Various Artists - Doo Wop 51: Live!

Artist:

Various Artists

UPC:

081227437626

Description:

DOO WOP 51: LIVE! was originally aired on television during PBS`s pledge drive in December 2000.
Recorded at Benedum Center For The Performing Arts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 16-17, 2000. Includes liner notes by Bill Dahl.
Liner Note Author: Bill Dahl.
Recording information: Benedum Center For Preforming Arts, Pittsburg, PA (05/16/2000/05/17/2000).
Doo Wop 51: Live! isn`t for everybody, nor is it for every doo wop fan, either. It`s for the fan who loves the singing and loves nostalgia -- the kind who wants to hear the great groups reunite, in some form, and sing their hits years later. This isn`t necessarily the same thing as being a doo wop fanatic, since there are plenty of ravenous doo wop fans -- the kind who seek out rare singles, arguing the merits of Philadelphia vs. New York -- who will not be interested in this simply because it is a latter-day recording. Similarly, this will not find an audience among listeners who just want to hear nothing but the best doo wop. Instead, this is solely a nostalgia trip and, on that level, it`s pretty good. No, the groups don`t sound as good as they used to, and while there are good vibes, the recording isn`t as warm as the atmosphere, but for those looking for a reunion record -- looking to hear these groups reunite and sing the old songs another time while basking in sweet memories -- this fits the bill. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Let`s Go, Let`s Go, Let`s Go - Hank Ballard & the Midnighters
2. Tonight (Could Be the Night) - Virgil Johnson
3. Lion Sleeps Tonight, The - The Tokens
4. So Much Love - The Tymes
5. Little Darlin` - Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs/The Diamonds
6. Stay - Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs
7. One Fine Day - The Chiffons
8. At My Front Door - The El Dorados
9. Oh, What a Night - The El Dorados
10. Don`t Ask Me (To Be Lonely) - The Dubs
11. What`s Your Name - Don & Juan
12. Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Shirley Alston Reeves
13. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me - Mel Carter/Pure Gold/Mel Carter & Pure Gold
14. Crying in the Chapel - The Orioles
15. Drip Drop - Bill Pinkney
16. White Christmas - Bill Pinkney
17. Love Potion No. 9 - The Clovers
18. Stranded in the Junle - The Cadets
19. Let It Be Me - Jerry Butler
20. Till Then - The Classics

Album Information

Release Date:

08/21/2001

Type:

Collection

Genre:

Oldies

Subgenre:

Doowop

Label:

Rhino

Catalog Number:

74376

Original Release Year:

2001

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Live

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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