The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times - 25th Anniversary Edition (Hal Leonard Reference Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (539 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0879100346 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 460 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Best Book on Gospel If you have an interest in the history of Gospel, this is the book to have. It gives a detailed account of the history of Gospel and of the singers and groups who paved the way. He gives personal accounts of the singers and groups making you "know" them. I first checked this book out from the ship's library and read it in 1972, and was very impressed with it. Later a friend gave me a copy as a gift in 1973 which I still have. This is an updated copy to include the newer groups such as the Hawkins and others. It is very interesting and informative. It will take you into the lives of all the great G. George Kovats said For lovers of the real gospel sound. Whether you love the music or know nothing about it, this is the best book ever written about the early road warriors who travelled the gospel highway. Mr. Heilbut infuses his deep knowledge of gospel singers with passion and love. That's what gives the book its unique flavor and ranks it far above any other work on the subject, scholastic or otherwise. A reviewer dismisses him as nothing more than a "fan", as if that's a bad thing. Let the "scholars" wallow in their dates and facts. This book is juicy and vibrant, as full of fire and life as the artists he depicts so well.. Amazon Customer said Five Stars. Great book on the roots and history of black gospel music.
It discusses specific gospel music singers as well as the world of the gospel church itself. This book relays the complete history of gospel music, paying special attention to the relationship between gospel and other African American musical forms in America such as jazz and RandB. Includes black-and-white photos.