--- product_id: 29045446 title: "Godfather of the Music Business: Morris Levy (American Made Music Series)" brand: "richard carlin" price: "$141.55" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/29045446-godfather-of-the-music-business-morris-levy-american-made-music store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Godfather of the Music Business: Morris Levy (American Made Music Series) **Brand:** richard carlin **Price:** $141.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Godfather of the Music Business: Morris Levy (American Made Music Series) by richard carlin - **How much does it cost?** $141.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/29045446-godfather-of-the-music-business-morris-levy-american-made-music) ## Best For - richard carlin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted richard carlin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Godfather of the Music Business: Morris Levy (American Made Music Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510CQhsMddL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent account of a major player in American pop music. *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023* Generally an excellent, fascinating read on a very important character in American pop of Midcentury. Whether the man was a genius businessman or a cut-throat monster with Mob ties is for you to decide.I found the first half of the book to be more interesting than the second, but maybe that's just me. The first half deals intriguingly more with the accumulated lore of a mythical figure; the second half mainly covers very literally-- and to me, rather drily-- what the man inarguably did in the 80's.Great for serious students of Rock 'n' Roll music. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Scorecard needed...... *by V***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023* Before starting this book, grab a piece of paper and pencil and start writing the names and cast of characters....you'll need it. This story is "B" movie gangster all the way. As much as Morris Levy was slammed for his dealings with artists, he definitely was a man of his word, and did a lot of good for a lot of struggling musicians....It was a fine read..... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Biography Of A Twisted Man *by J***1 on Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2016* I enjoyed reading this book very much. I had just read Tommy James's autobiography, and this is the perfect companion. Both are highly recommended. I confess that I am not a fan of jazz music, and the book does feature his association with jazz artists more than the pop/rock/r&b artists, but ultimately the biography is about Levy, and on that count, Mr. Carlin does an exemplary job. He managed to keep me interested, from start to finish. It's well-researched and put together in an interesting fashion. Morris Levy was certainly a driven man, and given his early years (working at sleazy gangster-owned nightclubs as a teenager), it's not hard to understand how the gangster mentality rubbed off on him. I'm not in any way excusing his behavior, but thanks to Mr. Carlin, it's understandable that he turned out the way he did. I do question a couple of minor things. How could Mr. Carlin refer to Joey Dee as a one-hit wonder, when he and his band produced no less than five national hits, four of which made the top 20 (two the top 10)? Why no mention of the last big Roulette hit makers before Tommy James came along, The Essex, who followed their number one song with a top 20 hit. Between The Essex and Tommy James, there was an iceberg that almost sank Levy's ship. Those are minor, of course. The bottom line is that Richard Carlin has produced an exceptional biography of a sad man, who walked all over, and terrorized most of the individuals who made him rich and powerful. Ultimately, he ended up like we all do, with nothing. Death is the one great equalizer in the world. Very highly recommended! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/29045446-godfather-of-the-music-business-morris-levy-american-made-music](https://www.desertcart.us/products/29045446-godfather-of-the-music-business-morris-levy-american-made-music) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*