If you’re looking for more songs like this the genre you’re looking for is called doo-wop. My song suggestion would be under the boardwalk by the drifters. Absolutely an all-time classic
The Everly Brothers are an absolute must for this era and genre. The most popular harmonizing duo in music at that time. "Devoted To You", "All I Have To Do Is Dream", and "Let It Be Me" are just 3 of their many epic slow songs (which is what we teens back then called those slow Rock and Roll love songs). Don, the last surviving Everly Brother, passed away last month and it would be real special to see you react to them.
To be honest I'm really surprised and somewhat ashamed that they seem to have been ignored, especially after the death of Don. You'd think more mainstream media would be playing their music.
@@ronhunt9396 This song played over and over at my first make-out party in 1955. I was 12. It was usually the last song of the evening so everyone could get close one last time and has been emblazoned in my heart and soul ever since. I am now 80! Thanks for your reaction.
@@rossadams1405 The Four Seasons most assuredly were not a doo-wop act. I was a high school student (1959-63) when first following them. As I recall, the doo-wap era was winding down and giving way to the Stones, The Beatles and Surf music. Man, did I just blow my cover...I'm an old ass mofo.
Oh my God… I was eight years old, this is when we used to listen to the radio for the song of the day. My sister is seven years older than me, we are in the living room and while this song played on the radio she taught me how to slow dance! I still remember the words to the song, and I will be 73 this Sunday. This particular song from back in the day it’s a special place in my heart. I know she’s smiling❤️❤️❤️
"I Only Have Eyes for You" was a cover of a 1934 song that had been used in the musical "Dames." I think the Flamingos' version was an improvement, which isn't always the case for doo-wop remakes of 30s standards. The update just didn't work for "Blue Moon," for example.
Recorded by 4 high school kids in a garage in East Los Angeles in the late summer of 1954...released in October 1954 at the beginning of rock'n'roll...this is one of the BIGGEST selling records of all time!. It's also one the the best "Doo Wop" songs ever! This was the Penguins only hit...and it has sold OVER 10,000,000 copies worldwide. In 1983...it was still selling 1,000 copies a week around the world!!! A CLASSIC!!!
When my mom passed away they played this song for her as they showed images of her as a tribute. I always loved this song but it now has new meaning to me.❤
Dion and the Belmonts, The Platters. And Shanana - who mostly sang others songs but they were so fun to watch, and Johnny Contardo has a heavenly voice. Edit on name - should be Sha Na Na. Their version of In the Still of the Night is awesome.
My college English Professor and mentor Dr. Bruce Clarke was Sha na na's original bass player. He once told me he went to grad school because he decided just maybe D.H. Lawrence was more important than Eddie Cochran. And then he said, "But now I'm not so sure."
The genre is "Doo-Wop" and hung around for many years. Close to the crooner stile. In the New York City subways, you can still listen to guys (generally) singing doo-wop for tips and to be discovered.
Another really great group from this era is Little Anthony and the Imperials. " Tears on my pillow" or "Going out of my head" are both a great place to start. Love y'all, and your channel ❣️❣️
I forgot --- Buddy Holly is a MUST reaction! That'll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Peggy Sue, True Love Ways, It's So Easy (To Fall in Love). A legend cut short at age 21.
You guys reacted to “American Pie”. The Day The Music Died refers to the airplane crash that killed Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. Find some Billy Holly and fill in the gap.
During the Doo-Wop era, as a kid I remember teens singing on street corners, in groups, doing their favorites. She is right, this isn’t crooning, this was Doo-Wop. Brings back great memories. The Platters were my favorites.
The lead vocalist was actually Cleveland Duncan. Curtis was the bass player and I think started the group. They were highschool teens when they started. They took their name from the character Kool cigarettes used back in the early days (which was of course a penguin). The genre here is Doo-Wop. It is a whole new road for you guys to travel. It was the beginnings of so much of what would become Motown and soul regardless of whether the bands were black or white. look at groups like the shangi-las and the shirelles for a couple of girl groups of the era too. The Everly Brothers are a definite must hear as well. I am so jealous that you guys get to hear all this great music and have it be new to you. Your kids are going to have such a rich musical education.
@@wompa70 LOL. Yeah. Okay. I had a couple Sha Na Na albums too. Realistically though they were a stage act. Kind of like watching a play about the Beatles or something. They did covers and acted like greasers. They were mostly all jazz musicians and professors etc. Just characters. They did a good job with the song though. Good one Brian.
The Flamingos- "I Only Have Eyes For You". You will LOVE this song. First dance at our wedding in 2002. I would be thrilled if you reacted to the song.
Yes, I had a roommate back in the day who always said "music went out with The Platters" And no, I can't choose between The Great Pretender or Only You, so do BOTH!
The Great Pretender was in the TV movie "Framed" starring the absolutely gorgeous Timothy Dalton (007). Written by Linda LaPlante who wrote "Silent Witness."
Groups of kids sang in this style on the street corner in the late 40's, early 50's. As with so many music genres, it came from the urban streets . Poor kids couldn't afford instruments, but they could harmonize! Unfortunatly, The Penguins and many of their contemporaries were One Hit Wonders. The Platters are worth a listen. Try "Only You", "The Great Pretender" or "Smoke Gets in Yor Eyes"
👆 This! 👆 Those cats were sangin' in church & on the corner. Produced anointed, gifted, transcendent vocals. My favorite era of artists: Mid-50s to about '63 or '64. They r unmatched (& b4 my time, too).
