edit: The Cleftones
Little Girl of Mine

https://youtu.be/ZXNZpJSvp2s

Can't We Be Sweethearts

https://youtu.be/RXdA1uyjYGs



Not all original but still good
Del Vikings Whispering Bells
https://youtu.be/GEXSz2a1luQ

You know what's funny is that I made up a doo wop playlist about three years ago. My uncle helped me with it a little bit. It has 141 songs and it has more than 3 million views on YouTube grin So, I thought I'd make another playlist of the groups who still sound good singing their songs in this day and age. So if it's okay with you, I'd like to add the groups you mentioned. smile

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As a former Pittsburgh guy, I remind you of the Skyliners and the Marcels.

I remember nearly ODing on Little Anthony. That's when I was dating Mary Lou (no, she never stole my diamond ring) and she had one of the great Doo Wop Group record collections of all time. Oh Happy Days!


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Originally Posted By: olivant
As a former Pittsburgh guy, I remind you of the Skyliners and the Marcels.

I remember nearly ODing on Little Anthony. That's when I was dating Mary Lou (no, she never stole my diamond ring) and she had one of the great Doo Wop Group record collections of all time. Oh Happy Days!


Thanks Oli, I'll add the Skyliners and Marcels. Little Anthony is AMAZING. Great story about Mary Lou. When I was dating one of my first loves, he had roses on the front seat of his car and put in a cassette tape of Elvis Presley singing I Cant't Help Falling In Love With You. He sang that song to me, my heart melted. So fun being young. smile

Can you do me a favor and listen to these songs? I think they are a little off-key. Tell me if you think so too. If they are NOT, then I plan to add them to my list. Thank you.


The Mystics
https://youtu.be/ent9tHjdv2E

The Capris
https://youtu.be/nL_0OfENEqg


I can add The Diamond to the list. They sound pretty good singing Little Darlin'
https://youtu.be/_L8Xe6ivrm4

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I saw nearly all the groups listed in this thread at the Alan Freed R&R shows at the Brooklyn (NY) Paramount in the Fifties. Freed was generous with fans: he always had them do encores, and told the groups to come out at the stage entrance after his shows to shake hands and greet the fans. I met a lot of the members of those groups after the shows when they came out at the stage entrance. I also saw--and met after the shows--Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis.


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E s'iddu muoru e vaju mparadisu
Si nun ce truovo a ttia, mancu ce trasu.
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Alf, they all sounded good to me.

You know, I was telling my sister that it's a shame that we just didn't realize what we had back then. That was such a fantastic era that we got to live through and enjoy. Those groups were out of this world.


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Not a group any more but Dion still kicks ass.


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Originally Posted By: Footreads
Not a group any more but Dion still kicks ass.


Did you see the clip of The Wanderuh blush I put up? He's singing with his Del Satins.

https://youtu.be/WV966OlH_QQ

I like the part when he puts up his two fists of IRON !!! grin

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Originally Posted By: Turnbull
I saw nearly all the groups listed in this thread at the Alan Freed R&R shows at the Brooklyn (NY) Paramount in the Fifties. Freed was generous with fans: he always had them do encores, and told the groups to come out at the stage entrance after his shows to shake hands and greet the fans. I met a lot of the members of those groups after the shows when they came out at the stage entrance. I also saw--and met after the shows--Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis.


Isn't that so WONDERFUL!!!! I saw that in one of the videos I posted of a concert down in Long Branch, they dedicated the show to Alan Freed. I cannot even imagine being able to see all those singers. You are so lucky. You always have amazing stories to tell. Thank you for sharing.

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Originally Posted By: olivant
Alf, they all sounded good to me.

You know, I was telling my sister that it's a shame that we just didn't realize what we had back then. That was such a fantastic era that we got to live through and enjoy. Those groups were out of this world.


Thanks, Oli. I'll add them both to my playlist. You are so right about living in that era. It was a time when MEN were MEN, and DAMES were DAMES.

(And as my old boss would say, the sheep were nervous grin lol)

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I found a good live one by The Dubs. Best song of theirs.

