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You call it madness
the sensuous song of the croon
By Kaye, Lenny
- ISBN
- 978-0-67946-308-5
- Publisher
- New York : Villard, c2004.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on May 15, 2004
The names, places, and events that gave rise to the popular 1920s and 1930s singing known as crooning are illuminated in vivid and saucy detail by Kaye, probably best known as Patti Smith's longtime guitarist, though he writes respected rock criticism as well. He profiles such famed singers as Bing Crosby and Rudy Vallee but reserves the spotlight for the now obscure Russ Columbo, whose brief but spectacular career ended abruptly with his acci...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
