Soul Survivor The Autobiography

Author : P.P. Arnold
Publisher : Nine Eight Books
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781788705790

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Soul Survivor: The Autobiography by P.P. Arnold Pdf

Longlisted for the Penderyn Music Book Prize An Uncut Magazine Book of the Year A Rough Trade Book of the Year A Resident Book of the Year The story of soul legend P.P. Arnold is one of musical highs, personal lows and extraordinary endurance. From her origins in powerhouse church gospel, the talented singer's performing career began at the age of just seventeen when she joined the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. But little did the young Ikette know that her world was about to be turned upside-down... Upon arriving in London in 1966 to support the Rolling Stones, the shy but vivacious teenager caught the eye of frontman Mick Jagger. He would persuade her to stay in the city and record as a solo artist, ultimately leading to a five-decade career working with everyone from Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, the Small Faces, Nick Drake and Barry Gibb to Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters, the KLF, Paul Weller and Primal Scream. However, it has been far from a gilded life for the soul superstar. After being forced into marriage upon becoming pregnant at the age of fifteen, Arnold went on to endure a string of devastating personal traumas. Yet the versatile musician survived it all and has continued to reinvent herself throughout the years -be that as a West End actress, a much-sought-after session singer or a renowned pop vocalist in her own right. Now, for the first time, P.P. Arnold shares her remarkable adventures. This is the long-awaited memoir of a true soul survivor. 'Jaw-dropping.' - Mojo 'Powerful.' - Woman's Hour 'Explosive.' - Daily Mail

Author : Beyonce Knowles,Kelendria Rowland,Michelle Williams
Publisher : HarperEntertainment
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0060094176

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Soul Survivors by Beyonce Knowles,Kelendria Rowland,Michelle Williams Pdf

It must be a part of human nature to love drama. We never would have sold as many records -- and we never would have been this popular -- if our member changes did not happen. Up until that point, we were squeaky-clean nice girls who couldn't get on the cover of any magazines. --Beyoncé Knowles They're beautiful, they're talented, they're bootylicious . . . From first kisses and broken hearts to pillow fights and legal battles to losing friends and finding strength in God, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams share it all. Their example of survival has made Destiny's Child one of the most beloved, bestselling female groups ever. Here for the first time, the three share the struggles that have made them stronger, from Beyoncé's battles with weight loss and shyness, Kelly's coming to terms with growing up without a dad, and Michelle's triumph over grade-school bullies. They've grown up under the media microscope, and have had to deal with lineup changes and media rumors. Now they set the record straight. The demands and drama, the schedules and scrutiny -- from the tour bus to the dressing rooms to backstage at awards shows, Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle talk about what it takes to be successful. Whether it's changing outfits in the rain, changing their hair color, or changing a name, they've done it. Don't be mistaken, they're not a prefab group of young girls -- they're smart, independent women with a lot of soul. When these ladies had only minutes of studio time to work with Wyclef Jean to remix one of their songs, they didn't stress, they just started singing faster -- and the result was a unique sound that put them on the map. Everyone has caught on to the Destiny's Child groove -- Whitney Houston, Bono, and Michael Jackson have all given them props, and the King of Pop himself serenaded them with a rendition of “Bootylicious.” Beyoncé, Kelly, and Michelle take you behind the scenes of a video rehearsal at which Aaliyah rewound their practice music, to the set of Austin Powers 3, where a starstruck Beyoncé felt anything but foxy before auditioning for the part of Foxxy Cleopatra, and backstage at the Grammys, where a last-minute costume change fiasco nearly kept Michelle from going onstage. With total honesty, these soul survivors not only dish the details of their past, but share their hopes, plans, and dreams for the future.