Yes, there is agreement to consider that the genre began in the late 40's. Significant groups are "The Ink Spots" and "The Mills Brothers". I recommend his songs "If I Didn't Care" and "Till Then", here on RUclips. Very fan..!
Around this era is a powerhouse woman for your Female Fridays: Connie Francis "Who's Sorry Now?" She has many hits, but this one shows off her voice and was a huge hit. Nobody seems to be reacting to her and her voice is just amazing.
You guys do everything, I grew up on the east side of Cleveland in the 50’s, the neighborhood was full of this music. Guy groups under the street light harmonizing on a summer evening. You have no idea how great that time was. Thank You.
According to the movie, Jersey Boys, that's kinda how Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons started -- under a street lamp. Only they were in New Jersey, of course!
They were somewhat of a one hit wonder. Other recommendations for the "Doo Wop" genre: *I Only Have Eyes For You* - Flamingoes *In the Still of the Night* - The Five Satins
You could have Monday Madness, Tuesday back to 50's, Wednesday Couples Date night, Thursday Boys night out, Friday Gals, Saturday's Kids play (More funny songs) Sunday Gifts from God. Funny videos: Splish Splash - Itsy Teeny Yellow Poka Dot Bikini Monster Mash Flying Purple People Eater
Imagine slow dancing to this at a high school hop . . . I did. What memories you guys bring back, but the real joy, of course is watching your reactions.
One of the first great girl groups were the Shangra-las, "Leader of the Pack" is their best known hit, but songs like " I can never go home anymore" and " Walking in the Sand" are unique. They covered many serious topics in their songs which wasn't that common in that era!!
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” - The Platters (slow burn - vocals impress). “Under the Boardwalk “ - The Drifters. “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. “Duke of Earl” - Gene Chandler. So many. Thanks ✨🤪
Doo wop. Another great genre to examine. The Platters, The Coasters, Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers, and Little Anthony and the Imperials were the most popular doo wop groups at the time. Imagine all these different genres that you're introducing your audience to. Good job.
This was called DOO-WOP, with the background singers harmonizing. You will have to listen to THE PLATTERS, who were the # 1 Doo-Wop group during the 50's that had so many GOLD RECORDS !!!
So with The Penguins, The Temptations, and Smokey & the Miracles, you've opened the door to the vocal groups. A lot of these groups started off as doo-wop. Because most of them could not afford instruments, they would use there voices to provide harmonies, bass line, etc. They honed their vocal skills (note the control on this song) by practicing on street corners, so essentially they rehearsed in public (Billy Joel recorded a great tribute song to the doo-wop groups called "Streetlife Serenader"). Please check out The Platters ("Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Twilight Time"), Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions ("Keep On Pushin'" "People Get Ready"), and Dion & The Belmonts ("I Wonder Why," "A Teenager in Love") -JR in Miami
While we're on the subject of doo-wop songs with a "bird" themed group, check out "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingoes. Regarding this song - the vocalist is Cleveland Duncan, backed up by bass Curtis Williams, tenor Dexter Tisby, and baritone Bruce Tate. Though this was the one of the first R&B songs to cross over to the pop charts and sold over 10 million copies, this was The Penguins' only big hit. This song was also remade by a white doo-wop group called The Crew-Cuts one year later. It was also featured in the mega-hit movie Back to the Future, sung by the character Marvin Berry (Chuck Berry's fictitious cousin).
Cool songs to react to from that era? The Coasters' "Charlie Brown". The Royal Teens "Short Shorts" (Featuring future Frankie Valli/Four Seasons keyboardist, writer, producer and arranger, Bob Gaudio, who was just 15 years of age at the time).
I had forgotten about "short shorts". The Radio Music was so eclectic. Something for everyone. Since we were not " bound" to a screen, the music was merely the background music to our lives. Some of these songs re!mind me of spring, or having a sunburn, where we were, who we were with, what we were doing, in the rain, loss of a friendship, finding new friends.... and I rarely knew what any of them Looked like. That was not important.
This song was used in the movie Back to the future & in Superman movie with Christopher Reeve too. This song was one of my dad's fave, so when I hear this song I remember him sitting our parlour listening to it, sadly he's no longer with us, So this gives me fond memories.
If you’ve seen Back to the Future, you’ve heard a version of this song. When Marty played with Marvin Berry and the Starlighters, this was the song they played before Johnny B. Goode
When the voices were the instruments. And you never had to be embarrassed of the lyrics. The Chantels are a great 50's girl group that had hits with The Plea, He's Gone and Maybe. Little Richard, Everly Brothers, Danny and the Jr's - At the Hop is great. Fats Domino's Blue Monday. Bobby Darin - more of the crooner type. He was so cute and would have been a huge star if he had not died so young. The Flamingos I only have Eyes for You is another 50's classic. How great you get to discover all this great music for the first time!
