Podcasts about doo wop

Label: Big Tree 115Year: 1971Condition: M-Price: $14.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original Ampex factory sleeve. When this one came out, most radio programmers approached it as a novelty tune... which it was, of course... novel, that is. Today it's obviously just an incredibly great reggae track. The flip is an instrumental version of the song. Note: This beautiful 45 has some light storage wear on the vinyl, grading Near Mint. The audio and labels are pristine Mint and the factory sleeve is oh so crispy!

Label: Epic 9790Year: 1965Condition: M-Last Price: $40.00. Not currently available for sale.Here's a remarkably beautiful copy of this 1960s Rock classic, impossible to find in decent condition but a single I always try to keep in stock. This time I lucked out: This copy miraculously retains pristine audio -- so special I recorded it quickly to iTunes and then made an mp3 snippet so you can hear for yourself! "For Your Love" was this seminal Hard Rock group's first and biggest U.S. hit. If I'm not mistaken, this is the combination of Yardbirds that found Jeff Beck playing lead guitar. As I recall, Eric Clapton left the group earlier in 1965, sort of in protest to the other members' interest in abandoning pure Blues and RnB for a catchy pop song like "For Your Love." All I can say is, "For Your Love" may be a catchy pop song as done by some other band, but this Yardbirds manage to put a muscular, almost sinister cast to the number, making it a prime example of hard rock, in the style being hammered out by bands like the Rolling Stones and Animals at the time. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Epic Records factory sleeve. The labels are very close to Mint. The vinyl (styrene) grades Near Mint, reflecting a few very light scuff marks.

Label: Atlantic 2518Year: 1968Condition: M-Price: $24.00Here's a beautiful copy of one of Aretha's very best -- and hardest-to-find -- singles. This copy has such great audio I had to celebrate by making an mp3 "snippet" of it... Enjoy! Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage Atlantic Records factory sleeve. The labels grade Near Mint with a drillhole (not shown in the scan). The vinyl looks almost untouched, and the audio sounds very close to Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: I.R.S. 9912Year: 1983Condition: MLast Price: $24.00. Not currently available for sale.This is one of the absolute best Techno singles of the 1980s... and its impossible to find! Besides the knockout A side, the flip is another 6:00 tour-de-force that will not disappoint. The picture sleeve is Near Mint with age-appropriate top-edge wear, particularly on the higher side of the sleeve. No notable ringwear.

Label: A&M 3014Year: 1988Condition: MPrice: $10.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original picture sleeve. This terrific number is labeled the "Straight Edit" of the album cut, but it's about the same length, so I believe this is a remix. Check out the mp3 "snippet" of it. The flip, also worth seeking out, is a non-album tune. Note: This copy has light storage wear that lowers the Label grade to Near Mint. The wax and audio are pristine. The picture sleeve grades Near Mint and has some corner and top-edge wear from storage

Label: Duke 375Year: 1964Condition: M-Price: $30.00In my humble opinion, Dave Marsh is right on in making this the highest-ranking Bobby Bland record in his list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made. Take a listen to the snippet and see if you don't agree. Perhaps not coincidentally, it was also Bland's biggest hit on the pop charts. Note: This beautiful copy grades close to Mint in appearance (Labels, Vinyl) and has pristine Mint sound.

Label: Laurie 3195Year: 1963Condition: M-Price: $25.00This single struggled to reach the Top 40, though it should have been a much bigger hit. We know that today, of course, as it's one of three of their 45s to be included in Dave Marsh's classic 1,001 list. This is why I keep a copy it in the jukebox ? it's that good!

Label: RCA 8382Year: 1964Condition: MPrice: $20.00This one deserved much more airplay than it got at the time... I guess Sedaka seemed kind of anachronistic in the summer of the Beatles. This would have been a great hit for the Four Seasons, clearly... a really wonderful uptempo Sedaka classic with a great B side too. Check out the mp3 "snippet" to hear for yourself! By the way, this was a non-album single. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage RCA Victor Records factory sleeve. It has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

A brand new mix of 60s hits! Artists include The Kinks, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Len Barry, The Beatles, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, The Box Tops, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, The Chiffons and more! 

