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3 days ago · Per “Britannica, arts and culture – doo-wop,”: “Many young enthusiasts in these communities had little access to musical instruments, so the vocal ensemble was the most popular musical performing unit. Doo-wop groups tended to rehearse in locations that provided echoes—where their harmonies could best be heard.
1 day ago · Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs were an American doo-wop/R&B vocal group in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Originally known by the name, The (Royal) Charms.
3 days ago · And as “Harlem Shuffle” was climbing the charts, the Slauson Shuffle was slowly picking up steam on its own. Somehow the Slauson did make its way to Dick Clark’s people. But they chose the B-side instrumental, “Slauson Shuffletime,” for American Bandstand’s “Record Review” segment on January 11, 1964. The kids, they weren’t ...
3 days ago · Like a Virgin is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Madonna, released on November 12, 1984, by Sire Records. Following the success of her 1983 self-titled debut album, Madonna was eager to start working on its follow-up. She selected Nile Rodgers to produce the album due to his work on Let's Dance (1983) by David Bowie ...
- April–September 1984
- November 12, 1984
4 days ago · The Doo Wop Preservation League and the Wildwoods are preserving and enhancing the best of their past with an eye to the future as they continue to build a year-round resort and recreation destination for the 21 st century. For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732. ###.
4 days ago · 1991: The Year Rap Went Mainstream. Of all three key evolutions of Western pop music, the research team behind the 2015 study cited the 1991 cultural shift as the most significant. On June 22 ...
1 day ago · The studio's record and music label, Hanna-Barbera Records, was headed by Danny Hutton and distributed by Columbia. Children's records featuring its characters were released by Colpix. Hanna-Barbera teamed up with the National Catholic Office for Radio and Television to produce 26 half-hour animated films in 1970, which never materialized.
