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The Stone Cold Truth on Payola! - Cash, Cocaine, Cars, and The Music Biz (Paperback): Jacob Katel, Henry Stone The Stone Cold Truth on Payola! - Cash, Cocaine, Cars, and The Music Biz (Paperback)
Jacob Katel, Henry Stone
R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Woke Me Up This Morning - Black Gospel Singers and the Gospel Life (Paperback, New): Alan Young Woke Me Up This Morning - Black Gospel Singers and the Gospel Life (Paperback, New)
Alan Young
R997 Discovery Miles 9 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many studies of African-American gospel music spotlight history and style. This one, however, is focused mainly on grassroots makers and singers. Most of those included here are not stars. A few have received national recognition, but most are known only in their own home areas. Yet their collective stories presented in this book indicate that black gospel music is one of the most prevalent forms of contemporary American song. Its author Alan Young is a New Zealander who came to the South seeking authentic blues music. Instead, he found gospel to be the most pervasive, fundamental music in the contemporary African-American South. Blues, he concludes, has largely lost touch with its roots, while gospel continues to express authentic resources. Conducting interviews with singers and others in the gospel world of Tennessee and Mississippi, Young ascertains that gospel is firmly rooted in community life. " Woke Me Up This Morning " includes his candid, widely varied conversations with a capella groups, with radio personalities, with preachers, and with soloists whose performances reveal the diversity of gospel styles. Major figures interviewed include the Spirit of Memphis Quartet and the Reverend Willie Morganfield, author and singer of the million-selling "What Is This?" who turned his back on fame in order to pastor a church in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. All speak freely in oral-history style here, telling how they became involved in gospel music and religion, how it enriches their lives, how it is connected to secular music (especially blues), and how the spiritual and the practical are united in their performances. Their accounts reveal the essential grassroots force and spirit of gospel music and demonstrate that if blues springs from America's soul, then gospel arises from its heart.

Muscle Shoals Sound Studio - How the Swampers Changed American Music (Hardcover): Carla Jean Whitley Muscle Shoals Sound Studio - How the Swampers Changed American Music (Hardcover)
Carla Jean Whitley
R816 R670 Discovery Miles 6 700 Save R146 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Louis Jordan - Son of Arkansas, Father of R&B (Hardcover): Stephen Koch Louis Jordan - Son of Arkansas, Father of R&B (Hardcover)
Stephen Koch
R816 R670 Discovery Miles 6 700 Save R146 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Bbsat's Level II - Baby Boomers Soul Aptitude Test: Baby Boomers Soul Aptitude Test (Paperback): Anthony C Davis The Bbsat's Level II - Baby Boomers Soul Aptitude Test: Baby Boomers Soul Aptitude Test (Paperback)
Anthony C Davis
R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Behind The Curtains - with The VOLCANOS Storm Warning And The Grammy Award Winning TRAMMPS Disco Inferno (Hardcover): Stephen C... Behind The Curtains - with The VOLCANOS Storm Warning And The Grammy Award Winning TRAMMPS Disco Inferno (Hardcover)
Stephen C Kelly
R660 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R118 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Do you remember when certain songs connected you to that special someone and related to a certain time and location as if the recording artist knew what you were going through? Those were the days of doo-wop, better known as the good old days. The songs were magical, they touched you. Songs like: "Tears On My Pillow"-by Little Anthony & The Imperials, "Lovers Never Say Goodbye"-The Flamingoes, "Oh What a Night"-The Dells, "For Your Precious Love"-Jerry Butler & The Impressions. Even a song like "Soldier Boy"- by the Shirelles today relate to our troops, friends and love ones in combat. Fighting to preserve our freedom. The magical legacy carried over into the sixties and seventies. "Yes I'm Ready"-Barbara Mason, "Hey There Lonely Girl"- Eddie Holman, "Storm Warning"- The Volcanos, "Love Aint Been Easy"-The Trammps. These songs and the late Weldon McDougal III inspired me to write the true story of "The Volcanos" and "The Trammps." You will read about the beginning of my hunger to be in show business, the success and the unheard-of phenomenon that took place behind- the-curtains with "The Volcanos" and The Grammy Award Winning "Trammps." Jerry Blavat would say "You Only Rock Once" Read on and relive the days of doo-wop, disco, and memories. It's show time So Let the show begin..............