Black Lou goes to a NASCAR race for the first time and dresses up like Uncle Sam so the locals think he is friendly and belongs there. | Bob tries to dance to 90's R&B but his hand snapping looks a lot like old-timey Doo Wop dancing. | A new form of Ozempic is on the market that produces better results and is easier to take. Jay thinks that Bobby picked the wrong time in his life to get the lap band surgery because of these new advances in medical science. | Jay watches the Netflix documentary "Amy Bradley Is Missing" which is the investigation of the 1998 disappearance of a 23-year-old woman from a Caribbean cruise and her family's tireless search for answers. Jay has many problems with the search that he feels is anything but "tireless." *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Label: Philles 117Year: 1963Condition: M-Last Price: $35.00. Not currently available for sale.Not for nothing is this one of the top-rated Phil Spector productions in Dave Marsh's list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made. Gives me goose bumps! Note: This beautiful copy grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio). (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Mercury 76085Year: 1980Condition: MPrice: $11.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. Here's a sneaky slice of Disco Funk that your collection definitely doesn't want to be without! Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" to hear why. The A side is specially edited from a 7:49 album track... concentrated goodness! Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: WB 29974Year: 1982Condition: MPrice: $14.00This is a nearly new stock copy, in its original Warner/Reprise factory sleeve. The A side is one of the best hits of the neo-Rockabilly wave that swept the U.S. and England in the early 1980's. With his note-perfect first album and great songwriting (produced by Richard Gottehrer, who served up so much great rock'n'roll froth in the 1960's with such acts as the Angels and McCoys), Crenshaw seemed like a new Buddy Holly. The non-LP B side, which Bette Midler later took up the charts, is credited to 'Marshall Crenshaw and the Handsome, Ruthless and Stupid Band.' Collector Nerd Alert: This is the rare first pressing that credits Richard Gottehrer as well as Crenshaw as B-side producer. This beautiful 45 has pristine Mint labels and audio!

Label: Columbia 45133Year: 1970Condition: M-Last Price: $12.00. Not currently available for sale.Found one! This is a beautiful, Near Mint copy of the duo's second big hit from their best and, sadly, final album, Bridge Over Troubled Water. What the heck is that rhythm section doing, by the way? Anybody ever figure it out (without looking at the session notes)? By the way, it's not your imagination -- the 45 rpm version of "Cecilia" is speeded up from the LP version, which probably explains why the track is only 2:40 on the 45 but 2:55 on the LP. (!) I actually measured it by recording a snippet of the 45 (have a listen!). That segment is 2 seconds shorter from the 45 (1:43:66) than from the LP (1:45:713). Another reason why collecting 45s is so rewarding. Maybe you wondered if the LP version of "Cecilia" sounded slow all these years, but couldn't figure out why. Now you know... and you weren't imagining it! The B side, also from the album, is sublime itself in so many ways, and it's a privilege to hear it in pristine Mint audio on the original 45 record; don't forget, this song is so quiet it makes "Bridge" sound loud (!), so finding this styrene pressing with sound like this is cause for celebration! It's also worth noting that "Cecilia" was really the first recording that showed how much in love with complex rhythms Paul Simon had become. (And what a master producer as well!) Many of his solo releases demonstrate that passion, starting with his first single, "Mother And Child Reunion," which was one of the first hits with a reggae/ska rhythm by someone not from Jamaica. But in particular I think of his great single Late In The Evening (from the failed album/movie, One Trick Pony), and his entire Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints albums.?Note: This copy comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. The audio sounds pristine Mint. The labels and vinyl (styrene) both grade Near Mint with faint storage wear and signs of possible light use.

