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Songs that saved your life
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- Book Synopsis
- One of the seminal groups of the Eighties, The Smiths' career was as brilliant as it was brief. Now, drawing on interviews with band members, producers, and colleagues, music journalist Simon Goddard presents a meticulous chronological survey of the group's musical evolution, from their first demos in 1982 to their final fractured studio session five years later. Investigating the stories behind the songs, and detailing every British TV and radio session, he also offers a unique analysis of each track's concert life. Granted unprecedented access to The Smiths' studio archives and to the private collection of outtakes and rehearsals retained by drummer Mike Joyce, the author lifts the lid on unreleased material as well as the lost songs and alternate versions that have remained closely guarded secrets until now.
- About The Author
- Simon Goddard is a music journalist who writes for a variety of publications, including Q magazine.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781781162583
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Titan Books, (08 February 2013)
- Number of Pages
- 351
- Weight
- 374 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 197 x 129 x 27 mm
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