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Summary: a Great read
Review: nothing like reading about some of the biggest Songs&the Storys behind them.in fact even songs you might not agree with being Number 1 just reading the storys on them is very entertaining in itself.Fred Bronson does a Great Job.
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Summary: Fascinating read
Review: Some of the posts refer to the fifth edition of this book,which was released towards the end of last year-From Bill Haley to Clay Aiken,if the artist had a #1 song in Billboard,you'll find it here-Fred Bronson did an enoromous amount of research in putting this book together & it shows-Highly recommended for music enthusiasts everywhere.
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Summary: A Treasure Chest of Music History
Review: This book gives a look at the past 48 years in music by looking at the number 1 hits on Billboard. It is a treasure chest of information. Relive your youth! See what was happening in the music world when you were born! Or in high school! This book is well-researched and includes first-hand interviews with stars of the highest magnitude. This is a big book - be prepared to spend some time on the couch, curled up with a blanket, going through year after year of music in this book. Highly recommended for music fans of all ages!
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Summary: FANTASTIC REFERENCE GUIDE FOR MUSIC LOVERS
Review: This book is a fantastic book for music lovers. It gives the number one songs along with a summary that gives more than enough information for one to read. Also, the details about the specific songs tell of how the song or songs came about and a brief summary of the musical number. It is a definitive must for record collectors, or music lovers nationwide who want to broaden their knowledge of good old American rock and roll. From rock's early days to the current modern version of rock, this book lets you experience the changes and the feel of the number one saga. I advise anyone who has had a turntable, or just loves to listen to music to buy and read this book. After you are finished reading it, it serves as a great reference guide for data on a certain song or artist. Certainly a book one cannot do without. I give it my highest rating.
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Summary: Best Music Reference
Review: This book is enormous fun and a great reminder of past favorites. The revised edition has so many new entries it's like a whole new book. It's wonderful that it includes so many very recent hits and, amazingly, even Clay Aiken's big hit, "This is the Night."
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Summary: More than a book on hits, but a testament on Amer. culture
Review: This book, which is a fascinating read, is a must for music fans and historians, and is a testament to everchanging times in American popular culture. Mr. Bronson tells bright, vivid anecdotes about each song, and by flipping through the pages one literally sees history (or popular music's reflection thereof) pass right through one's fingers. A fascinating, engrossing book, whose significance will only grow as years go by. Can't wait to get my hands on the next edition!
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Summary: GREAT REFERENCE AND GREAT FUN
Review: This is a great revision to a wonderful source book. It's fun to read, filled with interesting facts and surprises and very timely. It's most impressive to be available with the most recent entry being Clay Aiken's hit single. You can't ask for anything more current.
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Summary: A sensational book
Review: This is one book that you can pick up 100 times and learn something new each time. What you're learning is far more than mere rock trivia. It is the history of a very important element of our times. Some of the #1 stars fought the odds for a lifetime and finally prevailed. Others got there by generous doses of pure luck. Either way, the stories behind the music make for terrific reading. Thanks to Fred Bronson for creating this extraordinary book.
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Summary: Reliving adolescence without the zits and the angst!
Review: What a great book. I'm having so much fun working my way through the decades. When many of these songs were originally being played, I had no interest or information on the backstory, so much of this is a revelation. I haven't listened to popular music for 10 years, not since my daughter got her license to drive (i.e., no more driving car pool, no more listening to KIIS FM). I can't wait to get to this missing decade so I can better understand where pop music is today. As I do with all books l love, I'll be buying more copies for Christmas presents.
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Summary: Reliving adolescence without the zits and the angst!
Review: What a great book. I'm having so much fun working my way through the decades. When many of these songs were originally being played, I had no interest or information on the backstory, so much of this is a revelation. I haven't listened to popular music for 10 years, not since my daughter got her license to drive (i.e., no more driving car pool, no more listening to KIIS FM). I can't wait to get to this missing decade so I can better understand where pop music is today. As I do with all books l love, I'll be buying more copies for Christmas presents.
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