Led by vocalist susan ottaviano, the band also includes keyboardists ted ottaviano no relation to susan, lauren roselli and jade lee. Writers warren davis, george malone, charles patrick. The book of love lyrics by the monotones at lyrics on demand. What youre about to read was culled from various sources, and hopefully will provide a better history of the monotones.
I wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me. Provided to youtube by iipdds book of love originally performed by the monotones karaoke version midifine systems best for musicians no. Other notable singers from that church throughout the years were cissy houston and. Listen to your favorite songs from who wrote the book of love. The monotones book of love you never loved me 1958. According to group member charles patrick, he was in a store looking at sheet music for a different song called book of love. Book of love the monotones lyrics songteksten letras. The book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. Who wrote the book of love s monotones only on jiosaavn a referenceto the monotones book of love flip who wrote the book of love a song by monotones on spotify who. The monotones book of love youll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with pepsodent. A new jersey sextet featuring two bass singers, the monotones are chiefly remembered for their massive and enduring 1958 hit book of love, and while they never really topped it, the groups playful energy and a tendency toward unique stopstart rhythmic arrangements makes them one of the more interesting acts from the doo wop era. There are at least four bands who were called the monotones.
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 i write down everything that you say so i dont get lonely when you are away ive got a book of love if you should ever happen to leave ill add your book to my lovelorn library ive got a book of love i know youd never try to leave me cause ive got a chain around your heart and youll never be free ive got a book of love. Who wrote the book of love is wonderfully performed by the monotones, but unfortunately this album has left me cold as it could have included more well known songs. There was also a seventh original monotones member, patricks brother james, but he left before the book of love became a hit. Book of lovethe monotonesoriginal song1958 youtube. Book of love is an american synthpop and electronic band, formed in 1983 in philadelphia, pennsylvania and later based in new york city. F dm but ive got to see this book of love, gm7 c7 find out why its true. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone.
F dm tell me, tell me, tell me, gm7 c7 oh, who wrote the book of love. One of the most recognizable sounds of the 50s right up there with get a job was the monotones book of love. 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. F dm ive got to know the answer, gm7 c7 was it someone from above. 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. Lead singer charles patrick heard a pepsodent toothpaste commercial with.
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. 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 at oldies revival shows in the 1980s and 90s. The song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. 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. My favorites are fools will be fools, and what would you do if there wasnt any rock n roll. Who wrote the book of love wlyrics the monotones youtube. 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. Songtekst van the monotones met book of love kan je hier vinden op songteksten. The book of love is a rock and roll song, originally by the monotones.
The monotones the book of love warren davis, george malone and charles patrick 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. Book of love by the monotones song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. 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. 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 never, never, never, never, never gonna. The monotones the book of love warren davis, george malone and charles patrick i wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who. The group formed in 1955, when 17yearold lead vocalist charles patrick an. They grew up in the baxter terrace projects and sang in the new hope baptist church choir. Watch the video for book of love from the monotoness rock classics volume i for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Sep 05, 2016 the book of love is a rock and roll song, originally by the monotones. John ryanes passed away in 1972 and, sadly, his brother warren died in 82. This brief collection has all the barebones essentials. 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 book of love image collections book.
Who wrote the book of love by monotones 1992 audio cd music. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. The monotones who wrote the book of love lyrics genius. They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit single was the book of love, which peaked at no. The book of love was sung by warren davis, charles patrick, george malone, frankie smith and the brothers john and warren ryanes.
Lyrics for book of love by the monotones songfacts. Although, their only big hit was the book of love, they had other great tunes. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick, and it peaked at no. Who wrote the book of love by monotones 1992 audio cd. Provided to youtube by rhino the book of love the monotones doo wop classics vol.
This was inspired by a pepsodent toothpaste commercial with the jingle, youll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with pepsodent. The monotones were a sixmember american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. One hit wonders the monotones the book of love lyrics warren davis, george malone and charles patrick 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. Book of love originally performed by the monotones. According to group member charles patrick, he was in a store looking at sheet music for a different song called book of love when the jingle came on the radio. Nov 06, 20 the monotones were a sixmember black american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. Album 50 from the fifties juke box originals volume 4. The book of love lyrics by the monotones lyrics on demand. 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 were a sixmember black american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the monotones at the discogs marketplace. 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. Oh, who wrote the book of love ive got to know the answer. The monotones book of love you never loved me discogs.