Böcker av Robert Reynolds

DION and the BELMONTS: Early Doo-wop and Rock and Roll Years explores this popular Bronx group's rise to stardom with such hits at "I Wonder Why" and "Teenager in Love." After separating as a group, Dion scored big with "Runaround Sue," "The Wanderer" and "Abraham, Martin and John." The Belmonts hit big with "Come On Little Angel" and "Tell Me Why." The book includes a chronological biography and partial discographies of their works, individually and collectively. Relive our musical past with one of America's most beloved doo-wop vocal groups - Dion and the Belmonts.

A chance encounter on a flight to Panama began a series of life altering events between Walter Sloane and pretty Panamanian Lili Cruz.As the couple's relationship develops, their actions introduce readers to the country's unique culture. But not all is paradise along the busy canal. The wanton ambition of a corrupt political candidate creates uncertainty and danger within Lili's barrio. Ultimately, catastrophic events place local residents in harm's way.Panama Nights is a quick-paced tale of generational romance, combined with an action driven plot replete with an array of felons, colorful locals, ex-pats, mystery, and mayhem. Flight boarding now for Panama Nights - where tropical passion and intrigue await!

The tranquil lives of woodland creatures are turned topsy-turvy when Jowls, a malicious canine, is taken in at a nearby farm. The dog's violent upbringing plagues him making him the bane of farm and forest creatures. Hostile encounters between Sebastian Rabbit and Jowls lead the reader toward a dramatic, unexpected ending. It's a tale of flight and fright that threatens animals and humans alike. Meet such memorable characters as the rabbit clan of Sebastian and Mari, callous Jowls, the mouse and squirrel families, Mole, Toad, and conniving Snake, in this stirring page-turner of a tale for an audience of both young and old. The Rabbit's Tale demonstrates how vastly different adversaries can rally together for the well-being of all.

Set in Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula during construction of the Soo Locks, this old-fashioned western influenced tale takes the reader on an exciting romp across the U.P., as Newly Fischer seeks to hunt down a co-worker whose misdeeds have brought fatal harm. After a foul-deed is committed in which Newly is a suspect, Newly tracks the man across the Upper Peninsula discovering evidence that leads him to believe his quarry is nearby. A romantic relationship develops as Newly awaits the arrival of wicked Virgil Sikes. Evil intentions, romantic encounters, broken bonds, unforgiving weather and wild animals come into play in that rugged wilderness before the score is settled. Join Newly Fischer in this thrilling old-time western themed yarn. Gray Wolf Pass is an exciting tale of vengeance and redemption.

During the 1950s, country music merged with a rising new fad called Rock & Roll to form what would become known as Rockabilly. In short, rockabilly was high energy, fast paced, guitar and bass driven tunes displaying thundering rhythms. The songs were often unremarkable ditties made up with a conglomeration of silly lyrics and inane repetitious phrases like "bop," "shake," "mama," and "go cat!" Cars, especially gaudy Cadillacs and hot rod Fords, stark colors like pink and black, and hep terms like "chicks" and "cats" were prevalent in many early rockabilly songs. Songs titled "Ooby Dooby," Ubangi Stomp," "Be Boppin' Baby," and "Rockin' In the Congo" were common record chart contenders during those early years. Many young, up and coming country crooners would cross over and go on to achieve widespread acclaim as names like Presley, Holly, Twitty and Orbison conquered radio station playlists. They among others would become R&R legends. Others like Jack Scott, Thomas Wayne, Boyd Bennett, Carl Mann, Dale Hawkins, and Ray Sharpe found success to a lesser degree, but still made their mark in the new genre. It's many of these "lesser knowns" that Hepcats & Rockabilly Boys explores.

Charles Westover grew up in a small midwestern town,learning guitar at an early age. After graduating high school, he joined the Army, married and shipped off to Europe where he honed his singing and guitar skills. Back home, Westover joined a local band while working at a carpet store.Soon he co-wrote, ""Runaway,"" one of the great rock and roll songs of the era and took on the stage name Del Shannon. Shannon went on to record many more hits and became a superb interpreter of the songs of other. He was the first American recording artist to cover a Beatles'' tune, wrote Peter and Gordon''s ""I Go to Pieces,"" and produced hit records for Brian Hyland and and the rock group, Smith. At a time when his career seemed to be on the upswing, Shannon''s live ended tragically at his Southern California home. A rock legend himself, he would eventually be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.If you appreciate the great rock singers of the past, you will want to read The Music of Del Shannon.