Barry Manilow by
A fully updated B format edition of the best-selling biography to include information of Barry's renewed success in the UK and USA. It includes details of his Greatest Hits album that topped the American Billboard charts, times he sung at the Superbowl and his sell out tours.This biography tells the story of the singer's life with an emphasis on his place in the music industry and explores and explains the scorn in which Manilow is universally held against his ongoing success.The story is told through various sources including past published accounts and reviews, as well as interviews with those from Manilow's personal and professional past and present.
The Disney Fake Book by
(Fake Book). This third edition features even more Disney favorites, including hits from their most recent movie and television releases. 240 songs in all, including: Almost There * Be Our Guest * Beyond My Wildest Dreams * Breaking Free * Circle of Life * The Climb * A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes * Hoedown Throwdown * If I Didn't Have You * King of New York * Kiss the Girl * Rock Star * Some Day My Prince Will Come * A Spoonful of Sugar * That's How You Know * We're All in This Together * When You Wish Upon A Star * You Are the Music in Me * and more.
I Right the Wrongs by
In this sequel to Misdemeanor Man, Dylan Schaffer returns with a mind-bending legal whodunit about small crime, big crime, and the reluctant lawyer caught in the middle. Despite his recent successes in the courtroom, Gordon Seegerman is intent on sticking to his low-end practice, dealing with misdemeanors for the Santa Rita, California, public defender's office. His priority is his Manilow cover band, which is on the verge of hitting it big-if they can find a substitute for their drummer, whp's nine months pregnant and on bed rest, before a date with Barry in Vegas. But when the cops bust the state's leading high school quarterback for dog-napping and possession of marijuana, and then the dog's owner's wife winds up dead, Gordon finds himself back in the wrong sort of spotlight, and back at work. And work has never meant so much trouble. The judge has a pathological disregard for the law. The city is on the verge of a violent eruption. And the client looks like he might be the next homicide victim. Forced into the most serious case of his life, Gordon discovers the truth behind a decades-old murder and learns a shocking lesson: he may not be the Misdemeanor Man after all. A thrilling blend of mystery and Manilow, I Right the Wrongs will have you racing for the final page, singing all the way.
Profiles of the People in Music by
Consult this reference for biographical information on more than 4, 500 figures in todays musical arena. Covering all genres of modern music, Contemporary Musicians profiles artists involved in rock, jazz, pop, rap, rhythm and blues, folk, New Age, country, gospel and reggae. Looking for information on Front man Trent Reznor? Need a list of Van Cliburns early recordings or background details on Johnny Mercers musical career? Music lovers, students, teachers, journalists and other researchers will appreciate and enjoy the lively and descriptive essays of this excellent series. Contemporary Musicians offers biographical statistics, detailed source information, critical essays, selected discographies and, whenever available addresses for the leaders, the legends and the up-and-coming celebrities of popular and classical music. Also provided is a list of selected books, magazines, newspapers and other sources where more information can be found. Nearly every entry contains a photograph of the featured subject. This source is up-to-date with coverage of the performers and writers who interest readers, drawn from the various musical genres as represented by the breakdown of record sales. The series also covers past artists whose accomplishments still have an impact on todays music. This reference is appealing to students because of its contemporary focus, easy format and style. Each volume is alphabeticall
Why we love music : from Mozart to Metallica : the emotional power of beautiful sounds by
"Did you know that ...carrying a musical instrument makes you more attractive? music can cure insomnia? music can change the taste of wine? the Mozart effect has nothing to do with Mozart? Barry Manilow songs can be used for crowd control? Why does music affect you so profoundly? It impacts the way you think, talk, feel, behave and even spend money. With his conversational style, humour, and endless knowledge, scientist and musician John Powell showcases fascinating studies - for example that shoppers spend more money in stores that play classical music and, even more astounding, they are more likely to buy German wine in stores playing German music. With chapters on music and emotions, music as medicine, music and intelligence, and much more, Why We Love Music will entertain through to the very last page. A delightful journey through the psychology and science of music, Why We Love Music is the perfect book for anyone who loves a tune."