Legends Of Disco
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Legends Of Disco
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Author : James Arena
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-04-06
Legends Of Disco written by James Arena and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-06 with Music categories.
In this candid retrospective of the disco era, 40 men and women who reigned over the dance music industry of the 1970s and 1980s recall their lives and careers before, during and after the genre’s explosion. Artists interviewed include Alfa Anderson, formerly of Chic (“Good Times”); Ed Cermanski and Robert Upchurch of The Trammps (“Disco Inferno”); Sarah Dash (“Sinner Man”); producer John Davis (“Ain’t That Enough for You”); Janice Marie Johnson of A Taste of Honey (“Boogie Oogie Oogie”); France Joli (“Come to Me”); Denis LePage of Lime (“Babe, We’re Gonna Love Tonite”); Randy Jones of the Village People (“Y.M.C.A.”); Rob Parissi of Wild Cherry (“Play That Funky Music”); producer Warren Schatz (“Turn the Beat Around”); Debbie, Joni and Kim Sledge of Sister Sledge (“We Are Family”); and many more.
First Legends Of Disco
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Author : James Arena
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-01-08
First Legends Of Disco written by James Arena and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-08 with Disco music categories.
In this book of original interviews, 40 legendary men and women who gained fame singing, producing, and spinning some of disco music's biggest hits during the '70s and early '80s look back at their careers. These acclaimed stars offer powerful new insights into their personal journeys before, during, and after the disco explosion. Interviewed artists include Alfa Anderson (formerly of Chic); William "Bubba" Anderson, James "Ajax" Baynard, LA Blacksmith, Tyrone Cox, Mark Lipetz and Phil "Flip" Thomas of Crown Heights Affair; Clare BathE (formerly of Machine); Anthony Brooks of Harold Melvin's Blue Notes; Ed Cermanski and Robert Upchurch of The Trammps; Sarah Dash; John Davis; Leonard "Butch" Davis and Joe Harris of Double Exposure; Venus Dodson; Joy Dorris of Lime; Bob Esty; Jimmie Bo Horne; Geraldine Hunt; Carol Jiani; Janice Marie Johnson of A Taste of Honey; France Joli; Randy Jones (formerly of Village People); Shirley Jones (formerly of The Jones Girls); Denis LePage/Nini Nobless (formerly of Lime); Robbie Leslie; W. Michael Lewis; George McCrae; Denise Montana; Eddie O'Loughlin; Rob Parissi (formerly of Wild Cherry); Bonnie Pointer; Warren Schatz; Debbie Sledge, Joni Sledge and Kim Sledge of Sister Sledge; Arthur "Pooch" Tavares of Tavares; Richie Weeks (formerly of Weeks & Co.); and James "D-Train" Williams. Featuring additional commentary by Patrick Adams, Teri DeSario, Luci Martin, Precious Wilson and more.Foreword by France Joli, Afterword by Henry Stone.
Legends Of Rock Roll Donna Summer
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Author : James Hoag
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-08-13
Legends Of Rock Roll Donna Summer written by James Hoag and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-13 with categories.
Donna Summer seemingly rose from nowhere to become the Queen of Disco in the Seventies. She recorded the sexy song that could only be played after midnight, "Love to Love You, Baby" and became an overnight success. There was a smoldering sexuality about Donna Summer that the record companies constantly tried to exploit. But, Donna just wanted to a simple God-fearing girl. Her life was not without its trials, but Donna was at the top of her game in the Seventies and the Eighties. When disco fell out of favor, she switched to a more rock and roll format and just kept going. Winner of Grammys and American Music Awards, she hit the Top 40 twenty times. She had several number one hits, like the iconic "MacArthur Park," "Bad Girls," and "Hot Stuff."All the Legends of Rock & Roll books are essentially biographies, but I am interested primarily in the music. You'll find that the emphasis is on the music, how it came to be, who wrote it and performed it and any juicy tidbits about any given song or album.If you're a fan of Donna Summer or of disco or enjoy the music of the Seventies and Eighties, scroll up and buy now. You will enjoy it.
Europe S Stars Of 80s Dance Pop
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Author : James Arena
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-07-07
Europe S Stars Of 80s Dance Pop written by James Arena and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-07 with Music categories.
