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Title:
Big Mama Thornton : the life and music / Michael Spörke.
Author:
Spörke, Michael, 1972- author.
Publication Information:
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]
Call Number:
ML420.T467 S66 2014
Abstract:
"With the slowdown of the blues in the early sixties this book follows Big Mama Thornton's way to California, discusses her struggle to survive and celebrates her grandiose musical comeback in the course of the blues revival and the hippie movement. The book shows how Big Mama Thornton found her niche in clubs and festivals"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780786477593
Physical Description:
x, 188 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents:
The early years of Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton -- Hound dog : the Peacock years and Johnny Otis -- Unlucky girl : from Texas to California -- I'm feeling alright right -- Big Mama Thornton's first European tour -- Back home -- Ball and chain -- The early seventies -- Sassy mama still swings -- Life goes on -- Swing it in home.
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