Country music people magazine says rarely can a book have been as eagerly awaited as larry jordans jim reeves. The most i could get from it was jim reeves was married to a lazy money hungry woman, and it wasnt much of a marriage at that. The life and times of country musics greatest singer by larry jordan at barnes. Velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular and enduring recording stars, he was one of the most fascinating. Famed singer anita kerr wrote jordan i did have time to read your book and i. It brings you an education on country music in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, while recounting reeves life on an almost daybyday basis that never gets tiring. Billboard reports though the author is a reeves fan, he didnt put the singer on a pedestal. Anita, who now lives in switzerland, came to my defense. His untold story, i devote two entire chapters to the events leading up to the crash and its aftermath. Velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular and endu.
During her recuperation shed read my book, jim reeves. Country music people magazine says rarely can a book have been as eagerly anticipated as larry jordans jim reeves. And no one tells this story better than larry jordan in his jim reeves. His untold story 9780615524306 by jordan, larry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Fans have compared it favorably with peter guralnicks two epic books on elvis. His untold story, and commiserated with me about some of the more ludicrous personal attacks on me by a couple of fans who have accused me of destroying jim s image. Following more than years of exhaustive and painstaking research, including scores of interviews i did with experts and even eyewitnesses to the accident who were. The book is a balanced account of reeves life and career. A blog by larry jordan, author of the new 672page book, jim reeves. Author larry jordan has not only accomplished the nearly impossible task of piecing every bit of jims life together but has also taken us step by step inside of jims shoes. Following more than years of exhaustive and painstaking research, including scores of interviews i did with experts and even eyewitnesses.