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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Below are a few of our favorite books on songwriting and music in general. These are all must have ( though some are out of print - try “Amazon.com” to locate them.
OFF THE RECORD - Songwriters on Songwriting - 25 of
the Worlds Most Celebrated Songs.
Presented by Graham Nash. This book includes two CD’s of audio conversations with the actual songwriters, lyrics penned in the writers’ own hands, and great background on the songs included. A must have !
BEHIND THE HITS - Inside
stories of Classic Pop and Rock and Roll
Bob Shannon and John Javna. Amazing stories of success. You’ll find tales of songs that weren’t even finished ending up on million selling albums, lyrics that ere made up on the spot and went to number one and more. If you ever need inspiration, this book will do it !
WOULDN’T IT BE NICE - My Own Story Brian Wilson with Todd Gold. One of the great writers of all time tells a fascinating story of creation, depression and the perils of success. You won’t put it down !
GOOD ROCKIN’ TONIGHT - Sun Records and the Birth of Rock and Roll Colin Escott with Martin Hawkins. This is where the modern music business began.
MUSIC CITY BABYLON - Inside the World of Country Music - Scott Faragher Amazing stories of the country music business and the stars. Another one you won’t be able to put down.
THE BILLBORAD BOOK OF ONE HIT WONERS - Wayne Jancik - The stories of artists who disappeared as fast as they rose to the top. It also enlightens you to what they are doing today. Great fun !
GLIMPSES - Lewis Shiner - While not a historical work, this novel is a classic. The character revisits the great recordings of the 1960’s, and helps the Beatles, the Doors, and Jimi Hendirx to finish their lost masterpieces. Great fun and food for thought.