<p>The story of one of New York City's premiere Rhythm &amp; Blues vocal groups, the Channels, as told by the ensemble's originator and lead singer, Earl Lewis. In a career spanning more than sixty years, Lewis' distinctive tenor voice defined the genre of what would eventually be designated Doo Wop singing. Beginning in 1956 with the hit recordings "The Closer You Are" and "The Gleam In Your Eyes," Earl Lewis &amp; the Channels would see they popularity wane, only to resurface as one of the crowd favorites of the 1970's Oldies revival. Their popularity extended well into the 21st Century. Now, with insight only someone who was there can supply, Earl Lewis recounts the trials and tribulations of being a Doo Wop star.</p>

How D'Ya Like Me Now?: The Story Of Earl Lewis & the Channels

Biographies & Memoirs

Lewis, Earl Michael

Arts & Literature

Classic Urban Harmony LLC

<p>Since just after it's founding in 1871, Asbury Park, New Jersey, has been a "music city".  Yet through much of its history, Asbury Park has been a segregated city.  While much is known about the musicians who played the seaside resort's beachfront venues, until now, little has been written about the music of the shadow city just across the railroad tracks.      Springwood Avenue Harmony details the history of music from Asbury Park's predominantly African American West Side from 1871 through 1945.  It includes the genres of Spirituals, Ragtime, Stride Piano, Jazz, Black Vaudeville, Blues, Big Band, Gospel and Pop music.  The book examines the social, political, economical and racial climates under which the music developed and evolved.  The lives of West Side singers and musicians long forgotten are finally given recognition.  Also covered are the churches, theaters, nightclubs and entertainment venues that made up the music scene along Springwood Avenue.    The book has close to 200 rare photos/flyers and is drawn from more than 700 documented news clippings, journals, books and interviews.</p>

Springwood Avenue Harmony: The Unique Musical Legacy of Asbury Park's West Side, Volume One: 1871 - 1945

Arts & Photography

Horner Jr, Charles J

Horner, Pamela

Music

You Don't Know Me: The Musical Memoir of Stormin' Norman Seldin

Seldin, Norman

Horner, Charlie

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