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Bloomsbury presents A Hard Day's Night, written and read by Samira Ahmed. How did a film made to capture a pop phenomenon become an enduring cinematic classic? With warmth, wit and precision, Samira Ahmed reveals how the Beatles’ first film changed both the band themselves and pop music’s...

Britain's empire has gone. Our manufacturing base is a shadow of its former self; the Royal Navy has been reduced to a skeleton. In military, diplomatic and economic terms, we no longer matter as we once did. And yet there is still one area in which we can legitimately claim superpower status: our popular culture.

The Beatles are the biggest band there has ever been. James Bond is the single most successful movie character of all time. They are also twins. Dr No, the first Bond film, and 'Love Me Do', the first Beatles record, were both released on the same day - Friday, 5 October 1962. Most countries can...

'From the beginning to not quite the end... just yet'. From piano-playing child prodigy, through to classically trained keyboardist and onto his rise with Yes and as a solo artist, Rick Wakeman's life so far has been one of very dramatic spirals, spectacular comebacks and legendary rock ‘n’...

Shapeshifting, collaborative, endlessly inventive and robustly empowering: Black music has transformed British culture and society, and gifted generations of Black Britons a powerful means to reject misrepresentation and find freedom and joy in sound. From the height of jungle and hip-hop in the...

‘A page turner…and then some!’ Chris Evans ‘An absorbing memoir.’ Classic Rock Magazine ‘A very enjoyable rock-n-roll memoir that is not just for fans, but for anyone interested in this classic era of the British rock scene’ The Afterword A fascinating insight into the golden-age...

Paper Cuts is the inside story of the slow death of the British music press. But it's also a love letter to it, the tale of how music magazines saved one man's life. Ted Kessler left home and school around his 17th birthday, determined 'to be someone who listened to music professionally'. That dream appeared forlorn when he was later arrested for theft behind the counter of the record shop he managed during acid house's long hot summer of love.

Everyone who knows music understands Ginger Baker was, and is, perhaps the greatest rock-jazz fusion drummer ever. Author Giuliano was close to both Ginger and Jack Bruce in the 1990s and presents us with the very best of his extended three-week daily interview sessions with Mr. Baker. Here, you will meet the real man behind the never-ending drum kit. Neither myth, legend, nor spurious gossip can ever equal the true measure of the man, and this tempestuous audiobook proves it once and for all.

Before The Beatles landed on American shores in February 1964, only two British acts had topped the Billboard singles chart. In the first quarter of 1964, however, the Beatles alone accounted for 60% of all recorded music sold in the United States; in 1964 and 1965 British acts occupied the number one position for 52 of the 104 weeks; and from 1964 through to 1970, the Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits, the Dave Clark Five, the Animals, and more placed more than 130 songs on the American Top Forty.

A top-10 list is nobody’s perfect tool, especially when trying to measure up 10 of the most significant and influential bands of the British Invasion. Nevertheless, this book presents 10 biographies of classic bands of the era widely regarded as the best of the best, putting their contributions to music in sharp focus. And what contributions they have made! Over half a century later, their songs still ring out on radios, their names are well-known to many, and songs released today are inspired by the music they produced.

Whether you're just starting out as a songwriter, you're an experienced songwriter or just looking for a new perspective on the beautiful craft of songwriting, Song Maps - A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics offers fresh insights to help you write your very best lyrics. In Song Maps - A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics, I deliver simple, logical, well-defined solutions to these issues and more: I give you seven well-developed professional templates for you to bring your lyrics to life.

Companion audio to the Music & Performing Arts Library exhibit on music in World War 1 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. (Spring 2023)Contributors: Kirsten Barker, Joseph Goldstein, Kathleen McGowanExhibit companion playlist (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BBQkZp60V9QH2RoxcKJdi Exhibit website: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations with musical mavericks from the UK. Featuring everyone from Liam Gallagher and Goldie to Mark E Smith and Viv Albertine.Esteemed Music Journalist John Doran is in conversation with musical mavericks from the UK. Some are more famous than others but all have left an indelible mark on the face of British culture. Noisey launched the video series, The British Masters, in 2012. To mark the kick off of our fourth film series, audio from previous episodes will be available as podcasts as well as the video versions, which can of course be found on YouTube and noisey.com. There will ...

Every week a musical journey through the rich tapestry of British music diving into the melodies that have shaped the UK's musical landscape, Immerse yourself in the diversity and innovation of British music, and let "Formula British" be your guide to the best of British sounds.

Eine Sammlung der Episoden aus dem Erfolgspodcast #100malMusiklegenden, die thematisch geordnet wird. In diesem Band geht es um die britische Pop- & Rockszene in den 60er Jahren. Angefangen mit Apache, dem ersten britischen Rockhit der Shadows bis hin zum Ende der 60ies mit den Beatles und ihrer Single Lea it be. Dieses Hörbuch ist gemacht für Musikliebhaber:innen, die noch den ein oder anderen Hintergrund Ihrer Lieblingsmusik wissen möchten.

Twice a month, ordinary British people will bring you their take on the past two weeks' worth of news, entertainment and culture.

A top 20 music chart compiled weekly but featuring only British Artists…. A celebration of British music. Listen on this Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iNSpPTVYSsFdhUYVabUSk?si=1fa137b01a9841ef

Time is short. Ridiculously short. As songwriters, there are a million things that try to take us away from our precious time doing what we love doing - the beautiful craft of songwriting. The Organized Songwriter: How to Create Space to Write Your Best Songs offers fresh insights to help you be more productive. Just like a pro. Ultimately do you worry that life is moving way too fast for you to make the impact as the songwriter you are called to be? In The Organized Songwriter, award-winning songwriter Simon Hawkins gives you solutions to these issues and more.

Blues From The Ouse – Best UK Blues Podcast | New Blues Releases, Classic Blues, British Blues, Chicago Blues, Blues Rock & Blues GuitarWeekly radio-style show featuring the best in modern and classic blues, including listener requests, new releases, and tracks from artists like Joe Bonamassa, B.B. King and Shemekia Copeland. Perfect for fans of blues guitar, blues rock, Chicago blues, and classic blues radio.Broadcasting from Yorkshire, England, the show showcases new blues releases, deep cuts, and independent blues artists from the UK, USA, and beyond.Hosted by Paul Winn alongside Ben ...

「身から出たサビ」は、UKをはじめとする音楽好きマイザとカワズの2人によるPodcastです。 時には熱く心を打たれた音楽の話、洋楽の英詩翻訳と解釈の議論など。時にはのんびり日常について話します。月次更新！ #26からロンドン編！海外在住の方や、UKロック・パンクロックリスナーの皆様からのメッセージ、いつでもお待ちしています！ Host：Mizer，Kawazu Music：「Secret base」「Inside」「Playground」「Forgiveness」 おたよりフォーム: https://...