The Monotones are also from the fifties, forming in 1955 with seven members, although one left the group pretty much right after forming. So really we only count the six members Charles Patrick, Warren Davis, George Malone, Frankie Smith, John Ryanes and Warren Ryanes (the seventh member had been Charles' brother). Charles was a lead singer while Warren and George were tenors, Frankie and John were basses, and Warren was a baritone. All the guys began by singing in the New Hope Baptist Choir, then started their group career by appearing on a television series and winning with their rendition of a song by the Cadillacs. In 1957 they recorded this song with a small record company, and then it blew up. When it got so popular, the record label couldn't cope with the popularity and was reissued to a larger label in 1958. Book of Love hit #3 on the R&B charts and #5 on the pop charts, selling over one million copies. Fun Fact: the idea for the most memorable line in the song actually came from a toothpaste commercial that Charles heard. After this song The Monotones never really hit big again and eventually disbanded in 1962. Even so, Book Of Love still reigns supreme, being used for theme songs, performed in movies and even references in the song American Pie. I especially enjoy this one because of all the parts, and the real choir feel it gives, so check it out.
Peace.
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