The era is full of genuinely astonishing singers. Johnny Maestro and the crests and the Skyliners are two who stood out even in that competition. The other is Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers. The original child stars
The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes , 1959 - this an amazing song y’all will love it , also Nina Simone - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl - 1965 , she is AMAZING and this song is amazing
The Penguins are part of a genre that started with the Mills Bothers who started in the 30's with a 4part harmony, evolving into a trio who like Pentitonix sang acapella and continued into the 70's. Another group was the Platters...
This song REALLY hits the core of 1950's doo-wop. One of my all time favorites. "Walking Along" by another doo-wop group in those days called The Solitaires I think is a must hear- I think it's got a killer piano and bass.
This was my Mom's kind of music. When I was little she gave me her old record collection, so I grew up listening to the oldies. Her favorite was Little Richard. Fats Domino was another.
There are literally tons of vocal groups like this from that era. The Platters, The Temptations, and many more. But one of my favorites of all time is the song "I Only Have Eyes For You" by the Flamingos. I guarantee goosebumps and an Amber sway. It's an amazing love song that, according to my dad, made the girls melt. Please check it out!
This song started in a small Los Angeles home, and it took off. One of my personal favorites. In 2000 they sang with many notable groups and sounded as great as ever. Only 21 years old but raised on this.
This song is arguably the most famous slow Doo-Wop song from that era. Earth Angel was often the last record played at a dance so the couples could have a last romantic slow dace together.
As far as genre, this is definitely a doo-wop classic. Doo-wop is definitely a genre you guys should explore more of! My recommendation this time is "Come and Go With Me" by The Dell Vikings. I think you guys will really enjoy that one!
@@RandomPau I don't mind being corrected. I couldn't remember it exactly and tried to look it up, which apparently resulted in erroneous information. I was only born in '75, so I wasn't around when they were popular, but I grew up loving that kind of music because my mother listened to it all the time. Thanks for letting me know the right info!
For more doo-wop you should try “Angel Baby” by Rosie & The Originals, she has such a unique and beautiful voice. Also, Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” The Platters “Only You (And You Alone)” and The Skyliner’s “Since I Don’t Have You”
"Angel Baby" was a personal favorite of John Lennon's ; he even did a cover version of it late in his career, w/ his own artistic stamp on it, of course.
Another Singer who had spent time in 3 different groups that you need to hear is Johnny Maestro. He spent time as the lead singer with the Del Satins, the Crests and Brooklyn Bridge. You will LOVE him!!!
I listen to pretty much everything that hit the top 40 chart from 1955 & beyond. This is the oldest song in my massive collection. It hit the top 40 in December 1954, and went top 10 in early 1955. What a classic!
And if you like this you will love You Are My Special Angel by the Vogues. Every child born into our family gets their own song that we listen for in restaurants, on the radio or wherever we happen to be. I was given the honor of picking one for my granddaughter 16 years ago and I chose this one. While eating at Cracker Barrel one day it came on and everyone said “that’s Macy’s song”. It was pretty cool.
It was recorded in a garage, the demo was such a hit they never over dub or remaster it. The first garage band hit and the first independent label hit to make the billboard top national pop charts. It is from October 1954 that it started its rise on the charts.
I was a kid in the early 70s, this was playing on the radio , great memories flying down the highway with my parents singing and smoking having a great time lol
One of the movies this song was in was Back To The Future...the guy playing Marvin Gay and his band played and sang it while Marty Mcfly was disappearing at the guitar....BTW...this was the way most music was in the mid 50's and BOOM...Then ELVIS hit the scene with his voice, smile and style...The King was born!
Back to the Future! Scene where Marty’s dad kissed his mom for the first time at the “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance. Marty was playing the guitar and fading away until the kiss happened, then he was alright and played “Johnny B Good” and went full Eddie Van Halen on his solo then said “I guess your not ready for this, but your kids are gonna love it!”
Doo Wop is an underrated but brilliant genre. Love it all day long. Inspired many including the likes of the Beach Boys This is such a beautiful song sung with sheer class. Featured in Back To The Future in the prom part
When I was a teenager in the 80s I used to listen to this oldies station with this kind of stuff for like 4 hours every Sunday evening. Love seeing Amber and J falling in love with this genre too.
Curtis was the guy who wrote the song. He is also the bass voice on this recording. I grew up playing this kind of music as a teenager. I LOVE the old tunes! Here is a RARE video of them... ruclips.net/video/iN6sVGS2XSk/видео.html
This is the wholesomness we heard on the radio so songs were integrated into our lives, our memories. It had ~Heart~> and calmness. The 50's were pure Calmness.
Freddie Mercury: "We are in a golden age of music. There will be a time when technology becomes so advanced that we'll rely on it to make music rather than raw talent...and music will lose its soul."
@@NN-cj6qv He was never recorded or filmed saying it, nobody remembers him saying it and there are no written accounts except for the stuff people write on the internet "because they heard it somewhere". It's easier and more justified for you to prove he did say such a thing :)
Oh my it was before my time but I remember hearing. The platters - the great pretender is in that category. Try the four tops - just ask the lonely ( my extended version) 1960’s . The looking glass- Brandy, 1970’s
With this kind of music with "Crooner" like sound that has a group is known as a Doo-Wop group, basically another version of a barbershop quartet that has a band play behind them
CBS 101.1 FM featured a show of the top songs of the 20th Century at New Years Day 2000. 'In The Still Of The Night' finished 1st followed closely behind by 'Earth Angel'. Both of these songs will be remembered forever even after my generation passes by. They still bring tears to my eyes every time I hear them.
