Love Is Strange [Bear Family] (1990) more music like this

by Mickey & Sylvia

This two-CD, 60-song (!) set includes many alternate takes and a fair amount of previously unreleased material, spanning 1955 to 1964. A lot of the obscurities are in the close-harmony, doo wop vein, and are disappointingly short on verbal sparring and scorching Baker guitar. Lovingly packaged, this will delight hardcore specialists; casual fans ...

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Love Is Strange: A Golden Classics Edition (1997) more music like this

by Mickey & Sylvia

Although the packaging and sound are a little below par, Golden Classics Edition contains 18 tracks from Mickey & Sylvia's prime period -- not just "Love Is Strange," but a wealth of strong, lesser-known singles -- making it a good overview of the underrated R&B duo. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Doo Wop Duos (2003) more music like this

by Various Artists

Doo Wop Duos is an inappropriate title for this box set. Serious fans of doo wop would question the inclusion of Mickey & Sylvia, Skip & Flip, or Shirley & Lee as doo wop! While the general idea and pairing of these R&B artists is fine, calling it doo wop is a misnomer. As far as the music goes, this is great stuff spread out over six discs, ...

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Love Is Strange [Collectables] (2008) more music like this

by Mickey & Sylvia

Mostly remembered for their prescient 1957 hit "Love Is Strange," there was far more to Mickey Baker and Sylvia Robinson than met the eye. For starters, Baker was a brilliant guitar player (Robinson was a fair guitarist, as well), and the duo's calypso-tinged R&B style left plenty of room for his startling lead lines. With a casually light, but ...

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