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'''Doo-wop''' is a [[Musical genre|genre of music]] that was developed in [[African-American]] communities in The USA. It started in the 1940s. Doo-wop achieved [[mainstream]] [[popularity]] in the 1950s and early 1960s. Built upon [[vocal harmony]], doo-wop was one of the most mainstream, pop-oriented R&B styles of the time. Singer [[Bill Kenny (singer)|Bill Kenny]] (1914–1978) is often called the "Godfather of Doo-wop". He introduced the "top and bottom" [[wikt:format|format]] which featured a high [[tenor]] singing the [[Lead vocals|lead]] and a [[bass (vocal range)|bass]] singer reciting the [[lyrics]] in the middle of the song. Doo-wop features vocal group [[harmony]], nonsense [[syllable]]s, a simple [[beat (music)|beat]], sometimes little or no [[instrumentation]], and simple music and lyrics.<ref name = Survey>Hoffmann, F. [http://www.shsu.edu/~lis_fwh/book/roots_of_rock/Doo-Wop2.htm Roots of Rock: Doo-Wop]. In ''Survey of American Popular Music'', modified for the web by Robert Birkline. Retrieved on: 2 October 2015.</ref>

'''Doo-wop''' is a [[Musical genre|genre of music]] that was developed in [[African-American]] communities in The USA. It started in the 1940s. Doo-wop achieved [[mainstream]] [[popularity]] in the 1950s and early 1960s. Built upon [[vocal harmony]], doo-wop was one of the most mainstream, pop-oriented R&B styles of the time. Singer [[Bill Kenny (singer)|Bill Kenny]] (1914–1978) is often called the "Godfather of Doo-wop". He introduced the "top and bottom" [[format|format]] which featured a high [[tenor]] singing the [[Lead vocals|lead]] and a [[bass (vocal range)|bass]] singer reciting the [[lyrics]] in the middle of the song. Doo-wop features vocal group [[harmony]], nonsense [[syllable]]s, a simple [[beat (music)|beat]], sometimes little or no [[instrumentation]], and simple music and lyrics.<ref name = Survey>Hoffmann, F. [http://www.shsu.edu/~lis_fwh/book/roots_of_rock/Doo-Wop2.htm Roots of Rock: Doo-Wop]. In ''Survey of American Popular Music'', modified for the web by Robert Birkline. Retrieved on: 2 October 2015.</ref>

The first record to use the syllables "doo-wop" was the 1955 hit "When You Dance" by [[the Turbans]].<ref name=Electric>{{cite web|title= Where'd we get the name doo-wop| work=electricearl.com|url=http://www.electricearl.com/dws/origin.html|access-date=2 October 2015}}</ref> The term "doo-wop" first appeared in [[Publishing|print]] in 1961. During the late 1950s many [[Italian-American]] groups added to the doo-wop scene. The peak of doo-wop was in 1961. Doo-wop's influence continued in [[Soul music|soul]], [[Pop music|pop]], and [[rock music|rock]] groups of the 1960s. At various times in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, the genre has seen revivals. Doo-wop was a [[wikt:precursor|precursor]] to many of the [[African-American people|afro-American]] musical styles seen today. An [[wikt:evolution|evolution]] of [[jazz]] and [[blues]], doo-wop also influenced many of the major [[Rock and Roll]] groups that defined the later [[decade]]s of the [[20th century]]. Doo-wop is [[wikt:icon|icon]]ic for it’s swing-like beats and using the off-beat to keep time. Doo-wop laid the foundation for many musical [[innovation]]s, for example, [[R&B]].

The first record to use the syllables "doo-wop" was the 1955 hit "When You Dance" by [[the Turbans]].<ref name=Electric>{{cite web|title= Where'd we get the name doo-wop| work=electricearl.com|url=http://www.electricearl.com/dws/origin.html|access-date=2 October 2015}}</ref> The term "doo-wop" first appeared in [[Publishing|print]] in 1961. During the late 1950s many [[Italian-American]] groups added to the doo-wop scene. The peak of doo-wop was in 1961. Doo-wop's influence continued in [[Soul music|soul]], [[Pop music|pop]], and [[rock music|rock]] groups of the 1960s. At various times in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, the genre has seen revivals. Doo-wop was a [[precursor|precursor]] to many of the [[African-American people|afro-American]] musical styles seen today. An [[evolution|evolution]] of [[jazz]] and [[blues]], doo-wop also influenced many of the major [[Rock and Roll]] groups that defined the later [[decade]]s of the [[20th century]]. Doo-wop is [[icon|icon]]ic for it’s swing-like beats and using the off-beat to keep time. Doo-wop laid the foundation for many musical [[innovation]]s, for example, [[R&B]].

   

   

It has had a revival recently as [[Meghan Trainor]] usually makes [[song]]s with in the genre.<ref name="meghan">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2922730/Beyonce-s-rejection-Meghan-Trainor-star.html|title=Beyonce's rejection made Meghan Trainor a star|publisher=Daily Mail}} Retrieved 2 October 2015</ref>

It has had a revival recently as [[Meghan Trainor]] usually makes [[song]]s with in the genre.<ref name="meghan">{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2922730/Beyonce-s-rejection-Meghan-Trainor-star.html|title=Beyonce's rejection made Meghan Trainor a star|publisher=Daily Mail}} Retrieved 2 October 2015</ref>

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