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The Best of the Unknown Doo-Wop Groups

Music commentator Milo Miles profiles the doo-wop group the Diablos, fronted by singer Nolan Strong.

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Other segments from the episode on October 16, 1996

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 16, 1996: Interview with Vivian Gornick; Commentary on the music group The Diablos; Interview with Edward Behr; Commentary on children starting college.
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Essayist Vivian Gornick on Living Alone

Gornick talks with Terry Gross about her new collection "Approaching Eye Level." Gornick writes about the many issues she's wrestled with: fear of loneliness, being alone, and her need to live in a city. She also writes essays on avoiding marriage, why the telephone has killed the letter, and post-divorce living.

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The History of Prohibition

Journalist and author Edward Behr talks with Terry Gross about his new book "Prohibition: Thirteen Years That Changed America." Behr has written ten other books including: "The Last Emperor," and "Hirohito: Behind the Myth."

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Singer Songwriter Dion

Singer Songwriter Dion. Hes just released a new record of doo-wop tunes Deja Nu (Collectables 2000). In the late 1950s, Dion and his band the Belmonts topped the chart with several pop hits, earning him the status of Teen idol. Dion split amicably with the band in 1960 and continued to write Top 10 hits until the British Invasion changed the pop preference. Now, in his 50s, he continues to produce, write and sing new material. He lives in Boca Raton, Florida.

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