In early 1960, the monotones issued their first true hull release, a strange sort of answer song to their own record, called reading the book of love even though it had been two years since the other book of love song was a hit. Monotones book of love sheet music for voice, piano or. Its one of the alltime great rockin doowop tunes if thats not a category, it should be. The monotones discography price guide recently listed email alerts refine search results. The group formed in 1955, when 17yearold lead vocalist charles patrick and his brother james patrick teamed with 16yearold first tenor warren davis, 15yearold second. The song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. 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 book of love you never loved me 45 argo doo wop rampb sale. Monotones book of love rare 1st press 45 on mascot 124 from december 1957 comes this original yellow label mascot pressing of the monotones 1957 classic book of loveyou never loved me mascot 124, reissued in february 1958 by argo who, with. About book of love the book of love also titled who wrote the book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the monotones at the discogs marketplace.
They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit single was the book of love, which peaked at no. The monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original singers, all residents of the baxter terrace housing project in newark, new jersey, began performing covers of. Book of lovehappy, happy birthday baby by the tune. There are at least four bands who were called the monotones. Download and print book of love sheet music for voice, piano or guitar by the monotones. The liberty eps are the rarest of all eddie cochran records. Book of love the monotones original song1958 duration. The monotones discography price guide recently listed email alerts. 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. Monotones book of love sheet music for voice, piano or guitar. The book of love also titled who wrote the book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones.
By the time the monotones recorded their book of love, to the pepsodent chorus had been added some straightforward verses. Find album release information for who wrote the book of love. 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 book of love you never loved me 7 vinyl 45 record the monotones artist format. The monotones who wrote book of love vinyl discogs the monotones book of love original 45record1958 mint 115764844 45cat the monotones book of love you never loved me. What rock and roller doesnt get revved by the opening, oh, i wonder wonder who. The monotones book of love you never loved me label. They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only song to reach widespread popularity was the. They werent much more of an outline but the chorus grew as they rehearsed, incorporating some tricky play between the drummer. Original 10 inch 78 rpm vinyl record circa 1952 original 7 inch 45 rpm vinyl record circa 1955. Monotones vinyl records and cds the monotones were formed in 1955 in newark, new jersey, u.
They werent much more of an outline but the chorus grew as they rehearsed, incorporating some tricky play between the drummer virtually the only audible instrument on the record and a gravely bass voice. Book of lovehappy, happy birthday baby by the tune weavers. Monotones vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Monotones book of love you never loved me 45 argo doo wop. 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. With ardal ohanlon, mel giedroyc, robert webb, michael mckell. What rock and roller doesnt get revved by the opening, available at 2007 april signature. Book of love you never loved me, a single by the monotones. 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. Smith and malone got together a new version of the monotones, reopened the book of love, and relived their glory days of 58 with a steady presence. The monotones book of love you never loved me vg 7 vinyl 45 argo 5290. More 45s by the monotones book of love m, eric 241, 1958.
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