Distaff-doo-wop refers to to the contributions of females to the body of doo-wop works. Earlier contributions were made by Shirley Gunter and the Queens, the Bobbettes, Tonettes, Chantels and Shirelles. On occasions woman lead singers fronted male groups, Zola Taylor with the Platters, Pat Spann the Cleftones and Barbara Lee with the Aquatones. With these few exceptions, women did not play a prominent role in doo wop until the 1962-1963 neo-doo wop and Tin Pan Alley sound grew in favor.
Prominent Examples
| Group | Song | Tempo | Year |
Blue Belles Bobbettes Chantels Cookies Delrons Poni-Tails Shirley Gunter and the Queens Rosebuds Shirelles Tonettes |
You'll Never Walk Alone Mr. Lee Maybe Don't Say Nothin' Bad Whever A Teenager Cries Born Too Late Oop-Shoop Dearest Darling Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow Oh What A Baby Click on above to view YouTub video |
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1963 1957 1958 1963 1964 1958 1954 1957 1960 1958 |