By Dave Simons (Backbeat Books)
This is an account of some of the most memorable music recorded in Manhattan during the years 1950-1980, as seen through the eyes (and ears) of the many producers, engineers, songwriters, and recording artists who helped make them happen. Included are sessions with Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, the Shangri-Las, Simon & Garfunkel, the Lovin’ Spoonful, James Brown, the Who, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Sly & the Family Stone, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, the Ramones and many others, with details pertaining to dozens of New York’s top recording studios from the time.
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