LOS ANGELES

‘ Bring Back Those Memories of El Monte’ Recalls Los Angeles’ Doowop Era

ART LABOE, Doo wop, EL MONTE LEGION STADIUM, HUNTER HANCOCK, JOHNNY OTIS, LOS ANGELES / By

   Memories of El Monte – Zappa, Penquins Classic Nostalgic Tribute to Los Angeles’  ‘Happy Days’ Doowop Era   Though the song ‘Memories of El Monte‘ came out in 1963,   after the doo-wop era,  it was a perfect  song collaboration of a young Frank Zappa and the Penguins ( of ‘ Earth Angel’ fame) …

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L.A. TIKI Palaces come in many styles – Bars, Restaurants and Apartments

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Probably our favorite of the many Tiki Palaces in Southern California is Bahooka,  perhaps the only Tiki restaurant in the area. Originally built in the late 60s its maintained a loyal following, according the current and only second owner.  The place looks like Trader Vics meets Robinson Crueso.  As one walks in a darkened room …

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