The prequel to Bob Stanley's universally acclaimed Yeah Yeah Yeah, Let's Do It is the only book that brings together all genres to tell the definitive story of the birth of Pop, from 1900 to the mid-fifties. Pop music didn't begin with the Beatles in 1963, or with Elvis in 1956, or even with the first seven-inch singles in 1949. There was a pre-history that went back to the first recorded music, right back to the turn of the century . . . Who were...

This text presents a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on popular music, from the early 20th century to the present day.

With additional song evaluations and exercises to help songwriters hone their lyric-writing skills, this book features new and expanded chapters covering such topics as: when the use of repetition can be an asset; how to successfully manipulate meter; and how to build on ideas and generate effective titles.

3,180 acts have registered just over 11,300 hit albums, all listed in this book, as well as the approximately 3,500 soundtracks and compilation albums that have hit the charts. There is a brief biography of each of the 3,180 artists who have had hit albums, details of BPI, Platinum Europe, RIAA Diamond awards and more.

From the Arctic Monkeys and ABBA to the Zutons and Ziggy Stardust, from 'Anarchy in the UK' to 'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah' and over 30,000 hit singles in between, this collectors must-have contains everything you could possibly want to know about every single to reach the charts since 1952.

Comprising 50 chapters or 'visions', 'Running Up That Hill' is a multi-faceted biography of this famously elusive figure, viewing her life and work from fresh and illuminating angles. Featuring details from the author's one-to-one conversations with Kate, as well as vignettes of her key songs, albums, videos and concerts, this artful, candid and often brutally funny portrait introduces the reader to the refreshingly real Kate Bush. Along the way,...

Compiled by a music hall chairman, this compilation includes 20,000 popular song titles from between 1860 and 1920. It answers questions such as who wrote the song, when it was written, and who sang it.

This is an alternative history of American music that, instead of recycling the familiar cliches of jazz and rock, looks at what people were playing, hearing and dancing to throughout the 20th century, using a wealth of original research, curious quotations, and an irreverent fascination with the oft-despised commercial mainstream.

This edition shows readers how to develop songwriting skills and take their skills to the next level. It addresses the new face of the recording industry and its shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as covering the numerous social media networking sites.

Good is Wicked and Wicked is Good in theNew York Timesbestselling Dorothy Must Die series! This digital original novella is the ninth and final installment in the series? prequel arc. It reveals the mysterious backstory of Ozma-and how she went from fairy princess to the rightful ruler of Oz. Young Mombi was never the best witch in Oz. She wasn?t the most talented, or the most powerful. But when the Wizard knocks on her door holding...