The book of love also titled who wrote the book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Who wrote the book of love by the monotones on amazon. Vinyl 7 the monotones book of love 1958, vinyl discogs. Song information for book of love the monotones on allmusic. The group formed in 1955, when 17yearold lead vocalist charles patrick and his brother james patrick teamed with 16yearold first tenor. 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. The book of love chords by monotones songsterr tabs with. The monotones one hit wonders, but the book of love really is a classic slice of americana. The small record company could not cope with its popularity, and it was reissued on chess records subsidiary argo label in february 1958. The monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original singers all residents of the same housing project in newark, new jersey began performing covers of popular doowop songs.
Although universally known as onehit wonders, book of love the monotones reveal on this recording that their talent extended well beyond that classic doo wop number. Its taking you back to the sunny days and starfilled nights of southern california summer in the sixties. Check out the book of love by the monotones on amazon music. The monotones the book of love warren davis, george malone and charles patrick i wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love ive got to know the answer was it someone from above.
The song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. The monotones book of love sheet music leadsheet in c. The monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original singers, all residents of the baxter terrace housing project in newark. There was a clip in green and white on youtube that had more cutaways to the audience than anything. They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit single was the book of love, which peaked at no. Herunterladen saenger the monotones mp3 music free. Oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love her.
In september 1957, the monotones recorded the book of love, which was released on the mascot label in december that year. Book of lovethe monotonesoriginal song1958 youtube. The monotones book of love you never loved me discogs. The monotones book of love soft shadows 1984, vinyl. Provided to youtube by warner music group x5 music group who wrote the book of love the monotones the greatest doo wop. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the monotones at the discogs marketplace. This title is a cover of book of love as made famous by monotones. Find album release information for who wrote the book of love. 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. The monotones were a sixmember american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. The monotones jimmy charles book of love a million to one.
Lead singer charles patrick heard a pepsodent toothpaste commercial with the line wonder where the yellow went. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in f major. 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. The monotones were a sixmember black american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. Check out who wrote the book of love by the monotones on amazon music. 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. Print and download book of love sheet music by the monotones. Print and download lead sheets for book of love by the monotones includes complete lyrics in c major transposable. Writing the bulk of their own material, the new jersey sextet specialized in uptempo noveltytype tunes, in addition to the requisite number of love ballads. Tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love.
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