Here, Nick Hornby writes about 31 songs - most of them loved, some of them once loved, all of them significant to him - encompassing singers as varied as Van Morrison and Nelly Furtado, and songs as different as Bruce Springsteen's 'Thunder Road' and a reggae rendition of 'Puff the Magic Dragon'.

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

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,...

This title covers every aspect of making music, from picking the right instrument to creating rhythm, harmony and melody. It gives creative guidance on finding a hook and clear instructions for arranging and recording.

This is a detailed guide to every single and artist that has ever appeared in the UK chart. It includes details on when the song was released, top position, weeks in chart, awards, track title, label and catalogue number.

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.

In recent years, country music has found a new audience, new subject matter and a new streetwise generation of stars. Combining rare archive material with intimate interviews with the biggest stars, this book tells the story of country music.

Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from every region and in every form, this compelling how-to discusses everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery in relation to the art and craft of rap.

Known for a voice as mellow as his moniker, Mel Torme was an accomplished vocalist, pianist, drummer and songwriter. This comprehensive discography of his work is intended not only for the enthusiast, but also for the casual fan.

This is a book unlike any other, the definitive analysis of David's music, told in a quiet natural way, but with absolute authenticity, by the people around him. Soligny tells the story of David Bowie the musician with the help of those intimately involved with the creation of his music. This uniquely exhaustive work on Bowie's 1967-1980 albums draws on over 150 interviews with the musicians, producers and friends who knew Bowie best, including Robert...