Genre detail
doo-wop
Doo-wop is an upbeat vocal style of rhythm and blues that started in the 1940s and 1950s. Groups sing smooth harmony with nonsensical backup syllables like "doo-wop" and tell simple stories about young love.
Main Features
- Vocal Harmony: Groups use a lead singer and background voices.
- Scat Syllables: Singers use fun sounds like "sh-boom" or "doo-wop."
- A Cappella Roots: Many songs start with little or no instruments.
- Light Instruments: Basic guitars, bass, and drums support the voices.
Famous Examples
- The Chords - "Sh-Boom" (1954)
- The Penguins - "Earth Angel" (1954)
- The Marcels - "Blue Moon" (1961)
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