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American Singing Groups: A History, From 1940 to Today (Paperback)

by Jay Warner (Author)
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American Singing Groups: A History 1940 to Today is the definitive history of pop vocal groups, encompassing the doo-wop of Dion and the Belmonts, the Motown hits of the Supremes, the surf sound of the Beach Boys, country-rock of Crosby, Stills and Nash, and the slick pop sounds of 'N Sync. Each entry details the group's career, key members, and its influences. With extensive discographies and rare photos, this one-of-a-kind entertaining reference is filled with musical facts that will fascinate fans and collectors. Updated and freshly revised, American Singing Groups also chronicles the revival of the pop groups in the nineties and the new millennium. This is an essential and comprehensive guide to an evolving and ever-popular art form. New bands in this revision include Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, Destiny's Child and many more.

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Paperback: 584 pages
Publisher: Hal Leonard (April 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0634099787
ISBN-13: 978-0634099786
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars ever wonder?....., April 26, 2006

By	Arena Connery "Arena" (Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews

Ever wonder what tracks were on the A side of 'The Clovers' records in 1961? Well now you can find out! Jay Warner has amassed biographical and musical information for hundreds of singing groups from the 1940s to today. Some pretty detailed histories. These are pop/harmonizing groups, hence fewer entries for later decades. Warner has them categorized by decade for easy reference. There are pictures at the start of each chapter, and a listing of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame inductees. And remember - these are AMERICAN singing groups. Just when I was freaking out that ABBA wasn't included, I remembered. So enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Where Did All This Information Come From?, June 22, 2006

By	John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Do you remember Sonny Til and the Orioles? They were the founding fathers of rhythm and blues.

Well, what about the El Dorados (named after Cadillac's hottest car)?

The Soul Stirrers? They were largely responsible for the development of modern soul music.

To summarize the above questions, you can't imagine how many groups are profiled. The book is organized into decades: 40's, 50's, 60's, etc. Obviously the book can't contain all the groups there ever were, far too many groups form, do little except some local gigs and fade away. But it certainly does include a bunch. So many, with so much information about each one, that you have to wonder how all this information was collected. Certainly Mr. Warner couldn't have known all these people. Or could he?

Note that this book is on American Singing Groups. You won't find the Beatles here.