We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The funk brothers gathered in detroit last november 2000 for filming. Oct 11, 2005 the rise and fall of the motown sound by nelson george which is a great read and deserving of all the plaudits it gets, but whilst dealing with the same subject matter, gerald posners book takes the understanding of all things motown to a whole different level. Rent standing in the shadows of motown 2002 on dvd and blu. About the funk brothers standing in the shadows of motown, is the documentary film that tells the story of motowns legendary studio band, the funk brothers.
Motown 101 in january of 1959, detroit songwriter berry gordy founded tamla records, launching its sister label motown that fall. The hero of the funk brothers themselves seems to have been the late james jamerson, the bass player who used only one finger but seemed able to keep two times at once. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded allstar performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behindthe. Its most familiar expression in english is by isaac newton in 1675. The funk brothers, standing in the shadows of motown webquest. This is a book about the musical genius of james jamerson. Best motown books 34 books meet your next favorite book. Were starting a 60s soul revue and all the band members need some charts to work from. Though gordy no doubt had high hopes for his venture, he probably didnt realize hed change the course of popular music, turning out eradefining hits via an everythingunderoneroof talent cultivation, songwriting, and producing system. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of crosby in a head and shoulders pose.
Somewhere, i have a paperback novel which was allegedly based on goingson at motown. The funk brothers standing in the shadows of motown, is the documentary film that tells the story of motowns legendary studio band, the funk brothers. This exhilarating show charts motown founder berry gordys incredible journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of diana ross, michael jackson, stevie wonder, smokey. Its about time they got credit for making all these motown groups sound great.
Itll take a while but i could probably dig the book out. While paperback writer was the least selling beatles single in their home country since 1962s love me do, it became a million seller in the us and, according to the billboard book of number one hits, the single made the second largest leap to number one of the rock era. The funk brothers, standing in the shadows of motown. Best motown books books that tell the music or business stories around one of americas most successful and famous record labels.
Standing in the shadows of motown live home facebook. The musical is a jukebox musical that premiered on broadway in april 20. The funk brothers were a relatively unknown group of musicians who have played on as many no. If i have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders. The life and music of legendary bassist james jamerson, a bass guitar instruction book by allan slutsky, which features a biography of james jamerson along with his bass lines the film covers the funk brothers career via. Standing in the shadows of motown original soundtrack. The life and music of legendary bassist james jamerson book and cd paperback cd, 1 jun 1989. In the earlier thread, someone said that the motown story was by bill dahl, but its not. Standing in the shadows of motown 2002 rotten tomatoes. Standing in the shadows of motown turner classic movies.
Jun 09, 2009 i was wondering if there were any motown fake books that you could recommend. Standing in the shadows of motown is a 2002 american documentary film directed by paul justman that recounts the story of the funk brothers, the uncredited and largely unheralded studio musicians who were the house band that berry gordy handpicked in 1959. In 1959, berry gordy gathered the best musicians from detroits thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Licks gives the reader a snapshot into the ups and downs of one of the greatest unsung musicians. Standing in the shadows of motown movieguide movie. Guitar bookbassist james jamerson was the embodiment of the motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded allstar performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to behind the. Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of standing in the shadows.
Standing in shadows of motown video i cant say enough good things about these guys. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please. James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon. The funk brothers were the heart beat of all the great songs that came out of detroit, aka hitsville usa. The life and music of legendary bassist james jamersonbassist james jamerson was the embodiment of the motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. I was wondering if there were any motown fake books that you could recommend. One by one, they trot out a roster of marquee stars. Berrys autobiog is good, but not really a critical overview. The life and music of legendary bassist james jamerson paperback may 1, 1989 by. The life and music of legendary bassist james jamerson, a bass guitar instruction book by allan slutsky, which features a biography of james jamerson along with his bass lines.
Rent standing in the shadows of motown 2002 on dvd and. Apr 03, 2014 standing in the shadows of motown youtube movies. Book diana ross and make your event standout we are a booking agent. Bassist james jamerson was the embodiment of the motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands and made it impossible for anyone to sit still while listening to a motown record. Paul justmans documentary, based on a book by allan slutsky, gives belated praise to motowns house musicians, the men. The release of mantles to the endtime generation paperback december 1, 2008 by steven brooks author. A collaboration between motown aficionado adam white and berry godys righthand man barney ales, the book is. Between 1959 and 1973, motowns house musicians, the funk brothers. The funk brothers recorded and performed on motowns recordings from 1959 to 1972.
Musicventura highway america bandjim crowbandyteam 7greatest hitspaperback books. It came out in the early or mid 70s and apparently made bg etc pretty angry is there any truth to this story. Standing in the shadows of motown is a 2002 american documentary film directed by paul. Published to coincide with the new musical in london, luxurious new hardback motown.
Although motown fanactics didnt know him by name, we certainly knew his sound. In the manonthestreet interviews early on in paul justmans documentary standing in the shadows of motown, a few recordstore mavens are asked who they associate with the motown sound. The story of motown records captured in new book the. But as the documentary film standing in the shadows of motown demonstrates, there was more to the success of the detroitbased label than singing babes in gowns and founder berry gordys business. Motown the musical is the real story of the one of akind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. Motown records, the sound of young america during its 1960s heyday, was a throwback to the powerful hollywood movie studios of the 1930s and 1940s, running all aspects of its artists careers. The book will be appreciated by researchers, detroit area residents, and those who simply love jazz. If you havent seen the film standing in the shadows of motown which is the. This new compilation features an atoz listing and biography of nearly every motown group since its beginning in 1959. This is a book for those who love the music made to be heard and those who make the music to be heard. The funk brothers standing in the shadows of motown 2004. The phenomenal story of motown has been told many timesso many times in fact that the notion of an untold part of its legacy seems farfetched. The life and music of legendary bassist james jamerson by. Nov 15, 2002 paul justmans documentary, based on a book by allan slutsky, gives belated praise to motown s house musicians, the men who played under all the motown hits recorded in detroit.
