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This is the first ever biography of New Orleans rock 'n' rolllegend, Fats Domino by a writer who obtained exclusive access tothe reclusive singer. Rock 'n' roll defined the last half of thetwentieth century, and while many think of Elvis Presley as thegenre's driving force, the truth is that Fats Domino, whose recordshave sold more than 100 million copies, was the first to put it onthe map with such hits as "Ain't That a Shame" and "BlueberryHill". In "Blue Monday", acclaimed R B scholar Rick Colemandraws on a multitude of new interviews with Fats Domino and manyother early musical legends, including Lloyd Price, Charles Brownof "The Clovers", and members of Buddy Holly's group, "TheCrickets", to create a definitive biography of not just anextraordinary man but also a unique time and place - New Orleans atthe birth of rock 'n' roll. Coleman's groundbreaking research makesfor an immense cultural biography, the first to thoroughly explorethe black roots of rock 'n' roll and its impact on civil rights inA
What's the secret to writing a hit song? It's as simple as1-2-3-4-5-6 Innovative, practical, and inspiring, "Six Steps toSongwriting Success" presents a surefire step-by-step approach tomastering the elements consistently found in hit songs. AuthorJason Blume, a songwriter with the rare distinction of having hadsongs on the Country, Pop, and RandB charts simultaneously, haspacked this book with such key aids as the three-step lyric writingtechnique used by the pros; lyric, melody, and demo checklists; andtools for self-evaluation-plus many other exercises that work.Blume's warm, humorous style features motivational anecdotes andentertaining stories of how hit songs came to be written andrecorded. Get "Six Steps to Songwriting Success," and get on thecharts
"A cat book with class, this sumptuously produced, highlyliterate collection of felinity as represented in art, literature,and photography is sure to elicit purrs, " raved Publishers Weeklywhen this BOMC Selection was published in 1982. Long out of print,this cat-lovers dream book is now reissued in paperback. 70full-color reproductions. --Ce texte fait référence à uneédition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.
An element of drama has always attended Rupert Everett, evenbefore he swept to fame with his outstanding performance in'Another Country'. He has spent his life surrounded byextraordinary people, and witnessed extraordinary events. He was inMoscow during the fall of communism; in Berlin the night the wallcame down; and in downtown Manhattan on September 11th. By the ageof 17 he was friends with Andy Warhol and Bianca Jagger, and sincethen he has been up close and personal with some of the most famouswomen in the world: Julia Roberts, Madonna, Sharon Stone andDonatella Versace. Whether sweeping the floor for the RoyalShakespeare Company or co-starring with Faye Dunaway and anorang-utan in 'Dunstan Checks In' (they both took ages to getready), Rupert Everett always brings as much energy and talent tohis life as he does to his career. A superb raconteur and a keenobserver of human folly (especially his own), Rupert Everett turnshis life into a captivating story of love, fame, glamour, gossipand drama.
The Ultimate Guitar Book is a comprehensive, lavishlyillustrated guide to guitars, from early acoustics to the latestelectrics. No book has ever brought together so many guitars insuch keen detail and rich portrayal, featuring speciallycommissioned photographs of over 450 famous, rare and vintageguitars. It is packed with construction and design informationwhich brings each instrument to life. In addition, it containsprofiles of great guitar designers and their pioneering innovativeworkshops. The Ultimate Guitar Book is quite simply the mostbeautiful book on the guitar ever produced: its opulentillustration is complemented by extensive factual narrative. Thebook is certain to become a definitive reference work on thesubject, and makes immensely pleasurable browsing for guitarplayers and collectors alike, from beginner to professional. 9inch. x 11 inch..
