Love that Dirty Water: The Standells and the Improbable Red Sox Victory Anthem
From SoSH
Authors: Chuck Burgess and Bill Nowlin
Publisher: Rounder Books
Date Published: July, 2007
Summary: This is the history of our Beloved Sox song and explains both the inspiration behind songwriter Ed Cobb's tune and how it became a staple at Fenway and a victory anthem. The book is filled with intriguing stories about the origin of the songs we sing, the overlooked punk/garage band, the Standells, and how the group performed at Fenway during the 2004 World Series. It takes the reader on various twists and turns -- an ode to a quirky city.
A Review from www.60sGarageBands.com: "Throw in a detailed ‘Dirty Water’ chart history, a discography (unfortunately LP only – not 45-rpm single releases) and a thorough (but no means complete) timeline, and Love That Dirty Water! ultimately is a must have addition to the bookshelves of anybody that did--and still does--“love that dirty water…”
