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UK book: Wise Publications, 1974. Good condition. 1974 book about Cream and their music and chord diagrams for their classic songs Some pen marks inside and some wear on front cover.

uk: Proteus Pub Co, 1979. vg. Book is vg but there is some tanning to the pages- well the book is almost 40 years oldAn enjoyable career retrospective The word "Illustrated" is shown, and the book really delivers on that note, in fact, the images are somewhat intersperced with the text, which , of course, goes against the traditional "16 pages of great pix!" kind of thing: that is the aspect that appears to be directed at the male reader - the live and behind-the-scenes black and white shots are spectacular and capture a sensuous, emotional singer [even so in the dressing room (?) - this quality consumes any musical setting - there's a glowing animation between she and musician Andrew Gold that positively leaps out from the pages] The photography reminds the fan that Linda's strength is really in the torchy country ballad, though she can rock out on countless numbers, in fact, I really enjoyed the short take on how Chuck Berry's uptempo "Back In The USA" was selected for her "Living In The USA"… Read More

'Brilliant biography of an undersung late-blooming treasure . . . subtly profound as well as wickedly entertaining, this biography does its subject scintillating justice' Mojo
Cruel to Be Kind is the definitive account of Nick Lowe's uncompromising life as a songwriter and entertainer, from his days at Stiff Records, to becoming the driving force behind Rockpile, to the 1979 smash hit 'Cruel To Be Kind'.
Nick's original compositions have been recorded by the best in the business, from enfant terrible of the New-Wave, Elvis Costello, to 'The Godfather of Rhythm and Soul', Solomon Burke; from household names, including Engelbert Humperdink, Diana Ross, and Johnny Cash, to legendary vocalists such as Curtis Stigers, Tom Petty, and Rod Stewart.
His reputation as one of the most influential musicians to emerge from that most formative period for pop and rock music is cast in stone. He will forever be the man they call the 'Jesus of Cool'

Mick Fleetwood has been part of one of the world's most successful and adored bands for over four decades. Here he tells the full and candid story of that life, and what it is to be part of the ever evolving Fleetwood Mac. His all-access autobiography spans the career of one of classic rock's greatest drummers and band leaders, the co-founder of the deeply loved super group that bears his name. In this intimate portrait of a life lived in music, Fleetwood vividly recalls his upbringing in Cornwall, Egypt and Norway tapping along to whatever song was playing on the radio; his experiences as a musician in Sixties London; the early days of the band featuring Peter Green, and his close friendship with George Harrison and seemingly all of music royalty.
Play On sheds new light on Fleetwood Mac's raucous history describing the highs and lows of being part of a band that he often single-handedly kept together. His love affair with Stevie Nicks, the creation of landmark albums like Rumours and Tusk, and… Read More

Book about Scott Walker of the Walker Bothers; This is something all Scott Walker fans are waiting for. The songs covered in the book start with those recorded in the late 1950's, and the author's explanation is not limited to his interpretation of songs but also extended to digging into the details of comparison with then contemporary songs and singers. Must be an indispensable guide to those who is waiting for some sort of direction guide to Scott's expanding interests.Note - small tear / ,mark where price sticker removed on back cover

Manchester University Press - Transforming folk Book is like NewEnglish folk - rock, a former progressive rock music style, has emerged since the post - punk era as a world music style that appeals to a broad spectrum of music fans who do not regard issues such as maintenance of authenticity and tradition as key factors in the preservation process. Rock music remains a stimulus for further change in folk music and has enabled English folk - rock to become regarded as popular music by a new audience with diverse musical tastes. From musicological and historical perspectives, this book maintains that folk music continues to be influenced by rock and other popular music styles, and is performed in musical settings representing new cultures and ethnicities now present in the United Kingdom. Growth in the popularity of British folk music since the early 1970s can be linked to its performance as English folk - rock, to its connections with culture and music industry marketing and promotion techniques, and… Read More