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 β all residents of the same housing project in Newark, New Jersey β 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.
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 β all residents of the same housing project in Newark, New Jersey β 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.
The Monotones
The Monotones Lyrics
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Book of Love I wonder, wonder who, who-oo-ooh, who (Who wrote the book of…
Disco Njet - Wodka Da Disco njet β 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…
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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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bethwistful
I've always loved this classic piece of doowop. It does my heart good to know I'm not alone. Thanks for the posting, you have exquisite taste. Beth Wishes!
Randall Miller
Awesome record, perfect harmony, love that last note on the guitar
Julio Machicote
love this song i can sing it all day long thank you Monotones
Teresa Carella
LOVE IT!!!
jimgag2
If memory is correct. This was the original recorded as the flip side of β Book of Loveβ. The Rituals did a very good Acappella cover. Thanks for posting this beautiful song. Which in my opinion should have been the A side.
nenazpuppy
Killer tune. Love it Cris.
terri guastella Passalacaua
Awesome song what an old favorite of mine!
ildibildi53
I have no words to praise, are simply the best!
Sarah Hajko
Young kid, I still listen to this one and think about one who did me wrong. Alex, you're dead to me ππ€£
America wasn't ever that great in the first place
lovely. thank you.