wed@druxx.UUCP (DeibertWE) (12/13/84)
THE 1980'S DOO-WOP ALBUM - IT'S ARRIVED I recently picked up a copy of the above mentioned album. It's on BAB records out of New Jersey. If you have an appreciation for soaring leads, floating first tenors, real bass singers and tight harmony this album is a must. There's full orchestration including chimes, bells, vibes, wind chimes etc. All of the selections are original from "Rainy Days In New York" to "The Angel Of 4th Avenue" right through "Infatuation" and "Looking." The album spotlights two groups local to New Jersey, The Infernos and The Autumns. At times the voices chime in one at a time and sound like chapel bells ringing from the rooftops. The true sound of the city. The album has a great mix of uptempo finger poppers and slow ballads. Unlike many of the more recent doo-wop type albums this one is actractively packaged and well annotated. I doubt though that this will be found in a Top 40 type record shop. For those who may be interested I'm including the following: Distributed by "Collectibles" (Lost Nite) P.O. Box 35 Narberth, PA 19072 Manufactured by "BAB" Records 69 Harriet Ave. Bergenfield, N.J. 07621 Phone 201-385-6016 Merry Christmas to everybody. William D. (keeping "the sound" alive)