The 1958 hits archive here in one place, a goodquality library. Monotones book of love m 1958 original stamped matrix. The monotones book of love live, 1958 the monotones book of love live, 1958 jump to. Oct 24, 2014 the book of love was sung by warren davis, charles patrick, george malone, frankie smith and the brothers john and warren ryanes. A new jersey sextet featuring two bass singers, the monotones are chiefly remembered for their massive and enduring 1958 hit book of love, and while they never really topped it, the groups playful energy and a tendency toward unique stopstart rhythmic arrangements makes them one of the more interesting acts from the doo wop era. The monotones book of love youll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with pepsodent. They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. The song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. Lyrics and video for the song book of love by the monotones songfacts.
Book of love monotones by the monotones top5 record hit remains one of the most famous of all classic uptempo doowop tracks. One hit wonders the monotones the book of love lyrics warren davis, george malone and charles patrick i wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love ive got to. Complete song listing of the monotones on the monotones songs list covid19. Sep 25, 2015 the chess bros hit the jackpot with this one. Baby, baby, baby, i love you, well, it says so in this book of love.
December 10, 2019 the monotones book of love live, 1958. The monotones recorded a spate of clever novelties in the late 50searly 60s, the most successful of which was the enduring who wrote the book of love. The group formed in 1955, when 17yearold lead vocalist charles patrick an. Louis park, mn book of love was also used as the theme for the newlywed game when paul rodriguez replaced bob eubanks as host in 1988. Sep 15, 2015 the monotones book of love saturday night beechnut show.
Charles patrick born september 11, 1938 first tenor. The rest of the cd features their other material, not in the same class but still worth a listen for ardent dowop fans only, novices should start with some, coasters, cadillacs or drifters 1954 1960. They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit single was the book of love, which peaked at no. The monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original singers, all residents of the baxter terrace housing project in newark. Oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love her. The book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. Book of lovethe monotonesoriginal song1958 youtube. Nov 08, 2014 provided to youtube by rhino the book of love the monotones doo wop classics vol. The group formed in 1955, when 17yearold lead vocalist charles patrick and his brother james patrick teamed with 16yearold first tenor warren davis, 15yearold second. Sep 05, 2016 in september 1957, the monotones recorded the book of love, which was released on the mascot label in december that year. The monotones book of love 1958, tricentre, vinyl discogs. F dm tell me, tell me, tell me, gm7 c7 oh, who wrote the book of love. This brief collection has all the barebones essentials. Although this record is book of love and you never loved me by the monotones, argo 5290, it is incorrectly labeled as whos to know and corrigidor rock.
Although this record is book of love and you never loved me by the monotones, argo 5290, it is incorrectly labeled as whos to know and corrigidor rock by wendell tracy and orchestra, argo 5296. F dm ive got to know the answer, gm7 c7 was it someone from above. Provided to youtube by rhino the book of love the monotones doo wop classics vol. The monotones book of love you never loved me 1958. That title track was a careermaker for the monotones in 1958. Uses the same catalogue number as the other cadet 5290 in the data base, but the b side here is not the legend of sleepy hollow. There are at least four bands who were called the monotones. May 27, 2019 book of love monotones by the monotones top5 record hit remains one of the most famous of all classic uptempo doowop tracks. Monotones book of love m 1958 original stamped matrix sign in to check out check out as guest.
The monotones were a sixmember african american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The monotones one hit wonders, but the book of love really is a classic slice of americana. On the billboard charts, the book of love peaked at no. The monotones were a sixmember american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. The monotones were a sixmember black american doowop vocal group in the 1950s.
Mar, 2012 baby, baby, baby, i love you, well, it says so in this book of love. I wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the. The small record company could not cope with its popularity, and it was reissued on chess records subsidiary argo label in february 1958. The book of love lyrics by the monotones at lyrics on demand. In september 1957, the monotones recorded the book of love, which was released on the mascot label in december that year. Lyrics for book of love by the monotones songfacts.
The book of love was sung by warren davis, charles patrick, george malone, frankie smith and the brothers john and warren ryanes. The monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original. The monotones book of love you never loved me vinyl. Book of love by the monotones song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and. The monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original singers, all residents of the baxter terrace housing project in newark, new jersey, began performing covers of.
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