Here's a listing of the multimedia presentations we have available. Each
is 90-minutes long and included music and video clips, rare photos of singers,
records, sheet music and other memorabilia as well as our stories of vocal
groups, as told to us by the singers themselves. To see an 11 minute
excerpt from one of our presentations click the YouTube below.
Under The Streetlamp: Tales from the Doo Wop Era
- Part 1 -
Presented by Charlie & Pamela Horner
Trace the growth of
Doo Wop Music from its roots with the Mills Brothers and Ink Spots, Ravens and
Orioles.
Learn the true
stories behind groups like the Dominoes, Moonglows, Penguins,
Spaniels, Flamingos and Dubs.
Rediscover the kiddie
groups like Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers.
Hear about the
Harptones, Five Satins and Dion & the Belmonts as well as some of the lesser
known but still fascinating artists of the Golden Age of Vocal Groups.
Recall the days when
groups harmonized under streetlamps to tunes like “In The Still Of The Night,”
“Gloria,” and “Earth Angel”.
Doo
Wop music historian Charlie Horner’s forty years of research and twenty years
on Philadelphia’s WXPN-FM, have allowed him to interview hundreds of 1950’s
singers. This presentation is assembled through their memories and personal
stories as well as Charlie’s huge archive of records, photographs, sheet music
and other memorabilia. Some memorabilia will be displayed during the talk.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
Under The Streetlamp: Tales from the Doo Wop Era
- Part 2 -
Presented by Charlie & Pamela Horner
Whether or Not
You Attended PART 1, You’ll Love PART 2!!!
All NEW Stories
About the History of Doo Wop Music from its roots through the Golden Age of
the 1950’s.
Learn the
actual stories behind vocal groups like the Five Keys, Chords, Platters, Shep &
Limelites and Lee Andrews & the Hearts.
Hear about the
Clovers and Heartbeats as well as some of the lesser known but
still fascinating artists like the Prisonaires. Follow Hank Ballard
and the Midnighters through the series of Annie records.
Recall again
the days when groups harmonized on the corner to tunes like “A Thousand
Miles away,” “Sh-Boom,” and “Long Lonely Nights”.
Doo Wop music historians Charlie & Pam Horner continue their Journey Through
the Doo Wop Era with more tales from under the streetlamp. As usual
there’ll be captivating stories, photos from the Classic Urban Harmony
Archives of records, photographs, sheet music and memorabilia, and plenty of
music clips for you to sing along to.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
Under The Streetlamp: Tales from the Doo Wop Era
- Part 1 -
Presented by Charlie & Pamela Horner
Whether or Not
You Attended PART 1 or 2, You’ll Love PART 3!!!
All NEW Stories
About the History of Doo Wop Music from its roots through the Golden Age of
the 1950’s.
Learn the
actual stories behind vocal the groups the Moonglows, the
original Blue Notes, the Sensations, the Crests, Virgil Johnson & the
Velvets, the Mello Kings and more. Part 3 also captures the influence
of fast cars on the songs of the Doo Wop Era.
Recall one more
time the days when groups harmonized on the corner.
Doo Wop music historians Charlie & Pam Horner conclude their Journey Through
the Doo Wop Era with more tales from under the streetlamp. As usual
there’ll be captivating stories, photos from the Classic Urban Harmony
Archives of records, photographs, sheet music and memorabilia, and plenty of
music clips for you to sing along to.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
Crossing Jordan: How African American
Spirituals Changed the World -
Presented by Charlie & Pamela Horner
In 1871, the Fisk University Jubilee Singers
left Nashville on a series of tours to raise funds for their impoverished
school. They battled prejudice and oppression, as well as the hardships of
the road. Often with no rest or money, they faced hunger, exhaustion and
serious illness. But through perseverance they sang their way into the
hearts of a nation and the world. By the time they returned seven years
later, they’d raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for their school.
They’d toured the United States and much of Europe, singing for audiences of
presidents and royalty, as well as the common people. This 90-minute
multimedia presentation will cover the development and evolution of African
American Spirituals from slavery times through the middle of the 20th Century,
including
A brief analysis of the importance of Spirituals during
slavery, including their use in communication, secret meanings to the
lyrics, etc.
History of the Fisk Jubilee Singers’ tours of the
U.S. and Europe in the 1800's, including performances for President Grant, Mark Twain and
Queen Victoria.
Notable Jubilee and Gospel groups from the 1800's through the
1950's including the Norfolk Jubilee singers, Golden Gate Quartet, Swan
Silvertones and Soul Stirrers.
Influence of Spirituals on our American musical heritage.
The talk will include photos of Jubilee singers, their
songbooks and memorabilia, and sound and video clips of spirituals.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
Doo Wop Groups of New Jersey
- Part 1 -
Presented by Charlie & Pamela Horner
The Garden State produced some of the finer groups of the 1950's and early
1960's but is rarely given credit. Join us to explore New Jersey's
history of harmony, as we examine the stories of the Coleman Brothers,
Rivals, Rivieras, Duprees, Plurals, Del-Larks, Four
Lovers (Four Seasons), Vibranaires, Ronnie & the Hi-Lites and many more.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at: CUH@att.net
Doo Wop Groups of New Jersey
- Part 2 -
Presented by Charlie & Pamela Horner
A continuation of our acclaimed "Doo Wop Groups of New
Jersey" series, Part 2 contains the stories of the Shirelles, Monotones, Kodaks,
Fiestas, Ad Libs, Hi Fives, Fourteen Karat Soul and many more.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
Doo Wop Groups and the New Jersey Shore -
Presented by Charlie & Pamela Horner
The resort cities of the New Jersey Shore have provided the
perfect environment for R&B and doo wop vocal groups to thrive throughout the
1950's and 1960's. We explore the entertainment scenes of Wildwood,
Atlantic City, Seaside Heights, Asbury Park and other shore towns in
relationship to the vocal harmony group that sang there.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
West Side Harmony: Asbury Park's Vocal Group Legacy -
Presented by Charlie & Pamela Horner
Long before Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Southside Johnny,
Asbury Park NJ was producing great entertainers. Many came from across the
tracks in the predominately African American section along Springwood Avenue.
We'll explore the musical heritage of the West Side, including such talented R&B
vocalists as the Vibranaires, Ray Dots, V-Eights, Darchaes, Broadways, Lenny
Welch and many more.
To book this 90
minute presentation for your community or organization, please email us at:
CUH@att.net
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