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If you would like to make a request,
e-mail Abie!
Abie,
Would you please play the beautiful balad by Willie Winfield and the Harptones called "I'm So In Love With You". If you are
able to mention who the request is for, it woud be my beloved wife Liz.
Thank you,
Bob
Abie,
I'd love to hear any or all of the following:
Mary Lee/Rainbows -
Wonder Why/Solitaires -
Woo Woo Train/Valentines -
Nights Curtains/Checkers.
Thanks,
Rick bronxbumlocustpoint
Abie,
Have you ever heard of a song called A lovers plea or Lovers plea, I think the singers
name was Mack or Max Vickery. It was about 1960 or 1961. I've checked everywhere and can't
find a thing.
Ron, Raymond, NH
Ray,
No, but I have three songs by that title. First here is "A Lovers Plea" by
Barbara Greene-1964, Next here is "A Lovers Plea" by The
Moonbeams-1959, and then here is "Lovers Plea" by
Tommy Lamkin-1955.
Abie,
Do you remember a song called Breaker of dreams by Johnny Mann and The Tornados?
Ron
Ron,
I dug it up just for you. Here is "Breaker
Of Dreams" by Johnny Mann and The Tornados.
Abie,
I'll give you the only line from a song that I can remember. Nobody I know has a clue even
my brother in law who's a real 50's music buff. I'm holding in my hand a picture of you
and I can't understand the reason we're through. That's all I can remember but I can hear
the beat in my head. It was early 50's, if you or one of your friends can figure it out
I'll be very impressed.
Ron in NH
Ron,
This was a little difficult, but I ran this by the experts on The DooWop Corner, and my buddy Bruce Woolf
gave me this: Here is "A
Picture of You" by The Elgins-1958. Another possibility came from BobbyBrooklyn1,
he suggested "A Picture
of You" by The Danleers.
Abie,
Love the shows on your site. I talked with Bob a week ago and asked if he could play an
old favorite of mine. He said he didn't have it, but if anyone did, you would have it. I
think the title is Where Have All The Doo Wops Gone by Jackie T. and the Rythm Jesters.
Thanks Abie and thanks Bob-- Thanks for keeping the music alive.
Ronald Barber
New Hampshire
Ronald,
The Rhythm Jesters are a current day DooWop group that have a CD titled "Where Have
All The DooWops Gone". There is a song on that CD titled
"Good Old DooWops".
I believe that's what you mean. Also on that CD is a tribute song to The DJ that kept the
DooWop sound alive for me for many years. So here also is
"The Ballad Of Don K Reed".
Abie
Abie,
Do you remember a song called Henrietta, I think it was about 1957-1959 and I can't
remember who sang it.
Ron
Ron,
I don't remember the song but I have it in my files. So, here is
"Henrietta" by Jimmy Dee and The
Offbeats.
Abie,
Can you play, I Remain Truly Yours by the Criterions and Priscilla by Eddie Cooley &
the Dimples?
Thanks,
Priscilla in Dallas, TX
Priscilla,
Thanks for writing. First here are the Criterians from 1959 with
"I Remain
Truly Yours". Next in your name here is Eddie Colley and The Dimples with a #20
smash from 1956, "Priscilla".
Abie,
How about "Picture in my Wallet"-Daryl & the Oxfords, and "No One
Knows"- Dion & the Belmonts? I'd Love to hear those.
Priscilla in Dallas, TX
Priscilla,
Thanks again for writing. Jay Siegal is best know for his work with the Tokens on
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and
"Tonight I Fell in Love",
but here he is as Darrel and the Oxfords with
"Picture in My Wallet".
We all know the many great songs Dion did solo (with the Del Satins) and before that with
the Belmonts. Here is Dion and the Belmonts with
"No One Knows".
Abie,
I'd like to add "Don't Pity Me" also by Dion & the Belmonts.
Have a great day Abie and a Happy Healthy New Year!
Priscilla
Pricilla,
Ok, Here again is Dion and the Belmonts with "Don't Pity Me".
Abie,
Abie, As I told you before, my husband was a Top 40 jock. I've been telling him all about
your great music and our conversations with each other. The one song in the world he wants
to hear is "Right Now Right Now" and instrumental on the Coral label. It was
Alan Freed's theme song and was played before every rock & roll show at the Fox and
Paramount. It was recorded by Big Al Sears, Sam the Man Taylor, and the Alan Freed
orchestra. If you can find this one, you'll really be our hero!!!!!
Priscilla,
Not all is possible but many things are. I just so happen to have it. So, Here is Big Al
Sears with "Right Now Right Now".
Abie,
Abie, I got the chance to hear one of your shows through Sam Ward at Audiooldies.net, and
would like to request the following song: Girl Of My Dreams by The Cliques. Thanks for a
wonderful show,and remember that doo wop will live forever! Thank You!
