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In One Ear

Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me

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In One Ear

By: Simon Raymonde
Narrated by: Simon Raymonde
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About this listen

 'A wonderful book' ELTON JOHN

'Beautiful, insightful and honest' CILLIAN MURPHY

'A fascinating read' DON LETTS

This edition includes original music by the author.

As one-third of seminal band Cocteau Twins, Simon Raymonde helped to create some of the most beautiful and memorable albums of the '80s and '90s - music that continues to cast a spell over millions. This is the story of the band, in his words.

Beginning with Simon's remarkable childhood and exploring his relationship with his father, Ivor Raymonde (the legendary producer, musician and arranger for acts such as the Walker Brothers and songwriter for artists including Dusty Springfield), the book will journey through the musician's rise to prominence and his time with Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil.

It will also chart the successful career he has forged running his own label, Bella Union, for the past twenty-seven years, discovering, developing and working with globally renowned artists like Beach House, Fleet Foxes, Father John Misty and John Grant. And the narrative will lead us back to the present day, reflecting on Simon's most recent experiences in the music industry - all while going deaf in one ear.

A must-read for music fans, this is the incredible tale of Simon's life and legacy.©2024 Simon Raymonde (P)2024 Bonnier Books UK Entertainment & Celebrities Music Celebrity

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I prefer books dictated by the author as the inflections and emphases are better obviously. Simon Raymonde has a soothing and friendly voice and even when relating disturbing events, delivers without drama. It is a book I will listen to again sometime which I cannot say for many audible books. It was worth listening to for the music recommendations alone. I was aware of Bella Union but did not know half the artists on the roster and there are some gems there. Lovely all round particularly for fans of the Cocteau Twins and the esoteric.

A Beautiful Reading

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Interesting memoir from Bella Union records supremo and former Cocteau Twins bassist. The audiobook is well narrated by the author and what emerges is a lot of hard earned wisdom and some great anecdotes. If you like the Cocteaus and/or Bella Union then this is like catnip.

Interesting memoir

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In the era of the ‘no stone left unturned’ rock biography, this is an excellent, earnest, honest (and most importantly!) enjoyable one. Perhaps all the better, for leaving just a couple of Cocteau Twin shaped stones be.

A page turner for post punk and indie kids (of a certain age).

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Enjoyed this, it helps to be a fan of the Cocteau Twins. Interesting life and good guide to understanding the music industry.

A life in music

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As above. A Very engaging informative lovely litl view into a now fave band. Definitely recommend it.

Gentle & increasingly candid

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