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More Than Words Can Say

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More Than Words Can Say is exactly that--more than the Inkspots, more than the music. Marv Goldberg, a musicologist without parallel, has written not only a complete biography of the Inkspots, from the various embryonic stages of the individual members to the demises of both the career and the members themselves, but also a history of the music business--union control, imitator groups, even the incipience of group harmony acappella recordings (read to find out how union control caused that to happen!.) The format of the book is unique; the Inkspots' music is a backdrop for events which were happening in the world at the time. Indeed, Mr. Goldberg's concept of the book's format followed one that one of the Inkspots had himself suggested--of taking newsreels of historical events, the while playing the Inkspots' recordings from that particular year in the background.

This book is definitely a five-star--and you can dance to it, too!

The only book (that I am aware of) about The Ink Spots that is currently available. It covers the original members of The Ink Spots from prior to the formation of this vocal group through the early 1950s when Bill Kenny left them. The book is crammed with facts, anecdotes, dozens of rare photos and a complete discography. It is in a well organized format which makes reading it a pleasure.

I highly recommend this book.

Book is excellent. Marv has done his homework. I've been an Ink Spots fan for perhaps 50 years and their complex history needed to be given some attention considering their fame and continued popularity. The pics and discographies make this a must have for other collectors.

a good read, much information. Mr Goldberg offers reviews of the day and the reviewers were really harsh at times. With all the bad press the group got I wondered how they stayed popular for so long. Nothing changes. Reviewers review and fans enjoy. The book is an easy read, broken down by year, detailing Egos clashing, members coming and going, It wasn't all peaches and cream. Contains a very fine discography. Glad to have it on my book shelf. This is trusted reference material.

"More Than Words Can Say" from the opening line of one of the SWEETEST Ballads ever recorded. "If I Didn't Care" 1939 Decca Records, by The FABULOUS Ink Spots. From the streets of Indianapolis, Indiana and Coffee Pot Bands through their Glorious RecordingCareer. This book covers the origination of the Ink Spots in 1932 up to 1953 and their disbanding. What a road that was. Filled with all the trials and triumphs one could possibly expect. The group endured and we are lucky for it. What wonderful recordings were put on wax by this FANTASTIC VOCAL GROUP. The author, Marv Goldberg, places you right in with the Ink Spots. You feel you are living the legend as he relates it. Starting with the beginnings as street corner and shoe shine stand entertainers, you see how these individuals melded together to become one of the best pioneer vocal groups to have ever recorded. If not for the Ink Spots and groups like theirs,Vocal Group Harmony of the later 50's & 60's might not have ever been. We owe a lot to these gentlemen. The Ink Spots are the personification of Class. This book is only 300 pages. It read so very fast I was looking for more and more. I'm sure you will agree. Thank You Marv!!! What a wonderful, wonderful contribution to Music History you have given us. Bruce Woolf (Doo Wop DJ) WLKQ Lake 102.3 Buford/ Atlanta, Georgia

Purchashing this book was one of the finest books I have ever read on the world renown Ink Spots. Mr. Goldberg and all who helped make this possible did a superb job in making it possible for R & B to live on and on. The photos were one that could never be seen until this book was written and all the information about the lives and recordings of the wonderful vocal group are all in this book. All I can is that not enough words can be said on the excellence of More Than Words Can Say.Mr. Goldberg and all who were involved in the makings of this book deserve a standing ovation over and over.Enjoyed it tremendously and am starting on my second reading of it in case I missed anything the 1st time around.A++++++++++++++++++++

Being somewhat of an authority on the group, I find some claims that are not accurate. Early history & photos are superb, & are mainly due to Mr. Goldberg's friendship with Jerry Daniels. Would have liked more credits listed to the donors, for some items are one of a kind.