Swing It!

by John Sforza

Book Overview

In the years before and after World War II, there were no bigger voices than those of the Andrews Sisters. Maxene, LaVerne, and Patty charted more top ten Billboard hits than Elvis or the Beatles and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813121361
• ISBN13: 9780813121369
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 289 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

SWING IT COMMENT

"SWING IT" YES, THE ANDREWS SISTERS KNEW HOW TO SWING. NO OTHER VOCAL TRIO BEFORE OR SINCE HAS EVER CAPTURED THE ESSENCE OF HOW TO MAKE A SONG SWING OR BOUNCE. NO MATTER WHAT THEY SANG SWING, PRETTY BALLADS, COUNTRY, SHOW TUNES, CHRISTMAS AND EVEN HYMS, HAS THERE EVER BEEN THAT UNIQUE BLEND THAT IS THEIRS AND THEIRS ALONE. ONCE YOUR HOOKED ON THEIR STYLE YOU CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH! JOHN SFORA'S BOOK CAN NOT BE A BETTER TRIBUTE TO THIS AMERICAN POP GROUP. WHILE YOU READ HIS BOOK YOU SENCE HIS TRUE AND DEEP ADMIRATION FOR THESE POP ICONS. HIS BOOK TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY INTO THE LIVES AND TIMES AND THE ERA OF PATTY, MAXENE,AND LAVERNE. THE DISCOGRAPHY OF THE MANY SONGS THEY RECORDED WILL WET YOUR APPETITE FOR CONTINUED LISTENING PLEASURE.

Captures The Group And The Era Like No Other

Sforza brings me to a time where my Grandparents sat on a porch swing drinking cokes on a summer night while listening to three women sing like few ever had before or since. It was an innocent age that I was aware of vaguely through old movies. Sforza not only does the Andrew Sisters justice with his detailed account of their career but it was an exceptional work for a first time writer. I look forward to more books from him.

great book

I've looked for a book like this and here it is. What a great story with some very intresting photos, too. Of course we all want someone to dish some more on the behind-the-scenes catfights between these sisters, but John Sforza took the high road and didn't rely on the cheap shots or the Enquirer style. This is an extremely dignified look at the Anderews Sisters career and if you like their music, you'll love this book.

enjoy the read!

I was so excited to finally find a book about the legendary Andrews Sisters--the songbirds I fell in love with ever since I saw them in some early Abbott and Costello films. Their music is timeless and this book is a fantastic companion for any fan. A must for your bookshelf. The compiled discography and film and TV appearance log is an invaluable reference, and the book is lovingly assembled as well. I wish there were more quotes from surviving Patty Andrews but I get the feeling the author was not allowed access to the aging crooner. Very few people have gotten the true story behind the Andrews Sisters and this book finally lays it all out in a very interesting and friendly manner. At last, a book on these gals. Some great photos, as well. It made me want more. Bravo, Mr. Sforza.

"Swing It" SWINGS!

A factual, interesting, & entertaining read on the seldom written Andrews Sisters. As the first of its kind it offers a wealth of information on the very popular vocal group who surpassed Elvis & the Beatles on the billboard charts. Lots of great photos with Crosby, Sinatra, Dean Martin, Abbott & Costello, Joey Bishop, Red Skelton & "STOOGE" Shemp Howard. Not a tell all by any means but an insightful look into the personal relationship of the sisters by a dedicated fan. Says the Seattle Times in the December 12, 1999 issue, "in addition to thoroughly documenting the Andrews Sisters' musical contribution - and especially their importance during World War II - "Swing It" is also an invaluable record of the pop-music business before rock, before huge arena shows...a time when the musical talents of performers were more important than those of the electronic geniuses that record them. John Sforza has written a readable account of their careers...an impressive amount of detailed research went into this book." Customer reviews that have been posted thus far seem a bit off the mark especially if the reader lived during that exciting era. Lots of nostalgic memories & interesting analysis throughout. Recommended to put you "In the Mood."