Don Rehrer
Mechanicsburg,PA
Don,
Thanks for writing! Jesse Belvin is best known for his #7 Smash R&B hit
"Goodnight My Love". He was
also a member of the Shields along with Frankie Ervin on the #12 1958 smash
"You Cheated". Here is Jesse
Belvin singing duo with Eugene Church as the Cliques on this #45 Pop hit from 1956,
"Girl Of My Dreams".
Abie,
It's Priscilla here in Dallas again. We've thought of another request. How about
"Zippity Doo Da" by Bobby Sox & the Bluejeans?
Priscilla,
Sounds like your a Darlene Love fan. So why settle for just one of her great songs.
Darlene had most of her hits with an all Girl Group from Brooklyn NY, The Crystals.
Produced by the notorious Phil Spector, they had a string of big hits. Here they are:
Also produced by Phil Spector was Darlene's other group, Bob B. Soxx and The Blue
Jeans. They had a few hits:
Abie,
Wanted you to know that I love your show. Beautiful music by great artists. I was
wondering if you ever heard of a group out of Los Angeles called The Superbs. Really good
songs, especially "Baby, Baby All the Time" There is one more, but at the
moment, the title escapes me. Anyway, great music. Thank you for continuing the music.
Rudy Frausto
Rudy,
Thanks for writing. The Superbs had one chart hit on the R&B Charts. That was Baby,
Baby, All The Time in 1964. It landed at #84. I looked in my collection and here are other
songs by the Superbs that I have.
Abie
Hi Abie,
I would appreciate if you can find and play the song "The Things I Love", Artist
is The Fidelity's on Baton Label... I believe it was in 1958. Thank you so much. I love
your site, it brings back so much joy of the rock & roll era and how lucky I feel to
have experienced it. Thanks again....
Anne
Hi Anne,
Thanks for writing. I was surprized to see that this great song only hit the pop charts
and found a home at #60 in 1958.
From Harlem in New York City here is Buddy Miles leading the Fidelity's with "The Things I
Love".
Abie
Abie
I would love to hear the sing I'm Feelin' No Pain by the Del Satins.
Bob from Fall River
Bob,
OK, From the Bronx NY, here are Dion's backup singers after he left the Belmonts,
The Del Satins, who also went by the name Campanions, with this song from 1963,
"Feelin' No
Pain".
Abie
Hi Abie,
We spoke a few times and you are always so helpful. I was hoping you can direct me to the
song "A Thousand Stars" I believe it was recorded by The Rivileers...Haven't
heard it ages and would like to hear it again Thanks so much. I hope all is well with
you..talk with you soon...take care and have a lovely day.
Anne
Anne,
You picked a really great song. The Riveleers were from Queens, NY and they recorded
"A Thousand Stars" in 1953. In the group was the well known actor Louis Gossett
Jr. Here are the Rivileers with "A Thousand
Stars".
Abie
Abie,
Songs Like "Those Oldies But Goodies","Play Those Oldies Mr DJ",
"Memories Of El Monte" "Rock and Roll Revival", and "Rock and
Roll Heaven" all have different songs mentioned in the lyrics. Do you recall any
other songs that do the same? I heard a song "Teenage Hall Of Fame". Can you
tell me who the artist is? Thanks,
Bob from Fall River
Bob,
There are probably much more. But, here are the ones you mentioned and a few more
suggested to me by members of the
DooWop Corner:
Abie,
Lookin' for a song that has haunted me since I was about 12 years old (app. 100 years
ago)... I don't think it was a doo-wop, more of a slow rockabilly type with a group.
Something like Jack Scott would have done. It was probably called "Mister
Jukebox", as the words repeat "Tell me please Mr. Jukebox, what can I do".
Probably 1957. Several years ago someone on the Doo-Wop Corner said they remembered it,
but didn't recall who the artist was. Said they thought it was on the Hickory label. Any
idea? Please don't say Ernest Tubb. I get that all the time when I ask. Thanks in advance.
Frank (DooWopFrank)
Frank,
I hope this is what you are looking for. From 1964 here is Vinnie Catalano with
"Please
Mr Jukebox Man".
Abie
Abie,
Maybe you can help me, do you have the song The Garbage Man? It might have been recored by
several groups, I'd love to hear it again. Thanks,
Bob from Fr Ma.
Bob,
Going all the way back to 1946, here are The Four Aces with
"Garbage
Man".
Abie
Abie,
Please add to your
NYC doo wop vocal group list; Nick Marco
& the Venetians on Dwain records (1959), Little Boy Lost/Would It Hurt You.
We all came from Hell's Kitchen (45th-47th Street on 9th Avenue). I sang baritone.