Label: Sire 29840Year: 1982Condition: M-Last Price: $13.50. Not currently available for sale.Terrific, almost-retro, power pop hit, backed with the very dark but beautiful 'My City Was Gone,' which incidentally places at #949 in Marsh's top 1001. That B side is an edited version of the 5:14 album cut. The picture sleeve is a weak Near Mint with a small tear in the lower left corner, and light age staining. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: WB 7728Year: 1973Condition: M-Price: $15.00It's hard to find Mint or Near Mint copies of this 1973 classic these days, but I did! Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Warner/Reprise Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and Near Mint vinyl and audio.

Label: Chrysalis 2104 djYear: 1975Condition: M-Price: $15.00Stereo/Mono promo copy. Brilliant, strange, and wonderful... if you don't know it yet, you're missing out. This promo copy grades very close to Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Viva 604Year: 1966Condition: M-Price: $20.00Here's a beautiful copy of this rare 1966 single, whose A side is clearly Sunshine Pop but whose B side crosses genres with a stompin' Northern Soul beat with Sunshine Pop harmonies. I was so taken by it I quickly made an mp3 "snippet" for you to hear. Enjoy! Note: This copy comes in a vintage Viva Records factory sleeve. It grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Deram 85038Year: 1969Condition: M-Price: $50.00In case you've never heard the flip side of this northern soul classic, you're missing out...! It's at least as tasty, if not more so, than the main course. That's why we keep a snippet of the song in the Classic 45s "jukebox." This is one of the nicest copies of Deram 85038 I've ever seen, with flawless sound. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Deram Records factory sleeve. The vinyl (styrene) looks untouched, and the audio sounds pristine Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives; this copy has no writing on the labels.)

Label: Casino 102Year: 1958Condition: M-Price: $30.00This is one of the all-time greatest uptempo Doo Wop numbers. This is a beautiful copy of one of the later issues on the black/silver Casino label, with the label name in six playing cards and no text indicating national distribution by Gone Records. Note: The labels grade Near Mint with a small mar on the A label. The vinyl grades Near Mint with some surface scuffs, and the audio is pristine Mint (have a listen to the mp3 "snippet"). (This scan is a representative image from our archives; this copy does not have the label flaws shown.)

Label: Tetragrammaton 1508Year: 1968Condition: M-Last Price: $25.00. Not currently available for sale.This is an awesome, psych-rock cover of Neil Diamond's hit from the previous year. This 3:57 track is an edited version of the 4:44 album cut. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Tetragrammaton Records factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint labels and audio. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

The multi-talented award-winning New Jersey singer/songwriter Melissa Pettignano talks about her releases ”Gave You One More Chance , “Dear Lord Jesus”, “It's All For You” and more! Melissa began her amazing career at 2 singing and dancing to Connie Francis, the Supremes with her love for doowop and performed at 7 in school and talent shows, plus her father & aunt sang as Rickie & Vickie with a 1960's hit “Joanie/Why Are You So In Love”, and is an accomplished author, actress, model with many stories behind the music and more! Check out the amazing Melissa Pettignano and her latest releases on all major platforms and www.melissapettignano.com today! #melissapettignano #newjersey #singersongwriter #doowop #gaveyouonemorechance #dearlordjesus #itsallforyou #conniefrancis #thesupremes #rickieandvickie #joanie #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnermelissapettignano #themikewagnershowmelissapettignano   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Label: Buddah 507 djYear: 1975Condition: M-Price: $15.00Stereo/Mono promo copy. Was there ever a better instrumental buildup to the climactic opening of this song? Not many, if any... check out the mp3 "snippet" of it. By the way, this is definitely more in the Northern Soul style than in a Disco style, but somehow it's never become a huge hit in that scene. The wonderful B side instrumental is more of a Disco track. This hit version is specially edited from a 3:54 album track. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Buddah Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and vinyl (styrene), and pristine Mint sound! (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Atco 7035 djYear: 1975Condition: MPrice: $12.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed Stereo/Mono promo copy, in its original factory sleeve. This early Sister Sledge single is an absolutely perfect neo-Motown dance number, from the strings and sax to the great vocals. Check out the Mp3 snippet (in Mono)! By the way, this tune wasn't on their only Atco album, making this a non-album single. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: MCA 40825Year: 1977Condition: MPrice: $9.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original MCA factory sleeve. This amazing disco/funk classic has a groove that just won't quit... and that you don't soon forget! The single has a significantly shorter version than the 7:00 album track ? concentrated goodness! Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Arista 1054 djYear: 1983Condition: MPrice: $15.00This is a new, unplayed Stereo/Mono promo copy, in its original picture sleeve. A well deserved hit from the early 1980's, this was the Kinks' last visit to the U.S. top 10. It's an edited version of the 4:34 album track. Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio), and the picture sleeve is nearly flawless!