Chapel of Dreams

https://youtu.be/o4RmoflR1G8

If it didn't skip in the beginning it would be PERFECT

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It was not a group his name was Fabian from Philadelphia. He used to work a couple of blocks from me in a fruit store during the summer it was owned by a relative of his. The story of his discovery was pictured by Ray Sharkey in "the idolmaker." A good movie check it out.


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Originally Posted By: Footreads
It was not a group his name was Fabian from Philadelphia. He used to work a couple of blocks from me in a fruit store during the summer it was owned by a relative of his. The story of his discovery was pictured by Ray Sharkey in "the idolmaker." A good movie check it out.


I know who Fabian is. I will definitely watch this movie. Thanks, Foots.

Weird how you brought up Fabian because one of my Alfano cousins looked a lot like him. He was killed in action in the Vietnam war on my parents' wedding day cry RIP Donnie. Since its Memorial Day Weekend I thought I'd mention him. But, what a strange coincidence.

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Alfano..I apologize for any unsuitable words 4 which were rightfully deleted which i dont remember b-cause i had 2 much wine and irresponsible w/ my words..I aTm a happily married man & do not wish 2 mess that up..It's just my nature from when i was a kid 2 luv women & b flirtatious..a lot in my life now is uncomfortable..my 88 yr old aunt whom ive been a caretaker of & p.o.a. 4 quite a while now has moved in w/ us ,we had no choice , shes basically a vegetable now & sometimes i run the wrong way 4 solitude (then run my Irish mouth)..when I was growing up,UGH meant like u were a fat,ugly slimy kid & i guess i took it personal,I hope u accept my apology as I know u r more than likely a cool chick & wonderful person.....I AM SORRY 4 MY MISDEEDS & wish 2 b cordial w/ u on the board..again,sincerely,sorry..HOOD.


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This is the story of my life. You're not the first and won't be the last to say those things to me. I took you off my Ignore list to reply to you. But, I can't be sure I'll take you off for good. I'll accept your apology because I think a man who owns up to his mistakes deserves a second chance. Just know that, being under the influence of alcohol is no excuse for posting that filth I had to read. Being exhausted from taking care of a loved one is just another excuse. Your post was extremely inappropriate and disrespectful. Those thoughts were in your head and the alcohol and being exhausted just gave you more courage to tell me. You're not in your twenties right? Your over 35, so you should know how to behave like a gentleman.

I'm a very good girl and have an excellent reputation on the boards and in real life.

And I'm very sorry about your aunt.

You were an Italian guy from Philly when you first signed up on here and approached me. Now, you're Irish?

Ugh meant oh great now I'm really in for it. Binnie C just gave him more info on me.

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Originally Posted By: Footreads
It was not a group his name was Fabian from Philadelphia.

Fabian [Forte], Frankie Avalon [Avallone] and Bobby Rydell [Ridarelli] were three Italian guys from Philly whose careers were made by Dick Clark and American Bandstand. I saw all of them at the Freed shows. Avalon brought a trumpet onstage and sometimes played it; Rydell sat at a drum kit and banged away at it.


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Si nun ce truovo a ttia, mancu ce trasu.
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Originally Posted By: Turnbull
Originally Posted By: Footreads
It was not a group his name was Fabian from Philadelphia.

Fabian [Forte], Frankie Avalon [Avallone] and Bobby Rydell [Ridarelli] were three Italian guys from Philly whose careers were made by Dick Clark and American Bandstand. I saw all of them at the Freed shows. Avalon brought a trumpet onstage and sometimes played it; Rydell sat at a drum kit and banged away at it.



You were so lucky to get a chance like that to see them perform. I wish I knew Rydell was playing in the desert a couple years ago as I would have gone to see him. He still sounds good. Did you happen to see the fun fact I posted about Al Martino helping Frankie Avalon get his start into the business? I put it on the You know you're Italian thread.

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I just saw a movie with rydell in it on Turner. Bye bye birdy dumb but entertaining. Ann Margaret hot even today in my eyes at least. Forte worked in a relatives fruit store here in Harlem. He was well know a few records came out. See you have a hit record you still work in a fruit store smile Ray sharky was nominated for an academy award for that movie. He was a junkie who got aids from using a needle other people used.


