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By Robert Fontenot, About.com Guide to Oldies Music since 2002

In-Depth: Doo-wop

Monday June 15, 2009
The most in-depth look at doo-wop on the internet, complete with a series of articles about the genre's history, artists, songs, and more. Want to know more about this classic vocal group style, where it came from, and why it's so beloved? Learn more here about doo-wop music and its history.

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June 22, 2009 at 7:38 pm
(1) Harry says:

Actually, the first time that “doo wop” was used in a R&B song was the Flamingos’ “I’m Yours” (Parrot 812) released in 1953. The backup vocalists sing “Doo doo wop doo wop do wah” in the intro twice.

Just my opinion, others may vary…

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