Label: Roulette 4738Year: 1967Condition: M-Price: $20.00This essential Garage Rock single not only has a truly awesome A side, but a B side winner as well. In fact, this is the rare first pressing of this single, whose matrix numbers indicate that "I'm Going Home" is the A side (number for "It's Cold Outside" is 19155 rather than 19154 on later pressings). Three members of this group joined Eric Carmen in the early 1970's to form the Raspberries. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Roulette Records factory sleeve.

Label: Deram 7529Year: 1970Condition: M-Last Price: $18.00. Not currently available for sale.The A side is a must-have early metal track, featuring the distinctive electric guitar of Alvin Lee. It's specially edited from a much longer (7:13) album track. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Deram/London Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels, and the vinyl (styrene) looks almost untouched. The audio sounds pristine Mint!

Label: Pendulum 64674Year: 1992Condition: M-Price: $40.00One of the defining Rap songs of the early 1990s. Note: This beautiful copy grades very close to Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

This week's guest curator is Patreon Mixtaper Philip Bergman, joining me to build the ultimate Summer playlist of golden oldies and doo-wop classics from the '50s, '60s, and maybe even the '70s. Whether you love the timeless hits or crave those hidden gems, this episode is packed with nostalgic tunes to kickstart your Summer vibes. Tune in & take a musical trip back in time!

Label: Def American 19245Year: 1990Condition: MLast Price: $15.00. Not currently available for sale.From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy... pristine Mint! Do the Black Crowes top Otis Redding's original version of this tune? Ahh, who cares... they're so different, and both so great that it's impossible to choose. I'd be happy with either one on a desert island, myself. :-) The terrific B side rocker is a non-album cut... one of the reasons you gotta collect the 45! Last Mint copy!

Label: Spring 127Year: 1972Condition: M Price: $20.00One of Jackson's finest singles, Kev Roberts puts this one at #100 in his list of the 500 greatest Northern Soul 45s. And for good reason! Check out the mp3 "snippet". Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Spring Records factory sleeve. This record has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio) (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

In this episode , Gianni and  JEANIE welcome the legendary Vito Picone, a doo-wop singer renowned for his song 'Little Star' with The Elegants. As old friends, Gianni and Vito reminisce about their early years growing up in Staten Island, discussing their shared history at PS 39 and memories from local haunts like Moravian Cemetery and the Trio Club. The conversation covers Vito's  storied career spanning 67 years, from creating the hit 'Little Star' at age 16 to performing  alongside legends like Buddy Holly and Johnny Maestro. Vito shares fascinating anecdotes,  including the impact of his music on other artists such as Tony Orlando and David Johansson,  and stories of his encounters with giants like Frank Sinatra.

 They're bringing Doo Wop back—European style!Today's guest is keeping the golden age of Doo Wop alive—and adding a European flair that's turning heads around the world. Freddy Velas, the charismatic frontman of Freddy Velas & The Silvertones, joins us all the way from Tuscany. Known for their tight harmonies, slick suits, and undeniable stage presence, the band is bridging continents with their love for classic Doo Wop. In this episode, Freddy shares their journey from the clubs of Europe to stages across America, and how they're inspiring a new generation of music fans with timeless sounds and modern energy. If you thought Doo Wop was a thing of the past, think again—these guys are proving it's as vibrant as ever. Freddy Velas is Someone You Should Know.Click here to buy Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Freddy and the Silvertone's FacebookClick here to go to Freddy and the Silvertone's YouTube ChannelClick here to listen to Freddy and the Silvertone's on SpotifyVideos from this Episode (click the song title to see the video)Someone You Should Know 2025 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2025Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

