My Name Is Love: The Darlene Love Story

by Darlene Love

Book Overview

Finally, the woman whose voice the New York Times said "is as embedded in the history of rock 'n' roll as Eric Clapton's guitar and Bob Dylan's lyrics" tells her story. Right out of high school, Darlene Love began singing lead vocals for legendary producer Phil Spector, cutting such classic hits as the number one -- He's a Rebel," "Da Doo Ron Ron," and "He's Sure the Boy I Love." As part of girl group the Blossoms, she held a regular spot on television's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688156576
• ISBN13: 9780688156572
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

She's a Rebel!

Great book, fantastic read. Keeps the reader very interested as well as informed about the politics of the music business. It's a shame that her voice was manipulated and pimped the way it was, not given recognition for classic hits such as "The Doo Run Run" and "He's A Rebel". This art of switching voices wasn't made public until the 1990's with the Milli Vanilli and Black Box scandel, but clearly this act had been in existence forever. After learning that she was on the hit 1960's show "Shindig", I purchased several of the classic videotapes. She was not exaggerating- she has a wonderful voice and deserves to be amongst the legendary pantheon of female singers. I would recommend this book to any artist seeking to enter the music business for the pros and cons, and anybody, overall who just enjoys a good, rock and roll memoir.

Darlene's recognition is way overdue !!!!!

Couldn't put this book down..What a story----I am finally seeing her in person this Sat for 2 shows !!! Back to back NYC "Deck the Halls with LOVE"...I have never been so excited about attending a concert.....She is a true inspiration to all women !!! To come back after being so down & out !!!! You go girl !!!!! Please..please... never stop singing !!!!!

A RARE TREAT

This was one of the most inspiring autobiographies I have ever read and I have read many. Darlene Love, I love you and I was glad you told your story to the world. I am awaiting the day that your star will shine bright and the world will know what true "Love" is. This is a must read for music lovers, Ms. Love shows the other side of the business and offers insights on talented artist who never made it and who got ripped off along the way, but still got by in spite of it all. She is a true H-E-R-O worthy af all our respect. She is the unknown Diva and she should take her place along with Aretha, Patti, Glady's, Dionne, and Diana.

The Well-Told Story of One of Rock's Greatest Voices

Growing up in northern Ohio in the swinging 60's, my ears were always glued to the radio. It is where I met and fell in love with the great female voices of my lifetime. Aretha. Martha Reeves. Dusty Springfield. Mavis Staples. One of the greatest voices, though I didn't always know it because she wasn't given credit, was the legendary Darlene Love. I have seen this woman perform many times, on Broadway and off. Her voice always moves me and stirs me and inspires me. I thank God for blessing us with Ms. Love and thank her and Rob Hoerburger for sharing her story of pain and triumph with us. Keep on singing, Darlene!

The Best Rock Bio EVER

Finished reading My Name Is Love within 24 hours, only taking breaks to eat,sleep & shower! What a story! What a great woman! Being a rapidly-aging baby boomer myself, I have long followed Darlene's career, but this book really gave me some incite into how much the woman has been through. I knew,for instance,she was Phil Spector's primary backup singer for everyone on his Phillies records label, but never imagined how many other singers and groups she sang along with, not just on record but in concert too! Truly amazing. Darlene is probably the most underrated singer on the planet, and one of the most down to earth as well. Her account of growing up and eventually facing prejudice, her failed marriages and her shabby treatment not just by Spector but from peers in the industry, record company executives, attorneys,etc. is a really sad story. Thankfully, Darlene is a survivor, always having great faith in God, the love of her husband Alton, plus a terrific sense of humor. She often relates in this book how so many people still don't know who she is or just pass her by on the street. Well, if I were fortunate enough to be on the same sidewalk as Darlene, I would be too starstruck to even say hello or remember my name. If only today's "divas" had an ounce of her talent and integrity. Whether or not you're a fan of Darlene's and/or 60's music, this is a must read for the historical info alone! Thanks for all the music, Darlene, and keep on singin'!