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Abbey Road

The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studio

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With a foreword by Paul McCartney

Many people will recognise the famous zebra crossing. Some visitors may have graffitied their name on its hallowed outer walls. Others might even have managed to penetrate the iron gates. But what draws in these thousands of fans here, year after year? What is it that really happens behind the doors of the most celebrated recording studio in the world?

It may have begun life as an affluent suburban house, but it soon became a creative hub renowned around the world as a place where great music, ground-breaking sounds and unforgettable tunes were forged—nothing less than a witness to, and a key participant in, the history of popular music itself.

What has been going on there for over ninety years has called for skills that are musical, creative, technical, mechanical, interpersonal, logistical, managerial, chemical and, romantics might be tempted add, close to magic.

This is for the people who believe in the magic.

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Very pleased to have listened to this as I’m very familiar with Hepworth’s voice from The Word in Your Ear podcasts. Some of the stories and hot takes are familiar from the podcast too. This is a skilful autobiography of a place, balancing the ‘place of work’ with the myth, with a series of stories told in an amusing, thoughtful and insightful manner.

Hoary Old Rock Anecdotes from the master of the form

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Just the right amount of detail be thorough whilst also retaining interest throughout. Would recommend.

Genuinely interesting

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If you’re familiar with his previous books, then this will come as no surprise. That’s not meant as damning with faint praise, but rather a maintaining of high standards. Filled with anecdotes and a clear sense of chronology, it was a pleasure to listen to.

Well up to his usual standard!

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Whilst the Beatles are obviously important to the overall story, this is thankfully not a Beatles documentary.
Far better then I expected as a fan of his previous works

Another epic by David Hepworth

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As with other books by Hepworth I’m wondering if there’ll be enough to keep me interested… as ever, more than I could have hoped.
More than ever I’m intent on a visit to one of the UK’s most famous roads. When I do, I’ll be giving this another listen en route.

So many great stories…

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