They grew up in the baxter terrace projects and sang in the new hope baptist church choir. The monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original singers, all residents of the baxter terrace housing project in newark. Lead singer charles patrick heard a pepsodent toothpaste commercial with the line wonder where the yellow went. Book of love the legend of sleepy hollow single 4 versions. Song information for book of love the monotones on allmusic. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. The song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. Check out the book of love by the monotones on amazon music. The monotones were from newark, new jersey, and formed in 1955. Vinyl 7 the monotones book of love 1958, tricentre, vinyl discogs. 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 oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love i love you darlin baby, you know i do but ive got to see this book of love find out why its true oh, i wonder, wonder who.
The monotones biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. 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 of love chapter one says to love her you love her with all your heart chapter two you tell her youre. My favorites are fools will be fools, and what would you do if there wasnt any rock n roll. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The monotones featuring charles patrick the best of the. Lyrics to book of love by the monotones from the music that inspired american graffiti album including song video, artist biography, translations and more.
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. From there he got the idea for the line, i wonder, wonder, wonder who, who wrote the book of love, working it up into a song with davis and malone. Who wrote the book of love i love you darlin baby, you know i do but ive got to see this book of love find out why its true oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love her you love her with all your heart chapter two you tell her youre never, never, never, never, never gonna part. The original group consisted of warren ryanes, john ryanes, charles patrick, warren davis, george malone, frankie smith and charles patricks brother james, who left the group shortly after it formed. Watch the video for book of love from the monotoness rock classics volume i for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The monotones the monotones book of love you never. I wonder, wonder who, bi du du, 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 monotones were a sixmember american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. Apr 20, 2018 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. Monotones miscellaneous book of love i wonder, wonder who, bi du du, 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 i wonder. They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit single was the book of love, which peaked at no. In the 70s, at least some of the members reunited for various oldies shows.
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 i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love i love you darlin baby, you know i do but ive got to see this book of love find out why its true i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who. The song is referenced in the lyrics to don mcleans american pie and in the lyrics of led zeppelins rock and roll. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick, and it peaked at no. These were the only cuts by the monotones that it contained. The monotones book of love by the monotones on amazon. Surviving members met to revive book of love several times after the breakup. The monotones who wrote the book of love lyrics genius. Vinyl 7 the monotones book of love you never loved me 1958, vinyl discogs. The boom part of the song was a result of a kid kicking. 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. Lyrics share on facebook share on twitter via email. Mar 19, 2018 the song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. Check out the monotones book of love by the monotones on amazon music. Although this record is book of love and you never loved me by the monotones, argo 5290, it is incorrectly labeled as whos to know and corrigidor rock by wendell tracy and orchestra, argo 5296.
Mar, 2012 baby, baby, baby, i love you, well, it says so in this book of love. Who wrote the book of love wlyrics the monotones youtube. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick. The book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. Although, their only big hit was the book of love, they had other great tunes. There are at least four bands who were called the monotones.
Oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love her. New book of love the monotones official des hq remaster. Writing the bulk of their own material, the new jersey sextet specialized in uptempo noveltytype tunes, in addition to the requisite number of love. The book of love is a rock and roll song, originally by the monotones. The monotones one hit wonders, but the book of love really is a classic slice of americana. The monotones book of love you never loved me 1958. From there he got the idea for the line, i wonder, wonder, wonder who, who wrote the book of love, working it up into. Find out why its true i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love. Check out who wrote the book of love by the monotones on amazon music. Lyrics to book of love by the monotones from the the rock n roll era.
Nov 06, 20 the monotones were a sixmember black american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. Sep 05, 2016 the book of love is a rock and roll song, originally by the monotones. I wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the. The book of love also titled who wrote the book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. 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 book of love by the monotones on amazon music. 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 oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love i. The monotones book of love you never loved me 45 rpm single the monotones artist format. The monotones book of love you never loved me vinyl. The monotones book of love 1958, tricentre, vinyl discogs.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. The book of love lyrics by the monotones lyrics on demand. John ryanes died in 1972, aged 31, and his brother warren died in 1982. Listen to your favorite songs from who wrote the book of love. Vinyl 7 the monotones book of love 1958, vinyl discogs. That title track was a careermaker for the monotones in 1958. Chapter one says you love her you love her with all your heart chapter two you tell her you never, never, never, never, ever gonna part in chapter three remember. There was a clip in green and white on youtube that had more cutaways to the audience than anything. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the monotones at the discogs marketplace. Book of lovethe monotonesoriginal song1958 youtube.
Lyrics for book of love by the monotones songfacts. 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. Who wrote the book of love by the monotones on amazon. I wonder wonder whooo who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love. Oct 11, 2019 there are at least four bands who were called the monotones. I love you, darling baby, you know i do but ive got to see this book of love and find out why its true i wonder. Who wrote the book of love oh i wonder wonder who, bedoooo who who wrote the book of love baby, baby, baby i love you yes i do well it says so in this book of love ares is the one thats true i wonder wonder who, bedoooo who who wrote the book of love i, wonder who, yeah who wrote the book of love.
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