Surviving members met to revive book of love several times after the. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Book of love originally performed by the monotones. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick, and it peaked at no. Sep 05, 2016 the book of love is a rock and roll song, originally by the monotones. The monotones the book of love warren davis, george malone and charles patrick i wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who. The monotones book of love you never loved me 1958. The monotones book of love you never loved me discogs. Would you rather have kids be blasting rap music, or playing a video game with solid gold. 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. The book of love also titled who wrote the book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. My favorites are fools will be fools, and what would you do if there wasnt any rock n roll. The group formed in 1955, when 17yearold lead vocalist charles patrick an. Explore popular and recently added tv series available to stream now with prime video.
Who wrote the book of love by monotones 19920720 music. 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. Check out who wrote the book of love by the monotones on amazon music. The monotones book of love you never loved me vinyl. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick. Digital version book of love, fools will be fools and more. I wonder, how many of the instrumentalists on this played on the music cues for the original 196475 jeopardy. Although, their only big hit was the book of love, they had other great tunes. Chapter one says you love her you love her with all your heart chapter two you tell her you never, never, never, never, ever gonna part in chapter three remember. Who wrote the book of love baby, baby, baby i love you, yes i do well it says so in this book of love ours is the one thats true oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love her you love her with all your heart chapter two you tell her youre never, never, never, never, never gonna.
There are at least four bands who were called the monotones. 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. Aug 19, 2011 its taking you back to the sunny days and starfilled nights of southern california summer in the sixties. The monotones were from newark, new jersey, and formed in 1955. Who wrote the book of love baby, baby, baby i love you, yes i do well it says so in this book of love ours is the one thats true oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book. Listen free to the monotones who wrote the book of love. Led by vocalist susan ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists ted ottaviano no relation to susan, lauren roselli and jade lee. Parts of the instrumentation on this sound reminiscent to me of such music. It says so in this book of love, ours is the one thats true.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the monotones at the discogs marketplace. Rock n roll book of love by the monotones facebook. The song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. Its hard to find promos of hit records in relatively clean condition especially well known records like this one that likely were played the death on the radio. 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. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. 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. May 01, 20 little jerry and the monotones proud random sesame street clips. The monotones were a sixmember black american doowop vocal group in the.
The monotones were a sixmember american doowop vocal group in. Who wrote the book of love by the monotones on amazon. Who wrote the book of love wlyrics the monotones youtube. The book of love is a rock and roll song, originally by the monotones.
They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit single was the book of love, which peaked at no. The monotones who wrote the book of love lyrics genius. The monotones book of love live, 1958 the monotones book of love live, 1958 jump to. Book of lovethe monotonesoriginal song1958 youtube. Check out book of love by the monotones on amazon music. Tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love. Book of love is an american synthpop and electronic band, formed in 1983 in philadelphia, pennsylvania and later based in new york city. The monotones biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. In early 1960, the monotones issued their first true hull release, a strange sort of answer song to their own record, called reading the book of love even though it had been two years since the other book of love song was a hit. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Baby, baby, baby i love you, yes i do well, it says so in this book of love ours is the one thats true i wonder, wonder who, badoooo, who who wrote the book of love. The monotones book of love karaoke version instrumental karaoke version instrumental.
The monotones one hit wonders, but the book of love really is a classic slice of americana. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Karaoke book of love monotones cdg, mp4, kfn karaoke. The monotones book of love live, 1958 50s60s music page. Watch the video for book of love from the monotones s rock classics volume i for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
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