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Johnny Cash: The Life
by Robert HilburnPeople don't just listen to Johnny Cash: they believe in him. But no one has told the Man in Black's full story, until now.In Johnny Cash: The Life, Robert Hilburn conveys the unvarnished truth about a musical icon, whose colourful career stretched from his days at Sun Records with Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis to his remarkable, brave and deeply moving 'Hurt' video, aged sixty-nine. As music critic for the Los Angeles Times, Hilburn knew Cash well throughout his life: he was the only music journalist at the legendary Folsom Prison concert in 1968, and he interviewed Cash and his wife June Carter for the final time just months before their deaths in 2003. Hilburn's rich reporting shows the remarkable highs and deep lows that followed and haunted Cash in equal measure. A man of great faith and humbling addiction, Cash aimed for more than another hit for the jukebox; he wanted his music to lift people's spirits.Drawing upon his personal experience with Cash and a trove of never-before-seen material from the singer's inner circle, Hilburn creates an utterly compelling, deeply human portrait of one of the most iconic figures in modern popular culture - not only a towering figure in country music, but also a seminal influence in rock, whose personal life was far more troubled, and whose musical and lyrical artistry much more profound, than even his most devoted fans ever realised.Read by Charles Pittard(p) 2013 Hachette Audio
Johnny Cash: The Life (Ala Notable Books For Adults Ser.)
by Robert HilburnThe definitive biography of an American legend In Johnny Cash: The Life, Robert Hilburn conveys the unvarnished truth about a musical icon whose colorful career stretched from his days at Sun Records with Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis to the remarkable creative last hurrah, at age sixty-nine, that resulted in the brave, moving "Hurt" video. As music critic for the Los Angeles Times, Hilburn knew Cash well throughout his life: he was the only music journalist at the legendary Folsom Prison concert in 1968, and he interviewed Cash and his wife June Carter for the final time just months before their deaths in 2003. Hilburn's rich reporting shows the remarkable highs and deep lows that followed and haunted Cash in equal measure. A man of great faith and humbling addiction, Cash aimed for more than another hit on the jukebox; he wanted to use his music to lift people's spirits and help promote what he felt was the best of the American spirit.Drawing upon his personal experience with Cash and a trove of never-before-seen material from the singer's inner circle, Hilburn creates an utterly compelling, deeply human portrait of one of the most iconic figures in modern popular culture - not only a towering figure in country music, but also a seminal influence in rock, whose personal life was far more troubled, and whose musical and lyrical artistry much more profound, than even his most devoted fans ever realized.
Johnny Cash: The Life In Lyrics
by Johnny CashThe life of the Man in Black revealed by his lyrics and by rare photographs and ephemera, in a collectible edition featuring 125 of his most iconic songs, authorized by the Cash estate Johnny Cash is one of the most beloved and influential country-music stars of all time, having composed more than six hundred songs and sold more than ninety million records. He received twenty-nine gold, platinum, and multiplatinum awards for his recordings and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is the first time Cash&’s fifty years of songwriting have been collected anywhere; this book includes the lyrics to 125 songs and the stories behind them. Perhaps more than any other American artist, he spoke to the soul of the nation as well as to the triumphs and challenges of his own life. These pages explore Cash's range as a poet and storyteller, taking readers from his early life and first successes through periods of personal challenge, activism, and faith. The result is a profound understanding of Johnny Cash as a man and an artist, as well as the American story he helped shape. An essential collectible that sheds new light on Cash&’s life and work, this book includes rare visual material in addition to remembrances from Cash&’s son, John Carter Cash, &“family historian&” Mark Stielper. Released for the twentieth anniversary of the legendary musician&’s passing, it will be a landmark in music publishing
Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon
by Greg LaurieJoin Greg Laurie, pastor and bestselling author of Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon, as he takes you on a personal journey into the life and legend of Johnny Cash. At the peak of his career, Cash had done it all—living the ultimate rags-to-riches story of growing up on a cotton farm in the Deep South to becoming a Nashville and Hollywood sensation, singing alongside heroes like Elvis Presley and performing for several American presidents. But through all of this, Cash was troubled. By the time he released the iconic Man in Black album in 1971, the middle-aged icon was broken down, hollow-eyed, and wrung out. In his search for peace, Cash became embroiled in controversy. He was arrested five times in seven years. His drug- and alcohol-induced escapades led to car accidents and a forest fire that devastated 508 acres. His time was divided between Jesus and jail, gospel tunes and the “Cocaine Blues.” But by the end of his life, Cash was speaking openly about his “unshakeable faith.” What caused the superstar to turn from his conflicting passions to embrace a life in Christ? Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon dives deep into the singer’s inner demons, triumphs, and gradual return to faith. Laurie interviews Cash’s family, friends, and business associates to reveal how the singer’s true success came through finding the only Person whose star was bigger than his own.
