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Lonely AvenueLonely Avenue

Lonely Avenue

Alex Halberstadt

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Halberstadt offers the first biography of legendary songwriter Doc Pomus, author of such classics as "Lonely Avenue," "Save the Last Dance for Me," and "Viva Las Vegas." In 1991 Pomus became the first white person to be awarded the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award.

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OL Work ID
OL9192971W

Subjects

SongwriterLyricistsPopular musicBiographyHistory and criticismNew York Times reviewedJews, biographyNew york (n.y.), biographySingers, biography

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