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New compilations from One-derful! Records are an archive of early Chicago soul, doo-wop, and R&B.
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“Big Girls Don’t Cry” by The Four Seasons Was Number One 50 Years Ago This Week
After a four-week hiatus, the Four Seasons returned to the top of the charts.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Remember Me Baby: Cameo Parkway Vocal Groups Vol. 1
Doo-wop rarities that often sound like each other or like better known songs.
Read More »Music Review: Cameo Parkway Vocal Groups Vol. 1
Many lost and forgotten tracks from the early rock 'n' roll era return on the latest Real Gone Music release
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Remember Me Baby: Cameo Parkway Vocal Groups, Vol. 1
Doo wop from Philadelphia
Read More »Music Review: The Ad Libs – The Complete Blue Cat Recordings
The Ad Libs emerge from music history with The Complete Blue Cat Recordings.
Read More »Gene Chandler Ruled The Music World 50 Years Ago
The Duke Of Earl was the king of the charts 50 years ago this week.
Read More »Music Review: The Tymes – So Much In Love
Seventeen classic doo-wop tracks from The Tymes.
Read More »The Lion Roared At The Top Of The Charts 50 Years Ago
"In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight": The Tokens' famous cover topped the charts 50 years ago.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Cameo Parkway: Holiday Hits
Holiday gems from the Cameo-Parkway label archives.
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