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A Boy Named Shel: The Life and Times of Shel SilversteinFew authors are as beloved as Shel Silverstein. His inimitable drawings and comic poems have become the bedtime staples of millions of children and their parents, but few readers know much about the man behind that wild-eyed, bearded face peering out from the backs...
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Behind Sad Eyes: The Life of George HarrisonShrouded in a sea of mystery, the elusive George Harrison has long been the most private and enigmatic member of the Beatles. From his hard knock childhood in Liverpool to his ascendance into rock infamy, George Harrison's life has been a torpid ride filled...
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Boogie Man: The Adventures of John Lee Hooker in the American Twentieth CenturyWith John Lee Hooker's death in June 2001 the world lost one of the last great Mississippi Delta bluesmen. Acclaimed writer Charles Schaar Murray's Boogie Man is the authorized and authoritative biography of this musician whose extraordinary career spanned over fifty years and included...
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Marilyn MansonFor the public, the triumph of Marilyn Manson happened in the blink of an eye, beginning with the debut of their 1994 Album Portrait of an American Family, an event which led to a cover on Rolling Stone and the group's MTV smash Sweet...
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Alanis Morissette: A BiographyJust two years ago Alanis Morissette was a former teen pop star, dismissed by some as a footnote in Canadian pop history. Then her album Jagged Little Pill sold over 13 million copies worldwide, and a new queen of alternative rock was crowned. Here...
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Bob Dylan: The Recording Sessions, 1960-1994Clinton Heylin has devoted his career to Bob Dylan's work and presents here a comprehensive study of all of Dylan's recording sessions.Author: Clinton HeylinPublisher: St. Martin's GriffinPublished: 03/15/1997Pages: 264Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.24h x 6.20w x 0.56dISBN: 9780312150679About the AuthorClinton Heylin is the cofounder...
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Clap Your Hands: A Celebration of GospelClap Your Hands is an inspirational, joyous celebration of poetry, art, and rhythm, tracing the history of African American gospel music and the poets, singers, and thought leaders who have fearlessly and soulfully contributed to the spiritual and social evolution of America. This powerful...
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Worship Old and NewA reexamination of the actual practice of worship that goes beyond the merely academic to provide a practical perspective through the eyes of the worship leader and the congregation. The most effective approach to worship is one that blends historical and traditional practices with...
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The Twelve Days of ChristmasEnjoy the pagentry, music, and spirit of this Little Golden Book adaption of the classic Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. Kids will spend happy holiday moments gazing at elaborate costumes, musical instruments, and, of course, a partridge in a pear tree. Legendary...
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The Time of My Life: A Righteous Brother's MemoirBill Medley's indelible baritone adorns some of the biggest hits of the twentieth century and is prominent on the soundtrack of an entire generation. He and his musical partner, the late inimitable Bobby Hatfield, formed the Righteous Brothers in 1963 and forever changed the...
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Darker Than the Deepest Sea: The Search for Nick DrakeWhen Nick Drake (1948-1974) died of a drug overdose at twenty-six, he left behind three modest-selling albums, including the stark Pink Moon and the lush Bryter Layter. Three decades later, he is recognized as one of the true geniuses of English acoustic music. Yet...
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Can't You Hear Me Calling: The Life of Bill Monroe, Father of BluegrassConsidering the range of stars that have claimed Bill Monroe as an influence--Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and Jerry Garcia are just a few--it can be said that no single artist has had as broad an impact on American popular music as he did. For...
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Satchmo: The Genius of Louis ArmstrongGary Giddins has been called "the best jazz writer in America today" (Esquire). Louis Armstrong has been called the most influential jazz musician of the century. Together this auspicious pairing has resulted in Satchmo, one of the most vivid and fascinating portraits ever drawn...
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Writing the Broadway MusicalBrimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference for book- and songwriters clearly explains the fundamentals of the three crafts of a musical--book, music, and lyrics. Using copious examples from classic shows, Frankel has created the quintessential musical writers' how-to. Among the topics: definitions...
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Chopin in Paris: The Life and Times of the Romantic ComposerBorn in Poland in 1810, Chopin emigrated to Vienna at age eighteen--and then to Paris, where from 1831 to 1849 he would spend almost half of his brief and tumultuous life. In Paris his extraordinary powers would reach their height and he would shine...
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Jazz Singing: America's Great Voices from Bessie Smith to Bebop and BeyondThis book is an overview of jazz and jazz-influenced pop singers. Among the major figures discussed are Armstrong, Crosby, Holiday, Fitzgerald, Sinatra, Eckstine, Vaughan, Torme and Bennett, along with descriptions of the contributions of secondary and forgotten talents.Author: Will FriedwaldPublisher: Da Capo PressPublished: 08/22/1996Pages:...
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Sidney BechetThe definitive work on Bechet. This is one of those rare books that once started you have difficulty putting down.--Jazz Journal Fifty years after hearing Sidney Bechet (1897-1959) in 1923, Duke Ellington recalled, I have never forgotten the power and imagination with which he...
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Chasin' the TraneAlways elusive, constantly moving, incessantly changing, John Coltrane stood astride the jazz world of the late '50s and '60s. He was a giant of the saxophone and a major composer. His music influenced both rock stars and classical musicians. There was a mystical quality,...
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Bach's Solo Violin Works: A Performer's GuideLong admired for his interpretation of Bach's six Sonatas and Partitas for unaccompanied violin, Jaap Schröder, a leading international soloist, here provides a detailed but informal guide to their performance. Bach's sublime solo violin works have long been central to the baroque music repertoire....
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I, Maya PlisetskayaMaya Plisetskaya, one of the world's foremost dancers, rose to become a prima ballerina of Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet after an early life filled with tragedy and loss. In this spirited memoir, Plisetskaya reflects on her personal and professional odyssey, presenting a unique view of...
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