In fact, watching this movie without toetapping to the familiar songs and grinning ear to ear is an impossible feat for any viewer, especially for any who lived through the decades that motown dazzled and dominated the music scene in america. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. You hold decades of pop musical history in your mind. The funk brothers standing in the shadows of motown.
With the inclusion of thirtytwo pages of black and white photos of motown stars and a discography of motown top twenty hits. Think of the supremes, gladys knight, smokey robinson, marvin gaye, martha reeves, stevie wonder and the temptations. The musical is based on berry gordys autobiography to be loved. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded allstar performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in. Bassist james jamerson was the embodiment of the motown spirit and groove the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat. This book is a must read for any music historian or individual interested in the music industry and story of motown. The tumultuous life of motown s first superstar by peter benjaminson, temptations by otis williams, the lost supre. Marvin gaye, the temptations, the supremes, the four tops, gladys knight, and others. Standing in the shadows of motown is a 2002 documentary film directed by paul justman that recounts the story of the funk brothers, the. The music, the magic, the memories of motown 1994, and on the history of his founding and running of the motown record label, and his personal and professional relationships with motown artists such as diana ross, smokey robinson, marvin gaye. The life and music of legendary bassist james jamerson book and cd paperback 1 jun. Standing in the shadows of motown softcover audio online. Standing in the shadows of motown 2002 trailer youtube.
Il materiale raccolto e frutto dei contatti presi dallautore con gli strumentisti che costituirono il cuore dellindustria discografica della motown dal 1958 al 1972, rimanendo per lo piu nellombra, ed e punto di partenza per il successivo documentario standing in the shadows of motown. Life and music of legendary bassist james jamerson paperback may 1, 1989. This new compilation features an atoz listing and biography of nearly every motown group since its beginning in. Bob babbitt, richard pistol allen, jack ashford, uriel jones, joe hunter, eddie willis, joe messina and johnny griffin. James petrucella, rochester hillls public library, mla forum, volume 1. I have a book called motown, music money, sex and power by gerald posner which is not too bad, but if you are into the behind the scenes story of the musicians, standing in the shodows of motown, the life and musoc of legendary bassist lames jamerson is great. This dvd is a must for anyone that grew up listening to motown and loving it. Standing in the shadows of motown is based on a book of the same name, published in 1987 by the hal leonard corporation and recipient of the 1989 ralph j.
Guitar bookbassist james jamerson was the embodiment of the motown spirit and. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded allstar performances, and more than 50 rarely seen. Or dont even bother, because the question is asked and answered in the affectionate new documentary standing in the shadows of. Motown the musical is the real story of the oneofakind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. This useful but often flat history of legendary motown records is the first musicrelated work by posner, who is best known for his books on the assassinations of john f.
Standing in shadows of motown dvd movie cd universe. Standing in the shadow of motown is a delightful trip into the past of some of the liveliest music that has ever been made. His tumultuous life and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews, 49 transcribed musical scores, two hours of recorded allstar performances, and more than 50 rarely seen photos in this stellar tribute to. Standing in the shadows of motown softcover audio online hl. The movie is on the first disc, along with a commentary track from producer allan slutsky he wrote the book that inspired the film and director paul justman.
Standing in the shadows of motown deserves its place in the library of every bass player. Now ask who the instrumentalists were on their records. The sound of young america tells the story of berry gordons seminal motor city label and its gigantic legacy. Standing in the shadows of motown by paul justman paul justman. Cd album, reissue cd album all media deluxe edition country. During paul justmans film documentary standing in the shadows of motown, based on al slutskys book of the same name about the session musicians who played on motown recordings in detroit from the late 50s to the early 70s, one of the interviewees is heard to comment that once those musicians, who dubbed themselves the funk brothers, finished cutting a backing track, it almost didnt matter. Before motown is a wellresearched, interesting account of an exciting period in the history of detroit.
Synopsis bassist james jamerson was the embodiment of the motown spirit and groovethe invisible entity whose bass playing inspired thousands of imitators, and made it impossible for anyone to sit still whenever a motown record was playing. Written by grammywinning session musician allan slutsky, the book was part guitar tutorial complete with accompanying cds and part biography of funk brother james. Motown sold more singles than any other company, independent or major. The film was inspired by the 1989 book standing in the shadows of motown. The rise and fall of the motown sound by nelson george which is a great read and deserving of all the plaudits it gets, but whilst dealing with the same subject matter, gerald posners book takes the understanding of all things motown to a whole different level. James jamerson standing in the shadows of motown pdf. Performing all the hits from motown and soul all over the uk and ireland contact 07922454160. Standing in the shadows of motown is the soundtrack to the same named. Author and motown historian bill dahl has expertly compiled this comprehensive guide to the musical combination of pop and gospel, known as motown. The metaphor of dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants latin.
Rent standing in the shadows of motown 2002 starring andre braugher and earl van dyke on dvd and bluray. Subtitled the life and music of legendary bassist james jamerson this unique book is both a biography of james jamerson and also a collection of transcriptions of his work at motown, ranging from the simple to the downright impossible. The funk brothers standing in the shadows of motown, is the documentary film that tells the story of motown s legendary studio band, the funk brothers. He also says that standing on the shoulders of giants is the opposite of reinventing the wheel. This concept has been traced to the 12th century, attributed to bernard of chartres.
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