An updated edition of the most comprehensive account of Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize-winning work yet published, with the full story of every recording session, every album, and every single released during his nearly 60-year career.
The two decades of freedom and creativity that were the 1960s and 1970s are captured in this book with photos by iconic photographers of the day, and text by top French music writer Philippe Margotin. Exploring pop rock icons from the Beatles to Bowie.
The book offers a comprehensive exploration of Bruce Springsteen's entire discography, detailing the story behind each song he has recorded and released. It delves into the creative process, influences, and themes that shaped his music throughout his remarkable career, providing fans with an in-depth understanding of his artistic journey.
The latest entry in the All the Songs series explores the recording history of Pink Floyd, one of the most commercially successful and influential rock bands. Since 1965, they have created sonically experimental and philosophical music, selling over 250 million records, including the iconic albums Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. While much is known about the band, few works offer a detailed history of their studio sessions. The authors delve into the origins of nearly 200 released songs, providing insights into the recording process, the instruments used, and the behind-the-scenes tensions that shaped the band. This extensive 544-page hardcover is organized chronologically, starting with their 1967 debut, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, recorded under Syd Barrett's leadership, and following the band's evolution through Barrett's departure, David Gilmour's arrival, and the later exits and returns of Richard Wright and Roger Waters. The book also covers albums released after Waters' departure, including their 2014 farewell album, The Endless River. With over 500 photos, it features cherished stories, such as the innovative recording techniques used for The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios and Bob Ezrin's role in refining The Wall.
Comprehensive visual history of the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" as told through the recording of their monumental catalog, including 29 studio and 24 compilation albums, and more than a hundred singles. Since 1963, The Rolling Stones have been recording and touring, selling more than 200 million records worldwide. While much is known about this iconic group, few books provide a comprehensive history of their time in the studio. In The Rolling Stones All the Songs, authors Margotin and Guesdon describe the origin of their 340 released songs, details from the recording studio, what instruments were used, and behind-the-scenes stories of the great artists who contributed to their tracks. Organized chronologically by album, this massive, 704-page hardcover begins with their 1963 eponymous debut album recorded over five days at the Regent Studio in London; through their collaboration with legendary producer Jimmy Miller in the ground-breaking albums from 1968 to 1973; to their later work with Don Was, who has produced every album since Voodoo Lounge. Packed with more than 500 photos, All the Songs is also filled with stories fans treasure, such as how the mobile studio they pioneered was featured in Deep Purple's classic song "Smoke on the Water" or how Keith Richards used a cassette recording of an acoustic guitar to get the unique riff on "Street Fighting Man."
An updated edition of the most comprehensive account of Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize-winning work yet published, with the full story of every recording session, every album, and every single released during his nearly 60-year career.Bob Dylan: All the Songs focuses on Dylan's creative process and his organic, unencumbered style of recording. It is the only book to tell the stories, many unfamiliar even to his most fervent fans, behind the more than 500 songs he has released over the span of his career. Organized chronologically by album, Margotin and Guesdon detail the origins of his melodies and lyrics, his process in the recording studio, the instruments he used, and the contribution of a myriad of musicians and producers to his canon.
Every album and every song ever released by The Beatles--from Please Please Me (U.S. 1963) to The Long and Winding Road (U.S. 1970)--is discussed, analysed and dissected in lively detail by two music historians