I Hear You Knockin : The Sound of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues [Paperback]

Jeff Hannusch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1985

A must for fans of Rhythm and Blues and New Orleans Music. Now in its fourth printing, Jeff Hannusch received an American Book Award in 1986 for this well written and lavishly illustrated volume of history and the stories of success and failure of more than two dozen important New Orleans Rhythm and Blues figures.

Paperback only, 388 pages, 5.5x8.5 inches

Editorial Reviews

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There is no, more reliable guide to New Orleans music, its heritage and tradition... -- Peter Guralnick, author of A Listener's Guide to Blues, Sweet Soul Music, and others

From the Publisher

I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN, the Story of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues by Jeff Hannusch, a.k.a. Almost Slim. This well written and lavishly illustrated volume presents colorful and informative portraits of more than two dozen important New Orleans Rhythm and Blues figures. In most cases, the subjects tell their own stories, sharing their successes and joys, as well as their failures and sorrows. Included are singers, producers, instrumentalists, DJs and record label entrepreneurs. Some have scaled to the top of their profession and earned international reputations. Others have tasted success on a smaller scale and just play for fun and a little extra money on the weekends. Together they tell the fascinating story of the rise of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues. A must for fans of rhythm and blues and New Orleans music!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 388 pages
• Publisher: Swallow Pubns (November 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961424508
• ISBN-13: 978-0961424503
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #982,069 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans Music Bible, July 24, 2002

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John Preble "UCM Museum Director" (ABITA SPRINGS, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Hear You Knockin : The Sound of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues (Paperback)

This is one of the books that I look at all the time. Easy to read and great info - great pictures. Better than an oyster po boy. Lots of behind the scenes stuff.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read, January 20, 2002

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"mrbubblebutt" (New Orleans, la USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Hear You Knockin : The Sound of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues (Paperback)

A great subject in the hands of a great writer. Hannusch lets the musicians tell their own stories.