Talking Heads: Once in a Lifetime: The Stories Behind Every Song
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A superbly illustrated, in-depth examination of the stories, events, places, and characters that inspired the songs of the Talking Heads, arguably the most significant band to emerge from the late-'70s New York punk scene based around CBGB's club. Led by guitarist-vocalist David Byrne, the band enjoyed major chart success on both sides of the Atlantic with infectious, incendiary singles like "Road to Nowhere " "Psycho Killer " and "Once in a Lifetime." During their influential seventeen-year career, Talking Heads assembled a body of raw yet intellectual rock music second to none. Then in 2002, having vowed to never work together again, the four original Heads reconvened and played live when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ian Gittins has written about music and popular culture for fifteen years for such varied publications as Melody Maker, Q, The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Time Out, MTV, and the New York Times. He lives in London, England.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0634080334
ISBN13:9780634080333
Release Date:September 2004
Publisher:Rlpg/Galleys
Length:146 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"
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Talking Heads "Once in a Life Time" Stories behind every Song"!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a great book, very well illustrated, and very well presented. It gives a great story of the Talking Heads, including some of their history. Plus, it gives the stories behind every Talking Heads Song. This is an outstanding "Rock" Book, and a "must-have" for any Taliking Heads Fan!!! So, if you like the Talking Heads, buy this book, you'll love it!!! Thanks, and may God Bless.
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