I love 60s surf music, 70s power pop, New Wave, grunge, modern indie rock, folk, soul, rockabilly, even traditional country music.
But damn, I love doo wop.
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The Chords. |
I'm in a major doo wop phase right now. My new car, Benedict Cumberhatch, has satellite radio, and I've been listening obsessively to 50s on 5. For the doo wop.
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The Edsels. |
The sound of a male high tenor gives me goosebumps. And the harmonies...squee. They just make me feel good.
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The Belmonts. |
So if you want to hang with me, you need to know that I'm a doo wop fiend. A FIEND, I SAY.
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The Spaniels. |
I'm listening to doo wop right now. Good Saturday-night-and-I'm-all-alone music. I highly recommend it.
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The Flamingos. |
And if you can't handle it, stay away.
Give me power metal any day.
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