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Title: James Brown: The Godfather of Soul by James Brown, Bruce Tucker, Al Sharpton ISBN: 1560253886 Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press Pub. Date: January, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8
Rating: 5
Summary: Soul stirring!
Comment: One of the best bio's I have read! Took only 3-4 days to read since it moved at a very fast pace with so many things happening in James Browns life. His upbringing, music, family, record companies, IRS, managers, riots, struggles are all here. Before reading this I was a big fan even though I was not sure of the place this man occupied in music, as an innovater and business person, now I do. The first man to popularize the "live" album, strict band leader, tireless composer/arranger, producer, drummer, singer, dancer and many more things that one person had in him (as well as surrounded himself with exceptional musicians and some exceptional business partners). Also learned of his ethnic background which is Asian/Black/Indian. Many roadblocks on the way and a glimpse of what the business end of the entertainment world is like round out an exceptional and candid look into the life of Soul brother number 1!
Rating: 5
Summary: JB Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (!)
Comment: I'm usually not so crazy about Star Biographies... for a variety of reasons, they're usually attention getting "feel bad for me" vs. "worship me" ploys taken from the pages of magazines atleast I wouldn't be caught dead reading outside of a doctor's office, however - - THIS BOOK IS DIFFERENT (!) It is enormously well written - - Though its pretty clear Bruce Tucker wrote most of it, he managed to dig down into JBs soul and convey his RAGS TO RICHES story quite convincingly, capturing his voice while telling about his rise and fall (<-- the IRS and disco got him) and his come back at the time This book is so well written that I've actually reread it SEVERAL times since it initially came out in the mid '80s. - - Though it is a bit ironical that JBs life would get a bit more "complicated" after it was written (the drugs, run-ins with the law, death of his wife etc.) it is clear that Brown & Tucker have presented to the world a book that's engrossing and definitely a keeper... It will bring a whole new meaning to the music !
Rating: 5
Summary: a must read
Comment: very powerful&uplifting.it touches on many different subjects.racisim,poverty etc..who hasn't this man not influenced? to see a human being overcome so many hardships&provide a innovative sound&style is incredible.but Mr.brown is a man with few peers on his level.this book explores the legend&genius of james brown.
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Title:Biography - James Brown: The Godfather of Soul ASIN: 6304180624 Publisher: A & E Entertainment Pub. Date: 26 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $14.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $14.95 |
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Title: Funk: The Music, the People, and the Rhythm of the One by Rickey Vincent, George Clinton, Ricky Vincent ISBN: 0312134991 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: May, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Only the Strong Survive: Memoirs of a Soul Survivor (Black Music and Expressive Culture) by Jerry Butler, Earl Smith ISBN: 0253337968 Publisher: Indiana University Press Pub. Date: October, 2000 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title:James Brown: The Lost James Brown Tapes ASIN: 6302372585 Publisher: Wea/Warner Bros. Pub. Date: 31 March, 1992 List Price(USD): $12.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $12.98 |
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Title: The Ultimate Soul Music Trivia Book: 501 Questions and Answers About Motown, Rhythym & Blues, and More by Bobby Bennett, Sarah A. Smith ISBN: 0806519231 Publisher: Citadel Pr Pub. Date: October, 1997 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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