The story follows Lawrence, a talented yet overlooked pop star whose aspirations have been derailed by misfortune and his own choices over the years. Now at sixty-one, he embarks on a quest to achieve fame and financial stability by penning a hit song. This journey raises poignant questions about the sacrifices and consequences that come with pursuing one's dreams, especially in the face of past failures and societal judgment.
A definitive, in-depth exploration of mainstream singalong pop in 1970s Britain, from brickie glam to Eurovision, via novelty hits and suburban disco - the alternate history of a shapeshifting musical decade.
A witty memoir about the trials of adolescence, the tribulations of family life and the embarrassment that ensues from having larger-than-life parents
In 1903, Victorian composer Cecil Sharp began a decade-long journey to collect folk songs that captured the spirit of Great Britain. A century later, writer, presenter and journalist Will Hodgkinson sets out on a similar journey.
A brilliantly funny and illuminating story of a grown man coming to grips with the guitar