Samp claims that Gus Gossert coined the term "Doo-Wop." I just sent him an email.

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To:sampson@spontaneouslunacy.net Details
It was not coined by Gus Gossert.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doo-wop

Although the musical style originated in the late 1940s and was very popular in the 1950s, the term "doo-wop" itself did not appear in print until 1961, when it was used in reference to the Marcels' song, "Blue Moon", in The Chicago Defender, just as the
style's vogue was nearing its end. Though the name was attributed to radio disc jockey Gus Gossert, he did not accept credit, stating that "doo-wop" was already in use in California to categorize the music.

"Doo-wop" is itself a nonsense expression. In the Delta Rhythm Boys' 1945 recording, "Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin", it is heard in the backing vocal.

Here's a 1969 album with that title, on Specialty.

https://www.bsnpubs.com/specialty/spec2114.jpg

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The Four Buddies: "Story Blues" - SAVOY 845; APRIL 1952


https://www.spontaneouslunacy.net/the-four-buddies-story-blues-savoy-845/


YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-tVSIK1vSw


SPONTANEOUS LUNACY VERDICT: 7/10

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On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 3:58:49 PM UTC-5, Roger Ford wrote:

On Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:17:54 -0800 (PST), Bruce <Sav...@aol.com>
wrote:

The Four Buddies: "Story Blues" - SAVOY 845; APRIL 1952

https://www.spontaneouslunacy.net/the-four-buddies-story-blues-savoy-845/

YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-tVSIK1vSw

The other side of this Four Buddies record did'nt fare any better in
its Battles than the other side reviewed earlier

1952 Singles Battle

PRELIM

12 Howlin' Wolf - Mister Highway Man - Chess 1510
8 The Four Buddies - Story Blues - Savoy 845

Vocal Groups Encore Battle

R1

3 The Four Buddies -- Story Blues -- Savoy 845 -- 1952
9 The Five Du-Tones -- Shake A Tail Feather -- One-Der-Ful 4815 -- 1963

SPONTANEOUS LUNACY VERDICT: 7/10

I like this side slightly better than "You're Part Of Me"

"Story Blues" was actually the hit side at the time. It reached #7 in Atlanta, and I did not see any mention of "You're Part Of Me" on any Billboard regional charts. Now that I have access to Cash Box maybe it will show up there.

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On Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:17:54 -0800 (PST), Bruce <SavoyBG@aol.com>
wrote:

The Four Buddies: "Story Blues" - SAVOY 845; APRIL 1952

https://www.spontaneouslunacy.net/the-four-buddies-story-blues-savoy-845/

YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-tVSIK1vSw

The other side of this Four Buddies record did'nt fare any better in
its Battles than the other side reviewed earlier

1952 Singles Battle

PRELIM

12 Howlin' Wolf - Mister Highway Man - Chess 1510
8 The Four Buddies - Story Blues - Savoy 845

Vocal Groups Encore Battle

R1

3 The Four Buddies -- Story Blues -- Savoy 845 -- 1952
9 The Five Du-Tones -- Shake A Tail Feather -- One-Der-Ful 4815 -- 1963

SPONTANEOUS LUNACY VERDICT: 7/10

I like this side slightly better than "You're Part Of Me" tho my
favorite Four Buddies of the year is the unreleased "Nothin' Shakin'
Baby"

All of them get a 7 from me


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On Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:04:53 -0800 (PST), Bruce <SavoyBG@aol.com>
wrote:

On Monday, February 27, 2023 at 3:58:49=E2=80=AFPM UTC-5, Roger Ford wrote:

On Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:17:54 -0800 (PST), Bruce <Sav...@aol.com>=20
wrote:

The Four Buddies: "Story Blues" - SAVOY 845; APRIL 1952=20
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YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DM-tVSIK1vSw=20
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The other side of this Four Buddies record did'nt fare any better in=20
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1952 Singles Battle=20
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12 Howlin' Wolf - Mister Highway Man - Chess 1510=20
8 The Four Buddies - Story Blues - Savoy 845=20

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"Story Blues" was actually the hit side at the time. It reached #7 in Atlan= >ta, and I did not see any mention of "You're Part Of Me" on any Billboard r= >egional charts. Now that I have access to Cash Box maybe it will show up th= >ere.

I notice "Record World" has an online back issues archive too tho
there is hardly any material from our era (1950-1963). Things improve
later in the 60's and the 70's and early 80's are well represented

https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record_World.htm


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