Label: Threshold 67006Year: 1971Condition: MLast Price: $22.00. Not currently available for sale.This great single is one of the few occasions when the group really rocked out big time... an essential Moody Blues track! Note: This 45 record omes in a Near Mint copy of the release's cool picture sleeve. The labels look Mint. The vinyl (styrene) looks almost untouched, and the audio comes through pristine Mint!

Heart & Soul: Kenny Vance, Singer, Songwriter, Film Maker The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series "They were my heroes. And then they became my friends.” In this moving new episode of The Not Old Better Show, we're honored to welcome musician, producer, and doo-wop preservationist Smithsonian Associate Kenny Vance—a voice behind Jay and the Americans and the filmmaker behind Heart & Soul: A Love Story. Kenny shares a deeply personal account of his lifelong connection to the music of the 1950s and '60s—harmonies sung on street corners, friendships formed in rehearsal halls, and the artists who paved the way for today's pop and R&B but were left behind by the industry. This episode isn't just about music; it's about legacy, resilience, and honoring voices that shaped a generation. Kenny also opens up about losing his home during Hurricane Sandy and how salvaged tapes and footage helped him begin again—with purpose. For professionals in music, film, storytelling, or anyone who believes in the power of cultural memory, this is a masterclass in what it means to preserve not just a sound, but a spirit.

We have some GFREAT Music from the 50s and 60s for you this Friday! This is the Music our Parents and Grandparents were listening to! GOOD TIMES!! Let's get this first weekend in June a Hopping with the Doo-Wop sounds of early Rock & Roll!! Check out more Music show on my Mixcloud page, TOMPodcast on Mixcloud! Like what we're doing, hit that FOLLOW Button!!! Later Gators!!   *Get everything you need to start your own successful podcast on Podbean here: https://www.podbean.com/tomspodcastPBFree *Visit our webpage where you can catch up on Current / Past Episodes: www.theoldmanspodcast.com     *Contact us at: theoldmanspodcast@gmail.com     Checkout and Follow the Writings of Shonda Sinclair here: Roaming the Road (of Life):https://www.shondasinclair.com/   *TOMPodcast Music Shows: https://www.mixcloud.com/TOMPodcast/

Label: Gee 1071Year: 1961Condition: M-Price: $30.00This is an extraordinarily clean copy of this great single. The labels are almost Mint, and the vinyl and audio are Near Mint as well.

Label: ABC 11272Year: 1970Condition: M-Price: $18.00This, the group's first single to crack the Hot 100, was a new version of Funk #48, which they released the previous year on Bluesway. Both are to-die-for classics of guitar rock, showcases for Joe Walsh. On this pressing, the title is spelled "Funk No. 49" rather than "Funk #49." Though not mentioned on the label, the Mono-mix 45 has a superior, edited version of a longer album track (the 45 edit is about 30 seconds shorter). Note: This copy comes in a vintage ABC Records factory sleeve.

Label: RCA 0876Year: 1973Condition: M-Last Price: $25.00. Not currently available for sale.Most people born after 1980 assume that Nirvana wrote the classic "Man Who Sold The World," and they certainly did record an impressive version of it. In fact, the song fit so well with the grunge sound and modern rock in general that the mistake of youth is understandable. However, you've got to hear the original version by the song's author to appreciate it fully. Note that this release has the 5:05 version of "Space Oddity," which became Bowie's first top 40 hit in the U.S. This is a beautiful copy of both the vinyl record and its original picture sleeve.

