Doowop Music – Vocals With A Doowop Of Rhythm And Blues
Originated in the streets of American north-eastern cities, Doo-Wop was an African American Vocal style based in smooth harmonies. It was the closest rock genre to pop music in the 1950′s. Drawing its inspiration from the rhythm and blues cultures it became a music style of its own and was widely popular in the 50′s and 60′s.
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Thinking about Doo Wop at the time, one had to think also about street corner youngsters, who formed into groups of 5 or 6 individual and who would harmonize to the sounds of doo-wop for the fun of it. These youngsters owed much of their music background to the teaching and music of the local black churches and as such were particularly adept at adapting to this new vocal genre. They brought fun and a carefree philosophy to music.
Popular groups from the doo wop era include
The Dubs, who with lead vocalist Richard Blandon released “could this be magic”. Although it was not a huge hit back in 1957 when it was first released, it nevertheless has endured as one of doo wop classics.
1962 saw the re-release of “you belong to me” by the Duprees, a most gifted Italian Doo Wop music group. “you belong to me” had previously been recorded by Patty Page, Jo Stafford, Dean Martin and Joni James.
Vito Picone and The Elegants achieved notoriety when in 1958, this white doo wop group released the chart topper “Little Star” They were a white group based in New York.
The Five Satins, best known for “In the Still of the Night” who was a true classic and the only hit of this magnitude by the Five Satins. The group was led by Fred Parris in 1954 and he wrote their biggest hits “In the Still of the Night” in the basement of a local church. By the time the song scaled the charts, Parris had been drafted into the army.
In the mid 1960′s British Rock and Rock groups launched what is commonly referred to as the British Invasion and this signaled the end of the doo wop era as a predominant force. The doowop popularity although largely diminished saw various up turns in the decades that followed.
To this day Doo wop music is still a favorite for a large and international audience. Music lovers from as far as Japan, Germany, France and many more countries contribute in maintaining its popularity. Concerts and shows are held on a regular basis and continue to charm and enthrall their audience.
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