From lifeguard to radio announcer, athlete to soldier, Hollywood star to President of the United States, no boundary or label could define a man of such willpower and genius. Reagan’s influence has impacted American life for decades and will be felt for generations to come. Virginia Mayo, General Colin Powell, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Senator Howard Baker, Jr., Attorney General Edwin Meese and many more, retrace Ronald Reagan’s journey from anonymity, to stardom, to politics. Listen to the stories of his athletic days, his honorable service as a lieutenant in the US Army; the luminosity of his celebrity in Hollywood, and of course, his days of valor as President of the United States. From the Silver Screen to the White House, this is the journey of a lifetime.

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His song, “Blue Suede Shoes” ushered in the era of Rock and Roll. Request Audiobooks presents an audio documentary on the public and private life of Elvis Presley, “The King” of rock ’n’ roll.You will hear from the people who knew him best. His closest friends, relatives and celebrity cohorts provide fascinating interviews that unravel the mystery behind the man known as “The King.” Vernon Presley, Dick Clark, Eddy Arnold, Sam Phillips, Glen Campbell, James Darren, Connie Stevens, Ann Margaret, Gordon Stoker, Bill Morris, Joe Esposito and many more, reveal the secrets behind his passions, expose his devotion, his generosity, and his character flaws. Through fame and fortune, heartache and bliss, Graceland’s icon sets the world’s heartbeat to the tempo of rock ’n’ roll.

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No Beatles fan—or music fan of any generation—should be without this comprehensive exploration into the greatest band of all time. They shook the world, they created the soundtrack for a generation—more than just a musical group—they were a part of our lives. From beginning to end, the Beatles’ story is told through first-hand accounts and in-depth interviews with over forty friends, relatives, musicians, and managers. Highlights include: a rare interview with John Lennon’s sister, Julia Baird, where she breaks her long silence; tales from the road with tour manager, Mal Evans; and interviews with doomed ex-Beatle Stu Sutcliffe and Beatles’ press manager, Tony Calder just to name a few.

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Raised in the chaotic aftermath of WWII, the “Stones” shared one common destiny—success beyond their wildest dreams. This is the tale of their meteoric rise from the back street pubs of London to the premiere concert halls and arenas of America, as they became the greatest rock ’n’ roll band in the world. Explosive and enduring, they have proven time and again that rock ’n’ roll has no boundaries. The story of The Rolling Stones is told through interviews with band members Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman and Ian Stewart, along with many friends, relatives, musicians and managers. Through success and failure, decadence and tragedy, highs and lows—it’s all here, a rock ’n’ roll odyssey of epic proportions that spans over forty years.

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There are few lives lived more over the top than that of the man known as the “Chairman of the Board,” leader of “The Rat Pack,” and the “World’s Greatest Entertainer.” This DocubookTM narrated documentary provides a candid account of the private relationships, heartbreaks and triumphs so astonishing and intriguing that parts sound like fiction. Frank Sinatra’s friends and fans recount the story of his life on stage and behind closed doors. Sammy Davis, Jr., Henry Winkler, Juliet Prouse, Edie Albert, Ann Miller, James Bacon, Ernest Borgnine, Shirley Jones and others talk about his generosity, his passion for song, and his penchant for temptation. The legend and the legacy, the secrets long hidden from the public eye, money and morality are all revealed here. Most of all, this is the story of the man who did it his way.

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Any actor can become a star, but it takes a special kind of man to become an icon and a legend. Men like Clark Gable, John Wayne, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, and Tom Hanks were possessed by a passion to be the best, a burning thirst for success transformed them into Gods of the Silver Screen. These men of action, romance, comedy, and drama have delighted audiences for generations. Hear the intimate details of their journeys to stardom. Explore their personalities, as divulged by those who knew them best. Listen to the secrets of their private lives in these revealing confessions.

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Some called women like Bridget Bardot, Jayne Mansfield, Ann Margaret, Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, and Marilyn Monroe, actresses…history has come to call them by another name—Goddesses. They were the women who lit up the dark of America’s movie houses and adorned the glowing marquees of Hollywood - the illustrious Goddesses of the Silver Screen. Discover the truth behind their relationships and their careers…learn the most intimate details of their love lives and heartaches…revel in their fame and fortune…share in the secret of their passion for the spotlight…listen to the untold stories of their affairs, illnesses, rejections and private fantasies, as revealed by their friends, family, and the glaring light of fame.

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What forbidden temptations ignited the iconic romance of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, or Howard Hughes and Gene Peters, or Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz? What was the spark? Was it a steamy movie set affair or innocent case of love at first sight. What were the emotions that bound them together or tore them apart? Take a peek inside their secret lives as we uncover the real stories behind the glittering curtains of fame and legend. Listen to Desi Arnaz Jr., Carol Burnett, and Madeline Davis. Hear the words of Bob Carroll, Ann Miller, Jane Russell, and ex-showgirl Gloria Pall as they reveal the beginnings and ends, the romances and heartaches of the celebrated men and women who became the Famous Hollywood Couples.

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What began as a vision of Camelot with the election of young, beloved president, John F. Kennedy, turned ugly after his assassination. Meanwhile U.S. involvement in Vietnam escalated. The inspiring message of Martin Luther King was heard and his loss deeply felt, man walked on the Moon, and Woodstock proved to be the high point of hippy culture.    If the 60’s was the high, the 70’s was the great hangover. Vietnam limped to an unhappy end, Richard Nixon left the White House in disgrace, inflation, gas rationing, and the Iranian hostage situation ended a decade of disappointment.    In the 80’s Ronald Reagan ushered in a new era of patriotism that saw the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, the fading of communism in Russia, the rise of conspicuous consumption, and MTV.    O.J. Simpson, Desert Storm, the rise and near impeachment of President Clinton were all highlights of the 90’s, but the real star might be the Internet Media Revolution.  History is alive once again.

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The 1900’s ushered in an era of innovation as Orville and Wilbur Wright challenged the assumption that man cannot fly with their successful—if modest but historic—aircraft experimentations. The first mass produced automobiles rolled off assembly lines changing cities and lives forever. The electric typewriter was invented, Nature and Gun loving Teddy Roosevelt became one of the Nation’s most popular and colorful presidents, and the first world war revealed the unprecedented price and sheer brutality of combat in the new century.    The 20’s saw the raucous beginnings of the first sexual revolution which gave birth to the flappers and feminist politics. It was the era where movies learned to talk, Charles "Lucky" Lindbergh amazed the world with his flight across the Atlantic Ocean, Hitler and Stalin began their ascent to power, Prohibition created a huge underground drinking market, and in the world of sports, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Knute Rockne set records and created enduring legends.    On this fascinating audio journey through time you will experience this magical and energetic era which proved to be the glittery respite before the great depression.

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