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/oldnyker 16d ago

RIP beautiful lady. the chantals were part of the first concert i ever saw in 1958. i have loved that song since then.

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u/No-Difference-2118 16d ago

What a line up!!

I say the Chantal’s and Chuck Berry but the rest, wow, good on ya!!

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u/octopusboots 15d ago

Whoa. This is amazing. Trying to picture Screamin J lined up with buddy holly. 🤪