Johnny Cash: The official, fully illustrated celebration of the Man in Black
by Johnny Cash Mark Stielper Johnny Carter CashThe life of the Man in Black is revealed through his lyrics and by rare photographs and ephemera, in this beautifully illustrated official hardback edition, fully authorised by the Cash estate and featuring 125 of his most iconic songs. Johnny Cash is one of the most beloved and influential country stars of all time, selling more than ninety million records, blending country, rock, blues, and gospel in his music and having been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now, Cash's fifty years of songwriting have been collected for the first time ever. An essential collectible that sheds new light on Cash's life and work, this book includes rare visual material in addition to remembrances from Cash's son, John Carter Cash, and "family historian" Mark Stielper. Released for the twentieth anniversary of the legendary musician's passing, it is a landmark moment in music publishing and a visually stunning celebration of one of the world's most significant artists.
Johnny Cash: and Other Conversations (The Last Interview Series)
by Johnny CashJohnny Cash seemed like the stuff of legend when he was alive, and even more so as he achieved something close to sainthood in death. The interviews collected here bring us closer to the actual man: brilliant, falliable, introspective, and longing for redemption.Mythmaker, philosopher, sinner, and saint, Johnny Cash is perhaps the quintessential American icon. Though often rebellious and unruly, he rarely spoke without intention, sincerity, and a bit of poetry. Together with an introduction by music critic Peter Guralnick, the interviews here spotlight that inimitable rhetorical style, and the fascinating diversity of subjects that made him as relatable as he was mysterious. From a hopped up early interview with Pete Seeger, to a meditation on sobriety, to the last interview in which he stares calmly into the face of death, this collection brings together decades of insight as deeply profound as the unforgettable baritone of The Man in Black himself.
Jon Bon Jovi: The Biography
by Laura JacksonThis fascinating biography provides a detailed portrait of the high-energy, charismatic international superstar and frontman of the ever-popular band, Bon Jovi. The book charts Jon's relationship with the other band members who have their fair share of rock and roll stories - sex, booze, burnouts, health and women problems. Although rock music is Jon Bon Jovi's first love, he has more recently developed an interest in acting - starring in various hit TV shows such as Ally McBeal and Sex and the City and attracting critical acclaim for his role in World War II hit film, U-571. He has also scored film music, with his score for Young Guns earning him an Oscar nomination. Bestselling writer Laura Jackson explores the personality, character, drive and the determination that have taken him from playing New Jersey clubs through all the groupie excess and glamorous indulgence to where the band is today. Two new chapters in this updated edition detail his recent work for charity, his involvement in politics and football and also give an update on the band's new albums and tours.
Jon Bon Jovi: The Biography
by Laura JacksonThis fascinating biography provides a detailed portrait of the high-energy, charismatic international superstar and frontman of the ever-popular band, Bon Jovi. The book charts Jon's relationship with the other band members who have their fair share of rock and roll stories - sex, booze, burnouts, health and women problems. Although rock music is Jon Bon Jovi's first love, he has more recently developed an interest in acting - starring in various hit TV shows such as Ally McBeal and Sex and the City and attracting critical acclaim for his role in World War II hit film, U-571. He has also scored film music, with his score for Young Guns earning him an Oscar nomination. Bestselling writer Laura Jackson explores the personality, character, drive and the determination that have taken him from playing New Jersey clubs through all the groupie excess and glamorous indulgence to where the band is today. Two new chapters in this updated edition detail his recent work for charity, his involvement in politics and football and also give an update on the band's new albums and tours.
