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The first book-length biography of an influential country/soul legend whose songs have been recorded by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan. Get a Shot of Rhythm and Blues chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of Arthur Alexander, an African American singer-songwriter whose music infuenced many of the rock and soul musicians of the 1960s. Although his name is not well known today, Alexander's musical legacy is vast. His 1962 song "You Better Move On" was the first hit to emerge from the fedgling Muscle Shoals FAME studio in Alabama, and his fusion of country and soul and his heartfelt vocals on such songs as "Anna (Go to Him)" and "Every Day I Have to Cry" were revered by musicia...
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Follow the thrilling exploits of Dr. Louise C. Love, the world’s most brilliant and glamorous private investigator. Her Humble Chronicler and Mr. P., their ubiquitous quadruped, join her in undertaking to resolve a series of mysteries in Helsinki, the beautiful capital city of the Republic of Finland. Complementing the six great adventures, the Notes by Olen Sukkela Poika and over ninety photographs provide a fascinating, up-to-date guide to the city’s most important sites. In the Appendixes, the reader will find more information on some specialized subjects. All proceeds from the sale of The Helsinki Chronicles will be donated to the Finlandia Foundation (www.finlandiafoundation.org).