1) The … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four bands who were called The Monotones:
1) The Monotones were a six-member Doo Wop band in the 1950s United States. They are considered a one-hit wonder, as their only song to reach widespread popularity was the doo-wop hit "(Who Wrote) The Book of Love", which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958.
The Monotones formed in 1955 when the seven original singers — all residents of the same housing project in Newark, New Jersey — began performing covers of popular doo-wop songs. The members of the Monotones were lead singer Charles Patrick, first tenor Warren Davis, second tenor George Malone, bass singer John Smith, second bass singer John Ryanes, and his brother, baritone Warren Ryanes. Charles Patrick's brother James was originally a member, but he left soon after the group's formation. In 1957 the group recorded their first song, "Book of Love". The song was released in 1958 and propelled the group to short-lived fame. Later releases never gained popularity. The Monotones disbanded in 1962. Surviving members have met to revive "Book of Love" several times since the breakup.
Don McLean, in his 1971 song "American Pie", made reference to "The Book of Love" as a symbol of the innocence of 1950s rock 'n' roll culture.
2) The Monotones were a Dutch band, who had a novelty hit with their song "Mono" in 1980. The Monotones were a side-project of another Dutch novelty act: Rubberen Robbie.
3) The Monotones are also a alt/indie band from the Midlands, UK.
4) The Monotones were a 1960s garage rock band from Southend-on Sea in Essex, UK.
All of these are not to be confused with the group Little Jerry and the Monotones.
Book Of Love
The Monotones Lyrics
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(Who wrote the book of love)
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Oh, who wrote the Book Of Love
I've got to know the answer
Was it someone from above
(I wonder, wonder who, mmbadoo-ooh, who)
(Who wrote the Book Of Love)
I love you darlin'
Baby, you know I do
But I've got to see this book of love
Find out why it's true
(I wonder, wonder who, mmbadoo-ooh, who)
(Who wrote the Book Of Love)
(Chapter one says to love her)
(You love her with all your heart)
(Chapter two you tell her you're)
(Never, never, never, never, never gonna part)
(In chapter three remember the meaning of romance)
(In chapter four you break up)
(But you give her just one more chance)
(Oh, I wonder, wonder who, mmbadoo-ooh, wWho)
(Who wrote the book of love)
Baby, baby, baby
I love you, yes I do
Well it says so in this book of love
Ours is the one that's true
(Oh, I wonder, wonder who, mmbadoo-ooh, who)
(Who wrote the book of love)
(Chapter one says to love her)
(You love her with all your heart)
(Chapter two you tell her you're)
(Never, never, never, never, never gonna part)
(In chapter three remember the meaning of romance)
(In chapter four you break up)
(But you give her just one more chance)
(Oh, I wonder, wonder who, mmbadoo-ooh, Who)
(Who wrote the book of love)
Baby, baby, baby
I love you, yes I do
Well it says so in this book of love
Ours is the one that's true
(Oh, I wonder, wonder who, mmbadoo-ooh, who)
(Who wrote the book of love)
I wonder who (yeah)
Who wrote the Book Of Love
The Monotones' "Book of Love" is a classic doo-wop ballad from the late 1950s that explores the mysteries and magic of love. The song begins with the singer pondering the origins of the "Book of Love" and who may have written it. He wonders if it was someone from above who created this book that holds all the secrets of love.
As the song goes on, the singer professes his love to his sweetheart and says that he wants to see the Book of Love to find out why their love is true. The lyrics in the song are divided into chapters, where each chapter gives advice on how to love and treat a partner with respect and care.
Overall, the song is an ode to the beauty and complexities of love, and how we can never fully understand it. It suggests that the Book of Love holds the answers to the mysteries of love, but it is up to each person to interpret and follow its teachings.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder, wonder who, who-oo-ooh, who
Curiosity about the author of the Book of Love
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Desire to know the identity of the book's author
Oh, who wrote the Book Of Love
Reiteration of the question about the book's author
I've got to know the answer
Strong need to uncover the identity of the book's author
Was it someone from above
Suggestion that the book's author may be divine
I love you darlin'
Expression of love for a significant other
Baby, you know I do
Reassurance of love for the significant other
But I've got to see this book of love
Compulsion to find and read the Book of Love
Find out why it's true
Desire to understand the book's content and message
Chapter one says to love her
Description of the first chapter of the Book of Love
You love her with all your heart
Advice on loving fully and completely
Chapter two you tell her you're
Description of the second chapter of the Book of Love
Never, never, never, never, never gonna part
Advice to avoid breaking up or separating from the loved one
In chapter three remember the meaning of romance
Description of the third chapter of the Book of Love
In chapter four you break up
Description of the fourth chapter of the Book of Love
But you give her just one more chance
Advice to give the relationship another chance despite any issues
Baby, baby, baby
Affectionate term of address for the significant other
Ours is the one that's true
Assertion that the love shared by the singer and the significant other is real and genuine
I wonder who (yeah)
Final expression of curiosity about the author of the Book of Love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES PATRICK, GEORGE MALONE, WARREN DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pensfan4life
Im 22 and loved oldies my whole life. This song made me cry cause my dad played oldies all the time since i was little. he was born in 1939 and told me everything about oldies R.I.P. dad
@joshthomas6923
I was raised by grandparents. What’s up buddy!
@luisasilva5638
Now you are 31 🙌
@jonathanwinfield6000
Sorry for your loss. I have my mother to thank for interest in oldies. They certainly do not produce music like they used to. *Quite a few years later but I am sorry to hear of you fathers passing.
@elcodreamin5280
Oldies rule!!!!
@davidnordling3243
How can you cry
@bengomes8845
Give me a time machine to cherish a night in ‘62
@bansheemania1692
Was going to make the same Comment....I'm 36 btw. THIS is close as we get to a time Machine 😉..
Ps. Really mind fks when this is blasting in 2021 and you are doing drag's.
@cynthm9002
I would love too..I play mafia ll I will sit there drive around and just listen to the music.. :Reply: Oliver Laiho
@dennonnobles7694
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