Auch nach 20 Alben und einer Legion begeisterter Fans hört der unbeirrbare Waits nicht auf, immer wieder neue, mal zärtlich poetische, mal raue wüste Songs voll magischer Faszination zu produzieren, die andere Pop-Artisten wie Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, the Eagles, Elvis Costello, Meat Loaf, The Ramones and Johnny Cash reizen, diese in eigenen Versionen zu interpretieren.
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The Beatles - Story und Songs kompakt - Ein Guide zur Musik der Beatles, von ihrer ersten Single 'Love Me Do' bis hin zu der CD 'Let It Be & Naked', die im Jahr 2003 herauskam. Album für Album gibt es wertvolle und detailierte Infos über sämtliche Beatles-Songs, die je offiziell veröffentlicht wurden, einschließlich verschiedener Kompilationen, 'The Beatles Live At The BBC' sowie der drei Bestseller-Sets 'Anthology 1- 3', die Mitte der 90er-Jahre erschienen. Zu allen Alben und Songs gibt das Buch faszinierende Hintergrundinformationen. Mit 16-seitigem Fototeil und einem Song-Register. John Robertson ist das Pseudonym eines bekannten britischen Rockkritikers. Patrick Humphries schreibt unter anderem für die Times, Mojo sowie den Guardian und hat seine eigenen Radiosendungen auf BBC und anderen britischen Radiostationen.
For more than twenty years, Tom Waits has been the rag and bone man of contemporary music, a singer with a heart of gold and a voice of gravel. His ragged voice and haunting lyrics have enraptured fans worldwide, capturing the tattered hopes and boozy dreams of hard-luck cases everywhere. Small Change, the first biography of this unique performer, tracks Waits from his early days as a pizza chef and fireman right up to the masterful albums such as Rain Dogs and Frank's Wild Years that brought Waits critical acclaim in the eighties. Visions of Waits the actor (Down by Law, Ironweed), Waits the composer (One from the Heart), Waits on tour ("The new band is all midgets, they share a room"), and wonderful photos all add up to a welcome portrait of the music that has influenced U2, Elvis Costello, and The Pogues, and of the man whose ravaged voice and whiskey wisdom have shown us the high life, the low life, and all that lies between.
This is the story of how 1969 cemented The Rolling Stones as the greatest rock & roll band in the world.
A biography of the British singer songwriter who died aged twenty six, having made three albums, all now recognised as classics.
In the first biography ever written about Paul Simon, Humphries assesses the superstar's long career: the early days; the immortal hits; the successful collaboration and subsequent break with Art Garfunkel; the career as solo artist; and the triumphant release of Graceland (winner of the Grammy Award for Best Album of the Year).
Featuring a comprehensive exploration of The Beatles' musical journey, this catalog details their evolution from the iconic 1962 single "Love Me Do" through to their latest remastered albums. Each entry includes insights into every song released, offering fans an in-depth look at the band's creative process and legacy across their extensive discography.
Featuring previously unpublished interviews with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, this biography offers an in-depth look at the iconic group. Written by bestselling author and music journalist Patrick Humphries, it draws on his 40 years of experience in the field, providing fresh insights and perspectives. As the first comprehensive biography in nearly two decades, it delves into the band's history, impact, and legacy, making it a must-read for fans and music enthusiasts alike.
1st edn. Tall 8vo. Original silver lettered black cloth-backed blue laminated boards (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine in protective cover). Pp. 223, illus with coloured and b&w photos (no inscriptions).