Maria Williams Poet Sonnet

Ring On My Line - The Golden Era of Doo Wop, Retro Revival

Before diving into the time machine for a nostalgic trip on my music video ‘Ring On My Line’ above, I invite you to read my preamble Sonnet below.

Ring On My Line -The Golden Era of Doo Wop, Retro Revival

If you've ever waited for a call that never came, ‘Ring On My Line’ will hit close to home. Take a trip back in time—no matter your age—into the golden era of Doo Wop and the boppy, haunting rhythms of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

This song captures the bittersweet romance of waiting by the phone, heart pounding with hope, wondering if that special someone will call. It’s a love story, where jukebox tunes filled the air, diners were the place to be, and every unanswered ring told a tale of longing. 

So grab an ice-cream soda, turn up the volume, grab your partner, let nostalgia take over, and dance to the retro Doo Wop beat, you’ll enjoy it.. 


Note: You can also follow the lyrics by clicking on the CC (closed caption) on the video itself above our on my YouTube Channel


Beneath the silver hush of midnight’s sigh,
the quiet stars refuse to blink her name
Moon - You vigilant observer from above
Your indifference lingers just the same.

A drum with a hollow sound, my beating heart
each second stretched, each ring less second cold.
I strain to hear her verse, but none are found,
in the quietude of a glimmer not made whole.

Hope strains a fragile thread, pulled tight,
will love return, or do I wait in vain?
Time elongates the qualms I feel inside
Motionless yet its silence sparks my pain.
Oh, ringtone, let mercy find my ears,
or let me waft in love’s fickle fears.

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Joe Maverick June 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM G'day mate..' you did pretty great.' Compared to Others commenters 'i'm just a trifle late' and Yet i'll gain a day i guess.? In sending this to you It'll appear instanteanous.' Shooting the timezones through.' You elicit many thoughts From this mind with your shining offering Maria.' All blessings find.' Maria Williams June 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM Hi Matey, nice to see you and hope your day is going well? Thanks Joe and I appreciate your support always, late or not it always comes through genuinely straight from the heart, so glad you liked this one...Hugs and blessings .

Sotto Poet May 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM Hi, Maria. You have written a fantastic poem about the inner anguish and desire felt when waiting for a call from a loved one. It conveys the bittersweet aspect of love, including hope, expectation, and the agony of uncertainty. BTW, I prefer to be called Sotto. Thanks Maria Maria Williams June 1, 2025 at 11:05 PM Dear Sotto thanks so much for the comment, I appreciate your support always...Hugs

Kim Rodrigues April 30, 2025 at 5:37 AM Hope strains a fragile thread, pulled tight… Motionless yet its silence sparks my pain… Oh, ringtone, let mercy find my ears…lovely! Beautiful video…love the music. Reminds me of the sad song “Tell Laura I love her.” This of course is a bit more upbeat. She’s funny…I like to take things slow…very slow…lol! This makes my day! Hugs!! Maria Williams June 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM How strange I didnt recieve an email, saying I had recieved a comment on this one. Thanks so much much Kim, so glad you liked it, always value your support...Hugs

Mystic Rose Rose April 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM such a romantic song and such a beautiful video Maria, excellent as usual :) Maria Williams April 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM Thanks so much Vie, so glad that you liked it. A fun one to do for sure ...Hugs

Kim Rodrigues April 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM I love those last two lines and each second stretched, each ring less second cold Maria Williams April 11, 2025 at 12:15 AM Thanks so much Kim, so glad you liked it. Thanks for the visit, I truly appreciate it. Will be catching up on visiting all you lovely poets soon...Hugs

Yann Rolland April 8, 2025 at 4:32 AM music of the 60s doesn' t age, i believe, i didn't know the musicians here, but will discover soon as i can do, your poem can inspire many , i need music every day, merci poétesse Maria Williams April 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM merci beaucoup mon ami for your kind visit, (that's about the extent of my French - Lol) I'm so glad you liked it. All my videos are music videos so I'm sure you will get much enjoyment. Thanks again. The musicians are entirely digitally generated by me. Hugs Maria

Valsa George April 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM Though I don't know anything about Western music, I can relate to the anxiety and tension, while waiting for a call from the beloved. That tense experience is intensely felt here. It is a moment when time stands still. Beautiful music and equally capturing graphics. Well done, dear sweet Maria. "A drum with a hollow sound, my beating heart each second stretched, each ring less second cold." The stress and mental pressure, so powerfully expressed through these lines. Maria Williams April 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM Dear Valsa, dont we all know that feeling,lol. the anxiety and stress waiting for the call. Thanks so much for the visit Valsa and appreciating my graphics and music, it truly means al lot...Hugs