Beginning early in the 1980s, a dance music revolution swept across Europe and Britain, merging rock, new wave, disco and worldbeat sounds. The resulting explosion of high-energy, increasingly electronic dance-pop caused a sensation worldwide. In this book of original interviews, 32 of the era's most celebrated artists, producers and industry professionals discuss their lives and careers: Thomas Anders (Modern Talking's "You're My Heart, You're My Soul"), Pete Burns (Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)"), Desireless ("Voyage Voyage"), Phil Harding (PWL Mixmaster), Junior ("Mama Used to Say"), Leee John (Imagination's "Just an Illusion"), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.'s 1988 "Megamix"), Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli's "Girl You Know It's True"), Taco ("Putting On the Ritz"), Jennifer Rush ("The Power of Love"), Sabrina ("Boys"), Spagna ("Call Me"), Amii Stewart ("Knock on Wood"), Yazz ("The Only Way Is Up") and many more. Includes special commentary by Academy Award winner Mel Brooks and Audrey Landers, star of Dallas.
First Ladies Of Disco
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Author : James Arena
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-07-05
First Ladies Of Disco written by James Arena and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-05 with Music categories.
The female vocalists who pioneered the disco genre in the ’70s and early ’80s were an extraordinarily talented group who dazzled the world with an exciting blend of elegance, soulful passion and gutsy fire. In this book of original interviews, 32 of these women tell their stories, explaining how they view their music, careers, connection to gay audiences, and their places in dance music history. Interviewed artists include: The Andrea True Connection; Claudja Barry; Pattie Brooks; Miquel Brown; Linda Clifford; Carol Douglas; Yvonne Elliman; Rochelle Fleming (First Choice); Gloria Gaynor; Debbie Jacobs-Rock; Madleen Kane; Evelyn “Champagne” King; Audrey Landers; Suzi Lane; Cynthia Manley (Boys Town Gang); Kelly Marie; Maxine Nightingale; Scherrie Payne; Wardell Piper; The Ritchie Family, 1975–1978: Gwendolyn Wesley, Cassandra Wooten and Cheryl Mason-Dorman; The Ritchie Family, 1978–1982: Theodosia “Dodie” Draher; Barbara Roy (Ecstasy Passion & Pain); Pamala Stanley; Evelyn Thomas; Jeanie Tracy; Anita Ward; Martha Wash; Carol Williams; Jessica Williams and Norma Jean Wright.
Too Good To Be True The Colossal Book Of Urban Legends
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Author : Jan Harold Brunvand
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2011-02-07
Too Good To Be True The Colossal Book Of Urban Legends written by Jan Harold Brunvand and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-07 with Social Science categories.
"If you enjoy these too-good-to-be-true tales, Brunvand's new book will give you hours of pleasure."—Chicago Tribune A fabulously entertaining book from the ultimate authority on those almost believable tales that always happen to a "friend of a friend." Alligators in the sewers? A pet in the microwave? A tragic misunderstanding of the function of cruise control? No, it didn't really happen to your friend's sister's neighbor: it's an urban legend. And no matter how savvy you think you are, you are sure to find in this collection of over 200 tales at least one story you would have sworn was true. Jan Harold Brunvand has been collecting and studying this modern folklore for over twenty years. In Too Good to Be True he captures the best stories in their best retellings, along with their latest variations and examples of how the stories have changed as they move from person to person and place to place. To help you find your favorite, Brunvand has arranged the tales thematically. "Bringing Up Baby" is full of episodes of child-rearing gone wrong, including the grisly tale of the drugged out baby-sitter who mistakes the kid for a turkey. "Funny Business" showcases stories of infamous lapses in customer service, such as the story of the shockingly expensive chocolate chip cookie recipe. And "The Criminal Mind" features both brilliant --if they were real --scams, as well as the purported antics of the less mentally gifted. Whether you want to become an expert debunker or just have plenty of laughs, this book will surprise and entertain you. Illustrated throughout. "Informative and entertaining.... Brunvand has collected more than 200 of the most-repeated and best-known examples of modern folk-myth."—Tampa Tribune "[N]ot only an entertaining anthology, but an excellent introduction to the study of folklore itself."—Publishers Weekly "A fun read... . All the classics are here from the killer upstairs to the Kentucky Fried Rat."—New City "Resonant stories that express our hidden anxieties ... make us laugh, [or] arouse our fascinated horror."—San Francisco Chronicle Book Review "Informative and entertaining... . Brunvand has collected more than 200 of the most-repeated and best-known examples of modern folk-myth."—Tampa Tribune "[N]ot only an entertaining anthology, but an excellent introduction to the study of folklore itself."—Publishers Weekly
Stars Of 90s Dance Pop
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Author : James Arena
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2016-12-18
Stars Of 90s Dance Pop written by James Arena and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-18 with Music categories.
