Explosive Doo Wops, Vol. 8 (1999)

About this title: Explosive Doo Wops, Vol. 8 collects original vocal-group performances, many of which are hard to come by. Among the 26 rarities are "Oh Happy Day" by the Skylites, "I Wrote a Letter" by the Serenaders, "Zing" by Gabriel & the Angels, and "My Memories of You" by Donnie & the Dreamers. The absence of liner notes is made up with above average sound quality, photos, and original release dates, making this series an excellent purchase for collectors. Passive doo wop listeners should stick with Golden Archive Series: Best of Doo Wop Uptempo and Golden Archive Series: Best of Doo Wop Ballads both on ... read more

Tracks:

1. Alone in This World [Nary]
2. Love Is Here to Stay [Carr]
3. Ding Dong [La Butte]
4. I Wrote a Letter [Kerr/Harris]
5. Baby Doll [Simonette]
6. Down by the Ocean [Exceptions]
7. My Memories of You [Cita]
8. Where Is My Love [Koch]
9. Angel [Grogan]
10. Zing [Hanley]
11. Playboy [King]
12. Duffy [Catenacci/Sparno]
13. Just a Little Love [Ligor/Cannella]
14. When I'm Lonely [Finizio]
15. Each Night at Nine [Garson/Lombardi]
16. Oh Happy Day [Reed/Koplow]
17. Woe Woe Baby [Paterno/Slaughter]
18. No More Love [Duffy/Russell]
19. You Broke My Heart [Verroca]
20. Ping Pong [Bush/Allen]
21. Come on Baby [Poveromo/Zanfardino]
22. I Can Tell You Love Me Too [Farrell/Kusic]
23. Make Believe Love [Del Seni/Del Seni]
24. Why Do Fools Fall in Love? [Lymon/Merchant/Sant]
25. Come on Little Baby [Holcomb/Chews/Gale]
26. Nunca [Public Domain]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.