Doo Wop Singers WantedA once-common sight on the streets of New York is the springtime solicitation of Doo Wop singers. Traditionally, April is the month when old Doo Wop groups disband after their period of winter dormancy and members move about the city seeking new bands. A pair of shoes (here, tartan Vans) is usually left with the ad. The original meaning of the shoe offering is not known, but it’s thought to signify the proposed band’s being “on the move”.

Doo Wop Singers Wanted

A once-common sight on the streets of New York is the springtime solicitation of Doo Wop singers. Traditionally, April is the month when old Doo Wop groups disband after their period of winter dormancy and members move about the city seeking new bands. A pair of shoes (here, tartan Vans) is usually left with the ad. The original meaning of the shoe offering is not known, but it’s thought to signify the proposed band’s being “on the move”.