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Summertime Blues

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Sharon's hilarious and heartfelt writing style will Keep you laughing and crying throughout this incredibly moving book. Her intimate insights into the lives and personalities of the rock and roll icons who were her close friends will amaze and fascinate you.

I'm not surprised it's been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Buy it. You'll love it!

Jimmy O'Neill

Host of ABC-TV's "Shindig" and Los Angeles Disc Jockey

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I could not stop reading this book. I bought it last night and finished it this morning. A great look into how it was to be young and living in Hollywood during a magical time for music. I highly recommend for any true fan of rock and roll!!

Mike

When I got home from work Wednesday, the book was here waiting for me. I read it in one night - just could not put it down - riveting story - such fun to read, and so bittersweet at the end - it really choked me up! Sharon really and truly "lived the dream" of every teenage girl in America in the 1960's and her relationship with Eddie Cochran was so special...it's a "must read" for anyone who grew up in that fabulous time or loves the great music that the story talks about!!!

I am in awe of Sheeley's triumph of spirit and her poignant perceptions are beyond words. This book will not only capture your heart, it will inspire you to endure through the toughest of times. If you have a dream of "making it" regardless of you chosen endeavor, her incredible journey through life's challenges and ecstasies will drive the passion within you to accomplish great things. If you are a music history buff, like me, this is a MUST addition to your collection. "Summertime Blues" is a love letter to the legacy of rock and roll. Simply priceless and timeless.

Here's what i learned by reading this book.

--- Sharon Sheeley & Eddie Cochran were about to be married,before

he died in a car crash - in England.

--- Eddie Cochran , Buddy Holly & Phil Everly were like Brothers.

They tried to go on tour together, whenever possible.

--- You'll find out how Sharon tricked Ricky Nelson into recording

" Poor Little Fool. " She wrote it. He didn't like it.

--- You'll also find out why Eddie Cochran felt guilty , after

Buddy Holly died in plane crash.

Also lots of great pictures in the back of the book.

Frank B.//

Valley Stream, New York

A better title might be "I Was A Teenage Groupie in the 50's". The cover photo is quite revealing of her talent - in more ways than intended actually.

Many of the artists name dropped may have welcomed her into their hotels/motels but it's unlikely it was for her songwriting skills. Sharon had one legitimate hit with "Poor Little Fool" although it's clear from her description she enjoyed an extensive amount of 'assistance'. The lyrics, melody, rhythm and arrangement were all modified by others. And it should be noted, Rick Nelson didn't like the song. There were extraordinary songwriters in the 50's but Sharon wasn't one of them. As to her actual involvement, let's place it in perspective and opine that Linda McCartney contributed much more to the music of Paul McCartney than Sharon Sheely ever did for any of the seminal artists she "knew" - including Eddie Cochran. While her her book shamelessly exploits Cochran's memory, her only creditably is based on being in the same accident that killed him.

Felice Bryant, Carole King, Ellie Greenwich, etc were truly talented female songwriters. We'll need to wait for their stories to learn what it was really like in the early era of rock and roll. For the inside scoop on how to get close to artists, Pamela Des Barres' book gives a more enlightening glimpse of being a groupie.