Satan Is Real

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The Ballad of the Louvin Brothers

By Charlie Louvin and Benjamin Whitmer

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Satan Is Real by Charlie Louvin and Benjamin Whitmer is a compelling memoir reflecting on the life of country music's influential figure, Charlie Louvin, of The Louvin Brothers. The book chronicles his journey from a rural upbringing in the South to achieving fame, detailing the struggles and triumphs that shaped his music career. Louvin shares personal anecdotes from the music scene of the era, painting a vivid picture of his dynamic partnership with his brother Ira and their impact on country music.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate stories about the golden age of country music, offering an intriguing mix of the highs and lows of the music industry as experienced by one of the genre's legendary figures. It might also capture your interest with its raw and candid exploration of personal and professional challenges, giving an insider's look at the world of music and fame from an authentic, engaging perspective.

Satan Is Real

Charlie Louvin was a good, god-fearing, churchgoing singer, but his brother Ira had the devil in him and was known for smashing his mandolin to splinters onstage, cussing out Elvis Presley, and trying to strangle his third wife with a telephone cord.

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Get ready for one of America's great untold stories: the true saga of the Louvin Brothers, a mid-century Southern gothic Cain and Abel and one of the greatest country duos of all time.

The Los Angeles Times called them "the most influential harmony team in the history of country music," but Emmylou Harris may have hit closer to the heart of the matter, saying "there was something scary and washed in the blood about the sound of the Louvin Brothers."

For readers of Johnny Cash's irresistible autobiography and Merle Haggard's My House of Memories, no country music library will be complete without this raw and powerful story of the duo that everyone from Dolly Parton to Gram Parsons described as their favourites: the Louvin Brothers.

Satan Is Real by Charlie Louvin and Benjamin Whitmer offers an unflinching look into the lives and music of this unforgettable duo.

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Satan Is Real is lauded as one of the most significant memoirs ever written by a country singer, offering intimate insights into the life of Charlie Louvin. Critics praise its raw honesty and engaging storytelling, describing it as both straightforward and unapologetic. It captures grand themes of life and provides a profound look at the anthropology of Americana music, earning it recognition as a classic of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062069047

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Igniter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 320

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Arts & Culture Benjamin Whitmer Biography & Memoir Charlie Louvin Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Born in Henagar, Alabama, Charlie Louvin recorded from 1947 to 1962 with his brother, Ira, as the Louvin Brothers. In 1955, they became members of the Grand Ole Opry and churned out thirteen hits on the Billboard country chart, including "When I Stop Dreaming," "Cash on the Barrelhead," and "Knoxville Girl." Charlie's solo career began in 1964 with the top five hit "I Don't Love You Anymore," and he followed it with twenty-nine Billboard-charting singles and four Grammy nominations.Benjamin Whitmer is the author of the novel Pike and a lifelong country music fan. He lives and writes in Denver.