“Streetlight Harmonies” shines a long-overdue spotlight on the artists and celebrates the music that defined the musical generation of Doo-Wop. Utilizing all-new interviews along with HD restored archival footage the film will explore the history and social impact of this timeless era.
This amazing documentary accounts the journey of Doo Wop which became one of the most influential genres of music impacting other styles long thereafter. With young men and women harmonizing on the street corners, hallways, and subway platforms, some would become famous groups like The Del Vikings, The Chantels, The Coasters, and The Crests. With the success of the hit single, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” by The Teenagers, an explosion of teen groups began emerging everywhere.
This film exposes the ugly side that has always been apart of the music industry, especially in times of segregation where black artists were celebrated for their music but at the same time, discriminated against by the very people who danced to their records. As Doo Wop became popular, whites singers like Pat Boone began making a living from covering the songs. With groups cheated out of royalties, never credited or paid, “Streetlight Harmonies” not only brings you the not-so-glamorous behind the scenes, but it also highlights how this amazing genre of music inspired rock and roll, R&B, Rap and other forms of music today. It features commentary from original band members of The Chantels, The Elegants along with R&B singers Brian McKnight, Lance Bass of N’Sync, Terry Ellis of ’90s group En Vogue and more. This movie is a musical treat that I definitely recommend.
Available on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD March 31st
