singers

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singers

All shook up

the life and death of Elvis Presley
2001
A biography of Elvis Presley, discussing his childhood, his entry into the music business, the early years of his career, the impact of success on his life, his drug use, and his death.

Reggae poet

the story of Bob Marley
2008
Chronicles the life of reggae musician Bob Marley, discussing his childhood in Jamaica, love of American rock and roll music, early musical career, influence on other musicians, personal life, and other related topics.

Paul Simon

the definitive biography
2003
Presents a biography of Paul Simon, a famous singer/songwriter who was best known for his part in the famous duo, Simon and Garfunkel, and examines his personal life, including his struggles with women, and his passion for world issues.

Somebody everybody listens to

2010
Upon graduating from high school in the tiny town of Starling, Tennessee, aspiring country singer Retta Lee Jones manages to get herself to Nashville, where, in spite of some bad luck and hard times, she tries to persevere in pursuing her dreams.

This land was made for you and me

the life & songs of Woody Guthrie
2002
An illustrated biography of Woody Guthrie, composer of "This Land Is Your Land," and over three thousand other folk songs and ballads, telling about his travels throughout the U.S. in the first half of the twentieth century, and discussing how his experiences influenced his music.

Frosting and friendship

2013
"Twelve-year-old Lily finds herself knee-deep in sugar and sheet music as she tries to juggle her responsibility to her bandmates and give her friend the best Sweet Thirteen party ever"--Provided by publisher.

The Gaggle Sisters river tour

2002
Sadie does a singing tour down the Wriggle River with a great deal of help from her sister.

Raffi

the children's voice
1989
Presents the life and career of the popular Canadian performer, discussing his albums, concerts, and latest projects.

Madonna

like an icon
2007
Tells the life story of singer Madonna, describing her childhood in Detroit, chronicling her rise to fame and career choices, and discussing her family, spirituality, and ever-changing image.

Celine Dion

my story, my dream
2001
An autobiography of singing star Celine Dion in which she discusses her happy childhood in a large, working-class Canadian family, her early start as a performer, her romance and marriage to her manager Ren? Ang?lil, the birth of their child, and other aspects of her life and profession.

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