Party Song #46: Blue Moon - The Marcels (1961) "Blue Moon" by The Marcels is a doo-wop version of the classic song originally written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934. The Marcels' rendition, released in 1961, is an a cappella arrangement that became a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song features The Marcels' signature vocal harmonies and a distinctive bass vocal lead. Their version of "Blue Moon" is often cited as a classic example of the doo-wop style and remains a popula