This Love Was Real

Various Artists - This Love Was Real / L.A. Vocal Groups 1959-1964 Leave it to those smooth-talking, harmonizing heartbreakers of yesteryear to take us on a soul-stirring journey through the highs and lows of love. This compilation of L.A. vocal groups from 1959-1964 is a nostalgic time capsule, transporting us back to a simpler era when doo-wop ruled the airwaves and puppy love reigned supreme. From the heavenly harmonies of The Penguins to the velvety vocals of The Velvets, each track on "This Love Was Real" is a sonic masterpiece that oozes with passion and pain. These crooners may have been young and inexperienced, but their raw talent shines through on every heart-wrenching ballad and finger-snapping up-tempo number. The production may be a bit rough around the edges, but that only adds to the charm of these vintage recordings. It's like listening to your grandparents' old records - scratchy, crackly, and oh-so-sweet. So pour yourself a glass of something strong, dim the lights, and let yourself be transported to a time when love was real and music was king. This compilation will have you swooning, sighing, and maybe even shedding a tear or two. Because when it comes to love songs, nobody does it quite like these L.A. vocal groups from the golden age of doo-wop.