Dark was the night
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Lewis, E. B. 1956- illustrator.
Published
New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, ©2020.
Appears on these lists
Status
Shirlington - Kids Biography
JB JOHNSON B
1 available
JB JOHNSON B
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shirlington - Kids Biography | JB JOHNSON B | Available |
Description
The poignant story of Blind Willie Johnson--the legendary Texas musician whose song "Dark Was the Night" was included on the Voyager I space probe's Golden RecordWillie Johnson was born in 1897, and from the beginning he loved to sing--and play his cigar box guitar. But his childhood was interrupted when he lost his mother and his sight. How does a blind boy make his way in the world? Fortunately for Willie, the music saved him and brought him back into the light. His powerful voice, combined with the wailing of his slide guitar, moved people. Willie made a name for himself performing on street corners all over Texas. And one day he hit it big when he got a record deal and his songs were played on the radio. Then in 1977, his song--"Dark Was the Night"--was chosen to light up the darkness when it was launched into space on the Voyager I space probe's famous Golden Record. His immortal song was selected for the way it expresses the loneliness humans all feel, while reminding us we're not alone.
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Street Date
2008
Language
English
ISBN
9781524738884, 1524738883
Notes
General Note
"Blind Willie Johnson's journey to the stars" -- cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"The story of Blind Willie Johnson--the legendary Texas musician whose song "Dark Was the Night" was included on the Voyager I space probe's Golden Record"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 5-8 Nancy Paulsen Books.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Golio, G., & Lewis, E. B. 1. (2020). Dark was the night . Nancy Paulsen Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Golio, Gary and E. B. 1956- Lewis. 2020. Dark Was the Night. New York: Nancy Paulsen Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Golio, Gary and E. B. 1956- Lewis. Dark Was the Night New York: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2020.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Golio, G. and Lewis, E. B. 1. (2020). Dark was the night. New York: Nancy Paulsen Books.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Golio, Gary,, and E. B. 1956- Lewis. Dark Was the Night Nancy Paulsen Books, 2020.
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