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Street Corner Soul, Episode 2

Another chance to hear legendary singer Ronnie Spector explore the rise, fall and enduring influence of doo-wop.

In episode two she tells how, with the success of The Ravens and The Orioles, vocal groups became familiar names in the charts.

Series first broadcast in 2007.

30 minutes

On radio

Thursday02:30
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Crows

    GEE

    • THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN ROCK N ROLL VOL 8.
    • ACE.
    • CHD-750.

  • The Swallows

    Will You Be Mine?

    • single.
    • King.
    • 45-8804.

  • The Swallows

    Beside You

    • Dearest.
    • See For Miles Records.
    • 6023.

  • The Dominoes

    SIXTY MINUTE MAN

    • THE BIRTH OF ROCK AND ROLL.
    • Jasmine.
    • JASMCD-3576.

  • Tiny Grimes

    ANNIE LAURIE

    • Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974, Vol. 1 (1947-1952).
    • atlantic.
    • 81293.

  • The Clovers

    Don't You know I Love You

    • Atlantic Rhythm & Blues: 1947 - 1954.
    • Atlantic.
    • 8122-75762.

  • The Five Keys

    YES SIR THAT'S MY BABY

  • The Five Keys

    The Glory Of Love

    • Rocking & Crying.
    • Jasmine.
    • JASCD-555.

  • The Clovers

    One Mint Julep

    • Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974: Volume 1 1947-1952.
    • AP MUSIC.
    • NA.

  • The Five Keys

    SHE'S THE MOST

    • THE CAPITOL COLLECTORS SERIES.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP-792709 2.

  • The Orioles

    CRYING IN THE CHAPEL

    • THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP COLLECTION.
    • SEQUEL RECORDS.
    • NEMCD-618.

  • The Dominoes

    Do Something For Me

    • Clyde McPhatter with Billy Ward & His Dominoes.
    • King.
    • KCD-559.

  • The Dominoes

    HAVE MERCY MERCY BABY

    • ROOTS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL.
    • DISCY.
    • BX-902503.

  • Pink Floyd

    Money

    • EMI.

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