Memphis Boys: The Story of American Studios (American Made Music Series)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.88 (956 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1617031992 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 430 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Roben Jones, Gallipolis, Ohio, has published poetry in various magazines and in Wild Sweet Notes: Fifty Years of West Virginia Poetry, 1950–1999.
LOVIN IT !!!!!! I had been looking for something, anything written about The Memphis Boys. I would find something here and there, but it would just be a sentence or two. I wanted something with meat in it that I could get my teeth into. And I won't lie, I was looking for something that talked about Tommy Cogbill. I have been trying to research information about him. How he felt, what drove him. He was one of the best bassist there ever was. I love to listen to his music. In some of his recordings, I am just in awe of how much of himself he put into his music. The one that comes to my head first is "Save Me" by. "Wonderful History of the Memphis Sound" according to JazzLuver. The author is a friend of mine whom I have known since grade school, but with whom I had lost contact with after 1969. We reconnected a couple of years ago through Facebook. I always knew she would be a writer, probably a poet or a novelist, as she has had a love affair with books since she was about two years old and is blessed with the gift of speed reading. This book is a rich history of one recording studio and the artists which made up the core group which created the Memphis sound; their personalities and musical philosophies. Hours of personal interviews with members makes for interestin. THE Book for Memphis Boys Fans Becklett I'm delighted to report that this is a truly great read, and I'm of the opinion that this is THE standard reference for fans of the Memphis Boys. The book succeeds on so many levels, I don't know where to start! So as not to incur carpal tunnel syndrome :), I'll just highlight some of my favorite aspects of the book:1) A birds-eye view of the sessions. I often have to remind myself that most of these sessions took place more than 40 years ago. Even those who were there have sketchy memories of what happened. Roben has done a great job of conducting extensive interviews with a wide range of part
J. 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 studio.. 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 Frankli
From the Inside Flap A detailed history of an unsung recording studio and its lasting impact on rhythm and blues