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The sheer number of combos named in claim of some kind of "golden" status is perhaps proof of musicians' inherent greed. Among dozens of acts in genres as diverse as gospel and hip-hop, some settled on gilded tones; others would of course covet golden jewelry, horses, even toes. These Golden Tones or Goldentones -- the variations seem to be used interchangeably, creating much confusion -- initially seem to have fanned out across the United States during the rise of vocal groups and, inevitably, doo wop.