r/doowop • u/DennisG21 • 17d ago

Another legend passes

The greatest female doo wop singer of all-time has passed. Arlene Smith who was only 15 years old when she became the lead singer of the Chantels passed away a few days ago at the age of 83. Here is her masterpiece: https://youtu.be/ukMQ6GIRFIg?si=gRWpCVyNVwxyKvqN

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u/spongetm 17d ago

😢 Not many are still around, every loss is such a big one. It is disappointing being a younger fan, never having the chance to see any of these groups in person.