The Marvelettes

One of Motown's finest female acts featured here. Highlights include their take "The One Who Really Loves You", "So Long Baby", "Forever" and "Strange I Know".
6 out of 10.

The Elgins Meet The Monitors

Not many strong ballads included here. The Monitors come with "You Share The Blame" while the Elgins come with "Darling Baby" and "It's Been A Long Time".
3 out of 10.

James Brown

Soul Brother # 1 cut some real sweet ballads, mainly through the early part of this carrier before funking it up. Highlights include the strings version of "Try Me", " I Love You Yes I Do", "Lost Someone", "Please, Please, Please", "Prisoner Of Love", "Just Won't Do Right" and "That's When I Lost My Heart". No collection is complete without James Brown.
6 out of 10

James And Bobby Purify

Besides their big hit nothing else on this release comes close to it. A few nice tracks such as "Hello There" and a few covers of well know southern classics. If you are a big fan of Sam And Dave then don't let this one pass you by.
3 out of 10

Harmony Classics

If you like rare Doo Wop ballads this collection will not leave you disappointed. Many good tracks such as "Most of All" by The Jamecos, "Dream A Little Dream" by The New Yorkers, "Moonrise" by Rene Harris And The Terrans, "What Are You Doing Tonight" by The Florescents, "Condition Your Heart" by The Arabians, "You Conquered Me" by Willie Logan And The Plaids, "Moonlight" by The Young Lads and "How Are You" by The Monarchs. Sound quality varies on a few tracks.
7 out of 10

The Dore Doo Wop Story

A good batch of ballads are included in this set, many by The Superbs. Other highlights include "My Pillow" by The Numbers, "Someday" by Cam Morris, "Moon Out There" by The Puffs, "My Pillow" by The Darlings, "Last Year About This Time" by The Symbols plus tracks by The Whispers, The Debonaires, The Entertainers IV and Friday's Child.
6 out of 10

The Gee Story

A few nice ballads in this two disc set. A very nice package but the music did not do much for me. If you nice the uptempo sounds of the Cleftones or Frankie Lymon this will be a safe pick up. Ifyou are looking for that killer Doo Wop ballad it will not be found here.
3 out of 10

13 Of The Best Doo Wop Songs

Standard Doo Wop ballads by The Five Satins, The Rays, The Moonglows, The Heartbeats and others we are much familiar with. A good pick up for the casual Doo Wop fan. All tracks can be found on many other compilations. Sound quality on the first volume is not as good as the second release.
4 out of 10

Don Julian And The Meadowlarks

If you are looking at picking up a CD on The Meadowlarks spend a little extra and get the Ace Records release. The overall packaging and most importantly sound quality is far better. Highlights include "Untrue", "Please (Say You Love Me)", "Please Love A Fool" and "Heaven And Paradise". A must for any Doo Wop fan.
5 out of 10