Lets you celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of the anthem Give Peace A Chance. This title features images of the Montreal Bed-In For Peace, May 26 to June 1, 1969.

The English composer William Alwyn was one of the most versatile creative figures of his age, writing music for the concert hall, recital room, operatic stage and film screen. This book presents his important writings: the autobiographical essay Winged Chariot ; and the diary, Ariel to Miranda .

The Stories Behind Every ABBA Song. Mamma Mia! The Movie became the ultimate feelgood, chickflick musical, and this book examines the stories behind every song in the film, as well as the rest of Abba's entire backlist.

Providing facts about Elgar and his music, this book includes quotes and anecdotes. It contains sections about Elgar's Top 25 hits and his music in films.

Pink Floyd are one of the world's most successful progressive rock bands of all time. After their breakthrough record, The Dark Side Of The Moon , brought prog rock to the masses, they did not look back. This book looks at how they achieved their mega success.

A study of funk-pop superstar, Prince's multigenerational career. It features interviews with former band members, studio engineers, and childhood friends. It includes the stories behind such hit songs as Little Red Corvette , When Doves Cry , and Kiss .

Presents an introduction to the life and works of Elvis Presley. This book explores his music and films and chronicles his lasting influence on music, society, and popular culture. It also provides a glimpse of Elvis' life offstage - from his days at Graceland to the mystery surrounding his death.

Manchester became as much a part of The Smiths output as the guitars, drums and vocals. This book presents places to visit, lyrical references and background information on one of the world's most influential bands. It contains 40 images, a map of the city centre and an opportunity to take the Smiths Tour .

Born in Paris in 1908, Stephane Grappelli experienced every decade of the jazz century and his story spans an astonishing 77 years, during which time he performed with the great names of jazz: Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Oscar Peterson. This book contains interviews with Stephane as well as contributions from his family and friends.

Details the story of Guns N' Roses, a band that originated in the gutters of Sunset Strip and went on to become one of the baddest band on the planet. This book captures the birth of Guns' raw power, which - despite rape charges, drug-induced rampages and a general appetite for destruction - launched the band into the pantheon of rock gods.

Helps you learn that: Frederic Chopin had his heart removed before burial, due to his grave fear of being buried alive; Sergei Rachmaninoff hated the sound of his own music and despised performing it; and, Gustav Mahler was rarely invited to dinner parties because he would eat nothing but whole wheat bread and apples.

A revised and updated fifth edition. Critically acclaimed since its first edition, this book explores every facet of Bowie's career in revealing depth and detail. In his research, Nicholas Pegg has used a host of sources, many of them previously unpublished. Every recording is analysed from a technical and musical point of view, as well as being judiciously placed in the context of Bowie's ...

40 Years of Classic Writing. A unique collection of the best writing and interviews on the Beatles - from the last 40 years - by journalists, biographers, the Beatles and their friends. An essential purchase for any serious Beatles fan, and a fascinating introductory overview of a group who continue to exert an incomparable influence on music and popular culture.

Transcriptions. The Mystery, Tommy Emmanuels sixth US album, was inspired by Emmanuels travels each of the albums compositions is a musical snapshot or sojourn - a journey that brings us together with places and people - a journey into self discovery. This transcription book shows all twelve tunes on the CD note-for-note in standard notation and tablature. Also included are detailed performance ..

Glenn Gould was a child prodigy and a musical genius. He was also plagued by lifelong depression, terrified of playing before live audiences and consumed pills by the handful. He died of a stroke at 50. In this biography, the author raises many questions about Gould and his music.

Magazine was formed by Howard Devoto in late 1977 and brought together some of the finest and most innovative musicians of the era in the core line-up of Devoto, John McGeoch, Barry Adamson, Dave Formula and John Doyle. This book presents insights into one of the most important bands to emerge from the ashes of punk rock.

Offers a comprehensive account of Carl Nielsen as a composer viewed from the point of a musicologist with an international background and with Danish insight into Danish language and culture. This book examines a large portion of Nielsen's songs, both in relation to his own production and in a broader cultural historical context.

A page turning memoir of an unforgettable genius and rogue.