I Only Have Eyes For You by the Flamingos. It's our song. ❤... Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers. Frankie was 14 at the time. Love the 50s!
If you’re looking for more songs like this the genre you’re looking for is called doo-wop. My song suggestion would be under the boardwalk by the drifters. Absolutely an all-time classic
And Sha Na Na
and the Platters. "The Great Pretender", "My Prayer", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes".
"Put your Head on my Shoulder" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
YES, I second that!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah. Doo-wop Rock & Roll, if you need a name tag on it. Popular from the early 50s to the mid 60s.
The Platters are a MUST for you to hear. Incredible voices and harmony.
Truly one of the best groups of the doo-wop era for sure
The Everly Brothers are an absolute must for this era and genre. The most popular harmonizing duo in music at that time. "Devoted To You", "All I Have To Do Is Dream", and "Let It Be Me" are just 3 of their many epic slow songs (which is what we teens back then called those slow Rock and Roll love songs). Don, the last surviving Everly Brother, passed away last month and it would be real special to see you react to them.
I saw a interview with the Everly Brothers, at the top of their careers they were paying a 97% taxes on income . 😬
To be honest I'm really surprised and somewhat ashamed that they seem to have been ignored, especially after the death of Don. You'd think more mainstream media would be playing their music.
@@tatertot6827 Wow! They must have had a bad accountant.
My exact thoughts!
Axl Rose wrote "Sweet Child O' Mine" for Erin Everly, daughter of Don Everly, who was dating Axl before Guns N Roses took off.
I can't imagine the feeling of being a teenager in 1955 and then hearing this song now in your 80s. The world has changed so much.
I was 6 in 55 but I did and still love doo wop
@@ronhunt9396 This song played over and over at my first make-out party in 1955. I was 12. It was usually the last song of the evening so everyone could get close one last time and has been emblazoned in my heart and soul ever since. I am now 80! Thanks for your reaction.
I was 15 when this came out and I bought it with hard earned cash and I’m 83 now and it brings back such memories
The US population of 160 million has since doubled to 332 million. The global population of two billion, has quadrupled to eight billion.
Dion and the Belmonts, The Platters, The Drifters, The Tokens (of Lion Sleeps Tonight fame), and many other doo-wop bands dominated radio in the '50's
Let's not forget Little Anthony and the Imperials and the Manhattan's.
Good god not everything that came out then was doo wop. 4 seasons wasnt doo wop.
@@rossadams1405 The Four Seasons most assuredly were not a doo-wop act. I was a high school student
(1959-63) when first following them. As I recall, the doo-wap era was winding down and giving way to the Stones, The Beatles and Surf music. Man, did I just blow my cover...I'm an old ass mofo.
And then came Elvis ... And then came the Beatles ... and ...
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” is a great choice for this 50’s genre
Oh my God… I was eight years old, this is when we used to listen to the radio for the song of the day. My sister is seven years older than me, we are in the living room and while this song played on the radio she taught me how to slow dance! I still remember the words to the song, and I will be 73 this Sunday. This particular song from back in the day it’s a special place in my heart. I know she’s smiling❤️❤️❤️
Happy early birthday. Make sure you do something fun.
Happy Birthday this Sunday!
@@alicesmith7020 Thank you so much… I am planning on it
What a blessed memory to have and happy birthday🥳
@@stevedietrich8936 thank you so much for the kind words😀
The Flamingos “I Only Have Eyes For You” and Ruby and the Romantics “Our Day Will Come” both are Must Listens!
"I Only Have Eyes for You" was a cover of a 1934 song that had been used in the musical "Dames." I think the Flamingos' version was an improvement, which isn't always the case for doo-wop remakes of 30s standards. The update just didn't work for "Blue Moon," for example.
@@gregoryeatroff8608 Awesome to know, I'll have to look up the original. Thanks for the FYI.
SO MANY great songs of this genre. Literally hundreds.
And every single one is a love song.
Recorded by 4 high school kids in a garage in East Los Angeles in the late summer of 1954...released in October 1954 at the beginning of rock'n'roll...this is one of the BIGGEST selling records of all time!. It's also one the the best "Doo Wop" songs ever! This was the Penguins only hit...and it has sold OVER 10,000,000 copies worldwide. In 1983...it was still selling 1,000 copies a week around the world!!! A CLASSIC!!!
Up until a few years ago anyway, you coulf Google the address and drive by the garage where it was recorded.
I knew somebody who did that. The house and the garage are still there....they should put up a plaque at the site...@@bobdaniels3961
When my mom passed away they played this song for her as they showed images of her as a tribute. I always loved this song but it now has new meaning to me.❤
DUKE OF EARL!!!! One of the best doo-wops ever‼️
Dion and the Belmonts, The Platters. And Shanana - who mostly sang others songs but they were so fun to watch, and Johnny Contardo has a heavenly voice. Edit on name - should be Sha Na Na. Their version of In the Still of the Night is awesome.
