Focusing on the influential women of Motown, this updated edition offers fresh insights and chapters, enhancing the original critically-acclaimed oral history. Susan Whitall, a respected music writer from Detroit, captures the voices of the female artists who shaped the Motown sound, from early stars like Mable John to iconic groups such as Martha and the Vandellas and the Supremes. Their personal anecdotes reveal the humor and challenges of their experiences, celebrating their contributions to music history and the impact of their legendary songs.
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Susan Whitall est une journaliste et auteure primée dont le travail explore la riche tapisserie de l'histoire et de la culture musicales. Elle possède une capacité particulière à capturer les voix authentiques et les histoires inédites de musiciens emblématiques, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu intime de leurs vies et de leurs parcours artistiques. Son style d'écriture est à la fois perspicace et captivant, éclairant l'impact profond que les artistes ont eu sur le paysage culturel. Le dévouement de Whitall à préserver ces récits en fait une chroniqueuse importante du patrimoine musical.


Fever. Little Willie John
- 214pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Little Willie John was an American R&B singer who performed in the 1950s and early 1960s and is best known for his popular music chart successes with songs such as, "All Around the World" (1955), "Need Your Love So Bad" (1956) and "Fever" the same year, the latter covered in 1958 by Peggy Lee.