Soul, Blues, Sixties Music Database
JERK (1964)JERK / Forget Me – Pye International November 1964 The Larks: Don Julian started in the Doo Wop world in the mid 1950’s in the ‘Meadowlarks’. 1964 they became a trio Don Julian and the Larks, then simply the Larks – a trio. Rapidly following their hit “The Jerk” with others all including the … Read more
A LITTLE BIT OF SOAP – 1961 Written by Bert Berns (AKA B. RUSSELL) This track by The Jarmels was done by quite a few other artists – Jimmy Justice – The Tams – The Exciters – Garnet Mimms; even Showaddywaddy (UK cabaret group, 80’s). At The Twisted Wheel we also sang this song too, … Read more
Step By Step (v obscure) 1965 USA Master Records I’ll Love You Forever- 1966 Watch Out Girl – 1966 The Holidays were a doo wop group of the fifties and sixties who have recently revived. On the Revilot Label see SOULFUL DETROIT
DO WAH DIDDY DIDDY USA 1964 Tell Him (1962 United Artists) – covered by Billie Davis in the UK He’s Got The Power United Artists – 1963 Little Bit Of Soap – United Artists – 1966 (Orig The Jarmels) BLOWING UP MY MIND The Exciters tracks were popular at the Twisted Wheel, especially at the original premises … Read more
The Dell Vikings were a very popular Doo-Wop group formed in Pittsburgh Air Force Base in 1955 and possibly the first mixed, white and black singing group. Come Go With Me, Whispering Bells were major hits for them. The five original members were all Air Force enlisted men, when two were posted to Germany, two … Read more
Nathaniel Mayer and the Fabulous Twilights – Doo Wop group track “Village Of Love” was played at the original Twisted Wheel, Brazennose Street Manchester. He was eighteen when he recorded the track. Nathaniel Meyer – gocontinental.com
Down By The Sea Shore – Arctic USA 1964 Ain’t It Baby Kenny and The Romeos Doo Wop group that became a soul group – Down By The Sea Shore Kenny Gamble, Thom Bell, then Lamont Dozier – Two sets of Romeos ! Best to leave it to the experts … THE ROMEOS (on Fox) … Read more
If I Didn’t Care The Ink Spots started in 1935 and had a major role in pioneering Black vocal harmony groups paving the way for doo-wop in the 1950’s influencing The Drifters and other later day soul acts. Bill Kenny was a high tenor and lots of wannabees copied his inimitable style. Other members were … Read more
Why Do Fools Fall In Love Born 30th September 1942 – Harlem, New York Died 28th February, 1968 – Harlem, New York Frankie Lymon was born on30th September the leader singer of a Doo Wop group The Teenagers. Their first single, Why Do Fools Fall in Love was a gigantic hit and Frankie age 13 … Read more
Catch That Teardrop Dedicated To The One I Love Formed 1952 – Winston-Salem, North Carolina Disbanded 1965 The Five Royales were a Doo Wop Group who recorded the original version of Dedicated to the One I Love, covered by The Mamas and The Papas.