#421: Various Artists - The Best of the Girl Groups (Vol. 1 and 2)

Various Artists - The Best of the Girl Groups (Vol. 1 and 2)

1990, Rhino

Vol 1.

1. "Leader Of The Pack" - The Shangri-Las - 2:54

2. "He's So Fine" - The Chiffons - 1:54

3. "Chapel Of Love" - The Dixie Cups - 2:50

4. "The Boy From New York City" - The Ad Libs - 3:02

5. "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" - Betty Everett - 2:16

6. "Sally, Go 'Round The Roses" - The Jaynetts - 3:16

7. "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" - The Shirelles - 2:44

8. "Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)" - The Shangri-Las - 2:20

9. "One Fine Day" - The Chiffons - 2:10

10. "Party Lights" - Claudine Clark - 2:24

11. "People Say" - The Dixie Cups - 2:46

12. "He's Got The Power" - The Exciters - 2:24

13. "I Can't Stay Mad At You" - Skeeter Davis - 2:09

14. "I Wanna Love Him So Bad" - The Jelly Beans - 2:45

15. "Dream Baby" - Cher - 2:59

16. "Baby It's You" - The Shirelles - 2:40

17. "Give Him A Great Big Kiss" - The Shangri-Las - 2:12

18. "I Can't Let It Go" - Evie Sands - 2:08

Vol 2.

1. "My Boyfriend's Back" - The Angels - 2:39

2. "Sweet Talkin' Guy" - The Chiffons - 2:27

3. "The Loco-Motion" - Little Eva - 2:27

4. "A Lover's Concerto" - The Toys - 2:42

5. "The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget" - The Raindrops - 2:11

6. "You Don't Know" - Ellie Greenwich - 3:17

7. "Chains" - The Cookies - 2:32

8. "Popsicles And Icicles" - The Murmaids - 2:33

9. "The One You Can't Have" - The Honeys - 2:00

10. "Tell Him" - The Exciters - 2:39

11. "Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)" - The Cookies - 2:45

12. "I Met Him On A Sunday" - The Shirelles - 2:16

13. "Wonderful Summer" - Robin Ward - 2:29

14. "It Might As Well Rain Until September" - Carole King - 2:25

15. "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry" - The Caravelles - 2:02

16. "Easier Said Than Done" - The Essex - 2:12

17. "I Love How You Love Me" - The Paris Sisters - 2:09

18. "Johnny Get Angry" - Joanie Sommers - 2:32

RESULTS

Rate: 9/10

Best Song: Remember (Walkin' In The Sand)

Worst Song: Sally, Go 'Round The Roses

Comments

This Album has some pretty legendary songs on it from some of the most unheard of people.

I must admit, the 60's have always had this warm glow about it that makes me feel so comfortable, and almost at home. Don't let the title deceive you, though. There are plenty of female solo acts. It was actually pretty cool to hear how so many people Shooby-doo-wop'd there way to fame and success, and even more fascinating to see what led to their decline in fame. Reasons range from barbiturates overdoses, to the British invasion, and even Phil Spector.

Also, the bass lines are sooooo killer. Listen to the one on "Johnny Get Angry". That bass line could shred the back hairs off a baby's back. It's really dope.

The Album was fresh in the sense that it wasn't just the same voice and band the whole time, but the same genre is kind meh for the whole hour and thirty that it presents. Also, I don't think a Compilation Album really counts as an Album, but whatever.

Shooby Doo Wop!