The Platters are early R&B...my mother's favorite...Love the song, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes.
@@TracyfromNC Also my mother's favorite. ❤
If u do Sha Na Na it has to be vid of them. All covers but they were super singers and dancers. They had their own. tv show for awhile.
My college English Professor and mentor Dr. Bruce Clarke was Sha na na's original bass player. He once told me he went to grad school because he decided just maybe D.H. Lawrence was more important than Eddie Cochran. And then he said, "But now I'm not so sure."
It is beautiful.This record was used in the movie "Back to the Future".
Yes, it was sung by Harry Waters Jr, who played Marvin Berry in the film.
The genre is "Doo-Wop" and hung around for many years. Close to the crooner stile. In the New York City subways, you can still listen to guys (generally) singing doo-wop for tips and to be discovered.
Sha Na Na "Goodnight Sweeheart"
Another really great group from this era is Little Anthony and the Imperials. " Tears on my pillow" or "Going out of my head" are both a great place to start. Love y'all, and your channel ❣️❣️
I forgot --- Buddy Holly is a MUST reaction! That'll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Peggy Sue, True Love Ways, It's So Easy (To Fall in Love). A legend cut short at age 21.
I was just thinking the exact same thing any off Buddy Holly's song is a good one
@@jameslee512 Every time "The Buddy Holly Story" comes on, I drop what I am doing and watch.
You guys reacted to “American Pie”. The Day The Music Died refers to the airplane crash that killed Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. Find some Billy Holly and fill in the gap.
Firebird every time I watch it I still get choked up when they take about the fatal plane crash 3 great artists taken way to young
@@firebird7479
Yep, particularly enjoy the moment the curtain opens at the Apollo Theater, and there they were, three white guys. Great, great movie.
During the Doo-Wop era, as a kid I remember teens singing on street corners, in groups, doing their favorites. She is right, this isn’t crooning, this was Doo-Wop. Brings back great memories. The Platters were my favorites.
The lead vocalist was actually Cleveland Duncan. Curtis was the bass player and I think started the group. They were highschool teens when they started. They took their name from the character Kool cigarettes used back in the early days (which was of course a penguin). The genre here is Doo-Wop. It is a whole new road for you guys to travel. It was the beginnings of so much of what would become Motown and soul regardless of whether the bands were black or white. look at groups like the shangi-las and the shirelles for a couple of girl groups of the era too. The Everly Brothers are a definite must hear as well. I am so jealous that you guys get to hear all this great music and have it be new to you. Your kids are going to have such a rich musical education.
And Sha Na Na Na! Ok, they didn’t form till 1969. But for 7 year old me, their TV show was great!
@@wompa70 LOL. Yeah. Okay. I had a couple Sha Na Na albums too. Realistically though they were a stage act. Kind of like watching a play about the Beatles or something. They did covers and acted like greasers. They were mostly all jazz musicians and professors etc. Just characters. They did a good job with the song though. Good one Brian.
The shirelles….perfect for female Friday
The Flamingos- "I Only Have Eyes For You". You will LOVE this song. First dance at our wedding in 2002. I would be thrilled if you reacted to the song.
Listen to The Platters. You won't be disappointed. Only You or The Great Pretender are a couple of their many hits.
Yes, I had a roommate back in the day who always said "music went out with The Platters" And no, I can't choose between The Great Pretender or Only You, so do BOTH!
No one could sing like Tony Williams and the Platters. They were a fantastic group.
The Great Pretender was in the TV movie "Framed" starring the absolutely gorgeous Timothy Dalton (007). Written by Linda LaPlante who wrote "Silent Witness."
Please listen to The Platters you will love all their songs!!!
I agree....the Platters are AMAZING!
Those were the day's when you could actually understand the words to the music. Love your reactions.
Groups of kids sang in this style on the street corner in the late 40's, early 50's. As with so many music genres, it came from the urban streets . Poor kids couldn't afford instruments, but they could harmonize! Unfortunatly, The Penguins and many of their contemporaries were One Hit Wonders. The Platters are worth a listen.
Try "Only You", "The Great Pretender" or "Smoke Gets in Yor Eyes"
I agree. You guys need to check Platters. I would also add "Twilight Time"
👆 This! 👆 Those cats were sangin' in church & on the corner. Produced anointed, gifted, transcendent vocals. My favorite era of artists: Mid-50s to about '63 or '64. They r unmatched (& b4 my time, too).
Yes, there is agreement to consider that the genre began in the late 40's. Significant groups are "The Ink Spots" and "The Mills Brothers". I recommend his songs "If I Didn't Care" and "Till Then", here on RUclips. Very fan..!
Around this era is a powerhouse woman for your Female Fridays: Connie Francis "Who's Sorry Now?" She has many hits, but this one shows off her voice and was a huge hit. Nobody seems to be reacting to her and her voice is just amazing.
You guys do everything, I grew up on the east side of Cleveland in the 50’s, the neighborhood was full of this music. Guy groups under the street light harmonizing on a summer evening. You have no idea how great that time was. Thank You.
You're soooo lucky.
According to the movie, Jersey Boys, that's kinda how Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons started -- under a street lamp. Only they were in New Jersey, of course!
