Philly Doo Wop/ Var - Philly Doo Wop / Various

Philly Doo Wop features 24 songs by some of Philadelphia's finest artists and groups including The Hi Tones, Anthony & The Sophomores, Danny & The Juniors, Johnny Madara, The Premiers, Billy & The Essentials, Dale & The Cashmeres, Maureen Gray, Bobby Wells, The Hearts, The Matadors, The Four Lyrics and The Suntans. The CD is presented by songwriter/record producer, John Madara, through That Philly Sound, which is dedicated to the music that came out of Philadelphia during the 50s and 60s. Many of the songs on the CD were written and produced by John Madara and partner, Dave White. They also wrote such timeless classics as At The Hop (Danny and The Juniors), Rock and Roll is Here to Stay (Danny and The Juniors) - written by Dave White and produced by John Madara, The Fly (Chubby Checker), 123 (Len Barry, who co-wrote the song with Madara & White) and You Don't Own Me (Leslie Gore). These and countless other hit records by Madara & White helped to make up 'The Sound of Philadelphia.'