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Twilight Time is part of the Platters' original 1958 single repertoire. The later Magic Touch anthology places it among the vocal quintet's 1955-1962 hit recordings. That anthology is useful for locating the...

A cover of the 1937 song, inspired by the romantic atmosphere of a harbor at night.

Inspired by lullabies and the soothing nature of love.

The song was inspired by the idealized image of a perfect girlfriend.

Inspired by the dreamy, ephemeral nature of life and love.

The song was inspired by youthful romance and the innocence of first love.

Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, the song was inspired by Pomus's experience at his own wedding, where he couldn't dance with his bride due to his polio.

Inspired by the popular dance moves of the time.

The song was inspired by the gradual process of falling in love.

Inspired by the popular activity of hayrides among teenagers in rural areas.

Originally from the 1937 musical "Babes in Arms," the song was inspired by the concept of déjà vu.

Using soap as a metaphor for cleansing oneself of a past love

A sad love story

A girl named Barbara Ann

Rodgers and Hart's 1934 standard

A dance popular in Bristol, Pennsylvania

A soldier returning home to his loved ones

Appreciation for a partner's love

The allure of a beautiful model

A tale of lost love

The Drifters connected gospel-influenced rhythm and blues with the more orchestrated soul records of the 1960s. Their changing lead singers included Clyde McPhatter, Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore. Working...

The joy of being in love

Using candy as a metaphor for affection

The true story of Ferdinand Waldo Demara

African folk song "Mbube"

Romantic nighttime atmosphere

Nostalgia for old love songs

The excitement of falling in love

A cover of the 1955 hit, about longing for a loved one

A playful tribute to doo-wop music

A doo-wop cover of the 1931 song written by Al Hoffman and John Klenner.

A doo-wop song written by Kent Harris, based on a children's rhyme.

Written by Richard Barrett, showcasing the group's doo-wop harmonies.

Written by Claude Johnson and Roland Trone (Don and Juan), the doo-wop song became their only hit.

A doo-wop cover of the 1952 pop standard written by Pee Wee King, Chilton Price, and Redd Stewart.

The song was written about a girl the songwriter admired from afar.

The song depicted the struggles and dreams of making it in show business.

The song captured the blissful feeling of being deeply in love.

Written by Goffin and King, the song depicted finding peace above the city's chaos.

The Tymes grew out of Philadelphia's vocal-group circuit as the Latineers, with Donald Banks, Albert Berry, Norman Burnett and George Hilliard among the founding singers. The group adopted its better-known name and...

The Dovells developed from the Brooktones, a vocal group formed by students at Philadelphia's Overbrook High School. Their early work included local performances and recordings before a Cameo-Parkway agreement and a...

Instrumental version of The Five Satins' 1956 doo-wop classic.

Written by Teddy Randazzo and Bobby Weinstein, reflecting feelings of isolation and longing.

Written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, about pursuing dreams in New York City.

Written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick, evoking summer romance at the beach.

Written by Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein, and Bobby Hart.

A doo-wop influenced R&B song.

A cover of a 1957 doo-wop hit by The Rays.

A plea for reconciliation in a relationship.

A cover of Dean Martin's 1955 hit about cherished memories

Faith and trust in relationships

The song was inspired by 1960s girl groups and doo-wop music.

Joel was inspired by his love for doo-wop music and his then-wife Christie Brinkley.

A cover of The Five Satins' doo-wop classic about nighttime romance.

A cover of the Five Satins' 1956 doo-wop classic, showcasing the group's vocal harmonies.