I love watching you two discover music in it's "pure" state.
They were somewhat of a one hit wonder. Other recommendations for the "Doo Wop" genre:
*I Only Have Eyes For You* - Flamingoes
*In the Still of the Night* - The Five Satins
Great suggestions Stacy!... I suggested the Flamingos also...
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You could have Monday Madness, Tuesday back to 50's, Wednesday Couples Date night, Thursday Boys night out, Friday Gals, Saturday's Kids play (More funny songs) Sunday Gifts from God.
Funny videos:
Splish Splash -
Itsy Teeny Yellow Poka Dot Bikini
Monster Mash
Flying Purple People Eater
Imagine slow dancing to this at a high school hop . . . I did. What memories you guys bring back, but the real joy, of course is watching your reactions.
One of the first great girl groups were the Shangra-las, "Leader of the Pack" is their best known hit, but songs like " I can never go home anymore" and " Walking in the Sand" are unique. They covered many serious topics in their songs which wasn't that common in that era!!
Walking in the Sand is my favorite. I like it better than Leader of the Pack.
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” - The Platters (slow burn - vocals impress).
“Under the Boardwalk “ - The Drifters.
“Why Do Fools Fall in Love” Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers.
“Duke of Earl” - Gene Chandler.
So many. Thanks ✨🤪
Doo wop. Another great genre to examine. The Platters, The Coasters, Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers, and Little Anthony and the Imperials were the most popular doo wop groups at the time. Imagine all these different genres that you're introducing your audience to. Good job.
How about Johnny Maestro and the Crests?
Yes! They should listen to “Goin’ Out Of My Head” and “Why Do They Fall In Love”
Doo-Wop an incredible time. So much amazing music 🥰🥰🥰
This was called DOO-WOP, with the background singers harmonizing. You will have to listen to THE PLATTERS, who were the # 1 Doo-Wop group during the 50's that had so many GOLD RECORDS !!!
This is the music that was called oldies when I was a child. ❤
I love the variety of music you are exploring.
Me too! I just love browsing through the more recent and past ones. The variety is astounding.
Bobby Vinton, Blue Velvet, Mr. Lonely, two great ones. Also, Jimmy Clanton, Letter to An Angel, Just a Dream, Mark Dinning, Teen Angel,
So with The Penguins, The Temptations, and Smokey & the Miracles, you've opened the door to the vocal groups. A lot of these groups started off as doo-wop. Because most of them could not afford instruments, they would use there voices to provide harmonies, bass line, etc. They honed their vocal skills (note the control on this song) by practicing on street corners, so essentially they rehearsed in public (Billy Joel recorded a great tribute song to the doo-wop groups called "Streetlife Serenader"). Please check out The Platters ("Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Twilight Time"), Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions ("Keep On Pushin'" "People Get Ready"), and Dion & The Belmonts ("I Wonder Why," "A Teenager in Love")
-JR in Miami
While we're on the subject of doo-wop songs with a "bird" themed group, check out "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingoes. Regarding this song - the vocalist is Cleveland Duncan, backed up by bass Curtis Williams, tenor Dexter Tisby, and baritone Bruce Tate. Though this was the one of the first R&B songs to cross over to the pop charts and sold over 10 million copies, this was The Penguins' only big hit. This song was also remade by a white doo-wop group called The Crew-Cuts one year later. It was also featured in the mega-hit movie Back to the Future, sung by the character Marvin Berry (Chuck Berry's fictitious cousin).
For sure play I Only Have Eyes For You. The Flamingoes one of the best in Doo-wop
I Only Have Eyes For You is one of my all time favourite songs...and I was a punk rocker! Love ❤ that 🎵
I grew up watching Back to the Future, and loved this song as a kid. Awesome reaction guys.
Cool songs to react to from that era? The Coasters' "Charlie Brown". The Royal Teens "Short Shorts" (Featuring future Frankie Valli/Four Seasons keyboardist, writer, producer and arranger, Bob Gaudio, who was just 15 years of age at the time).
I know that this won't be suggested but The Royal Guardsmen,-(Snoopy vs the Red Baron). Fun song.👍
Yes!
I had forgotten about "short shorts". The Radio Music was so eclectic. Something for everyone. Since we were not " bound" to a screen, the music was merely the background music to our lives. Some of these songs re!mind me of spring, or having a sunburn, where we were, who we were with, what we were doing, in the rain, loss of a friendship, finding new friends.... and I rarely knew what any of them
Looked like. That was not important.
This song was used in the movie Back to the future & in Superman movie with Christopher Reeve too. This song was one of my dad's fave, so when I hear this song I remember him sitting our parlour listening to it, sadly he's no longer with us, So this gives me fond memories.
If you’ve seen Back to the Future, you’ve heard a version of this song. When Marty played with Marvin Berry and the Starlighters, this was the song they played before Johnny B. Goode
I'm so glad you are reacting to this song! My mom is 83 years old and this has always been her favorite song! My mom is a Earth Angel!🥰
The one of best song ever Rob squad. They don’t make them like this anymore. ZERO AUTOTUNING
They can't make them like this due to advancements in music production and they can't replicate it now.
