This is an impressively researched and constructed book which will
afford endless pleasure to those who admire this artist. It will
almost certainly send you, as it did me, to examine your collection
of Benton's records, to play some Brook Benton music not heard for
a long time and to check what you have and have not got from his
discography. Searching the internet proved rather frustrating -
those post 1962 Mercury albums are elusive, his Cotillion
recordings are not all available and bits and pieces of his later
work are poorly represented. And it turns out, I think I have a
remake, not the original of A RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA! It would be
nice to think that this book will lead to an upsurge of interest in
a singer who now seems sadly neglected. Whether or not it does, his
fans will no doubt be delighted with this impressive and
fact-filled volume, packed with photos, memorabilia and easy to
follow information. Well recommended. - In Tune International, July
2015
this serious work of affection goes a long way to arguing that his
vocal prowess and way with a tune means he should now be seen on
the same par as the greats - like say Sam Cooke American columnist
Dick Kleiner said of Brook Benton's deep affecting tone - "...He
has a rich soft voice and a way of using it that makes a sound like
a breeze though a field of cello strings..." After reading this
wonderful book I'm inclined to think he was so much more. An
absolute must own for fans and a great read for the curious. Well
done to all involved... - Mark Barry, "Sounds Good, Looks Good" and
"Mark Barry's Books On Music".
an entirely new viewpoint on this vanguard of vocal excellence.
'There Goes That Song Again: Brook Benton' comes highly
recommended. Stuart Colman, Now Dig This, Aug 2015
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