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Jul 1, 2020 (Updated Apr 8, 2021)  
Back to Mono (1958 - 1969) by  Various Artists
Back to Mono (1958 - 1969) by Various Artists
1991 | Rhythm And Blues, Soul
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9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Rolling Stone's 65th greatest album of all time (489th in the 2020 list)
Superb collection of motown classics. Three full discs of some of the best soul and R&B songs ever made, plus the good old Christmas Gift album (which was also listed by Rolling Stone in its own right, so I listened to the same Xmas album twice in one week in June!). A diverse range of artists included, from Ben E King, Darlene Love, the Ronettes, Ike & Tina Turner and The Righteous Brothers.
  
A great collection of of mysterious ladies!
This book was a fun read, all the stories flowed well and they were full of unique ladies with a dash of mystery tossed in. Michelle Griep really takes you all over the world in these stories, I loved it. I would definitely add this book to your reading list this summer.
I volunteered to read this book from Barbour Publishing in exchange for my honest feedback, the thoughts and opinions expressed with in are my own.
  
Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime
Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime
J. California Cooper | 1899 | Fiction & Poetry
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"My fifth-grade teacher, who has since become one of my best friends, is a strong, powerful black woman. One day she said, 'Instead of calling and asking me for advice, try reading J. California Cooper.' The stories in this collection [Some Love, Some Pain, Sometime] follow common folk dealing with everyday issues. They're good people who sometimes make evil choices, and you see them suffer as a result. While many of the stories start off dark and depressing, ultimately, they are incredibly inspirationa"

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