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Anyone ever seen Singers on clay coles colebinn here in NYC. I went one time with friends. One was my cousin Rosie. I told this story before I will tell it again. We saw Ray Daveys and the kinks on that show. My cousin was a very hot girl at that time. Daveys liked what he saw and grabbed her ass. I happened to see him do it so I punched him in the mouth. People went crazy it was a live show in those days. They let me go because they did not want a riot just before the show went on.


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I saw Dion at the Beacon Theather about 2 years ago. He can still bring it. Has not been back he performs at Westbury in Long Island. Always have a good time at Doowop concerts.

Have a friend a doowop singer Larry from the quotations if you remember him. Lives in Jersey now.


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Originally Posted By: Footreads
I just saw a movie with rydell in it on Turner. Bye bye birdy dumb but entertaining. Ann Margaret hot even today in my eyes at least. Forte worked in a relatives fruit store here in Harlem. He was well know a few records came out. See you have a hit record you still work in a fruit store smile Ray sharky was nominated for an academy award for that movie. He was a junkie who got aids from using a needle other people used.


Forte working is just like a football player working when the season has ended. Is Forte's family from Naples? I thought Ray Sharkey did well in that role especially when he was dancing lol Just kidding. YouTube had the movie so I watched it. Pretty decent movie, good cast. I liked Sharkey as Sonny in the tv series Wiseguy. Too bad he was a user.

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Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl
This is the story of my life. You're not the first and won't be the last to say those things to me. I took you off my Ignore list to reply to you. But, I can't be sure I'll take you off for good. I'll accept your apology because I think a man who owns up to his mistakes deserves a second chance. Just know that, being under the influence of alcohol is no excuse for posting that filth I had to read. Being exhausted from taking care of a loved one is just another excuse. Your post was extremely inappropriate and disrespectful. Those thoughts were in your head and the alcohol and being exhausted just gave you more courage to tell me. You're not in your twenties right? Your over 35, so you should know how to behave like a gentleman.

I'm a very good girl and have an excellent reputation on the boards and in real life.

And I'm very sorry about your aunt.

You were an Italian guy from Philly when you first signed up on here and approached me. Now, you're Irish?

Ugh meant oh great now I'm really in for it. Binnie C just gave him more info on me.
I am an Italian?..I dont recall ever stating that,although as a sous chef 4 a living,i am a great wizard of italian (& sicilian)cuisine,,I am i in fact a full blooded Irishman (parents from the west of said country)..u can see some of my work by google via Panorama restaurant/pennsview hotel.com phila...I hope u have a nice memorial wknd.,I will b spending time w/my grandchildren & doing a variation of lamb shanks 4 the grown-ups!


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Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl
Did you happen to see the fun fact I posted about Al Martino helping Frankie Avalon get his start into the business? I put it on the You know you're Italian thread.


Great story, Alf. Thanks for posting it.


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@Hoodlum Oooh I thought you were Italian because I remember you writing something out in Italian that most Italian Americans wouldn't know. My mistake. Looks like all the drama has come to an end right here. Enjoy the weekend!

Time to get back on track with what turned out to be a pretty damn good Doo Wop thread if I could say so myself grin.

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Originally Posted By: Alfanosgirl
Did you happen to see the fun fact I posted about Al Martino helping Frankie Avalon get his start into the business? I put it on the You know you're Italian thread.


Great story, Alf. Thanks for posting it.



It gets even better. Guess who helped out Al Martino when he needed a big break? You may already know the answer, but here is the interview with Martino just in case you don't know. It is so wonderful that all of those men were from the neighborhood and they all helped one another out. cool

https://youtu.be/Cm7401H-oBc

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Martino's daughter Allison runs a Facebook page called "Vintage Los Angeles". Pretty interesting if you care about popular LA spots in the mid 20th century. Lots of pics with her dad hanging out with friends back in the day.

https://www.facebook.com/VintageLosAngeles/


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Not sure if Frankie Valli is considered Doo Wop (although I would argue his early stuff is), I've seen him a couple times in concert over the last few years and he still sounds great.

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Valli sang with a doo wop group, the Four Lovers, before the Four Seasons. They had a hit in '56--"You're the Apple of my Eye."


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