Classic Urban Harmony
- Part 1: A Multimedia Journey Through the Archives of 1950’s Doo Wop Music -
Presented by Charlie Horner
Trace the growth of
Doo Wop Music from its roots with the Mills Brothers and Ink Spots, Ravens and
Orioles.
Learn the true
stories behind groups like the Dominoes, Moonglows, Penguins,
Spaniels, Flamingos and Dubs.
Rediscover the kiddie
groups like Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers.
Hear about the
Harptones, Five Satins and Dion & the Belmonts as well as some of the lesser
known but still fascinating artists of the Golden Age of Vocal Groups.
Recall the days when
groups harmonized under streetlamps to tunes like “In The Still Of The Night,”
“Gloria,” and “Earth Angel”.
Doo
Wop music historian Charlie Horner’s forty years of research and twenty years
on Philadelphia’s WXPN-FM, have allowed him to interview hundreds of 1950’s
singers. This presentation is assembled through their memories and personal
stories as well as Charlie’s huge archive of records, photographs, sheet music
and other memorabilia. Some memorabilia will be displayed during the talk.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
Classic Urban Harmony
- Part 2: Another Multimedia Presentation on 1950’s Doo Wop Music -
Presented by Charlie Horner
Whether or Not
You Attended PART 1, You’ll Love PART 2!!!
All NEW Stories
About the History of Doo Wop Music from its roots through the Golden Age of
the 1950’s.
Learn the
actual stories behind vocal groups like the Five Keys, Chords, Platters, Shep &
Limelites and Lee Andrews & the Hearts.
Hear about the
Clovers and Heartbeats as well as some of the lesser known but
still fascinating artists like the Prisonaires. Follow Hank Ballard
and the Midnighters through the series of Annie records.
Recall again
the days when groups harmonized on the corner to tunes like “A Thousand
Miles away,” “Sh-Boom,” and “Long Lonely Nights”.
Doo Wop music historians Charlie & Pam Horner continue their Journey Through
the Doo Wop Era with more tales from under the streetlamp. As usual
there’ll be captivating stories, photos from the Classic Urban Harmony
Archives of records, photographs, sheet music and memorabilia, and plenty of
music clips for you to sing along to.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
Classic Urban Harmony
- Part 3: The Third of Three Multimedia Journeys Through the Archives of 1950’s Doo Wop Music - -
Presented by Charlie Horner
Whether or Not
You Attended PART 1 or 2, You’ll Love PART 3!!!
All NEW Stories
About the History of Doo Wop Music from its roots through the Golden Age of
the 1950’s.
Learn the
actual stories behind vocal the groups Gene Mumford & the Larks, the
original Blue Notes, the Sensations, the Crests, Virgil Johnson & the
Velvets, the Mello Kings and more.
Recall one more
time the days when groups harmonized on the corner.
Doo Wop music historians Charlie & Pam Horner conclude their Journey Through
the Doo Wop Era with more tales from under the streetlamp. As usual
there’ll be captivating stories, photos from the Classic Urban Harmony
Archives of records, photographs, sheet music and memorabilia, and plenty of
music clips for you to sing along to.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
Jubilee Singers &
Spirituals -
Presented by Charlie Horner
In 1871, the Fisk University Jubilee Singers
left Nashville on a series of tours to raise funds for their impoverished
school. They battled prejudice and oppression, as well as the hardships of
the road. Often with no rest or money, they faced hunger, exhaustion and
serious illness. But through perseverance they sang their way into the hearts
of a nation and the world. By the time they returned seven years later,
they’d raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for their school. They’d
toured the United States and much of Europe, singing for audiences of
presidents and royalty, as well as the common people. This 90-minute
multimedia presentation will cover the story of the African-American “Jubilee
singers,” including:
A brief analysis of the importance of Spirituals during
slavery, including their use in communication, secret meanings to the
lyrics, etc.
History of the Fisk Jubilee Singers’ 1871-1878 tours of the
U.S. and Europe, including performances for President Grant, Mark Twain and
Queen Victoria.
The story of the Second Fisk Jubilee Singers tours of Asia,
Australia and New Zealand in the 1880’s.
Some notable Jubilee groups from other schools.
Use of Black Quartets in Productions of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and
Minstrel Shows
Influence of Spirituals on our American musical heritage.
The talk will include photos of Jubilee singers, their
songbooks and memorabilia, and sound clips of spirituals.
Doo Wop Groups of New Jersey -
Presented by Charlie Horner
The Garden State produced some of the finer groups of the 1950's and early
1960's but is rarely given credit. Join us to explore New Jersey's
history of harmony, as we examine the stories of the Coleman Brothers,
Rivals, Rivieras, Duprees, Plurals, Del-Larks, Tyrone & the NuPorts, Four
Lovers (Four Seasons), Vibranaies, Ronnie & the Hi-Lites and many more.
Coming soon!
Philadelphia & the
Birth of Rock & Roll: The Untold Story of Rock Around the Clock -
Presented by Charlie Horner
Coming soon!
Baltimore, Sonny Til & the Orioles
and the Birth of Rhythm & Blues -
Presented by Charlie
Horner
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