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Read ! Who Did It First?: Great Rock and Roll Cover Songs and Their Original Artists PDF by ^ Bob Leszczak eBook or Kindle ePUB Online free. Who Did It First?: Great Rock and Roll Cover Songs and Their Original Artists David Ackerman said Mostly great info but not very well written. It's certainly filled with great information. That said, the author needed a proof reader. There were many misspellings and repetitive phrases (like using the word 'wee' to describe slower, faster, etc.) There is also some wrong crediting. Perhaps he should have consulted BMI and/or the record labels for some of it. It's still worth it; he's just not a great writermore of a researcher.. Rock and Roll Song Trivia! Bob Leszczak's WHO
| Title | : | Who Did It First?: Great Rock and Roll Cover Songs and Their Original Artists |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.61 (806 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1442233214 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 332 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-26 |
| Language | : | English |
As in the other books, it is easy to find a familiar song just browsing between the covers. (Musoscribe)Who Did It First: Great Rock and Roll Cover Songs and Their Original Artists, Who Did It First: Great Pop Cover Songs and Their Original Artists, Who Did It First: Great Rhythm and Blues Cover Songs and Their Original Artists are well organized, and everything is readily accessible.These are outstanding books from which any lover of popular music, from the neophyte to the most advanced, will gain much knowledge and enjoyment. This book provides good examples of both situations, as well as various other twists and turns in the life cycles of famous rock
However, with perseverance, the ideal singer, the right chemistry, impeccable timing, vigorous promotion, and a little luck, these songs can become very famous.” So writes Bob Leszczak in the opening pages of Who Did It First?: Great Rock and Roll Cover Songs and Their Original Artists.In this third and final volume to the Who Did It First? series, readers explore the hidden history of the most famous, indeed legendary, rock songs and standards. In many instances, one’s eyes will open even wider as a result of the list of cover artists (with Paul Anka’s remake of Nirvana’s “Smells like Teen Spirit” leading the pack).Who Did It First?Great Rock and Roll Cover Songs and Their Original Artistsis the perfect playlist builder. Baseball players bide their time in the minor leagues wishing for an opportunity to move up and play in the majors. Businessmen start on the ground floor and try to work their way up the corporate ladder. “Everybody has to start somewhere. So whether quizzing friends at a party, answering a radio station contest, or just satisfying an insatiable curiosity to know who really did do it first, this work is a must-have.. Did you know that the Wild Ones had a “Wild Thing” before the Troggs? Were you aware that it took a second shot for “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love” to make the charts? Had you heard that Guy Villari and the Regent
David Ackerman said Mostly great info but not very well written. It's certainly filled with great information. That said, the author needed a proof reader. There were many misspellings and repetitive phrases (like using the word 'wee' to describe slower, faster, etc.) There is also some wrong crediting. Perhaps he should have consulted BMI and/or the record labels for some of it. It's still worth it; he's just not a great writermore of a researcher.. Rock and Roll Song Trivia! Bob Leszczak's WHO DID IT FIRST? GREAT ROCK AND ROLL COVER SONGS AND THEIR ORIGINAL ARTISTS is the third - and concluding - volume in Leszcak's three volume WHO DID IT FIRST series. (The first two volumes covered Rhythm and Blues and Pop cover songs). Like the others in the series, this 201Rock and Roll Song Trivia! Mike O'Connor Bob Leszczak's WHO DID IT FIRST? GREAT ROCK AND ROLL COVER SONGS AND THEIR ORIGINAL ARTISTS is the third - and concluding - volume in Leszcak's three volume WHO DID IT FIRST series. (The first two volumes covered Rhythm and Blues and Pop cover songs). Like the others in the series, this 2014 Rowman & Littlefield release details classic songs that readers have "grown up with, danced with and romanced with."Volume 3 offers up the back-story on over 400. Rowman & Littlefield release details classic songs that readers have "grown up with, danced with and romanced with."Volume 3 offers up the back-story on over Rock and Roll Song Trivia! Mike O'Connor Bob Leszczak's WHO DID IT FIRST? GREAT ROCK AND ROLL COVER SONGS AND THEIR ORIGINAL ARTISTS is the third - and concluding - volume in Leszcak's three volume WHO DID IT FIRST series. (The first two volumes covered Rhythm and Blues and Pop cover songs). Like the others in the series, this 2014 Rowman & Littlefield release details classic songs that readers have "grown up with, danced with and romanced with."Volume 3 offers up the back-story on over 400. 00. "Fun, informative, entertaining, easy reading - vinyl era to now." according to Daytona Beach Music. The author not only covers the vinyl era of rock and roll, but what has happened since. This is fun, informative, and entertaining. It is easy to read, bookmark, and get back to, or jump around to favorites with the alphabetical song order. Plenty of Beatles including lesser known covers from the Hollyridge Strings in 196Fun, informative, entertaining, easy reading - vinyl era to now. Daytona Beach Music The author not only covers the vinyl era of rock and roll, but what has happened since. This is fun, informative, and entertaining. It is easy to read, bookmark, and get back to, or jump around to favorites with the alphabetical song order. Plenty of Beatles including lesser known covers from the Hollyridge Strings in 1964 to Jim Sturgess in recent years in the Across the Universe soundtrack. Slade to Quiet Riot. The Move to ELO. Rarity highlights, l. to Jim Sturgess in recent years in the Across the Universe soundtrack. Slade to Quiet Riot. The Move to ELO. Rarity highlights, l
Bob Leszczak, author of Single Season Sitcoms, 1948–1979: A Complete Guide (2012), was also the writer and producer of Solid Gold Scrapbook, a weekly five-hour music trivia radio show for the United Stations Radio Network. He is the author of Who Did It First? Great Rhythm and Blues Cover Songs and Their Original Artists (2013) and Who Did It First? Great Pop Cover Songs and Their Original Artists (2014).. A former member of the Duprees, he’s been an oldies radio on-air perso
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