Label: Coral 62558Year: 1969Condition: MPrice: $60.00This is a beautiful Mint copy of a single released in 1969 to commemorate Buddy Holly's untimely 1959 death, along with its striking picture sleeve. I had first heard this lovely version many years ago on a U.K.-released double album set Buddy Holly: Legend. The liner notes to that album describe the track as follows: "Love Is Strange" was one of Buddy's favorite songs. The version he recorded was around a minute long and the track included here has been "stretched" by splicing and re-recording the original tape. Norman Petty's later treatment of the recording, adding organ sounds to create the impression of strings, probably comes fairly close to Buddy's own ideas for the song. As for the B side, this rarity was cowritten with Waylon Jennings and not released until well after Holly's death. Among other places, it appeared on the B side of U.K. single in 1964. Upon hearing it, I knew I'd heard it before and after wracking my brain for awhile, I remembered that it was a version by the neo-Rockabilly singer/songwriter Billy Swan released in 1976 that was in my head. Other than that, I haven't heard any other versions, though it's indubitably hit material! Note: The 45 itself has Mint labels. The vinyl looks untouched, and the audio sounds pristine. The great picture sleeve is nearly flawless!

Label: Wand 11215Year: 1970Condition: M-Price: $30.00Both sides of this obscure 1970 Soul single are top-notch keepers! The A side features some surprising, catchy rhythms that'll definitely keep your feet moving, and the B side has become a favorite... quite special. Listen to the MP3 snippet we've added to the "jukebox" to see if you agree. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Wand Records factory sleeve. Both sides of this styrene pressing have pristine mint audio.

Label: Estill 1000Year: 1968Condition: MPrice: $20.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy of the first issue of this terrific single, with the original South Carolina address shown for the record company.

Label: Columbia 45472Year: 1971Condition: MPrice: $8.00From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy with a drillhole--in its original Columbia factory sleeve. Check out the mp3 "snippet" of this great, lesser-known Santana track from 1971.

Label: Dynamo 112Year: 1967Condition: M-Price: $20.00A real sleeper, this great track sneaks up on you and demands that you recognize how great it is. Eventually, you do... and you're hooked! Take a listen and hear for yourself. Note: This beautiful pressing looks Near Mint and has pristine Mint sound. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Today we live in a cynical world. It's pervasive, this debilitating disbelief in our institutions, our once assured tenets of groundedness. Now we doubt, not only what we see, but what we hear, and even our own thoughts. Are they indeed our own? Or, have they been shaped by the unrelenting marketers and influencers? Back in the 80's - even earlier back in the 60's the attitudes of boredom and mistrust seemed exclusively the province of old school Europe, in particular the French, who invented the perfect word for it: Ennui. The great bon vivant, George Sanders, in his suicide note explained that he was leaving his life because he was bored. In the following offerings we celebrate a time when cynics could be appreciated as unique and exotic. CYNICAL GIRL by Marshall Crenshaw proclaims the lure of nihilism in a poppy, irresistible interpretation. And, THEM TERRIBLE BOOTS by the Orlons makes fun of a wannabe fashionista at the crossroads of burgeoning Mod style. MARSHALL CRENSHAWIn Marshall Crenshaw's 1982 eponymous debut album, CYNICAL GIRL chimed out so brightly it was a paused that refreshed. The singer wants a cynical girl who has no use for the real world, and this notion, wrapped in candy colored chords, invited us to embrace the “Debbie Downers” in our lives, and to realize there's something comforting in the dark side. Maybe we could save each other. Crenshaw, the latter-day, second coming of Buddy Holly even portrayed the Proto-Rock God in “La Bamba” and charmed the world with his unapologetic cheeriness. But the euphoria couldn't last. His debut outing achieved his highest chart position, but it was a bracing example of positivity while it lasted. THE ORLONSThis quartet of street-wise, Philly teens made the trsition from middlin' Doo-Wop practitioners to dance craze mega stars with their triple crown of chart toppers: Wah Watusi, Don't Hang Up, and South Street, evolving into one of Cameo-Parkway's hottest acts. THEM TERRIBLE BOOTS from 1962 was the B-side to South Street, and rode that comet's tail into recording history. It's an evocative glimpse into that time when the cultural landscape was in transition from the staid 50s to the super-charged 60s. The aforementioned cynicism is reflected in the mockery to which the dude who is wearing the mod clothes is subjected.  But, he was just probably a bit ahead of his time. When the only male member, (and survivor) of the group, Stephen Caldwell, repeats the title phrase in his basso profundo, the whole salty world view clicks into place. 

