Sweet Soul MUSIC profiles the legendary artists--among them Sam Cook, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Al Green--who merged gospel and Rhythm and blues.
Through rare interviews and with unique insight, Peter Guralnick tells the definitive story of the songs that inspired a generation and forever changed the sound of American music..
A gripping narrative that captures the tumult and liberating energy of a nation in transition, Sweet Soul Music is an intimate portrait of the legendary performers--Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, James Brown, Solomon Burke, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Al Green among them--who merged gospel and Rhythm and Blues to create Southern Soul music. 175 photos.
Sooner or later, it is going to be recognized as a classic; the time to read it is now.--Robert Palmer, NEW YORK TIMES. . . .
The best history of \'60s Soul music.
Sweet Soul MUSIC profiles the legendary artists--among them Sam Cook, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Al Green--who merged gospel and Rhythm and blues
