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The Barberettes

The Barberettes were a vocal quartet from New York City who recorded in the 1950s. They had a hit with 'Perfume of Love' in 1956, which became their signature...

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The Barberettes and their Korean retro pop

A vocal trio from Seoul who revived 1950s and 60s American harmony styles with Korean lyrics.

For their vibe, try "징글벨(Jingle Bells)" first. It's their signature move.

They brought a specific sound back to life when few in Korea were doing it. Their version of "징글벨(Jingle Bells)" isn't just a cover, it's a full doo-wop arrangement in Korean. That song shows their whole approach: taking a familiar melody and dressing it in vintage vocal-group clothes.

The group formed around a shared love for older American pop. Their recordings, like "Perfume Of Love" and "What a Meaning," stick to that tight-harmony template.

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The Barberettes were a vocal quartet from New York City who recorded in the 1950s. They had a hit with 'Perfume of Love' in 1956, which became their signature song. The group recorded for Decca Records and released albums like 'The Sound of the Barberettes' and a Christmas collection.

Their members included Carol Douglas, Betty Kelly, Genevieve Waite, and Rosalind Richards. They worked in a style that blended doo-wop harmonies with pop arrangements of the era. Beyond 'Perfume of Love,' their catalog included songs like 'What a Meaning' and their version of 'Jingle Bells.'

Like many female vocal groups of that time, they faced challenges in a male-dominated industry. They managed to secure a recording deal and release several albums before the decade ended. Their music found an audience among doo-wop listeners and has been remembered by enthusiasts of that period.

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