Author : P P Arnold
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1788705807

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Soul Survivor by P P Arnold Pdf

P.P. Arnold's story is that of a rich and varied life. From her early musical origins in powerhouse church gospel, the talented singer's career began when she joined the Ike & Tina Turner Revue at the age of just seventeen. But little did the young Ikette know how much her world was about to be turned upside-down... Now, for the first time, she is telling her remarkable story. Upon arriving in London in 1966 to support the Rolling Stones, the shy but vivacious nineteen-year-old caught the eye of frontman Mick Jagger. He would persuade her to stay in the city and record as a solo artist, ultimately leading to a five-decade career working with everyone from Rod Stewart, the Small Faces, Eric Clapton, Nick Drake, and Barry Gibb to Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters, the KLF, Paul Weller, and Primal Scream. However, it has been far from a gilded life for the musical star, who, after being forced into marriage at the age of fifteen upon becoming pregnant, went on to endure a string of personal traumas. Yet the legendary musician survived it all and has continued to reinvent herself throughout the years, be that as a West End actress, a much-sought-after backing singer or a renowned pop and soul star in her own right. This very timely memoir tells the still-pertinent story of bigotry and abuse experienced by a young Black woman growing up in the music industry on both sides of the Atlantic. It also covers the temptations and trappings of fame and success--themes that continue to resonate with readers.

Author : Jimmy McDonough
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780306822681

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Soul Survivor by Jimmy McDonough Pdf

The bestselling author of Shakey: Neil Young's Biography presents the first in-depth biography of the legendary soul singer Al Green. Al Green has blessed listeners with some of the biggest hits of the past fifty years. "Love and Happiness," "I'm Still in Love with You," "Let's Get Married," and "I'm Tired of Being Alone" are but a sampling of the iconic songs that led a generation to embrace love in perhaps the most tumultuous period in this country's history, an unparalleled body of work that has many calling Green one of the greatest soul singers of all time. The music legend has sold over 20 million albums and been sampled by numerous rappers, and even President Obama has been known to sing a chorus or two. The now-Bishop Green is without a doubt one of the most beloved yet inscrutable figures ever to grace the popular music stage, and he has managed to magically sidestep being successfully scrutinized in print. Until now. Acclaimed journalist and author Jimmy McDonough expertly tackles this most elusive of subjects and aims to present readers with the definitive portrait of a man everyone knows but few understand. McDonough manages to break through Green's joyous veneer to reveal the contrary, tortured, and solitary individual beneath, a man who spent decades dancing an uneasy tightrope between the sacred and the profane. From his childhood in the backwaters of Arkansas to commanding the stage in front of throngs of lusting fans to addressing a very different audience from the pulpit of his own church, readers will bear witness to the creation of some of the most electrifying soul music ever recorded; learn the hitherto untold real story behind Green's colorful down-home Memphis label, Hi Records; and--by way of countless in-depth interviews with major players in the story, some speaking for the very first time--unravel one of the last great mysteries in popular music: Al Green.

Author : Jerry Butler,Earl Smith
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0253217040

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Only the Strong Survive by Jerry Butler,Earl Smith Pdf

"... Butler's recollections of the racially segregated 'chitlin circuit, ' the early days of the civil rights movement and fellow performers like Dinah Washington, Little Willie John and Dionne Warwick are fascinating and insightful.... Only the Strong Survive makes one wish it came with a soundtrack." --The New York Times Book Review " Only the Strong Survive] presents a portrait of a remarkable performer, as well as an up-close and personal look at the world of rhythm and blues from the perspective of an insider.... A moving chronicle of one of America's music pioneers." --Chicago Tribune "More than an autobiography, Only the Strong Survive is also a glimpse at the political and social climate of the times which shaped the life of one man." --Ebony

Author : Chuck Corby
Publisher : Burning Bulb Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1948278413

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Soul Survivor by Chuck Corby Pdf

"A world-class soul singer." -- Bonedog Records Chuck Corby (aka Chuck Ciorra) has been performing for nearly sixty years and has recorded his songs on most of the major R&B labels. He is a Pittsburgh treasure, but his recordings have reached audiences across the country and internationally as well. His sound is R&B, and you would swear you are listening to a black artist when you hear him sing. When he first recorded "Man Loves Two" in 1966, he was promoted as such in order to get play from the black R&B radio stations. When Chess Records heard "Man Loves Two," they arranged for Little Milton to sing his version of the song. To this day, Chuck receives royalty checks on this record, but no others. A common practice of managers back in the early recording days was to put a fictitious name as head writer so they could receive unearned royalties. Chuck's manager was no exception. Chuck tells the story of an exceptional career countered by a personal life of joy, turmoil, and heartbreak. He does not hold back about his years of alcohol abuse, anger issues, failed marriages, or clinical depression. His love of family and friends is evident throughout the pages, and you feel his loss when he shares the deaths of those closest to him. His family is his heart, but his music, more than anything else, is his soul.