Label: Profile 5084Year: 1986Condition: M-Price: $9.00Essential mid-1980s techno dance pop, served up with a dollop of quirky humor. Flip is an instrumental version. This 45 has a dramatically edited version of the 6:05 album track. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Profile Records factory sleeve. It looks Near Mint and has pristine Mint sound!

Label: Capitol 4565Year: 1978Condition: MPrice: $15.00Essential Disco... Remember that guitar? That break? It's always great to hear this one again. Note: This beautiful 45 record has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio), and the picture sleeve is Near Mint with just a touch of wear.

What is it about a swing rhythm that sets hearts a flutter? It's a universal truth. It may have started as an African secret formula, but it was co-opted and catapulted into white western culture by some hip caucasian standard bearers.Here we'll examine the psycho-physical connection through two seemingly unrelated musical delicacies: one by the undisputed titan of respectable jazz, and the other by a racially mixed group of Philadelphia teens who barely made it out before the doo-wop death spiral. Bongo Stomp, from 1962, by Little Joey and the Flips, doesn't even feature real bongos (the drummer Jeff Leonard is simulating the jungle signature on his toms). But, it definitely swings. The other showcases legendary stickman, Gene Krupa, who showed the world his undeniable big swinging dick energy. BENNY GOODMAN1938 was ground zero, the big bang, the crossroads of Jazz and its soon to be birthed step-child, Rock n Roll. Benny Goodman and his band played Carnegie Hall and made history. First as a cultural event, and later, when the live recording was released in 1950 as a double album which sold over a million copies. Bei Mir Bist Du Schöen is a defiantly wonderful conglomeration of Yiddish lyrics delivered by Martha Tilton- (remember, simultaneously, Hitler was ramping up his power in Europe) - and, an irresistible swing rhythm smoothly rendered - which breaks into a kind of super charged klezmer section. It must have been startling in 1938, and it hasn't lost its power to captivate almost 100 years later. LITTLE JOEY AND THE FLIPSBy 1962, Doo-Wop was about to be consigned to the dust bin of History, along with the crooners that had dominated the previous decade. The British Invasion was about to begin, which would turn the record business on its head. But, just prior to that cataclysm, Joseph Hall and his 4 Pendleton wearing compadres arrive, dip dip dipping their striped hearts out, and they release this anomaly on Joy Records, which makes it to 33 on the charts. This was followed by only a couple more tries… then, oblivion. Maybe it was that swinging “bongo” break that lifted the Frankie Lymon-esque knock-off to its catchy heights? 

From Carnegie Hall to theDooWop Cafe – Meet Phyllis Allyn Some talents are undeniable from an early age, and Phyllis Allyn is no exception. At just five years old, she discovered her passion for singing, setting the stage for a lifetime of musical excellence. A graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School, Phyllis has graced legendary venues like Carnegie Hall, Carl Fischer Hall, and Town Hall with her piano performances. But her musical journey didn't stop there.Today, Phyllis continues to share her love of music as a DJ on DooWop Radio, keeping the spirit of classic tunes alive for a new generation. In this episode  she shares stories from her remarkable career, from classical piano to broadcasting and beyond. Phyllis Allyn is Someone You Should Know. Click here to buy the Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Phyllis'  Facebook Fan PageClick here to go to Phyllis' YouTube ChannelClick here to go to the Doo Wop CafeCD PRICE:$20.00 plus $3.00 postageFor orders, you can reach Phyllis on Facebook or  doowopcafe.org orHarmonypba@yahoo.comAll music used with permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2025 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2025Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.