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Street Corner Soul, Episode 2

Another chance to hear legendary singer Ronnie Spector explore the rise, fall and enduring influence of doo-wop.

In episode two she tells how, with the success of The Ravens and The Orioles, vocal groups became familiar names in the charts.

Series first broadcast in 2007.

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30 minutes

Last on

Thu 11 Jun 202602:30
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • The Crows

    GEE

    • THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICAN ROCK N ROLL VOL 8.
    • ACE.
    • CHD-750.

  • The Swallows

    Will You Be Mine?

    • single.
    • King.
    • 45-8804.

  • The Swallows

    Beside You

    • Dearest.
    • See For Miles Records.
    • 6023.

  • The Dominoes

    SIXTY MINUTE MAN

    • THE BIRTH OF ROCK AND ROLL.
    • Jasmine.
    • JASMCD-3576.

  • Tiny Grimes

    ANNIE LAURIE

    • Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974, Vol. 1 (1947-1952).
    • atlantic.
    • 81293.

  • The Clovers

    Don't You know I Love You

    • Atlantic Rhythm & Blues: 1947 - 1954.
    • Atlantic.
    • 8122-75762.

  • The Five Keys

    YES SIR THAT'S MY BABY

  • The Five Keys

    The Glory Of Love

    • Rocking & Crying.
    • Jasmine.
    • JASCD-555.

  • The Clovers

    One Mint Julep

    • Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974: Volume 1 1947-1952.
    • AP MUSIC.
    • NA.

  • The Five Keys

    SHE'S THE MOST

    • THE CAPITOL COLLECTORS SERIES.
    • CAPITOL.
    • CDP-792709 2.

  • The Orioles

    CRYING IN THE CHAPEL

    • THE ULTIMATE DOO WOP COLLECTION.
    • SEQUEL RECORDS.
    • NEMCD-618.

  • The Dominoes

    Do Something For Me

    • Clyde McPhatter with Billy Ward & His Dominoes.
    • King.
    • KCD-559.

  • The Dominoes

    HAVE MERCY MERCY BABY

    • ROOTS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL.
    • DISCY.
    • BX-902503.

  • The Ronettes

    Be My Baby

    • The Best Of The Ronettes.
    • Phil Spector Int.

  • Pink Floyd

    Money

    • EMI.

  • The Ronettes

    (The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up

    • Be My Baby: The Very Best of The Ronettes.
    • 4.

  • The Ronettes

    Do I Love You

    • The Best Of The Ronettes.
    • Phil Spector Int.

Broadcasts

  • Thu 18 Oct 200723:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Tue 2 Sep 200823:30
    BBC Radio 2
  • Sun 12 Aug 201220:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Wed 24 Oct 201200:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 17 Jul 201300:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 23 Apr 201402:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 3 Jun 201502:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 4 May 201602:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 10 May 201702:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 9 May 201802:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 6 Mar 201902:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 12 Feb 202002:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Wed 19 Jul 202301:30
    BBC Radio 6 Music
  • Thu 11 Jun 202602:30
    BBC Radio 6 Music