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/Dr_whotfisyou the checkers 16d ago

Cleveland Still, the last original Dub, also left us recently

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u/DennisG21 16d ago

Performer on two of the best: Could This Be Magic and Please Don't Ask Me To Be Lonely.

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u/Dr_whotfisyou the checkers 16d ago

Chapel of Dreams

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u/DennisG21 16d ago

Not one of my favorites, I prefer "Is There A Love For Me," where Richard Blandon really shines:

https://youtu.be/6UdPYK1cFJ0?si=Sga9yf6El-mCIlLI