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The story of the Ink Spots is a rags-to-riches story beloved in
American mythology. The success of the Ink Spots inspired many
others to attempt (some merely mimicking) their popular and musical
success. They were, without question, the most influential black
vocal group of the 1940s, and one of the earliest to sing "sweet
ballads," which they elevated to an art form (although an
increasingly formulaic one). Goldberg gets behind the streamers and
glitter of the Ink Spots and the publicity machines of record
labels, and provides the story of the group's creation, its music,
and its monumental impact on the course of American music. More
Than Words Can Say uncovers the mythos and origins of the Ink
Spots, from the dramatic stories of finding the band name, to the
dozens of individuals who still claim to be original members of the
group. Goldberg interviews some of the singers, musicians, and
arrangers associated with the original Ink Spots who provide
invaluable first-hand accounts of the group. The book discusses the
musical environment of the Ink Spots, including the ASCAP/BMI War,
gas rationing, War of the Record Speeds, vinyl shortages, and all
the lawsuits. Additionally, Goldberg has searched tirelessly
through Billboard magazine and theater reviews to get a sense of
the Ink Spots' contemporary reception. Also included is a
bibliography of sources and a complete alphabetical listing of Ink
Spots recordings released on Decca or Victor labels. A fascinating
story filled with excellently researched information and exciting
anecdotes, Goldberg's text brings out the "authentic" story of the
Ink Spots, from their origins in the early 1930s through the
tumultuous recording world of 1940s and 1950s America.
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