New book of love the monotones official des hq remaster. The monotones were a sixmember american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. The book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. There are at least four bands who were called the monotones. The monotones biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the monotones at the discogs marketplace. Lead singer charles patrick heard a pepsodent toothpaste commercial with the line wonder where the yellow went. The book of love is a rock and roll song, originally by 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 wlyrics the monotones youtube. Vinyl 7 the monotones book of love you never loved me 1958, vinyl discogs. Nov 06, 20 the monotones were a sixmember black american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Sep 05, 2016 the book of love is a rock and roll song, originally by the monotones. Who wrote the book of love by the monotones on amazon. Song information for book of love the monotones on allmusic. Lyrics to book of love by the monotones from the the rock n roll era. I wonder wonder whooo who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love. The monotones who wrote the book of love lyrics genius. 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 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.
They grew up in the baxter terrace projects and sang in the new hope baptist church choir. There was a clip in green and white on youtube that had more cutaways to the audience than anything. 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 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. The monotones book of love you never loved me 45 rpm single the monotones artist format. Lyrics for book of love by the monotones songfacts. The monotones the monotones book of love you never.
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. 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. 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. Surviving members met to revive book of love several times after the breakup.
In the 70s, at least some of the members reunited for various oldies shows. 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. 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 book of love by the monotones on amazon music. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. John ryanes died in 1972, aged 31, and his brother warren died in 1982. My favorites are fools will be fools, and what would you do if there wasnt any rock n roll. The monotones book of love 1958, tricentre, vinyl discogs. Check out the monotones book of love by the monotones on amazon music. 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. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick, and it peaked at no. The monotones were from newark, new jersey, and formed in 1955. 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.
Mar, 2012 baby, baby, baby, i love you, well, it says so in this book of love. Oct 11, 2019 there are at least four bands who were called the monotones. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. 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. Vinyl 7 the monotones book of love 1958, tricentre, vinyl discogs. Check out who wrote the book of love by the monotones on amazon music. The monotones featuring charles patrick the best of the. Lyrics share on facebook share on twitter via email. Find out why its true i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love. 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 the legend of sleepy hollow single 4 versions. The monotones book of love you never loved me vinyl. Oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love her. That title track was a careermaker for the monotones in 1958. 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. The boom part of the song was a result of a kid kicking. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from who wrote the book of love. Vinyl 7 the monotones book of love 1958, vinyl discogs. Writing the bulk of their own material, the new jersey sextet specialized in uptempo noveltytype tunes, in addition to the requisite number of love. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick.
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. Check out the book of love by the monotones on amazon music. These were the only cuts by the monotones that it contained. The song is referenced in the lyrics to don mcleans american pie and in the lyrics of led zeppelins rock and roll. 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. 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. They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit single was the book of love, which peaked at no. 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. Although, their only big hit was the book of love, they had other great tunes. The song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. From there he got the idea for the line, i wonder, wonder, wonder who, who wrote the book of love, working it up into.