Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke
by Peter Guralnick
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Author: Peter GuralnickEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-09-05
ISBN: 0316013293
Number of pages: 768
Publisher: Back Bay Books
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- ISBN13: 9780316013291
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Book Reviews of Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke
Book Review: The Life of Sam Cooke
Summary: 4 Stars
Enjoyable, easy read with an abundance of narrative detail.Concerned for the most part with the narrative of a single individual this book contains little analytical information of the greater social cultural context. Although it is laid out chronologically, too few dates are included making it difficult at times to keep track (e.g. timing of events of his death.)
However, Guralnick is to be commended for the exhaustive interviews of family, friends and known associates. Through them and secondary sources he paints a clear portrait of Sam's early life, his meteoric rise in gospel quartets, his crossover and astonishing contributions to the shaping of soul music, his business life and ultimate demise in a cheap fleabag hotel, shot by the manager.
Another monumental volume and must read from the pen of Peter Guralnick. If you have a specific interest in soul music or a general interest in African American music read this author.
Summary of Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke was the biggest star in gospel music before he crossed over into pop. His first single under his own name, "You Send Me," went to #1 on the charts and sold two million copies. At a time when record companies treated black artists like hired help, Sam Cooke demanded respect equal to that of top white artists. And he connected, in songs like "Wonderful World," "Chain Gang," and "Another Saturday Night"--seemingly effortless compositions that still sound fresh today. This resoundingly praised book captures a human essence so vital, so appealing, that it is impossible not to fall under its spell. At the same time, DREAM BOOGIE re-creates in rich detail the African American world from which Sam Cooke emerged, allowing us to feel both his trials and his triumphs.Rhythm & Blues Books
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