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Expertise
I am a fan of all kinds of music, but my areas of expertise are in 1950-64 doowop, jazz, and top 40's music.
Experience in the area
I grew up in New York listening to DJs Alan Freed, Jocko, Mort Fega (jazz), Alan Fredericks, Murray the K, Bruce Morrow, Clay Cole, William B. Williams, Wolfman Jack, Gus Gossert, Peter Tripp, Martin Block,Swing'n Slim. Extensive LP and CD collection.
Education/Credentials
Queens College and St. John's University MBA.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Dawn | 10/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | YES! That's the one. & my mom ..... |
| Steve | 10/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Oops! Sent you a right on as ..... |
| Tom | 10/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Unbelievable! You are correct! I just looked ..... |
| Larry | 09/05/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| John | 08/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I was only able to give John ..... |
Recent Answers from John Congemi
2011-12-20 Previous question to John congemi re: the song Peanuts:
Hi, John. My thoughts. Peanuts by Little Joe and the Thrillers is one of those songs that defy classification. I agree with you that it's not typical doowop. I don't really think of it as rockabilly
2011-10-29 50s? 60s Jazz Show NYC:
Steve, I too was listening to Rock & Roll and Jazz in the 50s/early 60s in NY (Middle Village, Queens.) The show that used "Night Train" as its theme was, indeed, Alan Fredericks' (doo wop)Night Train
2011-10-17 1950's male quartet:
Hi, Tom. I'm pretty sure that you are looking for the LP or CD of "Four On The Aisle" by the Four Lads with the Ray Ellis Orchestra. The two songs you mention are included, as are 20 others by Ridgers
2011-06-19 Doo wop titles and artists from lyrics:
Hi, Victor. Peace OF Mind was by The Penguins, 1956, the b side of Dealer Of Dreams. There were many other versions by, for example, The Continentals, The Drifters, The Dubs, The Spaniels, The Fabulous
2011-06-01 name of album:
Hi, Robert. That is a line from the song titled Till. It was originally on the LP A Letterman Kind Of Love. That LP is available for sale (Amazon, etc.) but I don't believe it was ever released as
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