WONDER WHY

Around 1955 in Chicago, I recorded this male quartet (or trio?) singing a short ballad.

The song may have been composed in Gary, Indiana, but I lost the documentation long ago and am not sure. It may have been published as sheet music, but, again, I am not sure.

Late this year, I will add a MP3 sample of the recording to this webpage.

Please email me if you have any information about this song.
My email address is: " hl (((at symbol))) sfsu.edu "

possible title: WONDER WHY Wonder ... Wonder ... Wonder why Wonder why Nobody loves me any more Wonder why Cupid never looks at me Wonder why My heart's not filled with ecstasy Can it be ... Nobody loves me Wonder why ... Nobody loves me I once loved a pretty little maiden And we two were soon to be married But she left me for another Wonder why ... Nobody loves me Somewhere in life There's some one who could care Where oh where can she be Somewhere in life There's some one who could care She's waiting there for me With love to share So, I am asking the lord up in heaven Will I ever love and be loved So ... Low ... Rocking chair will get me Wonder why Nobody loves me any more Wonder Wonder why

I GO CRAZY

Also around 1955 in Chicago, I transcribed a master tape of an unknown song by an unknown male quartet (or trio?).

It is a great, catchy, fast-paced Doo Wop song, and I would love to know who this group is and the name of the song. It may never have been published or released as a recording.

The individual who allowed me to copy it 45 years ago had several master tapes from Columbia Records in New York, including songs by Sarah Vaughn and Guy Mitchell, so I suspect that this, too, was recorded professionally in their New York studio.

That is all I know, and my friend died years ago. Late this year, I hope to add a MP3 sample of the recording to this webpage. Note the precision and skill of the mystery singing group.

Please email me if you have any information about the song or the group.
My email address is: " hl (((at))) sfsu.edu "

possible title: I GO CRAZY Now I've been running all over town I never could see a girl that could slow me down. When she'd roll those eyes at me. I go crazy--Crazy! I want'a shout!--Hey!--Whistle!--Stomp my feet! I tremble and shake. Feel so good, I ache! I'm ready for a flip-r-roo. I'll never be right Til we both unite with the preacher, and say I do. Can't sleep a wink. Can't eat or drink. I'm wandering around, like a missing lane. The way she tantalizes me. I go crazy--Crazy! I want'a shout!--Hey!--Whistle!--Stomp my feet! Doo Wah, Oh Wah Oh Crazy! Doo Wah, Oh Wah Oh I tremble and shake, I tremble and shake Doo Wah, Oh Wah Oh Crazy!

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