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Nowhere to Run traces the lives of the legendary soul musicians who helped define the sound of the 1960s. Drawing upon music history and criticism, the book peels back the curtain on the artists, their inspirations, and the societal forces that propelled their careers. It offers insight into the personal and cultural currents that produced a musical phenomenon that resonated across America.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Gerri Hirshey
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