Victor Buhagiar April 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM Dear Maria, you took me back quite a few years with your last effort. I'll never forget those romantic songs of old. Elvis, Pat Boone, Connie Francis and Whitney and so many others. Those were the songs I'll always love. Thank you for bringing them back. Your sonnet is also a leaf taken rom old song where we had many songs using the telephone. A great effort. Beautiful graphics too. Well done. Maria Williams April 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM Dear Victor, I'm really happy that you enjoyed this video. I grew up enjoying this music from a very early age. Being in a large family of 8, and five older siblings, plus my Dad being a musician this type of music played a big part in our lives for many years. My taste drifted more to the disco scene, but I appreciate all types of music to tell the truth. All the best dear Victor,and I hope you're looking forward to some warmer weather coming your way?....Hugs

Joseph P. DiMino April 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM Brought back many joyful memories. "50's and early 60's were a blast. "In The Still of The Night" -- My Prayer" -- love the era! We all had our little garage band. Singing, harmonizing in the echo chamber of the New York Subway terminal. It was great! Maria Williams April 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM Oh yeah, love all those songs. The Platters are still my very favourite Doo Wop group. I love all music including the Classics, disco, pop but NOT heavy metal. Thanks for visiting Joe, so glad you liked this, was a fun one to create....Hugs

Tom Cunningham April 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM What a golden age of music that was Maria and you've brought it back to life. Life was so much easier back then, how things have changed. Hats off to you and Ron, brilliant. Tom Maria Williams April 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM Hi Tom, thanks so much. Yes you're so right, it was indeed the Golden Age. Doo Wop was all about smooth, rich vocal harmonies—groups of singers layering their voices to create lush, emotional soundscapes. It seems to be making a comeback, but I dont think we could ever get that beautiful simplicity back to our lives? Hugs

Michael Tor April 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM Maria your videos just keep getting better and better. The graphics and video are exceptional. Those were the days soda shops, Movie theatres, outside. Men were men and women women. Music was great, the Beatles, The Beach boys, Chubby Checker, The Big Bopper, so many to mention. Going back in time watching a Happy Days rerun with Ron Howard brings you back to that era like this fun and charming song. You and Ron and lyrics added to the fun of it all. God Bless you and Ron for doing this Michael Tor April 5, 2025 at 4:31 AM PS Favorite Maria Williams April 5, 2025 at 2:48 AM Michael my dear friend, so glad you liked it so much. People look back on the Doo Wop era as a more innocent time—juke joints, sock hops, soda fountains, and dreamy melodies under the stars. It carries a timeless charm that many still associate with the best of American music history. It was a time of romance and dreams. I dont think we could ever capture that 'magic' again. I loved Happy Days. Wonder if Henry Winkler is still around? Thanks so much for the support Michael from Ron and me, and dont forget to check your email. Hugs to you and Judy....Love Maria Michael Tor April 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM amazing video the big Bopper would be proud...

Joe Maverick April 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM A great era of creative music Maria, really well worked lyrics in this, hope you are well.' Maria Williams April 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM Hi Joe, so glad you liked it. It was a fun one to create. Absolutely loved doing it. As I said in above comments Happy Days was one of my fave shows. Hope youre doing well? ...Hugs

Nette Onclaud April 3, 2025 at 6:51 AM ohh the thrill of anticipating a pupply love's phone call...though i am not familiar with this band, the music entices, bringing me back to.my elders' generation...and your sonnet-- flawless in its bittersweet images,like ' tine elongates itte qualms'...then, the video-- such a visual treat...i love the entire package, maria! Maria Williams April 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM Dear Nette the band is entirely digitally created. So is the music. Always a bit of a challenge creating the characters and keeping the consistency to the features, but we seem to be getting better at it. I'm so glad you liked it. Hugs

Ink Empress April 3, 2025 at 5:47 AM Ah this is absolutely stunning dear beautiful maria! I love how you can come up with different themes, different concepts, for your videos and music! And that shows how versatile you are as an artistic creator, i have seen videos of that era so i was impressed by how youv pulled it off here just so well! And i know that feeling i think many must have experienced when infatuated, waiting for that special call! And i love how in your sonnet youv used moon and written such a cosmically soulful poem! I especially love “Moon - You vigilant observer from above Your indifference lingers just the same.” Ahh! Soul hitting!!! Fave this is! Pleasure reading , watching your video, impressive work! Sending you light always Maria Williams April 3, 2025 at 6:11 AM Dearest Inky, what a beautiful comment, thank you, and I'm so glad you liked it so much. My son tells me it took him back to his favourite series'Happy Days'. Remember that? When life seemed less complicated and romance was so wonderful. Thanks once again for the fave my dear...Hugs