Behind The Curtains - with The VOLCANOS Storm Warning And The Grammy Award Winning TRAMMPS Disco Inferno (Paperback): Stephen C... Behind The Curtains - with The VOLCANOS Storm Warning And The Grammy Award Winning TRAMMPS Disco Inferno (Paperback)
Stephen C Kelly
R399 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Do you remember when certain songs connected you to that special someone and related to a certain time and location as if the recording artist knew what you were going through? Those were the days of doo-wop, better known as the good old days. The songs were magical, they touched you. Songs like: "Tears On My Pillow"-by Little Anthony & The Imperials, "Lovers Never Say Goodbye"-The Flamingoes, "Oh What a Night"-The Dells, "For Your Precious Love"-Jerry Butler & The Impressions. Even a song like "Soldier Boy"- by the Shirelles today relate to our troops, friends and love ones in combat. Fighting to preserve our freedom. The magical legacy carried over into the sixties and seventies. "Yes I'm Ready"-Barbara Mason, "Hey There Lonely Girl"- Eddie Holman, "Storm Warning"- The Volcanos, "Love Aint Been Easy"-The Trammps. These songs and the late Weldon McDougal III inspired me to write the true story of "The Volcanos" and "The Trammps." You will read about the beginning of my hunger to be in show business, the success and the unheard-of phenomenon that took place behind- the-curtains with "The Volcanos" and The Grammy Award Winning "Trammps." Jerry Blavat would say "You Only Rock Once" Read on and relive the days of doo-wop, disco, and memories. It's show time So Let the show begin..............

Memphis Boys - The Story of American Studios (Paperback): Roben Jones Memphis Boys - The Story of American Studios (Paperback)
Roben Jones
R1,188 Discovery Miles 11 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Memphis Boys chronicles the story of the rhythm section at Chips Moman's American Studios from 1964, when the group began working together, until 1972, when Moman shut down the studio and moved the entire operation to Atlanta. Utilizing extensive interviews with Moman and the group, as well as additional comments from the songwriters, sound engineers, and office staff, author Roben Jones creates a collective biography combined with a business history and a critical analysis of important recordings. She reveals how the personalities of the core group meshed, how they regarded newcomers, and how their personal and musical philosophies blended with Moman's vision to create timeless music based on themes of suffering and sorrow. Recording sessions with Elvis Presley, the Gentrys, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, the Box Tops, Joe Tex, Neil Diamond, B. J. Thomas, Dionne Warwick, and many others come alive in this book. Jones provides the stories behind memorable songs composed by group writers, such as "The Letter," "Dark End of the Street," "Do Right Woman," "Breakfast in Bed," and "You Were Always on My Mind." Featuring photographs, personal profiles, and a suggested listening section, Memphis Boys details a significant phase of American music and the impact of one amazing studio. Roben Jones of Gallipolis, Ohio, has published poetry in various magazines and in Wild Sweet Notes: Fifty Years of West Virginia Poetry, 1950-1999.

Prince - Purple Reign (Paperback): Mick Wall Prince - Purple Reign (Paperback)
Mick Wall 1
R276 R138 Discovery Miles 1 380 Save R138 (50%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is the powerful, detailed and enlightening biography of the iconic composer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - the inimitable Prince. Prince was an icon. A man who defined an era of music and changed the shape of popular culture forever. There is no doubt that he was one of the most talented and influential artists of all time, and also one of the most mysterious. On 21st April 2016 the world lost its Prince; it was the day the music died. This book will open a door to Prince's world like never before - from his traumatic childhood and demonic pursuit of music as a means of escape, to his rise to superstardom, professional rivalries and marriages shrouded in tragedy, internationally bestselling music writer Mick Wall explores the historical, cultural and personal backdrop that gave rise to an artist the likes of which the world has never seen - and never will again. Mick, a lifelong Prince fan, was one of the first UK journalists to ever write about this enigmatic star, and it was his story that put Prince on the cover of Kerrang magazine in 1984 and inspired the biggest mailbag of letters the magazine has ever had. As Prince sang in '7', 'no one in the whole universe will ever compare', and this book is a shining tribute to the forever incomparable Prince.

The Sophomores, and Me (Paperback): Daniel W. Hood The Sophomores, and Me (Paperback)
Daniel W. Hood
R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Daniel (Dan) Hood, and the Clements brothers, Rolly and Donald are senior citizens living a life of leisure. Now retired, they often reminisce about the trials and tribulations that confronted their Doo-Wop singing group, The Sophomores while trying to achieve stardom more than 44 years ago. Suddenly, they are thrust back into the limelight when they're asked to perform at Boston Symphony Hall during an awards ceremony. However, they're faced with a couple of very serious problems. First and foremost, not only have they been out of contact with each other for a long time, they haven't sung together since 1972 when their voices were strong and vibrant. Secondly, Dan is shocked to learn that their lead singer, Major "Eddie" Brooks has died and he doubts if anyone can replace him. The Sophomores, and me is the story about how these three, aging, life-long friends, with the help of another famous singer, muster up enough strength, determination and courage to overcome these problems. One member of the Sophomores in particular, finds an answer to many personal questions that have troubled him throughout his life. Ironically, a series of unexpected events also takes place that help to bring closure to someone he thought he'd never see again.

Laudes Domini A Selection of Spiritual Songs Ancient and Modern (Hardcover): Charles S. Robinson Laudes Domini A Selection of Spiritual Songs Ancient and Modern (Hardcover)
Charles S. Robinson
R1,628 Discovery Miles 16 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1884. From the Preface: This latest addition to the Spiritual Song series will be found, as its name implies, especially rich in hymns of praise to Christ our Lord. It is designed to lead the taste of congregations and choirs towards a higher class of lyrics and music than has hitherto found acceptance in the churches. To this end, a large selection from the great wealth of newer hymns and modern American, English and German choral music has been included with the best of the old and familiar hymns and standard tunes in common use.

