It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for Doo-Wop music!
Last week, Don Doyle commented on the most recent Doo-Wop medley: “What could be simpler, all you need is 3 or 4 guys, even 5, and a street corner, OK maybe add a street light and you are good to go.”
That meant Don wanted to hear a cappella Doo-Wop. No guitars, no drums, no instruments of any kind. Just vocal gymnastics and today, that’s what he’s going to get.
The voice you hear introducing the medley is the late John Dolan, “the voice of Streamingoldies.” John, an iconic DJ in the Detroit/Toronto area during the 60s and 70s, was a dear friend who provided me with so much support when I started this site.
By the way, in referring to singing unaccompanied by instruments, the traditional spelling is the Italian one, a cappella: two words, two Ps, two Ls. The one-word spelling “acapella” is widely used by Americans, including by some performing groups, but this is generally regarded by music experts as an error.
I do not like errors. 🙂
Memories … That’s What We’re All About
Play buttons are on the left … Volume sliders are on the right
A Cappella Doo-Wop Medley
Versatiles – Semesters – Gents
Heartaches – Revlons – Vibratones
Lucky Charms – Admirations
Thanks, Don. The only reason I mentioned the correct spelling stems from a comment made to be about a dozen years ago when I had written a piece on doo-wop music. The writer claimed I had spelled a cappella incorrectly … so I thought I would be proactive this time. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed the music!
Thanks, Don. I was shooting for an A 🙂
Great Medley to get hopping this rainy morning! To be honest most don’t sound familiar but they are good songs with a upbeat tone to them!
Have a great day my friend!
Thanks, Penny 🥰
The biggest problem with posting doo-wop medleys is the fact that most of the groups from that genre were “here today, gone tomorrow” artists, and in the late 50s and early 60s, they were all but ignored due to the rising popularity of rockers like Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and then the British Invasion bands.
The best I can do is find a mix of slower songs and upbeat tempos and hope that the music speaks for itself.
Not raining here but it’s only 24 degrees. 🙁
Have a great day!
Ray you know I love Doo Wop and I always have!! I love the harmonies and is just relaxing for me!! You gotta love the names!! Lucky Charms is a cereal I do have Admirations for the Gents it almost gives me Heartaches!! It happened so fast that now I’m so blue it will take me Semesters to get back to the Vibratones!! And the Revlons went into cosmetics it just goes to show that Versatiles helps!! And lots of doo wops!! Ray John Dolan had a great voice! A DJ’s voice is so important!! I think your voice is right up there with the best!! love ya!!
Thanks, Fred 🙂
Once again, you came through in the clutch. I just love the way you connect the groups and/or the songs into an amazing commentary!
John Dolan had the “voice of God” and he was so kind to me. I am forever grateful that amazing man came into my life!
Love Ya!
I do love the a cappella music, during that doo-wop age. Some of these groups I haven’t heard of, but I totally enjoyed their music, and their harmonizing. I just think part of being a group and harmonizing is a feat in itself. Thanks for picking out such a great medley, and keeping us on track for Wednesdays. You’re the best Ray!🎶☔️🌷
Thanks, Sandy 🥰
As I said to Penny, most of the doo-wop era groups faded (quickly) into oblivion. It gets a little more difficult to find good songs every Wednesday but I’m going to keep on trying!
Thanks for the A Cappella Doo Wop.
Interesting in the evolution of the art that today’s groups have benefited from advanced sound systems and new voice techniques for great groups like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix
The recording studios doo-wop artists had to use were absolutely primitive compared to the studios of today.