Doo Wop
A top doo wop classic is “Hushabye” by The Mystics. In 1959, “Hushabye,” which was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, spent nine weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, peaking at #20 nationally. The record features silky vocals, close harmonies, and — an electric bass, which was new for doo wop groups. DJ Alan Freed featured “Hushabye” as the closing tune for his TV show The Big Beat. The song has been covered by The Beach Boys and Jay and the Americans.
The Mystics started in Brooklyn in the late 1950s. The original group consisted of Phil Cracolici, Albee Cracolici, George Galfo, Bob Ferrante, and Al Contrera. They first called themselves The Overons, and their manager, Jim Gribble, recommended that they change their name. They became The Mystics after group members wrote a name on pieces of paper and drew it from a hat. In 1962, lead singer Phil Cracolici left the group and replaced briefly by another rising star in the record industry, Paul Simon.
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Doo Wop” really enables myself think a small amount more.
I really cherished each and every individual component of
this blog post. Regards ,Leanna
That’s great. Thank you.
Interesting. I like the background information you give on these doo wop groups and songs.
Hushbye reminds me of being with my friends and listening to the radio in their car. Fun memories. Love doo wop.
I grew up in East Rockaway, New York and can vividly remember the release of rock around the clock.
It was like an avalanche after that and every song became part of my life.
I’m 72 years old, I have a kick ass stereo in my jeep liberty sport and I wind it up loud every time I drive.
“ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY,
IT WILL NEVER DIE!”
Doo Wop is forever, and rock and roll will never die. Good traveling!