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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2012 15:27:31 GMT -5
Hearts of Darkness: James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, and the Unlikely Rise of the Singer-SongwriterHearts of Darkness is the story of a generation's coming of age through the experiences of its three most atypical pop stars. James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Cat Stevens could never have been considered your typical late-sixties songwriters -- self-absorbed and self-composed, all three eschewed the traditional means of delivering their songs, instead turning its process inward. The result was a body of work that stands among the most profoundly personal art ever to translate into an international language, and a sequence of songs -- from "Sweet Baby James" and "Carolina in My Mind," to "Jamaica Say You Will" and "These Days," to "Peace Train" and "Wild World" -- that remain archetypes not only of what the critics called the singer-songwriter movement, but of the human condition itself. Author Dave Thompson, himself a legend among rock biographers, takes on his subjects with his usual brio and candor, leaving no stone unturned in his quest to shine a light on the dark side of this profoundly earnest era in popular music. Penetrating, pointed, and laced with vivid insight and detail, Hearts of Darkness is the story of rock when it no longer felt the need to roll. 
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Post by peritura on Feb 9, 2012 16:12:09 GMT -5
That sounds really interesting- tempts me more than the box set!!
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Post by Novim on Feb 9, 2012 16:12:27 GMT -5
Thanks for that Glaucus! Should make fascinating reading! Looking forward to it already,
Cheers,
Chris
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Post by JaneB on Feb 9, 2012 16:28:11 GMT -5
Glaucus - another excellent find! Any indication of when it will come out?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2012 16:46:02 GMT -5
Glaucus - another excellent find! Any indication of when it will come out? Thanks! Trying my best to supply relevant Cat Stevens material! Due out on March 6, 2012 - in the UK Due out on March 27, 2012 - in the US Due out on April 10, 2012 - in Canada Available for pre-order on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca and Amazon.co.uk at reduced price. |
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Post by JaneB on Feb 9, 2012 19:06:07 GMT -5
Only $18 and change in the US on pre-order. This should be a very interesting read. Thanks again for posting it!
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Post by ilovemycat on Feb 9, 2012 22:17:36 GMT -5
wow - that's the most exciting news about Yusuf I've heard in a while. Can't WAIT to get this one!! Thanks Glaucas.
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Post by richina on Feb 9, 2012 23:10:33 GMT -5
OH, THIS BOOK IS SO FIXIN' TO BE MINE!!!  Way to go Glaucus....bravo and well done!!  |
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Post by G-One on Feb 10, 2012 4:07:51 GMT -5
Another birthday present :-))
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Post by peacock on Feb 10, 2012 9:05:02 GMT -5
My my, our boy looks so angelic on that book cover compared to the other two guys. JT looks positively frightening.  But then, I've never cared much for JT or JB. ::shrug:: |
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Post by tediber on Feb 10, 2012 9:57:08 GMT -5
Great find, Glaucus, thank you!
I'm not a great fan of biographies (they always seem to have some criticisms, or some revelations I'd rather not have known about!). This one looks unmissable, though, so I shall have to have it!
And it has fewer calories than an Easter Egg!
Jo
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Post by JaneB on Feb 10, 2012 9:59:47 GMT -5
Richina - I'm surprised you have room for the book with all that cool memorabilia you have. I hope I don't turn on the TV some evening and see you on Hoarders. I'll fly down there myself and save you!
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Post by Novim on Feb 10, 2012 15:27:25 GMT -5
How can you fly yourself, Jane? I flap my arms and nothing happens! Good on you, I say! Just let me know the secret!!!
In envy,
Chris
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2012 15:44:56 GMT -5
Wot? No Neil Young?
