Patsy Cline: Crazy

Nice vintage footage of Patsy Cline. Patsy amazingly survived a nasty car wreck only to die in a plane wreck a couple of years later. Originally she disliked the song written by Willie Nelson, but on her second time around recording the song she did it her own way, and the rest is history.

Patsy Cline - Crazy
Uploaded by Gatorrock784

Chordettes: Lollipop

I have been deleting old videos that Youtube no longer has on site. This was one of them. I love the song it was one of those great tunes from the 50s. It also features Andy Williams from Wall Lake Iowa providing the POP! Very Cool!

The Chordettes - Lollipop
Uploaded by soulpatrol

Platters: Only You

The Platters huge hit in the 50s, which is one of the classic recordings of the Rock and Roll era.

The Platters - Only You
Uploaded by hakim93200

Billy Joel: The Longest Time

A doo Wop song by Billy Joel.

Billy Joel - The Longest Time
Uploaded by jpdc11

The Cleftones: Heart And Soul

Some 50s Doo Wop from the Cleftones that came from that great special from PBS.

The Cleftones - Heart and Soul
Uploaded by rockinbart

In Search Of Young Jessie

I recieved an email from a reader wanting more information about a forgotton doowop, blues singer named, Young Jessie. Young Jessie had a few hits in the 50s and has since sort of disappeared. I did a few internet searches, and came up with about the same information. If anyone knows if he is still around and performing PLEASE email me, or leave a comment! Thanks!!!




UPDATE

Loretta found this in a recent New Yorker online listing:

THE HOOK

18 Commerce St., Red Hook, Brooklyn (718-797-3007)—July 13: Young Jessie, a Los Angeles-based vocalist who once sang with the Coasters and the Flairs and whose contributions to the R. & B. cannon include “Hit, Git and Split,” “Shuffle in the Gravel,” and “I Smell a Rat,” makes his first New York City appearance in nearly half a century. He’ll be joined by the legendary R. & B. figure the Mighty Hannibal. The fine local act the Dansettes will provide the backing for both and will perform a set of their own.

So at least he is still playing!! Hopefully someone can track down where he is playing this week:-)

The Diamonds: Little Darlin

I not sure about this one. I know it is a great song, but the legend of the song, is that the Diamonds were four frat boys, who did this as a parody of Doo Wop, and ooops! It becomes a hit. However, it is a fun song, so check it out.





Of course here they are 40 years or so still hamming it up:-) Not bad for old guys:-)

Delta Rhythm Blues: Rigoletto Blues

a very strange clip from the 40s of the Delta Rhythm Boys. Very strange indeed:-)

Delta Rhythm Boys - Rigoletto Blues
Uploaded by edudelrio

The Five Satins: In The Still Of The Night

Classic 50s doo wop/Rock and Roll by the Five Satins. This is one of those songs I can listen to over and over!

Delta Rhythm Boys: Take The A Train

I really like the Delta Rhythm Boys. They are a fun group, with cool harmonies. Here they sing the Duke Elligton hit Take the A Train. Plus it is a fun video!

Delta Rhythm Boys: Come Softly

rare color film of the Delta Rhythm Boys doing Come Softly.

Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers

Doo Wop from the early days of Rock and Roll. A very cool tv recording of Frankie Lymon.

Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools ...
Uploaded by jolber

The Delta Rhythm Boys St. Louis Blues!

This is a 1943 movie of the Delta Rhythm Boys doing some very early doo wop. It is also a very jazzy version of St. Louis Blues, not to be confused with the WC Handy version that Bessie Smith performed.

Delta Rhythm Boys St. Louis Blues
Uploaded by sirarnold