This book details Dick Contino's career from his early teen celebrity, becoming a seasoned entertainer, being discharged from the Army in 1954, until the present day. It examines the highs and lows of his life, from being a great musical entertainer, to being called a "draft dodger" and sent to prison, being drafted and being transferred to a Special Service Entertainment Unit that performed for troops all across Korea.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Rock candy baby, you're mine!,
By Michael D. Kelly (mkelly01@fiu.edu) (Hollywood, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Accordion Man: The Legendary Dick Contino (Hardcover)
Dick is hip! This book offeres readers the inside scoop on the legendary accordion player, Dick Contino. A must read for MST3K fans. Enjoy!
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an accurate, honest and revealing look at the man himself.,
By victorvictor@msn.com (Elk Grove,CA---USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Accordion Man: The Legendary Dick Contino (Hardcover)
I loved it! What an insight to the life of a man that I have idolized and admired my whole life! What a job by the author to put almost 50 years of a remarkable career into such an easy and informative read. My sincerest...Thank you. Victor Mencarini--- Sacramento,CA
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excellent book, know author-all facts are accurate/honest gl,
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This review is from: Accordion Man: The Legendary Dick Contino (Hardcover)
I encourage anyone to read this book who is interested in the artist, history, or interesting things about Italian musicians. The book is fast reading, interesting and a book you can relax with. The author did an excellent job of putting this topic and individual in text
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The United States in the late 1940's was a magical and glorious place. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dick Contino, Horace Heidt, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, United States, Chicago Heights, Papa Contino, Soviet Union, Frank Sinatra, Lady of Spain, Mama Contino, Viet Nam, Barbara Stuart, Grand Finals, O'Hare Field, South Korea, The American Trilogy, Debbie Reynolds, Flight of the Bumble Bee, Fort Ord, Johnny Carson, Korean War, Piper Laurie, The Moscow Symphony New!
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The United States in the late 1940's was a magical and glorious place. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dick Contino, Horace Heidt, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, United States, Chicago Heights, Papa Contino, Soviet Union, Frank Sinatra, Lady of Spain, Mama Contino, Viet Nam, Barbara Stuart, Grand Finals, O'Hare Field, South Korea, The American Trilogy, Debbie Reynolds, Flight of the Bumble Bee, Fort Ord, Johnny Carson, Korean War, Piper Laurie, The Moscow Symphony New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Chicago Heights (IL) (Images of America) by Dominic Candeloro on page 154
- White Lies (Arabesque) by Doris Johnson in Back Matter
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