THEY ALL SANG ON THE CORNER, by Philip Groia - 1973 [1st Ed] 1950s R&B in NYC

$45.00

They All Sang on the Corner: New York City's Rythm and Blues Vocal Groups of the 1950s

by Philip Groia

FIRST EDITION. Published by: The Edmond Publishing Company, New York, 1973.

Softback is overall in VERY GOOD- condition.

Volume displays mild overall aging and wear.
Covers feature B&W illustrations, and display overall rubbing and fading, as well as some edgewear.
Wraps also exhibit mild overall toning.
Spine features black lettering, and shows commensurate toning, with overall rubbing, more to ends, and gentle creasing along front shoulder.
Binding is secure.
Cover returns and first page on front display foxing. (See photos)
Interior is well preserved, and shows mild overall toning with occasional foxing. (See photos)
Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
Textblock edges show expected toning, some foxing and mild soiling along foot.
Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
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147 pages. 5.5 x 8.5 inches.

In the personal tales of some seven bands, the history of Rythm & Blues in New York in the mid-20th century. Starting off as street singers, these musicians often gathered on the corner of a street and sang tunes which would eventually become, for some of them, worldwide sensations. The history of a career that started in the street and ended up on stage.

Includes, in seven chapters, the individual tales of several bands. Includes a section of B&W photographs at end of volume.

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Modified Item: No

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Binding: Softcover Wraps

Region: North America

Original/Facsimile: Original

Language: English

Special Attributes: 1st Edition

Subject: History