Sha-Bop Sha-Bop

If you remember the days of poodle skirts, blue suede shoes, rolled-up jeans and dainty bows bobbing in curly ponytails, then you'll remember the likes of The Drifters' "This Magic Moment," Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs' "Stay" and probably an assortment of other doo-wop classics that make you wish you...

By Anastasia Jakse

June 11, 2009

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If you remember the days of poodle skirts, blue suede shoes, rolled-up jeans and dainty bows bobbing in curly ponytails, then you'll remember the likes of The Drifters' "This Magic Moment," Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs' "Stay" and probably an assortment of other doo-wop classics that make you wish you were sipping a root beer float tiered beneath a cloud of whipped cream or watching an old classic in a drive-in movie theater with your significant other. They are the songs that bring you back to love. So why not take a stroll down memory lane and enjoy some of the hits from the '50s and '60s at The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show, 8 p.m. Friday at the Nokia Theatre in Grand Prairie. Listen to the artists that collectively sold more than 70 million records and their unforgettable classics that still live on today. You'll hear hits from The Drifters, The Diamonds, The Flamingos, The Flat Cats, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, Kathy Young and Barbara Lynn. Suitable for all age groups, tickets are $55.75 to $65.75. Call 972-854-5111 or visit nokialivedfw.com.
Fri., June 12, 2009

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