Born into an impoverished family in a small coal mining town in West Virginia, young John Ellison started on a difficult career path as a musician that would pose unforeseeable challenges. In 1967, he wrote what would become one of the most famous songs in the history of popular music.

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Some Kind of Wonderful: The John Ellison Story gives readers a detailed glimpse into a life filled with hardship & racism. Through it all, John survives, finds love, and earns acceptance among his peers as a respected songwriter and performing artist.

 

Some Kind of Wonderful: The John Ellison Story is definitely a page turner and reads like a movie!