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He writes extensively about Stax Records, both the music and the company, and shows that the music's particular strength grew from a partnership between black and white musicians. He considers the giants of the soul tradition, from Ray Charles and Sam Cooke to Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin and Solomon Burke, as well as more obscure figures such as Doc Pomus, Spooner Oldham, and Joe Tex. Guralnick argues for a distinct "Southern soul" sound, as distinguished from Motown or Chicago soul or other forms of "Northern soul," and traces its development from its twin roots in gospel song and Delta blues. “Buy this book! In years to come it will seem like a bargain compared with all the wonderful records which you will have to buy after reading the vivid accounts of Sweet Soul Music.The most indispensable book about soul music. “The definitive history….Guralnick makes his point without preaching….Sweet Soul Music is at once a scholarly work and a whole lotta fun.” –Daniel Brogan, Chicago Tribune

“A welcome exploration of one of the richest veins in American popular culture….It is Peter Guralnick’s considerable accomplishment…to have compellingly recalled this movement, with all its glories, eccentricities, and spiky contradictions….This is a terrific read and an important book.” –David Armstrong, San Francisco Examiner “The best history of ‘60s soul music anyone has written or is likely to write, but it is much more than that….A classic.” –Robert Palmer, New York Times Written on American popular music.” –Jim Miller, Newsweek “A stunning chronicle….A panoramic survey of a lost world….One of the best books ever Named one of Pitchfork’s “50 Best Music Books of All Time” Named one of Vibe Magazine’s “Eight Favorite Music Books” Winner of the Blues Foundation’s Hall of Fame Award Through rare interviews and with unique insight, Peter Guralnick tells the definitive story of the songs that inspired a generation and forever changed the sound of American music.

Now Available in eBook and enhanced eBook!Ī gripping narrative that captures the tumult and liberating energy of a nation in transition, Sweet Soul Music is an intimate portrait of the legendary performers-Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, James Brown, Solomon Burke, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Al Green among them-who merged gospel and rhythm and blues to create Southern soul music.