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I received a kindle copy of this book from NetGalley. I was excited to read this book about girl groups since I grew up listening to this wonderful music. I like the fact that the authors took four years to put this book together and interviewed a lot of the "girl singers from these groups. It was interesting to read about so many of the girl groups, how they got together. I liked reading about some of the famous songs they recorded. So many of the singers were only teenagers when they started. I was glad to read the interviews to hear their experience in the groups, how they got along, some were sisters, like sisters. This book writes of the good and bad times.
It was fun for me to play some of their songs while reading this book.
The authors interviews a lot of these ladies so we get to hear them recall how it was like for them the good and the bad times. I was glad to get a chance to read this well done book. I would give this book a 4.5.

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I absolutely LOVED this book and I’m so glad it exists. As a music lover and maker, this area of music history is sooo under-taught and “unsung”, despite just how important all of these Women, especially Black Women, were to the foundation of R&B, Rock and Roll and popular music in general. But Will You Love Me Tomorrow was very respectfully and thoughtfully organized and allowed for so many people to tell their sides of the story. I especially appreciated the chapter dedicated to telling Florence Ballard’s story because she was so misunderstood.

Some Triggers to be aware of for potentially sensitive readers: Racism, Sexual abuse, addiction, mental illness, ED

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This was very good. I grew up listening to the 50s and 60 due to my grandparents and parents so growing up I adored all these groups and women. This was such an Insightful and informative book.
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I absolutely love the music of these girl groups, and must confess I'm one of those people who recognizes the songs but doesn't remember the group names. And I am saddened to realize that even those who grew up with the music seldom give credit or remembrance to the amazing women whose voices made the songs popular!

The authors choose to tell the stories in the voices of the women who sang the songs. Well deserved recognition!

And as the authors explain, "maybe even the girl group sound itself [is] at risk of erasure from the canon of pop music history. Even when remembered, the genre as a whole is often dismissed."

I hope readers of this book take time to appreciate the beautiful songs and powerful stories of the women who perfected the girl group sound. And maybe listen to a song or two. And thank the women who made it possible.

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This was such a fun read. I was imagining it as an audiobook or documentary as I read it. I loved all the interviews and fun facts about the groups. #girlpower! Absolutely loved it!

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