Jon Vickers: A Hero's Life
by Jeannie WilliamsWith foreword by by Birgit Nilsson. During his extraordinary career, the now-legendary Canadian tenor Jon Vickers sang the most demanding of operatic roles -- Tristan, Peter Grimes, Otello, Aeneas, Parsifal -- with searing emotional intensity and dramatic interpretation. In this first biography of Vickers, Jeannie Williams provides a captivating and revealing portrait of a very private, deeply religious man and complex artist who baffled and often enraged his friends and colleagues. Drawing on scores of interviews with those who knew and worked with Vickers, Williams traces his life from boyhood in western Canada, to schooling in Toronto, to his debut at Covent Garden, to his tenure at the Royal Opera House, to his celebrated appearances on the world's major opera stages. She discusses his signature roles, including details of a little-known Otello in South Africa, over-the-edge performances, and stormy battles with conductors and directors. In addition, she details Vickers' controversial withdrawal from the Tannhuser opera, his on-going friction with BBC-TV, his conflicted relationship with his native Canada, and his choices in repertory. Williams also illuminates the paradoxes in the world view of a man who might have been a preacher or a prime minister if he had not been blessed with such a remarkable musical talent. This in-depth, well-balanced, and objective biography will stand as the definitive work on one of the world's greatest heroic tenors.
Jonas Brothers: Your Unofficial Guide to the Iconic Pop Siblings (Idols of Pop)
by Malcolm MackenzieBook two in the Idols of Pop series, Idols of Pop: The Jonas Brothers, is an essential fan-focused guide to the latest and greatest icons in pop music: the Jonas Brothers! This 64-page book features full-color candid and professional photos with the Jonas Brothers front and center. Packed with personal takes on life, love, music and more, Idols of Pop: Jonas Brothers is your guide to one of the hottest pop groups in the world today.
Jonas Kaufmann: In Conversation With
by Thomas Voigt'The most sought-after tenor in the world', the greatest tenor of today', 'the new king of tenors' - for years Jonas Kaufmann has occupied a unique status among the world's greatest opera singers.Thomas Voigt's revealing biography, written in collaboration with Kaufmann, reflects on the singer's artistic development in recent years; his work in the recording studio; his relationship to Verdi and Wagner; and much more. The book includes contributions from Plácido Domingo, Anja Harteros, Antonio Pappano, Helmut Deutsch and Jürgen Kesting, as well as many striking photographs.Kaufmann was born in Munich in 1969. Soon after training at the University of Music and Performing Arts he was invited to make his debut in theatres such as the Stuttgart Opera and Hamburg State Opera, as well as international appearances at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Paris Opera and La Scala in Milan. He made his Salzburg Festival debut in 1999 in a new production of Busoni's Doktor Faust. He performed the role of Don José in Bizet's Carmen at Covent Garden in 2006 and made his acclaimed debut as Alfredo in Verdi's La Traviata at the Metropolitan Opera alongside Angela Gheorghiu. He has sung leading tenor roles in the operas of Richard Wagner with success in Germany and abroad, and is also a highly accomplished Lieder singer. In 2015 Kaufmann became the first German to perform the British seafaring anthem 'Rule, Britannia!' at the Last Night of the Proms.No wonder that the New York Times has described Jonas Kaufmann as 'a box-office draw, and ... the most important versatile tenor of his generation'.
Jonas Kaufmann: In Conversation With
by Thomas VoigtJonas Kaufmann is a phenomenon. With his musicality, his vocal technique and his expressive powers - to say nothing of his matinée-idol good looks - he is widely regarded as the greatest tenor of today. Thomas Voigt's intimate biography, written in collaboration with Kaufmann, reflects on the singer's artistic development in recent years; his work in the recording studio; his relationship to Verdi and Wagner; the sacrifices of success; and much more. It gives unparalleled insight into the world of one of the most captivating opera singers of the international stage.
Jonathan Harvey: Song Offerings and White as Jasmine (Landmarks in Music Since 1950)
by Michael DownesJonathan Harvey (1939-2012) was one of Britain's leading composers: his music is frequently performed throughout Europe, the United States (where he lived and worked) and Japan. He is particularly renowned for his electro-acoustic music, an aspect on which most previous writing on his work has focused. The present volume is the first detailed study of music from Harvey's considerable body of work for conventional forces. It focuses on two pieces that span one of the most fertile periods in Harvey's output: Song Offerings (1985; awarded the prestigious Britten Award), and White as Jasmine (1999). The book explores the links between the two works - both set texts by Hindu writers, employ a solo soprano, and adumbrate a spiritual journey - as well as showing how Harvey's musical language has evolved in the period between them. It examines Harvey's techniques of writing for the voice, for small ensemble (Song Offerings), and for large orchestra, subtly and characteristically enhanced with electronic sound (White as Jasmine). It shows how Harvey's music is informed by his profound understanding of Eastern religion, as well as offering a clear and accessible account of his distinctive musical language. Both works use musical processes to dramatic and clearly audible effect, as the book demonstrates with close reference to the accompanying downloadable resources. The book draws on interviews with the composer, and benefits from the author's exclusive access to sketches of the two works. It contextualises the works, showing how they are the product of a diverse series of musical influences and an engagement with ideas from both Eastern and Western religions. It also explores how Harvey continued to develop the musical and spiritual preoccupations revealed in these pieces in his later work, up to and including his third opera, Wagner Dream (2007).
