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  • Fresh Air, Peter Guralnick, September 8, 2006

  • By: Terry Gross
  • Length: 51 mins

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Fresh Air, Peter Guralnick, September 8, 2006

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Summary

Biographer Peter Guralnick on this edition of Fresh Air. His book Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke is now out in paperback. Guralnick follows the life of rhythm and blues legend Sam Cooke from his roots in gospel music through his legendary career as a singer and songwriter whose hits include "You Send Me", "Bring it on Home to Me", "Only Sixteen", and many others. Peter Guralnick has written extensively about American music. His other work includes a two-part biography on Elvis Presley as well as a trilogy on American roots music. (Original Broadcast Date: October 31, 2005)

Then, film critic David Edelstein reviews the new independent film Mutual Appreciation. It's directed by Andrew Bujalski whose previous film Funny Ha Ha made 10 critics' Top 10 lists, including A.O. Scott of The New York Times. (Broadcast Date: September 8, 2006)

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