Hit Woman: Adventures in Life and Love during the Golden Age of American Popular Music

"Hit Woman" is the captivating true life story of Susan Hamilton—from child prodigy/actress to star performer on the concert stage; from music strategist in the boardrooms of Madison Ave. to producer of music legends in studios the world over... Read about her face-to-face sessions and experiences with Elton John, Michael Jackson, Chuck Berry, Paul McCartney, Randy Newman, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Glenn Frey, Paula Abdul, Michael Bolton, Vince Gill, the Carpenters, Ike and Tina, Sir George Martin, Clive Davis and many others... …not to mention the UFO's, alligators, rattlesnakes, cults, monkeys, horses and witches that appear (and disappear) from the pages of one of the most unforgettable memoirs ever! 11 pages of behind-the-scenes photos and a complete index to the 400+ pages. “The funniest, truest book I have read about the music business.” – James Patterson ”It’s a great and very funny book. Susan was in the middle of everything and writes surpassingly well about all of it. Her deep respect for music and musicians is evident. They deserve it and so does she.” — Randy Newman ”With moxie and determination, Susan Hamilton patrolled the intersection of art and commerce…Hit Woman is a pioneer’s tale, told with panache and detail.” — Nick Nolte ”Hit Woman is funny, brilliant, amazing and riveting. Susan Hamilton tells a great story and tells it with verve, humor, and pizzazz!” — Judy Collins ”When I played sessions for Susan in the ‘70s, her stuff was not just great, it was phenomenal! Same with this book!” — Paul Shaffer ”There is Nature, forces of Nature – and Susan Hamilton. This book is all three.” — Julian Lennon ”Susan’s book is pure joy and carries you through her colorful life in a way that keeps you riveted and won’t let you go.” — Herbie Hancock ”It’s absolute entertainment!” — Will Lee ”Her adventures in music and in life with the great, the near-great, and merely hysterical are rich, funny, moving and unforgettable. A must for anyone who loves American popular music.” — Dr. Steve Sohmer, former President, Columbia Pictures