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The Andrews Sisters: A Biography and Career Record [Hardcover]

H. Arlo Nimmo (Author)
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February 2004 0786417315 978-0786417315
The Andrews Sisters, the legendary singing trio of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s are the most successful female singing group in history and were the world’s top selling group until the Beatles arrived. Of the 605 songs they recorded, 113 charted. They also made 18 movies, appeared regularly on radio and television, and entertained three generations of GIs.

Based on extensive research, unpublished letters, and interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, this book documents not only the lives and work of the Andrews Sisters but also the popular culture spanned by their long careers. The book contains a complete discography of their released, unreleased, and solo recordings, including recording dates, record numbers, and accompaniment. Also included are a filmography and documentation of their radio and television appearances.



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"The most substantial record yet...awesome amount of research...definitive...skillfully sifts through tons of contradictory information to get to the true facts...amazing...the USO section is outstanding (including the rare photos)...tremendously significant and perceptive...essential...terrific photos." --Classic Images

"The definitive record of the Andrews Sisters' personal and professional lives." --Choice

"Wonderful photographs...the author really did his homework in researching and writing this book. For those interested in the definitive reference on the Andrews Sisters, to fans interested in learning about their fascinating careers, this is the book...wonderful nuggets of information." --I>Catholic Library World --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Cultural anthropologist H. Arlo Nimmo has published eight books and dozens of articles. He is professor emeritus of anthropology at California State University East Bay and lives in San Francisco. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 526 pages
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company (February 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786417315
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786417315
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.8 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,740,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Book you've been looking for!, February 11, 2004
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Staysun "staysun" (Downers Grove, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This terrific effort is jam-packed with details, information, sociology, chronology, scandal, reviews of performances and recordings from all stages of their career and an overall unabashed affection for the never-to-be-topped Andrews Sisters. To say that this author did his homework only begins to describe the vast accumulated data and the fun collage of material that is stuffed into this work. If this book is not definitive, it is about as close as any Andrews Sisters book is likely to get.
The only major missing element of this history is the lack of participation by the surviving Sister, Patty, who apparently did not respond to requests for an interview for this project. This lack of input from Patty is significant but the author provides key insights from many contemporaries close to the Sisters.
The price tag is a bargain for anyone interested in the best female vocalists of the 20th Century, their times, their struggles, their success and their joyous legacy of brassy, vibrant popular music. For Andrews Sisters collectors, this Book is the Dead Sea Scrolls!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Close Harmony And Discord, January 8, 2005
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This excellent book is likely to be the definitive volume on the
Andrews Sisters. The story is there and so is the career information with a complete discography, filmography,and listing of television and radio appearances. The wonderful photographs and discussion of their music as recorded and released on 78,album and CD is essential reading for fans of the sisters. If you want to know why Maxene and Patty were estranged, the reasons are given here and they sound logical if unfortunate and ultimately tragic. Patty Andrews chose not to be interviewed for this book and while one respects her decision, the book would probably have benefited from her contributions. However, this book is a winner and the author should win an award for a book that will probably never be equaled on this greatest of all female singing groups. Also, buy it on Amazon and save a few bucks BUT it is worth the money!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Andrews Sisters Book - a jewel, December 13, 2007
I read reviews of other Andrews Sisters books in several venues. None sounded good. I saw this book advertised in Classic Images/Films of the Golden Age, the definitive publications on famous entertainers of past times. I was delighted that Amazon had it or could get it.
The Greek sisters who had love/hate relationships with each other and were some of the best known singers of all times are enigmas. This book describes all their accomplishments, personalities, fights, foibles, and strengths. Other books were reviewed as just being lists of their professional products/songs. This book tells it all, including a little known fact about Maxine.
If you are a fan of this era, the Andrew Sisters, or just good writing, this is the book for you. It might seem a little pricey but it is huge. It is worth the price.
Dr. Kay in Houston
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