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A Most Remarkable Fella: Frank Loesser and the Guys and Dolls in His Life: A Portrait by His Daughter
Contributor(s): Loesser, Susan (Author)
ISBN: 0634009273     ISBN-13: 9780634009273
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
OUR PRICE:   $17.82  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: September 2000
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Annotation: Composer, lyricist and driving force behind such songs and stage productions as "Heart and Soul," "Baby, It's Cold Outside," Guys and Dolls and The Most Happy Fella, Frank Loesser left an indelible mark on American music. In this rich and revealing biography, his daughter profiles this prolific musical mastermind, piecing together her own memories with those of singers, songwriters, producers, friends and family members. The result is an accurate account of what it was like to know Frank Loesser: a very funny man with a fiery temper whose ferocious commitment to his art drove singers out of their minds - and to their best. This comprehensive account of Loesser's life and career includes photos, drawings, lyrics and an index.
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BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Music
- Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts
- Music | Printed Music - General
Dewey: B
LCCN: 00042092
Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.01" W x 9.01" (1.10 lbs) 322 pages
 
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Composer, lyricist and driving force behind such songs and stage productions as "Heart and Soul " "Baby, It's Cold Outside " Guys and Dolls and The Most Happy Fella, Frank Loesser left an indelible mark on American music. In this rich and revealing biography, his daughter profiles this prolific musical mastermind, piecing together her own memories with those of singers, songwriters, producers, friends and family members. The result is an accurate account of what it was like to know Frank Loesser: a very funny man with a fiery temper whose ferocious commitment to his art drove singers out of their minds - and to their best. This comprehensive account of Loesser's life and career includes photos, drawings, lyrics and an index.