Hushabye

The Mystics, the Music, and the Mob

By: Al Contrera

Narrated by: Al Contrera

An original founding member of the Mystics, author Al Contrera, tells the true story of how five Brooklyn teenagers went from singing on street corners to fame in the 50s with their first hit song, "Hushabye". Contrera, provides vivid and detailed accounts of the trials and adventures of forming a rock-'n'-roll group in a neighborhood controlled by the mob. He narrates the story of the group's formation, their recording and touring career, as well as their successes and heartbreaks, including the story of when the Mystics' lead singer was arrested for being an innocent witness to a holdup and accidental shooting by a neighborhood gang and was mistakenly jailed for two years.

Hushabye tells about walking the fine line between the music and the mob and how peer pressure and the temptations of fame changed their lives. Contrera offers keen insight and background into the sweet sound of the street corner doo-wop harmonies of the 1950s.

©2018 Al Contrera (P)2019 Al Contrera

Terrific book.

This is a winner. Don't miss it. Backstories at their best. Enjoyable, revealing and nostalgic.

Great Book

Loved it ,Great story as by the author, a lot of doo
Wop history ,there should be more books written like this ,from the point of view of the singers
of this fantastic music !

The Mystics - The fabulous 50’s and 60’s

The book is fantastic. The audio book is a great addition to the story. Al Contreara did a great job writing and narrating the book. It is full of information some new info and many memories.
This book should be a must read for any music fan of the 50’s and 60’s.
Read it, Listen to it and buy more and give as gifts.
Again kudos to Al Contreara!!!!