Author : Philip Yancey
Publisher : Image
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-01-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780385504966

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Soul Survivor by Philip Yancey Pdf

One of America's leading Christian thinkers interweaves the story of his own struggle to reclaim his beliefs with inspiring portraits of people who have succeeded in the pursuit of an authentic faith. In Soul Survivor, Philip Yancey charts his spiritual pilgrimage through the influence of key individuals: "These are the people who ushered me into the Kingdom. In many ways, they are why I remain a Christian today, and I want to introduce them to other spiritual seekers." Yancey interweaves his own journey with fascinating stories of those who modeled for him a life-enhancing rather than a life-constricting faith: Dr. Paul Brand, G. K. Chesterton, Annie Dillard, Frederick Buechner, C. Everett Koop, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Henri Nouwen, John Donne, Mahatma Gandi, Shusaku Endo, Martin Luther King, Jr., Robert COles. Readers will find these inspiring portraits both nurture and challenge for their own understanding of authentic faith. Yancey fans will devour these new glimpses of how he has held onto faith while acknowledging with utter honesty its inherent difficulties. New Yancey readers will be drawn in by the theme of faith versus religion and drawn along a compelling narrative of signposts on a spiritual journey. Soul Survivor offers illuminating and critically important insights into true Christianity, which will enrich the lives of veteran believers and cautious seekers alike.

Author : David Ritz
Publisher : Omnibus Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780857121608

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Divided Soul: The Life Of Marvin Gaye by David Ritz Pdf

David Ritz presents his uniquely candid and and intimate account of the tumultuous life of the Prince of Soul music, Marvin Gaye. Author Ritz has assembled years of conversations and interviews from his life as a close friend and lyricist to the gifted Soul sensation, and tells the Marvin Gaye story with fly-on-the-wall accuracy and detail. From his early years as an abused child in the slums of Washington DC, through his rise to the very peaks of the Motown phenomenon, his fall from grace and subsequent comeback, to his untimely death at the hands of his father, Marvin's story is the stuff of legends. The cast of characters includes the Jacksons, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and countless other icons of the world of soul music.The definitive biography of an enormously gifted and sensitive musician.

Author : Mary Ross Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798886228816

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Soul Survivor by Mary Ross Smith Pdf

Author : Ruthanne Lum McCunn
Publisher : Design Enterprises of SF
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780932538895

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Sole Survivor by Ruthanne Lum McCunn Pdf

On November 23, 1942, German U-Boats torpedoed the British ship Benlomond and it sank in the Atlantic in two minutes. The sole survivor was a second steward named Poon Lim, who, with no knowledge of the sea, managed to stay alive for 133 days on a small wooden raft. Finally rescued at the mouth of the Amazon River, Poon was hailed as the "World's Champion Survivor." He still holds the Guinness World Record for survival at sea.

Author : Andrea Leininger,Bruce Leininger
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781848502789

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Soul Survivor by Andrea Leininger,Bruce Leininger Pdf

James Leininger was just two years old when he began having disturbing nightmares that would not stop. He screamed out in the night: 'Plane on fire! Little man can't get out!' While nightmares are common among children, what happened next shocked those around him... James began to reveal details of planes and war tragedies that no two-year-old boy could know. His desperate parents were at a loss to help him until he said three things: 'Corsair', 'Natoma' and 'Jack Larsen'. From these tantalising clues, James's parents travelled thousands of miles and spent many long years piecing together these facts to try and find an answer that could end his torment. Finally, despite his mother's fears and his father's staunch Christian beliefs, they found only one possibility to the endless coincidences that surrounded every detail in James's life – that their son was reliving the past life of a World War II fighter pilot. Their touching story is one that will challenge sceptics and confirm the beliefs of those who already believe in life after death.

