A Most Remarkable Fella, Frank Loesser: Portrait by His Daughter

A Most Remarkable Fella. (Frank Loesser and the Guys and Dolls in His Life: A Portrait by His Daughter). Book (not sheet music). Softcover. 324 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composer, lyricist and driving force behind such songs and stage productions as "Heart and Soul" * "Baby, Its Cold Outside" * Guys and Dolls * and The Most Happy Fella, Frank Loesser left an indelible mark on American music. In this rich and revealing biography, his daughter profiles this prolific musical mastermind, piecing together her own memories with those of singers, songwriters, producers, friends and family members. The result is an accurate account of what it was like to know Frank Loesser: a very funny man with a fiery temper whose ferocious commitment to his art drove singers out of their minds - and to their best. This comprehensive account of Loessers life and career includes photos, drawings, lyrics and an index.