When the voices were the instruments. And you never had to be embarrassed of the lyrics. The Chantels are a great 50's girl group that had hits with The Plea, He's Gone and Maybe. Little Richard, Everly Brothers, Danny and the Jr's - At the Hop is great. Fats Domino's Blue Monday. Bobby Darin - more of the crooner type. He was so cute and would have been a huge star if he had not died so young. The Flamingos I only have Eyes for You is another 50's classic. How great you get to discover all this great music for the first time!
The era is full of genuinely astonishing singers.
Johnny Maestro and the crests and the Skyliners are two who stood out even in that competition.
The other is Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers. The original child stars
My mom used to dance to this in high school at what they would call sock hops. Yes it’s wholesome. Back then people weren’t vulgar. Simply beautiful.
The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes , 1959 - this an amazing song y’all will love it , also Nina Simone - I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl - 1965 , she is AMAZING and this song is amazing
"Smoke From a Distant Fire"
The Penguins are part of a genre that started with the Mills Bothers who started in the 30's with a 4part harmony, evolving into a trio who like Pentitonix sang acapella and continued into the 70's. Another group was the Platters...
This song makes me want to hear next Sam Cooke's 1957 hit "You Send Me" and the Chordettes' 1954 rendition of "Mr. Sandman."
And Mr Lee
I was a baby then but had two older brothers who played this music so I knew it well.
This song REALLY hits the core of 1950's doo-wop. One of my all time favorites.
"Walking Along" by another doo-wop group in those days called The Solitaires I think is a must hear- I think it's got a killer piano and bass.
It's so sad that young people are missing out on real romance these days. I think the world's attitude would change if it came back.
I agree with you 100%. For decades songs were about love and peace. Yes, some about a wrong war, and social justice. Mostly love.
So right Margaret!... back then it was about romance 💕
Yeah, I bet people from the 50's wish they had internet porn!
@@Sonofspam64 why!
@@Sonofspam64 You poor wee lonely soul.
The Platters are the gold standard of that era. Their lead singer has an incredible voice.
This was my Mom's kind of music. When I was little she gave me her old record collection, so I grew up listening to the oldies. Her favorite was Little Richard. Fats Domino was another.
Love Fats Domino,-(I'm Walking) over (Blueberry Hill) love them both though.👍
There are literally tons of vocal groups like this from that era. The Platters, The Temptations, and many more. But one of my favorites of all time is the song "I Only Have Eyes For You" by the Flamingos. I guarantee goosebumps and an Amber sway. It's an amazing love song that, according to my dad, made the girls melt. Please check it out!
All the songs from the movie American Graffiti are from the 50’s. Great movie and a great soundtrack!
Some are from the early 60’s, but I agree it’s a great soundtrack.
@@seppokangas1488 You are correct. It’s a great listen!!
This song started in a small Los Angeles home, and it took off. One of my personal favorites. In 2000 they sang with many notable groups and sounded as great as ever. Only 21 years old but raised on this.
FYI Billy Joel the longest time is a throwback to the doo-wop songs
This song is arguably the most famous slow Doo-Wop song from that era.
Earth Angel was often the last record played at a dance so the couples could have a last romantic slow dace together.
As far as genre, this is definitely a doo-wop classic. Doo-wop is definitely a genre you guys should explore more of! My recommendation this time is "Come and Go With Me" by The Dell Vikings. I think you guys will really enjoy that one!
Hate to correct people on fb or RUclips, but the name of the song was "Come Go with me" by the Del-Vikings.
@@RandomPau I don't mind being corrected. I couldn't remember it exactly and tried to look it up, which apparently resulted in erroneous information. I was only born in '75, so I wasn't around when they were popular, but I grew up loving that kind of music because my mother listened to it all the time. Thanks for letting me know the right info!
i grew up listening to this my mother was a huge fan and of coarse hearing this in back to the future i still love this!!!
Try 'I only have eyes for you" by the Flamingos.... Same era... Dig the eerily beautiful organ in it.
Sha na na is a group from the 70’s that brought Do Wap back in style. They have a great bass. Great performers.
For more doo-wop you should try “Angel Baby” by Rosie & The Originals, she has such a unique and beautiful voice. Also, Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” The Platters “Only You (And You Alone)” and The Skyliner’s “Since I Don’t Have You”
Chiiiiiiiiiiiild! All good choices.
"Angel Baby" was a personal favorite of John Lennon's ; he even did a cover version of it late in his career, w/ his own artistic stamp on it, of course.
I was literally raised with oldies and I can’t thank my mom enough newer generation music will never be this good
OMG.....you have to listen to The Flamingos "I Only Have Eyes For You"
Definitely should check out The Drifters. "Up on the roof", "Saturday night at the movies", "under the boardwalk" are just a few great songs by them
This magic moment is equally amazing!
Such a great classic song. I'm always reminded of back to the Future when I hear this.
The enchantment under the sea dance
I am, too. The year, 1955, also lines up.
OOO mcfly!!!
Another Singer who had spent time in 3 different groups that you need to hear is Johnny Maestro. He spent time as the lead singer with the Del Satins, the Crests and Brooklyn Bridge. You will LOVE him!!!
I listen to pretty much everything that hit the top 40 chart from 1955 & beyond. This is the oldest song in my massive collection. It hit the top 40 in December 1954, and went top 10 in early 1955. What a classic!
