The Roomates Also Starring Cathy Jean

Too much pop sound for me to recommend this one. Highlights include tracks "Please Love Me Forever" and "Turn Me Loose" featuring Cathy Jean. A good pick up for those that like the sounds of similar artists such as the Four Seasons.
1 out of 10

The Keynotes

Only "Suddenly" might get some play time among the west coast lowrider crowds. The rest of the material us upbeat or even a little too slow for my tastes. Sound quality is good, if you dig this mid 50's NY group.

2 out of 10

The Jive Bombers

Odd ball CD that comes up once in a while. Their claim to fame came with "Bad Boy" which they originally recorded as "Brown Boy" under the name Al Sears And the Sparrows and originally recorded as "Brown Gal" by Lil' Hardin Armstrong in the late 1930's. "Cherry" is a also a nice track that jumps on the fame of the title track. A good one to have for historical purposes but, best left for hardcore early 50's R&B fans.

2 out of 10

25 Original Vocal Groups Sing About "The Great Ladies Of Doo Wop"

Standard tracks by The Charts, Jackie & The Starlites, The Paragons and others. A nice comp for one starting a collection or the casual oldies fan.

3 out of 10

Hal Davis

A few nice ballads in this collection highlighted by his take on "Once Upon A Time". Other note worthy tracks include "Merchant Of Love", "Sweet And Lovely" and "What Do You Mean To Me". This one will be best appreciated by early R&B fans. Sound quality overall is good.
4 out of 10

Lonely Doo-Wops

Lots of pop sounds with only a few really good tracks that are more in line with the sounds of the low-rider crowds. Highlights include "Lonely Heart" by The Enchanters, "Lonely Heart" by The Majestics, "Lonely Girl" by Anne Keith, "So Lonely" by The Fabulous Pearl Devines, "Lonely Guy" by The Dwellers and "Lonely Girl" by Gloria Knight. Not the greatest Doo Wop comp out there but still worth the pick up.
5 out of 10

Donnie Elbert

One of the harder to find Donnie Elbert CD's, at least for a decent price. Ranges from under $20 to over $400. Killer tracks in "Who's It Gonna Be" and "Never Again". The instrumental "Down Home Blues" also deserves a mention. Very good sound quality.

6 out of 10

Sunny & The Sunliners

Had to have this one for "I'll Be True", Sunny's cover of The Six Teens' track "Teenage Promise". Other notable tracks include "Sharing You", "Too Late" and "True Love". A must for the Tex Mex oldies collector.

6 out of 10

The Chandeliers

A couple of solid ballads in "One More Step" and "Tender Love" made this a good pick up. Nice addition to the Doo Wop library.

5 out of 10

The Golden Era Of Doo-Wops: Winley Records

Well know tracks among Doo Wop fans included here by The Paragons and The Jesters. Other highlights include "On Starlight" by The Quinns, "You" by Little Anthony & the Duponts and "On Your Merry Way" by The Collegians. Top notch sound quality.
5 out of 10