Jonathan Richman: the secret history
by Alan CrossAlan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of alt-rock cult figure Jonathan Richman."Boston's Anti-hippie Punk Pioneer" is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.
Joni
by Katherine MonkFrom the moment Joni Mitchell's career began - with coffee-house bookings, serendipitous encounters with established stars, and a recording contract that gave her full creative control over her music - the woman from the Canadian wheat fields has eluded industry cliches. When her peers were focused on feminism, Mitchell was plumbing the depths of her own human condition. When arena rock was king, she turned to jazz. When all others hailed Bob Dylan as a musical messiah, Mitchell saw a fraud burdened with halitosis. Unafraid to "write in her own blood," regardless of the cost, Mitchell has been vilified as a diva and embraced as a genius, but rarely has she been recognized as an artist and a thinker.This new portrait of the reclusive icon examines how significant life events - failed relationships, the surrender of her infant daughter, debilitating sickness - have influenced her creative expression. Author Katherine Monk captures the rich legacy of her multifaceted subject in this offbeat account, weaving in personal reflections and astute cultural observations, and revealing the Mitchell who remains misunderstood.
Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark (33 1/3 Ser. #40)
by Sean NelsonIt’s a sucker bet to try and argue that Blue, or For 2 the Roses, or The Hissing of Summer Lawns are better or worse albums than Court and Spark, or than one another. In a certain way, they all feel like one sustained burst of musical endeavor from an artist who had only just begun to understand what she was capable of—and before she had decided to leave that strength behind in search of new powers. Still, Court and Spark is such a clear turning point, not just in terms of its popularity, but in terms of its approach. It represents a perfect example of an artist reaching out to a wide audience without pandering to it, in what feels, more than three decades on, like an honest attempt to say as much as possible to as many people as possible.
Joni on Joni: Interviews and Encounters with Joni Mitchell (Musicians in Their Own Words)
by Susan WhitallFew artists are as intriguing as Joni Mitchell. She was a solidly middle-class, buttoned-up bohemian; an anti-feminist who loved men but scorned free love; a female warrior taking on the male music establishment. She was both the party girl with torn stockings and the sensitive poet. <P><P> She often said she would be criticized for staying the same or changing, so why not take the less boring option? Her earthy, poetic lyrics (“the geese in chevron flight” in “Urge for Going”), the phrases that are now part of the culture (“They paved paradise, put up a parking lot”), and the unusual melodic intervals traced by that lissome voice earned her the status of a pop legend. Fearless experimentation ensured that she will also be seen as one of the most important musicians of the twentieth century. <P><P> Joni on Joni is an authoritative, chronologically arranged anthology of some of Mitchell’s most illuminating interviews, spanning the years 1966 to 2014. It includes revealing pieces from her early years in Canada and Detroit along with influential articles such as Cameron Crowe’s never-before-anthologized Rolling Stone piece. Interspersed throughout the book are key quotes from dozens of additional Q&As. Together, this material paints a revealing picture of the artist— bragging and scornful, philosophical and deep, but also a beguiling flirt.
