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Who Wrote the Book of Love?

Music by Warren Davis and George Malone and Charles Patrick

Originally Performed by Monotones

"The Book of Love" (also titled "(Who Wrote) The Book of Love") is a rock and roll song, originally by The Monotones. It was written by three members of the group, Warren Davis, George Malone and Charles Patrick. Lead singer Charles Patrick heard a Pepsodent toothpaste commercial with the line "wonder where the yellow went". From there he got the idea for the line, "I wonder, wonder, wonder who, who wrote the book of love", working it up into a song with Davis and Malone. The "boom" part of the song was a result of a kid kicking a ball against the garage while they were rehearsing. It sounded good, so they added it to the song.

Release Date: 1958

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Mark Brymer : Who Wrote the Book of Love?

It's a non-stop, fun-filled rock 'n' roll party with this 11-minute medley that will be a snap to put together. Seven of the very best songs that defined an era will capture your heart! Includes: Book of Love; Build Me Up, Buttercup; Chapel of Love; Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home); Leader of the Pack; River Deep-Mountain High; The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss). Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, barsx, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 11:15

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composers: Warren Davis and George Malone and Charles Patrick