The 1990s produced some of the greatest artists and hits in dance music history. And the decade was among the genre's most successful in terms of energy, sales and global popularity. In this retrospective, 29 singers, songwriters, producers, DJs and industry professionals who enjoyed stardom on the club circuit and on pop radio candidly discuss their careers. Interviewed artists include Richard and Fred Fairbrass of Right Said Fred ("I'm Too Sexy"), Nicki French ("Total Eclipse of the Heart"), Haddaway ("What Is Love"), Lane McCray of La Bouche ("Be My Lover"), Martha Wash, vocalist of C+C Music Factory ("Gonna Make You Sweat [Everybody Dance Now]"), Robin S ("Show Me Love"), Frank Peterson, formerly of Enigma ("Sadeness, Part I"), CeCe Peniston ("Finally"), Dr. Alban ("It's My Life"), Thea Austin, formerly of Snap! ("Rhythm Is a Dancer") and many more. Commentaries are provided by former Billboard dance music editor Larry Flick, renowned producers/songwriters The Berman Brothers (Real McCoy's "Another Night") and acclaimed DJ Susan Morabito.
Stars Of 21st Century Dance Pop And Edm
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Author : James Arena
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-05-19
Stars Of 21st Century Dance Pop And Edm written by James Arena and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-19 with Music categories.
Dance music has seen an unprecedented explosion in the 21st century as a stampede of subgenres, such as dance pop and EDM (electronic dance music), have come to define the pop music scene worldwide. In this collection of original interviews, 33 hitmakers from 11 countries discuss their lives and careers in this still-unfolding new age--including Alcazar's Andreas Lundstedt, Dave Aude, Bart & Baker, Bimbo Jones, Chris Cox, Darude, Inaya Day, Deepend, Freemasons, D.O.N.S./Warp Brothers' Oliver Goedicke, Xenia Ghali, Gryffin, Harrison, In-Grid, Kimberley Locke, Paul Oakenfold, Suzanne Palmer, Ralphi Rosario, Sak Noel, Richard Vission and more. Special commentary provided by Moto Blanco's Danny Harrison and clubland queen Martha Wash.
Rock Legend Part Iii The Legends
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Author : Sean Walsh
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2014-07-02
Rock Legend Part Iii The Legends written by Sean Walsh and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-02 with Fiction categories.
The Rock Legend trilogy concludes with the Legend twins adventures during Britpop at the North Wales Happy Days holiday camp, Dee Dee's trip to the weird and wonderful Winter Wonderland Street and her journey to stardom as a singer in the 21st century. The journey concludes on the day of Rock's knighthood at the dawn of a new decade and chapter in the life of Rock and Roll. "I detest Heroin since being burned but I do miss the cosy feeling running through my old bones. My solution is to drink whisky and have the heating on through the night. The bills are astronomical but I don't give a fuck darling. Anything to keep me off the junk. That's my scarf you're wearing..."
Celebrating Latino Folklore 3 Volumes
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Author : Maria Herrera-Sobek
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2012-07-16
Celebrating Latino Folklore 3 Volumes written by Maria Herrera-Sobek and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-16 with Social Science categories.
Latino folklore comprises a kaleidoscope of cultural traditions. This compelling three-volume work showcases its richness, complexity, and beauty. Latino folklore is a fun and fascinating subject to many Americans, regardless of ethnicity. Interest in—and celebration of—Latin traditions such as Día de los Muertos in the United States is becoming more common outside of Latino populations. Celebrating Latino Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions provides a broad and comprehensive collection of descriptive information regarding all the genres of Latino folklore in the United States, covering the traditions of Americans who trace their ancestry to Mexico, Spain, or Latin America. The encyclopedia surveys all manner of topics and subject matter related to Latino folklore, covering the oral traditions and cultural heritage of Latin Americans from riddles and dance to food and clothing. It covers the folklore of 21 Latin American countries as these traditions have been transmitted to the United States, documenting how cultures interweave to enrich each other and create a unique tapestry within the melting pot of the United States.