Black and Proud - The Life of James Brown (Paperback): Geoff Brown Black and Proud - The Life of James Brown (Paperback)
Geoff Brown 2
R533 Discovery Miles 5 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a definitive biography of James Brown, an extraordinary and controversial superstar, that encompasses his entire life until his death on Christmas Day 2006. For decades, James Brown dominated the changing face of post-war popular black music. Others have been as inspirational in the short term and several of his successors have been bigger pop stars, but none has matched Brown's independent authority, sustained influence or commercial longevity. But while generations danced to the pulse of James Brown, at the end of the 1980s the man himself was back in a Southern US jail, a mile from there he was incarcerated in his teens. Between two internments, is the compelling story of a man who, by reaching from his roots and striving determindly for himself, came to represent in music and personal power, the post-war emancipation of black America. It is illustrated with rare photographs and includes a comprehensive discography.

Confessions of Rick James - Memoirs of a Super Freak (Paperback): Rick James Confessions of Rick James - Memoirs of a Super Freak (Paperback)
Rick James
R589 Discovery Miles 5 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

To fans of sassy and savvy urban music, the name Rick James will forever be associated with the mainstream emergence of funk--that bottom-heavy blend of rock and soul that sparked a multiracial musical revolution in the 1970s and 1980s and has since influenced everything from rap to raves, punk to progressive rock. Along with the fame, the Grammy Award, and superstardom came drug abuse and even felony convictions, all of which are chronicled in this gripping, posthumous tell-all of the funk revolution.

Laudes Domini A Selection of Spiritual Songs Ancient and Modern (Paperback): Charles S. Robinson Laudes Domini A Selection of Spiritual Songs Ancient and Modern (Paperback)
Charles S. Robinson
R1,261 Discovery Miles 12 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1884. From the Preface: This latest addition to the Spiritual Song series will be found, as its name implies, especially rich in hymns of praise to Christ our Lord. It is designed to lead the taste of congregations and choirs towards a higher class of lyrics and music than has hitherto found acceptance in the churches. To this end, a large selection from the great wealth of newer hymns and modern American, English and German choral music has been included with the best of the old and familiar hymns and standard tunes in common use.

Songs of the Highway (Paperback): Reverend Henry Burton Songs of the Highway (Paperback)
Reverend Henry Burton
R831 Discovery Miles 8 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1924. Burton writes in his Foreword: The Hymns and Songs of this book are some of the interludes of a busy life. Most of them have appeared in the columns of the religious press, many of them have been set to music, and some have found place in the Hymnals of Churches in England, America and Canada. They are not sent forth in this collected form that they may have a wider range of influence and service, and that their life may be something more than an ephemeral one. It is only a modest wreath of song, but such as it is I lay it reverently at the feet of Him who gives us all our songs. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Sacred Songs for Men Together with Some Home, Patriotic and Secular Songs for Special Occasions (Paperback): Charles H Gabriel Sacred Songs for Men Together with Some Home, Patriotic and Secular Songs for Special Occasions (Paperback)
Charles H Gabriel
R604 Discovery Miles 6 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1904. We have endeavored to keep within the compass of the average male voice, and to furnish a collection of songs suited to all occasions of Church work and social gatherings. Believing that the selections here presented are devotional, tuneful and spiritual, and that the Home, Patriotic and Special department will supply a demand long neglected, and that the book will be found worthy of attention and extended use. Some of the songs contained in this volume include: A Call to Work; Battle Song; Come, Sinner, Come; God Be With You; Holy, Holy, Holy; I'll Bear the Cross; The Last Rose of Summer; My Prayer; Nearer, My God to Thee; Rouse Ye, Christian Soldiers; Tell It to all; Walk in the Light; You Need Jesus; and many more.

Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V1 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V1 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

6 For being a just man, he was not willing to expose her, nor defame her by the suspicion of being a harlot, since he was a pious man.

Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V2 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V2 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V3 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V3 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The First Gospel Of The Infancy Of Jesus Christ.

Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V4 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V4 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Gospel Of Nicodemus, Formerly Called The Acts Of Pontius Pilate.

Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V5 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V5 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Epistles Of Jesus Christ And Abgarus King Of Edessa.

Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V6 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V6 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The First Epistle Of Clement To The Corinthians.

Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V7 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V7 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R460 Discovery Miles 4 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V8 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V8 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R487 Discovery Miles 4 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Epistle Of Ignatius To The Ephesians.

Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V9 (Paperback): Archbishop Wake Forbidden Gospels And Epistles, V9 (Paperback)
Archbishop Wake
R582 Discovery Miles 5 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

And now have they added lewdness to their other sins, and the pollutions of their naughtiness: thus have they filled up the measure of their iniquities. But do thou upbraid thy sons with all these words; and thy wife, who shall be as thy sister; and let her learn to refrain her tongue, with which she calumniates.

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