Say it Loud!: My Memories of James Brown, Soul Brother No. 1 - Hardcover
Described as "the hardest-working man in show business" James Brown's life story is that of a conscientious performer and consummate professional with a fascinating and controversial personal life. Anecdotes from a forty-year friendship and details of his life "at home" are featured in this comprehensive biography of The Godfather of Soul.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover:
A Moving Tribute To An Icon Of American Music
Paying homage to his longtime friend James Brown and his storied career, Don Ramblin’” Rhodes tells the fascinating story of the legendary singer’s life and times. From the evolution of Brown’s fiery, uniquely rhythmic musical style to his social activism, world travels, run-ins with the law, and four marriages, Rhodes provides a sensitive but candid look at the man behind such classics as I Got You,” Please, Please, Please,” Sex Machine,” and Say It Loud I’m Black and I’m Proud.”
Complemented by never-before-published photos, as well as numerous anecdotes and details of Brown’s life both on and off stage, Say It Loud! will be treasured by music fans of all ages. An excerpt from Say It Loud!He was undoubtedly often defiant, frequently arrogant, and never ever afraid to take on anyone who had done him wrong whether powerful IRS agents, white record company owners and promoters who tried to cheat him, trusted friends who broke his heart, or even police who arrested him deservedly sometimes.
That is exactly why people the world over loved James Brown not only because of his enormous musical contributions but also because he was a person who was not about to let anyone put him down or put him in his place.” He was the one who had the guts to proclaim, Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud”. . . More than anything else, I will miss his smile, and his infectious laughter that made
you feel good even more than he felt good.
About the Author:
Paying homage to his longtime friend James Brown and his storied career, Don Ramblin’” Rhodes tells the fascinating story of the legendary singer’s life and times. From the evolution of Brown’s fiery, uniquely rhythmic musical style to his social activism, world travels, run-ins with the law, and four marriages, Rhodes provides a sensitive but candid look at the man behind such classics as I Got You,” Please, Please, Please,” Sex Machine,” and Say It Loud I’m Black and I’m Proud.”
Complemented by never-before-published photos, as well as numerous anecdotes and details of Brown’s life both on and off stage, Say It Loud! will be treasured by music fans of all ages. An excerpt from Say It Loud!He was undoubtedly often defiant, frequently arrogant, and never ever afraid to take on anyone who had done him wrong whether powerful IRS agents, white record company owners and promoters who tried to cheat him, trusted friends who broke his heart, or even police who arrested him deservedly sometimes.
That is exactly why people the world over loved James Brown not only because of his enormous musical contributions but also because he was a person who was not about to let anyone put him down or put him in his place.” He was the one who had the guts to proclaim, Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud”. . . More than anything else, I will miss his smile, and his infectious laughter that made
you feel good even more than he felt good.
Don Ramblin” Rhodes is the author of Ty Cobb: Safe At Home (Lyons Press), Entertainment in Augusta & the CSRA, and of the Augusta Chronicle’s regular column Ramblin Rhodes, the longest running country music column in America. He has been nominated several times to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in the non-performer category. He lives in North Augusta, South Carolina.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherLyons Pr
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1599213621
- ISBN 13 9781599213620
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages272
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 21.50
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Say it Loud!: My Memories of James Brown, Soul Brother No. 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1599213621
Buy New
US$ 21.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
Say it Loud!
Published by
The Lyons Press
(2008)
ISBN 10: 1599213621
ISBN 13: 9781599213620
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 9
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Same day/next day dispatch (mon-fri) all items checked before dispatch, Handled and sent out with care. Seller Inventory # mon0000054380
Buy New
US$ 8.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
Say it Loud!: My Memories of James Brown, Soul Brother No. 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard1599213621
Buy New
US$ 26.63
Convert currency
Stock Image
Say it Loud!: My Memories of James Brown, Soul Brother No. 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think1599213621
Buy New
US$ 27.85
Convert currency
Stock Image
Say it Loud!: My Memories of James Brown, Soul Brother No. 1
Published by
Lyons Press
(2008)
ISBN 10: 1599213621
ISBN 13: 9781599213620
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover1599213621
Buy New
US$ 30.26
Convert currency
Stock Image
Say It Loud!: My Memories of James Brown, Soul Brother No. 1
Published by
Lyons Press
(2008)
ISBN 10: 1599213621
ISBN 13: 9781599213620
New
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # Abebooks544912
Buy New
US$ 59.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
SAY IT LOUD!: MY MEMORIES OF JAM
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.2. Seller Inventory # Q-1599213621
Buy New
US$ 61.17
Convert currency