Focusing on Bruce Springsteen's musical legacy, Jim Beviglia analyzes the significance of each of the 100 selected songs, providing insights into their lyrical and musical elements. The book combines critical historical context and biographical details, illustrating the impact of Springsteen's work on his audience. Through this exploration, readers gain a deeper understanding of Springsteen as a pivotal figure in American music, showcasing his artistry and the stories behind his celebrated songs.
No band has ever been able to demonstrate the enduring power of rock and roll quite like the Rolling Stones, who continue to enthrall, provoke, and invigorate their legions of fans more than fifty years since they began. In Counting Down the Rolling Their 100 Finest Songs, rock writer Jim Beviglia dares to rank the band’s finest 100 songs in descending order.Beviglia provides an insightful explanation about why each song deserves its place. Looking at the story behind the song and supplying a fresh take on the musical and lyrical content, he illuminates these unforgettable songs for new and diehard fans alike. Taken together, the individual entries in Counting Down the Rolling Stones tell a fascinating story of the unique personalities and incredible talents that made the Stones a band for the ages.Counting Down the Rolling Stones is the perfect playlist builder, whether it is for the longtime fan or the newbie just getting acquainted with the work of Mick, Keith, and the boys.
Counting Down the Beatles features Beviglia's list of the finest songs in the band's unparalleled oeuvre. Ranked in descending order from #100 to #1, each song is accompanied by a lengthy essay providing information on the song's writing and recording, context on where it fall...
Thanks to the dawn of MTV and the affordability of the synthesizer, a
generation of innovative artists created one of the last great glory eras of
pop music. Playing Back the 80s features original interviews with over sixty
artists, producers, session players, writers and others who were directly
involved with the most memorable songs of the decade.
