Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of 55 Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Soul

Hardback

Main Details

Title Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of 55 Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Soul
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Marc Myers
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 242,Width 167
Category/GenreRock and Pop
Bands, groups and musicians
Techniques of music and music tutorials
ISBN/Barcode 9781611856583
ClassificationsDewey:781.6409
Audience
General
Edition Main

Publishing Details

Publisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Imprint Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication Date 3 November 2022
Publication Country United States

Description

Songs that sell the most copies become hits, but some of those hits become something more - iconic recordings that not only inspire a generation but also alter the direction of music. In this follow-up to his classic Anatomy of a Song, writer and music historian Marc Myers tells the stories behind fifty-five more rock, pop, R Joan Jett remembers channeling her rage against how she had been unfairly labeled and treated into 'Bad Reputation' and Ozzy Osbourne, Elvis Costello, Bob Weir, Sheryl Crow, Alice Cooper, Roberta Flack, John Mellencamp, Keith Richards, Carly Simon and many others reveal the emotions and technique behind their major works.

Author Biography

Marc Myers is a frequent contributor to the Wall Street Journal, where he writes about jazz,rock and soul, as well as the arts. He is the author of Rock Concert, Anatomy of a Song andWhy Jazz Happened.

Reviews

Myers has a knack for capturing the artistry of songwriting and easily shows why these tracks are "iconic but not tired." This melodic collection will strike a chord with music fans. * Publishers Weekly * Myers adds important context by interviewing and extensively quoting the principal artists, composers, and producers. Especially recommended for collections where the first book found favor. * Booklist * Insightful...Pop-music fans of a certain age will enjoy this collection and might even use it as a playlist. * Library Journal * Myers does a fine job of getting behind the hits...With snippets of business, creativity, techno-wizardry, and raw emotion, a pleasure for music fans. * Kirkus Reviews * A treasure trove of music trivia between hard covers... [A] splendid volume. * Guardian on ANATOMY OF A SONG * [T]he anecdotes give flesh to the meaning of the lyrics. Musical influences that get passed from artist to artist are equally fascinating - and often surprising... Myers' book is big-fun forensic musicology. * Mojo on ANATOMY OF A SONG * A winning look at the stories behind 45 pop, punk, folk, soul and country classics. * Washington Post on ANATOMY OF A SONG * A cultural history of the elusive hit single, focused on artists' recollections and studio alchemy . . . The book's strength lies in thoughtful, wry reflections from artists including Elvis Costello, Jimmy Cliff, Stevie Wonder, Booker T. Jones, Dr. John, and Debbie Harry. An entertaining record of the soundtrack of the baby boomer era. * Kirkus Reviews on ANATOMY OF A SONG *