There are at least four bands who were called The Monotones:

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.

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The Monotones Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by The Monotones:

Book of Love I wonder, wonder who, who-oo-ooh, who (Who wrote the book of…
Disco Njet - Wodka Da Disco njet — wodka da! Podpevaj! Disco njet! Disco njet! R…
Dreams Deception while I walk through the isle of my mind The…
Forever Yours I don't know why My heart beats so fast When i'm with…
Mono (Fifties Fifties) Mono! Way back in the twenties a ve…
Reading The Book Of Love I wonder, wonder who, who-oo-ooh, who (Who wrote the book of…
Tell It To The Judge I heard this music while driving down the street driving kin…
The Book of Love I wonder, wonder who, who-oo-ooh, who (Who wrote the book of…
Who Wrote The Book of Love I wonder wonder who, oouu who Who wrote the book of…

You Never Loved Me Chapel bells I hear them ring Angels choirs Hear them sing (…
Zero To Zero 바쁘게도 살아 때론 상처도 받아 차오르는 숨을 참아도 모자라 가끔은 멈춰 쉬어도…
Zombi Another head hangs lowly Child is slowly taken And the viole…

Zombie Another head hangs lowly Child is slowly taken And the viole…

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Frank Chille

7y↑6

Fabulous lead by Charles Patrick a masterful lead and so underappreciated to this day!

Hilltop Viewer

8y↑4

A real great tune in my mind,they really could reel out the tunes back then,and when you think of it now,they really should have been hits No.1's.At 1min57secs.I think old music was played to the 2.00 minute mark.Short and Sweet!I have a record which is the Murray Hill release from around 1986.You can here The Monotones chatting in the background on some tunes and having fun,which makes it the more fun to listen too!My other favourite from this group Book Of Love and Tell It To The Judge or What Would You Do If There Wasn't Any Rock 'n' Roll.Thanks to Bob Noguera and Mike Dunne from Dublin for introducing me to Doo-Wop-Rock 'n' Roll.Vinny