Keep up the good work...
Joe Walsh
Joe,
Thanks for writing! I have both songs:
"Little Boy Lost"
and "Would It Hurt
You".
Abie
Abie,
I recently found your Web site by listening to Cristine Vitale's show on the
radio, which is great by the way! I was wondering if you have anything by the
Andantes. Also, do you have anything on the label JOB? Also do you have
anything by Eddie Holland or Marv Johnson?
Thanks very much, I love your Web site.
Walter
Walter
The Andantes
were a Motown Back up Group and Eddie
Holland was a member of the famous song writing team Holland-Dozier-Holland.
They both recorded some records on their own. I have some songs by these artists
along with one on the Job label and couple of songs by Marv Johnson including
his big hit "You Got What It Takes".
Abie
Abie,
"Zing Went the Strings of my Heart".
I remember this 40s song by a doo wop group. It was either the Coasters or
the Skyliners. Would love to hear it again.
Thanks,
Jim (formally of Flatbush 1950s)
Jim,
It's The Coasters. Here is
"Zing Went The
Strings Of My Heart".
Thanks for writing,
Abie
Hi Abie:
You are always so helpful and so here I am again. If you can find
"My Greatest Thrill" & "Captain Of My Ship" by the Fidelity's on Baton
Label, I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks so much. Hope all is well with you...You are terrific.
Regards,
Anne
Anne,
Thank you for the kind words. It is my pleasure to accommodate your request.
Here are the Fidelitys with
"My Greatest Thrill" and
"Captain of My Ship".
Thanks for writing,
Abie
Hello Abie,
I just found your site last week and it's a wealth of doowop rarities.
I stream doowop from the computer 24-7 at my house. Have you heard of a
song titled "Singing Bells?" It was recorded by the Off-Keys, a doowop
group from the Chambersburg section of Trenton NJ.
If you can find that one, I would appreciate if you could post it.
Thanks,
Dave- Levittown, Pa
Dave,
Glad you found our site
Singing Bells by the Off-Keys is # 382 on the UGHA top 500. It can be heard in Abie's Show # 12 as part of the survey.
But if you can't wait here it is now.
"Singing Bells".
Thanks for writing,
Abie
Abie:
Please help me! Can you provide the title and artist of the song with the
following lyrics:
Each night before I go to bed
Bow my knee and bend my head
Pray to the Lord up above
Send someone, someone to love
Chorus:
Tra la la la boom dee-ay dee-ay
Tra la la la boom dee-ay dee-ay
God made the ocean
God made the sea
But when He made you
He must have thought of me.
Chorus
Thanks very much.
P.Waxberg
Mr. Waxberg:
The Name Of The Song Is "Guardian Angel"
It was first done by the Selections in 1958
"Guardian Angel"
It was also done by the Imaginations in 1961
"Guardian Angel"
I also have a more recent version by the "Dukes Of Harmony"
"Guardian Angel"
Thanks for writing,
Abie
Abie:
This is your main man AJK from the old neighborhood. I really dig your site
and the great sounds you play.
I have a request that's a little off genre. But this is a great song for
this time of year.
Would you mind playing "Oh Holy Night" by the great Celine Dion.
AJK from "The Earls of Empire"
Alan,
Those were great times when we sang in the announcers both at Boys High Field
I'd be honored to fill this request. Here is Celine Dion with
"Oh Holy Night"
Thanks for writing,
Abie
Hi Abie,
I remember a song called "Caravan of Lonely Men" by the Lafeyettes, they
also sang "Life's Too Short" and how about "Too Young" by Tommy Van and the
Echos, thanks a lot
Herbert-Joppa, MD
Herbert,
I found all three songs
I have been advised that the Lafayettes are not a vocal group. Songs are
solos by the Lafayettes band. All four of their sides on RCA are solo's.
Here are your requests:
"Life's Too Short"-Lafeyettes
"Caravan of Lonely Men"-Lafeyettes
"Too Young"-Tommy Van and Echoes"
Thanks for writing,
Abie
Abie,
Have your heard of this song (A lovers prayer)? Sung by the Deltones, a
Chicago group recording on the VeeJay label. The lead singer was Ron
Buonaro who passed away in October of 2008.
Thanks,
Jim
Jim,
Here is your song
"A Lovers Prayer"-Deltones
Thanks for writing,
Abie
Hi Abie,
Since I found your site I really enjoy checking out everyones favorite songs. What is one of your favorite songs? Will you please play it for me? How about something from the fabulous Flamingos. Thanks for a great music site.
Herb Urlahs Joppa Md.
Herb,
Thanks for writing. There are so many songs that I like it is near
impossible to pick a favorite. But The Heartbeats Quintet from 1955 had a
song that I think was overlooked and should have been a real smash. During
that time good R&B music like this was suppressed from the general public.
