“Everybody
has to start somewhere. Businessmen start on the ground floor and try
to work their way up the corporate ladder. Baseball players bide their
time in the minor leagues wishing for an opportunity to move up and play
in the majors. Musical compositions aren’t very different—some songs
just don’t climb the charts the first time they’re recorded. However,
with perseverance, the ideal singer, the right chemistry, impeccable
timing, vigorous promotion, and a little luck, these songs can become
very famous.” So writes Bob Leszczak in the opening pages of Who Did It
First? Great Rhythm and Blues Cover Songs and Their Original Artists
Here
readers will discover the little-known history behind legendary rhythm
and blues numbers on their way to the majors. As Leszczak points out,
the version you purchased, danced to, romanced to, and grew up with is
often not the first version recorded. Like wine and cheese, some tunes
just get better with age, and behind each there is a story. Who Did It
First? contains interesting facts and amusing anecdotes, often gathered
through Leszczak’s vast archive of personal interviews with the singers,
songwriters, record producers, and label owners who wrote, sang,
recorded, and distributed either the original cut or one of its classic
covers.
The first in a series devoted to the story of great
songs and their revivals, Who Did It First? is the perfect playlist
builder. Whether quizzing friends at a party, answering a radio station
contest, or simply satisfying an insatiable curiosity to know who really
did do it first, this book is a must-have.
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