No autotune, just pure talent
J&A, You'll love the Five Satins "In The Still Of The Night" (1956). The #1 song on oldies stations during the 70's.
And if you like this you will love You Are My Special Angel by the Vogues. Every child born into our family gets their own song that we listen for in restaurants, on the radio or wherever we happen to be. I was given the honor of picking one for my granddaughter 16 years ago and I chose this one. While eating at Cracker Barrel one day it came on and everyone said “that’s Macy’s song”. It was pretty cool.
I would call this Doo Wap.😎😎😎😎Try Blue Moon by the Marcels for some good Doo Wap.
It was recorded in a garage, the demo was such a hit they never over dub or remaster it. The first garage band hit and the first independent label hit to make the billboard top national pop charts. It is from October 1954 that it started its rise on the charts.
A fun oldie that would also be great for the kids: The Tokens, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”. 🦁
I was a kid in the early 70s, this was playing on the radio , great memories flying down the highway with my parents singing and smoking having a great time lol
One of the movies this song was in was Back To The Future...the guy playing Marvin Gay and his band played and sang it while Marty Mcfly was disappearing at the guitar....BTW...this was the way most music was in the mid 50's and BOOM...Then ELVIS hit the scene with his voice, smile and style...The King was born!
Right ... I was trying to remember what movie it was in.
Back to the Future! Scene where Marty’s dad kissed his mom for the first time at the “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance. Marty was playing the guitar and fading away until the kiss happened, then he was alright and played “Johnny B Good” and went full Eddie Van Halen on his solo then said “I guess your not ready for this, but your kids are gonna love it!”
first thing i thought of too
When I hear this song I thing the dance in Back to the Future......great song
Doo Wop is an underrated but brilliant genre. Love it all day long. Inspired many including the likes of the Beach Boys
This is such a beautiful song sung with sheer class. Featured in Back To The Future in the prom part
Agreed! Doo wop is just a eautiful genre. But so many artists were absolutely inspired!
I think the beach Boys got a lot of their inspiration from the duo of the fifties jan and dean
I only have eyes for you - Flamingoes
Sh-Boom - The Chords
Duke of Earl - Gene Chandler
SOOOO many but this is a great continuation...
When I was a teenager in the 80s I used to listen to this oldies station with this kind of stuff for like 4 hours every Sunday evening. Love seeing Amber and J falling in love with this genre too.
The Dell-Vikings "Come Go With Me"
The Clovers "Devil Or Angel"
The Cleftones "Heart And Soul"
Fifties pop was just so pure and joyful. There was also a sense of humor in a lot of it. I love “Mr. Sandman” and “Rockin Robbin”.
Another classic voice of the era is Johnny Maestro and the Crests. Try "16 Candles" by the group. Or Little Anthony and the Imperials.
Yes, Little Anthony and the Imperials - Tears on My Pillow :)
@@ptournas perfect!!
One of the greatest songs ever.
Curtis was the guy who wrote the song. He is also the bass voice on this recording. I grew up playing this kind of music as a teenager. I LOVE the old tunes! Here is a RARE video of them... ruclips.net/video/iN6sVGS2XSk/видео.html
THANK YOU for posting that link. RIP Wolfman Jack...
The 60 years between 1920 and 1980 are unmatchable in music production, writing and recording.
2 other fabulous 50s oldies "In the Still of the Night", and "I only have eyes for you"
Major classic from back in the day!
You have entered the era of Doo Wop this is the early rock and roll. There is so many good groups
This is the wholesomness we heard on the radio so songs were integrated into our lives, our memories. It had ~Heart~> and calmness. The 50's were pure Calmness.
Freddie Mercury: "We are in a golden age of music. There will be a time when technology becomes so advanced that we'll rely on it to make music rather than raw talent...and music will lose its soul."
Oof.
Sorry to piss on your cornflakes, but Freddie never said this.
@@DazzleMonroe never apologize after pissin' on a man's cornflakes-RUN 😃
@@DazzleMonroe and you know this how?
@@NN-cj6qv He was never recorded or filmed saying it, nobody remembers him saying it and there are no written accounts except for the stuff people write on the internet "because they heard it somewhere". It's easier and more justified for you to prove he did say such a thing :)
There’s a great cover of this in the back to the future movie.
Oh my it was before my time but I remember hearing. The platters - the great pretender is in that category. Try the four tops - just ask the lonely ( my extended version) 1960’s . The looking glass- Brandy, 1970’s
The Five Satins - In the Still of The Night. Classic doo-wop.
With this kind of music with "Crooner" like sound that has a group is known as a Doo-Wop group, basically another version of a barbershop quartet that has a band play behind them
CBS 101.1 FM featured a show of the top songs of the 20th Century at New Years Day 2000. 'In The Still Of The Night' finished 1st followed closely behind by 'Earth Angel'. Both of these songs will be remembered forever even after my generation passes by. They still bring tears to my eyes every time I hear them.
I Only Have Eyes For You by the Flamingos. It's our song. ❤... Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers. Frankie was 14 at the time. Love the 50s!
This would make a great wedding reception song!!!! Telling the woman that you just married how much you love her❤️❤️