But not any more.
Here are the Heartbeats with
"Tormented".
As for the Flamingos here is "The Vow".
Abie
Hello Abie,
I was looking for a song out of the Big Apple from 1956. It's a fairly
well-heard one: "Lover Doll," although I haven't been able to find it for
quite some time. Look forward to hearing it if you have it, thanks,
Dave- Levittown, PA
Dave,
Thanks for writing. I just happen to have it right here.
Here from 1957 is Norman Fox and The Rob Roys with
"Lover Doll".
Abie
Hi Abie
Could you help track down a track from the 50s.
The lyrics are: "hey mr dj please play that song for me".
It’s a track a radio dj in Manchester used too open his show.
He has passed away. Its a slow track with a female singer.
They are the only lyrics I have. He used it as an intro to his show.
Thank you
Keith
Keith,
Thanks for writing. I'm not sure what the song is. There are many that are
similar in description.
Here are two possibilities. First here is
"Mr. DJ"
by Glayds Caine from 1963.
Next here is Yvonne Mills Baker leading the Sensations in 1956 with
"Please Mr. Disc Jockey"
Let me know if either one of these songs is the one you are looking for.
Abie
Hi Abie
Do you have a song by the Red Caps called Silhouettes? I think they did a
cover of that song?
Thanks much
Herb Urlahs
Herb
Thanks for writing. They did and I do.
Here it is
"Silhouettes"
by Steve Gibsons Red Caps 1957
Abie
Hi Abie:
I have been here before and back again for your expertise in finding the song "That's My Desire".
It is sung by The Flamingo's. I believe it was about 1959. Hope all is well with you...Thank you so much
Anne
Anne
My records indicate it was 1953. Here are the Flamingos with
"That's My Desire"
Abie
Abie
Do you remember "Don't Bet Money Honey"? If you've got it, I'd love to hear it!
Pris
Dallas, TX
Pris,
I sure do and here is Linda Scott from 1961 to sing
"Don't Bet Money Honey"
Abie
Abie, what is known about a doo wop (?) group called - The Deans.
I'm hunting a song I think is theirs called "So Very Wrong".
Thanks,
Ray
Ray
Thanks for writing. I don't know much about this group
But, you're in luck!
Here is "So Very Wrong" by The Four Deans-1958.
Abie
Hi Abie,
Have you heard a song called "Our Wedding Day" by Off-Keys and if you do can you post it.
Thanks,
Sharon - Hamiliton,NJ
Sharon,
Thanks for writing. Actually, I haven't. But your in luck. I have a really great song that I have heard of by the Off-Keys
called "Singing Bells" and the song you requested
"Our Wedding days". Both songs were recorded in 1962.
Abie
Abie
I have just discovered Doo Wop Taxi and I am having a ball listening to it. It have a couple of requeststhat I would like
to hear: "Triangle Love" by the Sonics and "Felicia" by Bobby and the Orbits. I also have some information for Doo Wop
Frank who asked some time ago about a song called "Mister Juke Box." The song was by a group from Bayonne, New Jersey
(my home town) who called themselves the Temptations before the "Barbara" Temptations and long before the Motown Temptations.
The record was on the Savoy label which I believe was based in Newark, NJ (not sure about that). Two members of the group
were brothers Johnny and Butchie Moore. I remember them signing copies at Marshall's record store when the record first
came out. The other side was an up-tempo song named "Mad at Love". The lyrics, as much as I can remember, went
(approximately) like this:
Mister Juke Box, Please play my request.
Remember the song that we loved the best.
But now she's left me and I feel so blue.
Mister Juke Box, what can I do?
I feel so weak. I's sick inside.
The tears keep falling like raindrops from my eyes.
Bayonne Bill
Bill,
Thanks for writing.
I don't have Felicia or Triangle Love. But I do have
Mr Juke Box and
Mad at Love by the Temptations. Enjoy.
Abie
Hi Abie,
I have been searching high and low for Summertime Angel, by The Intentions. I hope to hear it if you can dig it up.
Great site!!!!!!!
Dave, Levittown, Pa
Dave,
Thanks for writing. The Search is over. Here is
"Summertime Angel" by The Intentions-1963
Abie
Hi Abie,
A while back I was looking for the name of the group that put out a song with a falsetto lead. I wonder if you have the
song. It's entitled "Rosemarie" and it's by Mickey Toliver and the Capitols from 1957. Please let me know if you have that
one. Thanks again.
Dave, Levittown, Pa.
Dave,
Thanks for writing. Stop Looking. Here is
"Rose-Marie" by Mickey Toliver and the Capitols-1957
Abie
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