Legends of Doo-Wop

Legends of Doo-Wop

"All Songs Used Without Permission"

1988 · 6 min · Documentary, Comedy, Music

Presents a hilarious, imaginative mock-documentary about Wayne and Rich, who are two aging background vocalists who claim to have been behind some of the biggest rock-and-roll songs recorded in the 1950s and 60s. We see 'film clips' of them in youthful action and also 'stills of the era'. The flashback performances are all in perfect synchronisation and it is extremely inventive - and it's fun!

Directed by Tony Mortillaro · Written by Tony Mortillaro

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