Joseph Stone: The Collected Works (Music of the New American Nation: Sacred Music from 1780 to 1820)
by Karl KroegerFirst Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Josh White: Society Blues
by Elijah WaldFirst Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Josiah
by Angela Elwell Hunt Stephen ArterburnMeet a group of young believers who had the guts to live out their Christian faith. Some of them had to make tough decisions, others had to hold on to God's prom
José María Ruiz. Si no lo soñé
by José María RuizDescubre todos los secretos de José María Ruiz, la estrella de La Voz Kids que ha conquistado el corazón de miles de fans, en su libro 100% oficial repleto de fotografías y contenido inédito. «Nunca sabes lo que va a pasar, eso está claro. Si alguien me hubiera dicho que podría ganarme la vida haciendo lo que más me gusta, creo que me habría entrado la risa nerviosa. Y sin embargo, aunque parezca un sueño, se ha cumplido. Y todavía ahora muchas veces cuando me veo en la tele no me reconozco, yo no soy ese José María delante de los focos. Yo soy yo... un chaval normal, con sus amigos, su familia, sus miedos y sus comidas de cabeza... así que no voy a contarte nada que no sepas, pero sería genial compartir este sueño contigo. ¿Te vienes?»José María Ruiz Nervioso, sentimental y con una voz que quita la respiración. Así es como la mayoría de sus fans conoce a José María Ruiz, pero detrás de esa imagen tímida y sensible, José María Ruiz esconde todo un mundo. En este diario repleto de fotografías inéditas y notas manuscritas por el autor, el cantante nos abre la puerta a sus pensamientos más íntimos, a sus secretos y a las experiencias más locas e increíbles que ha vivido desde que ganó La Voz Kids.
Journal of Wonder: 366 days of musical inspiration to reflect upon and soothe your soul
by Clemency Burton-Hill'Clemmie writes about each piece of music with such energy and passion that you can't help but immediately want to stop what you're doing and seek it out' Eddie RedmayneAn inspirational journal that will guide you through a year of music, from award-winning broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill .From the author of the bestselling Year of Wonder series, this day-by-day journal will take you from January to December with classical music every day. Each piece, from medieval masterpieces to contemporary works, arrives with a brief introduction to the content and composer, along with plenty of space for you to listen, reflect and journal your thoughts. You'll find 52 prompts, one for each week, encouraging you to set goals for your year, and integrate your reflections and experiences on your journey of self-discovery. With beauty and inspiration on every page, this is another enlightening celebration of classical music by an author who wants to share its diverse wonders with others, whether complete novices or lifetime enthusiasts.'The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind.' Clemency Burton-Hill
Journal of Wonder: 366 days of musical inspiration to reflect upon and soothe your soul
by Clemency Burton-Hill'Clemmie writes about each piece of music with such energy and passion that you can't help but immediately want to stop what you're doing and seek it out' Eddie Redmayne'The only requirements for enjoying classical music are open ears and an open mind.' Clemency Burton-HillAn inspirational journal that will guide you through a year of music, from award-winning broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill. The musical pieces included in this journal have been extracted from her previous books, Year of Wonder and Another Year of Wonder.From the author of the bestselling Year of Wonder series, this day-by-day journal will take you from January to December with classical music every day. Each piece, from medieval masterpieces to contemporary works, arrives with a brief introduction to the content and composer, along with plenty of space for you to listen, reflect and journal your thoughts. You'll find 52 prompts, one for each week, encouraging you to set goals for your year, and integrate your reflections and experiences on your journey of self-discovery. With beauty and inspiration on every page, this is another enlightening celebration of classical music by an author who wants to share its diverse wonders with others, whether complete novices or lifetime enthusiasts.
Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story
by David Ritz Lang LangJourney of a Thousand Miles tells the remarkable story of a boy who sacrificed almost everything -- family, financial security, childhood, his reputation in China's insular classical music world -- to fulfil his promise as a classical pianist. Lang Lang was born in Shenyang in north-eastern China just after the end of the Cultural Revolution. He began piano lessons at three and by ten had been awarded a place at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. In order to continue his studies he moved thousands of miles from home, living with his exacting father in a cramped, shared apartment, while his mother stayed at home to earn the money to pay his fees. Lang Lang reveals that his father's ruthless discipline reflects a national obsession with winning at all costs. At fifteen he moved to the United States to take up a scholarship at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia; by nineteen he was selling out Carnegie Hall. His tutor and mentor Daniel Barenboim has described him as 'extraordinarily talented'. Now twenty-six, Lang Lang tours relentlessly, delighting sell-out audiences with his trademark flamboyance and showmanship. His inspiring story demonstrates the courage and self-sacrifice required to achieve artistic greatness.
Journey to You (Step into Reading)
by RH DisneyThis Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney/Pixar's Soul--in theaters June 19, 2020!Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams, and your interests come from? What is it that makes you . . . YOU? In 2020, Pixar Animation Studios takes you on a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life's most important questions. Disney/Pixar Soul is directed by two-time Academy Award® winner Pete Docter (Up, Inside Out) and produced by Academy Award® nominee Dana Murray (Lou short). Girls and boys ages 5 to 7 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.