Lyrics to book of love by the monotones from the the rock n roll era. According to group member charles patrick, he was in a store looking at sheet music for a different song called book of. There was a clip in green and white on youtube that had more cutaways to the audience than anything. Although universally known as onehit wonders, book of love the monotones reveal on this recording that their talent extended well beyond that classic doo wop number. The monotones book of love sheet music notes, chords. The monotones the book of love warren davis, george malone and charles patrick i wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love ive got to know the answer was it someone from above.
The book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. The monotones book of love you never loved me 1958. Oh, i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love chapter one says to love her. The monotones lyrics the book of love lyrics warren davis, george malone and charles patrick i wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love ive got to know the answer.
The small record company could not cope with its popularity, and it was reissued on chess records. The book of love is a song released in 1958 by the band the monotones. I wonder, wonder who, bi du du, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love ive got to know. Book of love by the monotones song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. Listen free to the monotones who wrote the book of love. The monotones were a sixmember american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. I wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the. The book of love also titled who wrote the book of love is a rock and roll doowop song, originally by the monotones. There are at least four bands who were called the monotones. I wonder, wonder who, whoooooh, who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love ive got to know the answer was it someone from above i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who wrote the book of love i love you darlin baby, you know i do but ive got to see this book of love find out why its true i wonder, wonder who, mmbadooooh, who who.
Find album release information for who wrote the book of love. The monotones originally released book of love written by charles patrick, george walter malone and warren davis and the monotones released it on the single book of love in 1957. Doo wop was a signature sound with its beautiful vocal harmonies, beat, and nonsense syllables, but there was a lot of pioneering going on with rhythm and blues, rock and roll. The song book of love by the monotones is a doo wop classic and one may wanted to sing or dance to. Chapter one says you love her you love her with all your heart chapter two you tell her you never, never, never, never, ever gonna part in chapter three remember. The book of love was sung by warren davis, charles patrick, george malone, frankie smith and the brothers john and warren ryanes. Print and download book of love sheet music by the monotones arranged for baritone bass clef or tuba or bass or bass clef instrument or bassoon or trombone or cello or double bass or baritone horn. The monotones were a sixmember african american doowop vocal group in the 1950s. The monotones one hit wonders, but the book of love really is a classic slice of americana. The monotones who wrote the book of love lyrics genius. The monotones book of love karaoke version instrumental karaoke version instrumental. There was also a seventh original monotones member, patricks brother james, but he left before the book of love became a hit. The monotones were from newark, new jersey, and formed in 1955. They are considered a onehit wonder, as their only hit single was the book of love, which peaked at no.
Transpose printable folk composition or download, save as pdf. The book of love the monotones free piano sheet music. The monotones on allmusic 1992 although universally. I wonder wonder whooo who who wrote the book of love tell me, tell me, tell me oh, who wrote the book of love. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The scratch my back album, released in 2010, was conceived as a. Book of love reportedly inspired by a pepsodent commercial. Monotones book of love vinyl records and cds for sale. The monotones book of love sheet music cello, trombone. Greatest hits, an album by the monotones on spotify. Choral sheet music book by charles patrick, george malone, and warren davis.
Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in f major. Listen free to the monotones the book of love radio. The book of love was written by stephin merritt of the magnetic fields and features on peters album scratch my back. Book of lovethe monotonesoriginal song1958 youtube. Baby, baby, baby i love you, yes i do well, it says so in this book of love ours is the one thats true i wonder, wonder who, badoooo, who who wrote the book of love. This first era of rock and roll dates more or less from eisenhowers first election in 1952 to the british invasion in 1964. Download and print book of love piano sheet music by the monotones. This was inspired by a pepsodent toothpaste commercial with the jingle, youll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with pepsodent. Whether their only hit was partially inspired by a pepsodent toothpaste jingle is a matter of conjecture, as is whether that bass drum boom on the breaks was the result of a ball being thrown against the wall of their rehearsal space at the right instant. The book of love by the monotones chords different versions chords, tab, tabs. Book of love the monotones cover by cactus riders vocal. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now.
That title track was a careermaker for the monotones in 1958. Although, their only big hit was the book of love, they had other great tunes. In september 1957, the monotones recorded the book of love, which was released on the mascot label in december that year. The group formed in 1955, when 17yearold lead vocalist charles patrick and his brother james patrick teamed with 16yearold first tenor warren davis, 15yearold second.
Writing the bulk of their own material, the new jersey sextet specialized in uptempo noveltytype tunes, in. Book of love by charles patrick, george malone, and warren. My favorites are fools will be fools, and what would you do if there wasnt any rock n roll. The monotones recorded a spate of clever novelties in the late 50searly 60s, the most successful of which was the enduring who wrote the book of love. It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone. Provided to youtube by rhino the book of love the monotones doo wop classics vol. The rest of the cd features their other material, not in the same class but still worth a listen for ardent dowop fans only, novices should start with some, coasters, cadillacs or drifters 1954 1960. The book of love lyrics by the monotones at lyrics on demand. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
It was written by three members of the group, warren davis, george malone and charles patrick. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Piano sheet is arranged for piano and available in easy and advanced versions. The monotones book of love you never loved me vinyl. The monotones i write down everything that you say so i dont get lonely when you are away ive got a book of love if you should ever happen to leave ill add your book to my lovelorn library ive got a book of love i know youd never try to leave me cause ive got a chain around your heart and youll never be free ive got a book of love. The book of love lyrics by the monotones lyrics on demand. Print and download book of love sheet music by the monotones.
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