Todd R. Baptista's second book features detailed biographies of R&B vocal groups of the 1950s: Cardinals, Spiders, Channels, Flairs, Jacks/Cadets, Mellows, Halos, Larks, Selah Jubilee Singers, and Silhouettes

Extensive interviews with the original artists, complete discographies, and over 50 photos.

The Second Edition is a revised and expanded version (288 pages) of the book first published in 2001.

It can be viewed & ordered online at http://www.oldies.com/product-view/BK2297.html

Todd can be contacted via e-mail at trbent@charter.net

NOTE: His first book "GROUP HARMONY: Behind The Rhythm And Blues" is also still available.

While this book was written for young readers, I recommend it for anyone with an interest in this topic.

Ina Ray Hutton And Her Melodears, Ada Leonard's All-American Girl Orchestra, Prairie View State College Co-Eds, and International Sweethearts Of Rhythm, among others, are covered.

Includes a 16 track CD available exclusively with this book.

80 pages, large print, many great pictures.
Order at amazon.com

Galen Gart's acclaimed series of month-by-month compilations of the major events, news stories, feature columns and record releases in the R&B field for the entire year.
8 X 11, softbound, illus with dozens of artist photos and vintage record ads.

Volumes 1 thru 9 (1951-1959) plus 1950 Volume. $19.95 each plus shipping
The 1959 Volume is now available.

For availability of the other volumes and shipping charges, contact Galen directly via e-mail at bignickel@earthlink.net

Autobiographical recounting by Jimmy McGowan, the lead singer of The Four Fellows ("Soldier Boy", etc.), of R&B Music in the 1950s. Includes a very nice selection of photos.

This is the expanded 2nd printing (1997) of the book that was initially sold out in 1983.

$24.95 (ppd)
Order from Akashic Press c/o Jimmy McGowan, Gloria Dei Plaza #121, 460 South Street, Newtown, PA 18940-1958, Telephone: (215)-497-9428

A fascinating story filled with excellently researched information and anecdotes.

Marv Goldberg tells the authentic story of the Ink Spots, showcasing their origins in the early 1930s through the tumultuous recording world of the 1940s and 1950s.

Complete discography and many rare photos.

$39.50
Order from Scarecrow Press, 4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706, Telephone: 1-800-462-6420
Or order on the internet at amazon.com

A second Look at New York City's Rhythm and Blues Vocal Groups

Phil Groia tells many unknown facts about the original street corner groups that will surprise you! Based on personal interviews with members of 1950's vocal goups.

Revised and expanded edition with many unpublished photos.

$20.00 (ppd) (paperback)
Send Order To: Phillie Dee Enterprises, 515-12 High Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

E-Mail Inquiries: theyallsangonthecorner@hotmail.com

Now there's a complete, detailed reference documenting the fascinating and complex history of the Southern California doo-wop scene. Based on hundreds of firsthand interviews and conversations with the performers and others involved.

8 1/2" x 11", 192 pages, 85 photos, softbound.

$25.00 plus $4.00 shipping (outside N.A. $6 surface, $14 air)
Send Order To: Big Nickel Publications, PO Box 3651, Florence Villa Station, Winter Haven, FL 33885-3651

E-Mail Inquiries: bignickel@earthlink.net

Todd R. Baptista's book features 56 pages chronicling the life and history of Ellison B. White, bass of the famed Wings Over Jordan Choir in the 1940's and The Four Jacks (on Federal) in the 1950's.

Extensive interviews with nearly a dozen rare and unpublished photos.

$12.95 (plus postage)
Contact Todd at TRB Enterprizes, P.O. Box 50962, New Bedford, MA 02745-0033 or via e-mail at trbent@charter.net

"The Official Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop Songography"
By Doug Friedman & Tony Gribin

Over 30,000 entries. Titles listed alphabetically for easy reference. Each entry includes group name, year, and label information.

$29.95 plus $4 postage
Make check or money order to UGHA and send to P.O. Box 185, Clifton, NJ 07015

All profits from the sale of this book will be donated by Doug & Tony to UGHA (United In Group Harmony Association)!

Experience the R&B world of Cleveland, Ohio - its nightclubs, theatres and bars - in a month-by-month "First Pressings" format for the entire year 1955.
Galen Gart has delved into primary source materials such as black-owned newspapers and magazines of the period, to provide a fascinating and seldom-seen glimpse into the cultural life of a "city within a city" during the heyday of 1950s R&B.

Softbound, 146 pages, illustrated with hundreds of vintage advertisements. $24.95* ppd

Send personal check or money order to: Big Nickel Publications, PO Box 3651, Florence Villa Station, Winter Haven, FL 33885-3651 or PayPal.com to bignickel@earthlink.net

*If you live in Florida, please add 6% sales tax.