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Kitchen Sink Realism Films – A Selection Of Links To Articles & Further Reading Below are a collection of links to ideal reading for those interested in Kitchen Sink Realism films. This is regardless of whether you are a novice or an avid collector and viewer of these films. These articles offer a great insight into “British New Wave” cinema. …
I initially intended to provide to a choice collection of further reading to articles and sites on this page. These being those that dedicate themselves to general Mod style, clothing and fashion. However due to the large number, I have chosen to concentrate on 1960s Mod style within this post. At a later date however, I will introduce posts that …
In the mid 1980s, whilst at school, I discovered a genre of literature. This was exclusive to those books penned by a collection of authors known as the “Angry Young Men”. In addition with thanks to further encouragement shown by Mr Thompson (my old English Literature teacher), I was to become an avid collector and reader of Kitchen Sink Realism …
Etta James – Photo, public domain. Credit to comunicom.es www.flickr.com Bibliography – Sources & References. Below is a bibliography which is relevant to the following pages ; Etta James Etta James At Chess Records “Etta James”. Discogs.com. (Accessed Mar 1, 2017). “Etta James”. Encyclopedia.com. (Accessed Mar 1, 2017). “Etta James“. thefamouspeople.com. (Accessed Mar 1, 2017). “Etta James“. wikipedia.org. (Accessed Mar …
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In 1960 Etta was to sign with Chess records, by it’s co-founder Leonard Chess. At Chess Records, Etta James’s musical style was to further come into it’s own. Here she was able to apply and showcase her musical versatility to several musical genres. This becomes apparent when listening to her recordings on Chess records and their subsidiary record labels. Her …
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Etta James was born in Los Angeles, California on January 25, 1938. Her mother, Dorothy Hawkins, was to give birth to her at the age of fourteen. She was given the name of Jamesetta Hawkins. Her father was unknown and therefore as a consequence of her parentage, she went on to live with several foster parents in her younger years. …
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