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Post by Vivian on Feb 10, 2012 15:53:30 GMT -5
can not wait!!!
peace,Vivian
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Post by richina on Feb 10, 2012 15:55:20 GMT -5
Richina - I'm surprised you have room for the book with all that cool memorabilia you have. I hope I don't turn on the TV some evening and see you on Hoarders. I'll fly down there myself and save you! Hee-hee, not to worry JaneyPoo  you must know, one man's trash...  is another man's treasure !  At least when they found me I'd be sittin' around in "Cat trash".... smilin'!!  |
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Post by Sir Lorry Load on Feb 14, 2012 10:54:52 GMT -5
Hearts of Darkness: James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Cat Stevens, and the Unlikely Rise of the Singer-SongwriterHearts of Darkness is the story of a generation's coming of age through the experiences of its three most atypical pop stars. James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Cat Stevens could never have been considered your typical late-sixties songwriters -- self-absorbed and self-composed, all three eschewed the traditional means of delivering their songs, instead turning its process inward. The result was a body of work that stands among the most profoundly personal art ever to translate into an international language, and a sequence of songs -- from "Sweet Baby James" and "Carolina in My Mind," to "Jamaica Say You Will" and "These Days," to "Peace Train" and "Wild World" -- that remain archetypes not only of what the critics called the singer-songwriter movement, but of the human condition itself. Author Dave Thompson, himself a legend among rock biographers, takes on his subjects with his usual brio and candor, leaving no stone unturned in his quest to shine a light on the dark side of this profoundly earnest era in popular music. Charles, you can always be depended upon for fantastic finds!  This upcoming book will serve as a 'nice suffice' until Yusuf authors his memoirs (fingers tightly crossed on this hope).  Thank you, Charles! -Bud |
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Post by greeneyedgirl on Feb 25, 2012 18:30:49 GMT -5
Yay! 3 of my favorites in one book!
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Post by richina on Mar 7, 2012 23:49:17 GMT -5
I was just notified that the release date on the book has been moved closer.
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Post by richina on Mar 8, 2012 12:27:25 GMT -5
The book is already for sale on EBAY UK....23.85 GBP + 5GBP s/h (about $46 USD)!
A bit overpriced imho! :-)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2012 14:35:14 GMT -5
I was just notified that the release date on the book has been moved closer. It should be here in about a week! Same here. I should get the book on Monday according to Amazon.ca |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 12:37:07 GMT -5
FYI, I just got the book this morning vis UPS. Geez, that was quick. At first glance, it looks like a very interesting read. Evocating chapter titles taken from songs (Wild World, Fire and Rain, On the Road to Find Out), a few black and white pix, a bibliography which includes our friend George' s book as well as Chris Charlesworth. No mention of the elusive David Evans book.
Hope I can find time this weekend to start reading it.
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Post by aurarisma on Mar 9, 2012 15:46:22 GMT -5
Its available today in Nyc and I went down and bought last two . If anyone would like the other one let me know!! Message me. On email.I paid 14.00 each for them ! Xo
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Post by ilovemycat on Mar 9, 2012 18:59:48 GMT -5
yipee just placed my order on amazon. cant wait to read it. i wonder if each artist is treated separately or if all three are interwoven into each chapter...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2012 22:57:23 GMT -5
yipee just placed my order on amazon. cant wait to read it. i wonder if each artist is treated separately or if all three are interwoven into each chapter... From what I gathered so far (diagonal reading), the author alternates artists every three chapters. But don't quote me on this, I just had a rather quick look. Also, the book covers mainly the years between 1966 and 1973. |
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Post by ilovemycat on Mar 10, 2012 10:33:09 GMT -5
yipee just placed my order on amazon. cant wait to read it. i wonder if each artist is treated separately or if all three are interwoven into each chapter... From what I gathered so far (diagonal reading), the author alternates artists every three chapters. But don't quote me on this, I just had a rather quick look. Also, the book covers mainly the years between 1966 and 1973. thanks glaucus. and those are great years to write about...should be very interesting |
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Post by sunspark* on Jul 6, 2012 9:33:43 GMT -5
so, how was this book? worth getting??
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Post by bookworm on Jul 7, 2012 2:54:40 GMT -5
As a part of Cat Stevens memorabilia it was worth it. The content was not.
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