Billboard Magazine The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits by Adam White & Fred Bronson

506 Seiten - Billboard Books - 1993 - English

Here, in one fact-filled volume, are the stories behind the biggest hits of rhythm & blues, as told by the legendary singers, songwriters, musicians, and producers who created them.

The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits documents over three decades of R&B history by examining each song to top the Billboard R&B singles chart since the mid-1960s. Best-selling authors Adam White and Fred Bronson chronicle the inside stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes for hun-dreds of classic hits, from the sweet-tinged Motown sounds of the Temptations and the Supremes to the gritty soul of Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin, from the innovative funk of the Ohio Players to the modern rap of L.L. Cool J.

It all adds up to an informative and entertaining look at this most popular of pop music genres.