Author : Dennis Hale,Tim Juhl,Jim Stayer,Pat Stayer
Publisher : Lakeshore Charters & Marine Explorations, Incorporated
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015071146495

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Sole Survivor by Dennis Hale,Tim Juhl,Jim Stayer,Pat Stayer Pdf

Author : Ma-Nee Chacaby
Publisher : Univ. of Manitoba Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780887555039

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A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby Pdf

A compelling, harrowing, but ultimately uplifting story of resilience and self-discovery. "A Two-Spirit Journey" is Ma-Nee Chacaby’s extraordinary account of her life as an Ojibwa-Cree lesbian. From her early, often harrowing memories of life and abuse in a remote Ojibwa community riven by poverty and alcoholism, Chacaby’s story is one of enduring and ultimately overcoming the social, economic, and health legacies of colonialism. As a child, Chacaby learned spiritual and cultural traditions from her Cree grandmother and trapping, hunting, and bush survival skills from her Ojibwa stepfather. She also suffered physical and sexual abuse by different adults, and in her teen years became alcoholic herself. At twenty, Chacaby moved to Thunder Bay with her children to escape an abusive marriage. Abuse, compounded by racism, continued, but Chacaby found supports to help herself and others. Over the following decades, she achieved sobriety; trained and worked as an alcoholism counsellor; raised her children and fostered many others; learned to live with visual impairment; and came out as a lesbian. In 2013, Chacaby led the first gay pride parade in Thunder Bay. Ma-Nee Chacaby has emerged from hardship grounded in faith, compassion, humour, and resilience. Her memoir provides unprecedented insights into the challenges still faced by many Indigenous people.

Author : Keith Richards
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780316178723

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Life by Keith Richards Pdf

The long-awaited autobiography of Keith Richards, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the Rolling Stones. With The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the songs that roused the world, and he lived the original rock and roll life. Now, at last, the man himself tells his story of life in the crossfire hurricane. Listening obsessively to Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters records, learning guitar and forming a band with Mick Jagger and Brian Jones. The Rolling Stones's first fame and the notorious drug busts that led to his enduring image as an outlaw folk hero. Creating immortal riffs like the ones in "Jumping Jack Flash" and "Honky Tonk Women." His relationship with Anita Pallenberg and the death of Brian Jones. Tax exile in France, wildfire tours of the U.S., isolation and addiction. Falling in love with Patti Hansen. Estrangement from Jagger and subsequent reconciliation. Marriage, family, solo albums and Xpensive Winos, and the road that goes on forever. With his trademark disarming honesty, Keith Richard brings us the story of a life we have all longed to know more of, unfettered, fearless, and true.

Author : Wayne Moore
Publisher : Wayne Moore
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692224564

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Triumphant Warrior by Wayne Moore Pdf

Triumphant Warrior is an incredible and compelling story of how Wayne Moore found strength through struggle after finding himself in prison for protesting the institutionalized racial discrimination and hostilities surrounding court-ordered desegregation in Wilmington N.C. . Wayne was sentenced to nearly thirty years in prison after state and federal officials conspired together, to unjustly frame him and the other members of the Wilmington Ten. A riveting and soul stirring account of one man's triumph over injustice. Wayne writes "Today, four members of the Wilmington Ten are no longer with us in body. But in so many ways they, like all of us, will live on as witnesses, as well as markers in the road to better intersections toward the just and the humane. I hope this memoir can be a map to such a place where truth is everlasting and always liberating." Wayne Moore is founder of the Wilmington Ten Foundation for Social Justice. His foundation is dedicated to serving youth and families in Wilmington, N.C. Visit the foundation website at www.wilmtenfoundation.org. Testimonials: "Wayne Moore' vivid, firsthand account of the long yet triumphant struggle of the Wilmington Ten is inspirational for all who cry out for freedom. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis-- author of Psalms from Prison. " A wonderful and rich story of injustice and vindication, of suffering and redemption." Dr. Phillip L. Clay-Dr. Clay grew up in Wilmington and teaches at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology