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Let's Spend the Night Together: Backstage Secrets of Rock Muses and Supergroupies | 
 enlarge | Author: Pamela Des Barres
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 40324
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 1556526687
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.660922
EAN: 9781556526688
ASIN: 1556526687
Publication Date: July 1, 2007
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Product Description
This intimate account of 24 legendary groupies reveals what went on behind the closed doors of rock stars from Elvis to Marilyn Manson. Consisting of Pamela Des Barres's revealing interviews with and profiles of other supergroupies, this book offers firsthand glimpses into the backstage world of rock stars and the women who loved them. The groupies—such as Miss Japan Beautiful, who taught Elvis how to dance; Cassandra Peterson (Mistress of the Dark), who tangled with Tom Jones in Sin City; Cynthia Plaster Caster, who redefined the art of Jimi Hendrix; and Miss B., who revealed Kurt Cobain’s penchant for lip gloss—tell tales that go well beyond an account of a one-night stand to become a part of music history.
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 A tad boring and self serving tale July 20, 2008
I think I would be less jaded if I bought this book used. It was not worth the full price. Some stories are interesting (like Cynthia Plaster Caster), but most are boring and seem self serving and self congratulatory. The author cannot help but insert herself, in all the stories (which I thought she already wrote a book about her own groupie days and ways, before?).
The book is ok, and some spots are interesting and entertaining - but overall - I would not recommend it to my friends. Not worth the price I paid. It made me wish I would have spent my money on better reading material for rock related subjects.
Let's Not June 22, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Pamela Des Barres in "Let's Spend the Night Together" does not seem like the same easygoing, free spirit, Miss Pamela, in "I'm With the Band". In fact, reading this book made me wonder why I ever liked "I'm With Band", so I went back and re-read it. I mean, I have no problem with juicy gossip, whether it's about someone famous or someone at work. Thing is, "I'm With the Band" was more than just kiss and tell. Pamela Des Barres proved to be a humorous and gifted writer whose chatty and confessional tone made her seem more like a best girlfriend than just some chick who slept with really famous rock legends. I would've been just as interested if Jimmy Page and Mick Jagger had been Jim the electrician or Mike the CPA. Sadly, "Let's Spend the Night Together" lacks the warm humanity of it's far superior predecessor. Hell, in some instances, it's downright dehumanizing. Pamela Des Barres seems so desparate to validate the groupie lifestyle (and perhaps fill an entire book) that she seems to have checked her discrimination at the door. For every Tura Satana, Cassandra "Elvira, Mistress of the Dark" Peterson and Pleasant Gehman, there's "Sweet" Connie Hamzy, Keith Moon and a banana. There's also much waxing philosophical about the groupie-as-muse, from Mary Magdalen to Constanze Mozart, great cultural and historical tradition, yadda, yadda, yadda and so forth. Which may be so, but in the context of this particular book it often comes off as defensive and methinks-she-doth-protest-too-much (see "Sweet" Connie, Keith Moon and banana above). Take my advice: Save your money and spend an evening drinking margaritas and dishing with your friends instead.
 It's the real thing May 31, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pamela desBarres is a true insider on the rock & roll scene. These women in the book also are. Their honesty and candor is refreshing and highly entertaining.
A Very Mixed Bag January 29, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I love Pamela Des Barres and I hate to write a negative review of anything she does, but I found this book to be mostly a dull rehash of slutty one night stand chicks who had/have no goals in life except hooking up for an hour with the bass player.
I enjoyed the Q & A with Bebe Buell.
Classy, groovy ladies like Patti D'Arbanville and Gail Zappa notwithstanding, sick, sick women like Sweet Connie disgusted me--sounds as if she'd blow the guy a McDonald's if he gave her a free Happy Meal. I guess we know how she'll afford her nursing home, although she looks as if she's on her way to Slut Heaven due to anorexia. I think Pamela has pretty much exhausted this topic. Move on doll!!!
Just Loved It January 10, 2008
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
"Let's Spend the Night Together" is like a virtual trip through the decades in rock 'n' roll. The story is told by the ladies who loved, admired and inspired some of the most celebrated and famous musicians of our time. The stories go from heartbreaking, to shocking, to truly aweinspiring. But all are honest, smart and bravely candid. I applaud all these fine ladies who were good enough to entertain us with their dazzling tales. And, thank you Miss Pamela for getting it all together for the masses to enjoy. A wonderful read, and tons of fun. Five stars!!!
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