A complete and fascinating chronicle of Beatles music and history,Beatlesongsdetails the growth, evolution, and dissolution of the most influential group of out time.Drawing together information from sources that include interviews, insider accounts, magazines, and news wire services, this is a complete profile of every Beatles song ever written -- from recording details such as who played which instruments and sang what harmonies to how each song fared on the charts and how other musicians and critics felt about it. Chronologically arranged by U.K. release date,Beatlesongsnails down dates, places, participants, and other intriguing facts in a truly remarkable portrait of the Liverpudlian legends.Behind each song is a story -- like Paul's criticism of George's guitar playing during theRubber Soulsessions, John's acid trip during theSgt. Pepper'ssession, and the selection process for theRevolveralbum cover. And carefully examined along the way are the Beatles' evolving musical talents, their stormy private lives, and their successful -- and unsuccessful -- collaborations.Beatlesongsis truly an inside look at the Fab Four and a treasure for all their fans.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
0671682296
ISBN-13
9780671682293
eBay Product ID (ePID)
428420
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beatlesongs
Author
William J. Dowlding
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / General, General, Genres & Styles / Rock