Author: Alice Bradley Haven
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
'No such word as fail'; or, The children's journey
There Ain't No Such Word as Can't
Author: David Allyn
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1452033722
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
David Allyn (Albert DeLella) was raised in the depression years. His father was a French horn player. His mother studied voice as a child in Naples Italy. No doubt a musical family. He was forced to work at odd jobs to keep food on the table and to pay for clothes. Sang on all the radio stations Hartford Connecticut had to offer. WTHT, WTIC, WDRC and on a neighboring town of New Britain with the call letters of WNBC, until FCC changed them. Joined Jack Teagarden in 1940, was drafted into the 1st Army Division, fought in North Africa, fought in Kasserine Pass, the Armys first defeat. Received a Purple Heart at El Guetlar, Tunisia. Sent home, joined Van Alexanders band at Roseland Ballroom. Joined Boyd Raeburn and became an heroine addict for 9 years. Was arrested for forging scripts served 23 months in Sing Sing and Dannamour prisons. Upon release made albums with Johnny Mandel, did Steve Allen shows with whom he wrote a few songs. Also became an addiction counselor on four programs, still continuing to sing and write music. His book covers most of the glory, and pains of hell, in his life.
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1452033722
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
David Allyn (Albert DeLella) was raised in the depression years. His father was a French horn player. His mother studied voice as a child in Naples Italy. No doubt a musical family. He was forced to work at odd jobs to keep food on the table and to pay for clothes. Sang on all the radio stations Hartford Connecticut had to offer. WTHT, WTIC, WDRC and on a neighboring town of New Britain with the call letters of WNBC, until FCC changed them. Joined Jack Teagarden in 1940, was drafted into the 1st Army Division, fought in North Africa, fought in Kasserine Pass, the Armys first defeat. Received a Purple Heart at El Guetlar, Tunisia. Sent home, joined Van Alexanders band at Roseland Ballroom. Joined Boyd Raeburn and became an heroine addict for 9 years. Was arrested for forging scripts served 23 months in Sing Sing and Dannamour prisons. Upon release made albums with Johnny Mandel, did Steve Allen shows with whom he wrote a few songs. Also became an addiction counselor on four programs, still continuing to sing and write music. His book covers most of the glory, and pains of hell, in his life.
Hints, Humorous and Satirical, to all the world and his wife
Author: Thomas Bardel Brindley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Novels, Hints, & Essays
Author: Thomas Bardel Brindley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
The Franklin Fifth Reader
Author: G. S. Hillard
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368173677
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368173677
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
Correct English
Proceedings
Author: California Fruit Growers' and Farmers' Convention
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fruit-culture
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fruit-culture
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Proceedings
The Georgia University Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : College students' writings, American
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : College students' writings, American
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description