SWEAT STAFF PICK: Daniel

Doo-Wop has been called the forgotten third of Rock'N'Roll, but even a casual glance at the track-listing of this splendid 3LP Vinyl set will reassure listeners that they do indeed know many of the songs - some well enough to sing along to with all the vocal parts in place. Once a minority collector interest, Doo-Wop has since built up and maintained a place in our collective musical consciousness through exposure in films, T.V. and radio. While it's comparative simplicity helped it become a welcome antidote to the much more contrived and often over-orchestrated music of subsequent decades. Our compilation certainly boasts all of the best-known songs. Early recognisable hits stand out by dint of their fine vocal performances, as the groups would spend considerable amounts of time honing their skills before venturing into the rudimentary studios where they recorded. Here you will find youthful enthusiasm and talent, shown at it's best on these catchy and memorable songs. It certainly never deserved to become a forgotten era, and this compilation proves that it is likely to endure for a very long time.

Earth Angel - the Penguins
Tears on My Pillow - Little Anthony & the Imperials
Remember Then - the Earls
O What a Nite - the Dells
Come Back My Love - the Wrens
Baby Oh Baby - the Shells
In the Still of the Night - the Five Satins
Crying in the Chapel - the Orioles
Duke of Earl - Gene Chandler
Love Potion No. 9 - the Clovers
Speedoo - the Cadillacs
A Thousand Miles Away - the Heartbeats
Book of Love - the Monotones
Could This Be Magic - the Dubs
I'm Not a Juvenile Delinquent - Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
Blue Moon - the Marcels
Get a Job - the Silhouettes
A Teenager in Love - Dion & the Belmonts
Pretty Little Angel Eyes - Curtis Lee & the Halos
I Only Have Eyes for You - the Flamingos
I Love You - the Volumes
Sincerely - the Moonglows
You Belong to Me - the Duprees
Devil or Angel - the Clovers
One Summer Night - the Danleers
Come Go with Me - the Del-Vikings
Sh-Boom - the Crew Cuts
Barbara-Ann - the Regents
I Wonder Why - Dion & the Belmonts
Life Is But a Dream - the Earls
Gee How I Wish You Were Here - Curtis Lee & the Halos
Tonite, Tonite - the Mello-Kings
Why Do Fools Fall in Love? - Frankie Lymon & the Tennagers
Little Darlin' - the Gladiolas
Silhouettes - the Rays
Sixty Minute Man - the Dominoes
Little Girl of Mine - the Cleftones
My True Story - the Jive Five
Once Upon a Time - Roche & the Candles
There's a Moon Out Tonight - the Capris
Since I Don't Have You - the Skyliners
Sixteen Candles - the Crests
Only You (And You Alone) - the Platters
Gee - the Crows
Love Me - the Royal Jesters
When You Dance - the Turbans
Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart - the Coasters
Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me of You) - Little Caesar & the Romans