Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop an

Description: Anatomy of 55 More Songs by Marc Myers NEW AND EXPANDED EDITION, NOW WITH 58 SONGSFollowing his 2016 smash hit Anatomy of a Song, acclaimed musicjournalist Marc Myers collects fifty-five new oral histories oficonic songs from his popular Wall Street Journal column Songs that sell the most copies become hits, but some of those hits becomesomething more--iconic recordings that not only inspire a generation but alsochange the direction of music. In Anatomy of 55 More Songs, based on hiscolumn for the Wall Street Journal, music journalist and historian Marc Myerstells the story behind fifty-five rock, pop, R&B, country, and soul-gospel hitsthrough intimate interviews with the artists who wrote and recorded them. Part oral history, part musical analysis, Anatomy of 55 More Songs rangesfrom Creedence Clearwater Revivals "Bad Moon Rising" to Dionne Warwicks"Walk On By," The Beach Boys "Good Vibrations," and Black Sabbaths"Paranoid." Bernie Taupin recalls how he wrote the lyrics to Elton Johns"Rocket Man;" Joan Jett remembers channeling her rage against how she hadbeen unfairly labeled and treated as a female rocker into "Bad Reputation;" andOzzy Osbourne, Elvis Costello, Bob Weir, Sheryl Crow, Alice Cooper, RobertaFlack, John Mellencamp, Keith Richards, Carly Simon, and many others revealthe emotions and technique behind their major works. This new, expanded edition of the book features three new songs: "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac, "Why Cant We Be Friends?" by War, and "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners. Through an absorbing chronological, song-by-song analysis of the mostmemorable post-war hits, Anatomy of 55 More Songs provides a sweeping lookat the evolution of pop music between 1964 and today. This book will changehow you listen to music and evaluate the artists who create it. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography MarcMyers is a regular contributor to the WallStreet Journal, where he writes about music and the arts. He is the authorof the critically acclaimed books Anatomy of a Song, Why JazzHappened, and Rock Concert, and posts daily at JazzWax.com, athree-time winner of the Jazz Journalists Associations award for Jazz Blog ofthe Year. Review Praise for Anatomy of 55 More Songs: "Entertaining tidbits and insights infuse the second volumeof Marc Myerss eclectic array of musical hits, with singers, composers, lyricists, and producers delving into the backstories of some of the mostrecognizable, impactful songs of the 20th century. ...one of the real joyshere is in the way that those interviewed are so expressive and generous withtheir unalloyed admiration for fellow artists... Anatomy is an enjoyablemusical interlude -- you inevitably sing the songs in your head as you readthese stories. It would also, by the way, make one hell of a mixtape." --DaneetSteffens, Boston Globe "Highly, entertainingly readable." --L. KentWolgamott, Lincoln Journal Star"Anatomy of 55 More Songs is a fantasticaddition to any music lovers library." --Glide Magazine "These are engaging narratives that are dressed up withoffbeat trivia that will make you the star conversationalist of any cocktailparty." --Sal Cataldi, NYSmusic.comPraise for Marc Myers and Anatomy of a Song: "In these pieces...songwriters andperformers speak in their own voices...Because of Myerss skill as aninterviewer, their pride and enthusiasm come blasting through. Each story is apleasure to read and will deepen your listening experience...Myers bears down hardon these songs and the artists rise to the standards he sets." --New YorkTimes Book Review"A first-rate playlist...A rich history of both the music industry and the babyboomer era." --Los Angeles Times Book Review"Marc Myerss Anatomy of a Song [is] a winning look at thestories behind 45 pop, punk, folk, soul and country classics...A smart, graciousbook. His interviews yield some fascinating details." --Washington Post"[A] splendid volume." --Guardian"A music lovers dream book." --Cleveland Plain Dealer"Anatomy of a Song...reads like a dream karaoke playlist. Not a dud insight." --Huffington Post"Who wouldve ever guessed the inspiration behind Gladys Knights soul-stirringMidnight Train to Georgia was 70s pinup queen Farrah Fawcett? Thats justone of the fascinating song histories revealed in the new book Anatomyof a Song." --New York Post"The short, sharp chapters breeze by like a particularly well-curatedjukebox...Fast, fun and informative." --Houston Press"The most revealing and entertainingcompilation of short stories on popular music we have seen this decade."--Goldmine"Anatomy of A Song. . . getsthe lowdown on about forty years of hits straight from the artists mouths . .. Its always cool to hear how the musical sausage gets made, especially whenits made by geniuses in the field. But Myers also does an outstanding job ofunearthing the moments of humor and heartbreak that accompanied the creation ofthese songs."--American Songwriter"Myers . . . uncovers thefascinating backstories behind many legendary songs that changed the trajectoryof music . . . Culling together anecdotal revelations about happy accidents, deliberately vague lyrical choices and unexpected lapses of confidence, thebook manages to both demystify and humanize so many of its iconic subjects...Filled with surprises for music fans and aspiring songwriters alike."--BMIMusic"Who doesnt like to listen tomusicians tell their stories about the genesis of a song? Or to hear them laughat the deep meaning that listeners often invest in it when for them it was, well, just a song about a breakup? Myers book has something for everyone"--NoDepression"The critical ability of Marc Myersshows in his selection of topics and his persistence in hunting down the rightpeople to talk about their songs. But his talent as a writer shows in hiswillingness to get out of the way and let them talk about their songs . . .Myers pushes his subjects to recollect what had really happened that day in thestudio, that moment when the song first came to mind, that instant when theradio began to play it."--Washington Free Beacon "Countless fun facts dot Anatomyof a Song."--Billboard"Myers book succeeds as acollection because he reveals the paradox of popular music: the magical changethat transpires once the personal becomes public . . . Perhaps the greatestgift of Anatomy of a Song is its range . . . This is a book thatencourages you to go back into your record collection, to the hits you thinkyou remember well."--Las Vegas Weekly"Myers . . . work is archival. Itis important. It is illuminating."--Under the Radar"A detailed look at 45 iconicpopular songs . . . This will entice general readers and music lovers alike. Inhis introduction, Myers calls the book an oral history jukebox andpopular-music fans everywhere will want to be ready with a pocketful of dimes."--Booklist"A compelling compendium ofbehind-the-scenes shop talk that will excite even the most casual music geek."--Bookreporter"A cultural history of the elusivehit single, focused on artists recollections and studio alchemy . . . The booksstrength lies in thoughtful, wry reflections from artists including ElvisCostello, Jimmy Cliff, Stevie Wonder, Booker T. Jones, Dr. John, and DebbieHarry. An entertaining record of the soundtrack of the baby boomer era."--KirkusReviews"Music fans will enjoy thebehind-the-songs stories."--Publishers Weekly Details ISBN080216126X Year 2023 ISBN-13 9780802161260 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-12-05 Subtitle The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul Author Marc Myers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-12-05 NZ Release Date 2023-12-05 US Release Date 2023-12-05 UK Release Date 2023-12-05 Publisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press Imprint Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press DEWEY 782.4216409 Audience General Pages 416 ISBN-10 080216126X We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157532728;

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