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Expertise
I can answer most questions regarding 1950s Black Vocal Group music, called Doo Wop (Do Wop). Having lived in the era & grew up with the sounds of the early 50s.
Experience in the area
Extensive research into 1950s doo wop and have resoures at hand to draw from..
Organizations
United Group Harmony Association, Doowop Society, Doowop Corner, etc..
Publications
Discoveries Magazine, Goldmine Magazine, Kreiter's Price Guide &
Dead Wax Guide.
Education/Credentials
BA
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve | 10/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi John: Not hearing Groovy Baby for ..... |
| Jerry | 09/19/11 | 7 | 10 | 10 | Hi John, Thanks for taking the time ..... |
| gordy | 08/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jim | 08/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I was spelling the last name wrong ..... |
| Deborah | 04/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your quick ..... |
Recent Answers from John Spence
2011-09-27 question:
Hi Steve, Your song is "Groovy Baby" by 'Billy Abbott & Jewels on Parkway 874 from 1963. If you now do a google search, you'll see a bunch of lyric links. The question I answered previously was about
2011-03-13 song title/artist:
Hi Dennis, There were several versions of this song; Jesse Belvin on RCA records from 1959, Lula Reed on Federal records from 1961 , Splendors on Jano records from 1962. Alley Cats on Philles records
2011-03-01 lost oldie:
Hi Atmando, The group you're looking for is "THEE MIDNITERS aka(Thee Midnighters) a Chicano group, that should not be confussed with Hank Nallard & The Midnighters a black group. All of their song are
2010-12-05 Need you, need you baby:
Howdy Bill, You first song is "I've Got You Baby" by Jimmy Jones & The Pretenders on Rama records, "Don't Go" your 2nd tune is on Holiday records by the 'Bop-Chords' Enjoy !! John mr.dowop =====================================================================
2010-10-14 Looking for Doo wop group and label of song "I'll Be":
Hi Edgar, I can think of a couple of tunes that may be yours; Materlyn & Cupons-I'll Be Your Love Tonight Impact records from 1964, Penny Roberts & Paramours-I'll Be Your's Moonglow recors from 1962
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