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Dusty Springfield's Dusty in Memphis Warren Zanes

Dusty Springfield's Dusty in Memphis By Warren Zanes

Dusty Springfield's Dusty in Memphis by Warren Zanes


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Dusty in Memphis, Dusty Springfield's beautiful and bizarre magnum opus, remains as fine a hybrid of pop and rhythm and blues as has ever been made. In this book, Zanes explores his own love affair with the record.

Dusty Springfield's Dusty in Memphis Summary

Dusty Springfield's Dusty in Memphis by Warren Zanes

Dusty in Memphis, Dusty Springfield's beautiful and bizarre magnum opus, remains as fine a hybrid of pop and rhythm and blues as has ever been made. In this remarkable book, Warren Zanes explores his own love affair with the record. He digs deep into the album's Memphis roots and talks to several of the key characters who were involved in its creation, many of whom were - like Zanes - outsiders drawn to the American South and mesmerized by its hold over the imagination.

Dusty Springfield's Dusty in Memphis Reviews

Warren Zanes was the lead guitarist of the Del Fuegos,a band praised by, among others, the inventor of rock & roll, Sam Phillips. After the Fuegos self-immolated, Warren entered into an academic career and is now Dr. Zanes. Never mind-he still knows what counts. What counts? Genuine feeling, which this shapely small volume is full of...Warren is a greatly gifted good heart, and I love him. Read his book, listen to his record, and you will too. * Stanley Booth, author of The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones *
Sure, there are informative interviews with producer Jerry Wexler, and of course Zanes parses songs like 'Son of a Preacher Man' and 'Breakfast in Bed.' But it's the twists and turns, the oddly illuminating vagaries in between, that make the book such a compulsive read. Zane's approach is apropos for a record that was something of a masquerade-but was no less authentic or affecting for it. -- Mike Miliard * The Boston Phoenix, 7/8/04 *
A heartfelt dive into the world of 60s R&B...dazzling. * Pop Culture Press *
Zanes' dry analysis of Dusty Springfield's classic white soul album is coupled with revealing interviews with Jerry Wexler, the man behind the song selection, and Stanley Booth, the album's original liner notes writer. * Uncut *
The inaugural volume, Dusty in Memphis by Warren Zanes, sets the template for the series beautifully. -- Joe Pettit * Ugly Things, Issue 25 *

About Warren Zanes

Warren Zanes was a member of roots-rock band The Del Fuegos in the 1980s. Since then he has completed a PhD at the University of Rochester, and has recently released an acclaimed debut solo album, Memory Girls, on Dualtone. www.warren-zanes.com

Additional information

GOR010380244
9780826414922
0826414923
Dusty Springfield's Dusty in Memphis by Warren Zanes
Used - Like New
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20031030
136
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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