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More Than Words Can Say
Marv Goldberg
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Description for More Than Words Can Say
Num Pages: 336 pages, 69 b&w photographs, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 168 x 25. Weight in Grams: 652.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810835689
SKU
V9780810835689
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About Marv Goldberg
Marv Goldberg is a music historian who writes a monthly column in DISCoveries magazine, and has written the liner notes for two dozen record albums. A frequent guest on area oldies radio shows, he also hosts a weekly show of his own.
Reviews for More Than Words Can Say
With record reviews, critiques of in-person performances, contemporary ads and photos, this is an enjoyable package for those ardent fans of old. Goldberg is a shrewd and artful detective and an astute music analyst.
Rapport
...a very entertaining, remarkably balanced, and extremely well-researched history of one of pop music's most beloved groups.
Past Times
Explores the ... Read more
Rapport
...a very entertaining, remarkably balanced, and extremely well-researched history of one of pop music's most beloved groups.
Past Times
Explores the ... Read more