Welcome to our new page-turner column to enlighten all our avid readers!
Story by Judy Spaar
In our first installment, we are introducing you to books that give you the inside scoop on some of our favorite bands and artists that have shaped generations. These All the Songs books delve into what made/makes them tick and will bring back memories.
Not only is Taylor Swift one of the most popular artists of all time, but she is the beloved fiancé of our own Travis Kelce! This is a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process as told through the writing and recording of all her songs. Read about her teen beginnings as a country singer, to the recent off the charts “Eras Tour.” She explains the hidden meanings in her lyrics and gives insight on her collaborations with musicians. This is a sweet surprise to all Swifties!
Calling all true fans of classic rock! Fleetwood Mac truly was the soundtrack to a generation. This book gives readers a birds-eye view of the recording of the mega-bestselling, influential band. Hundreds of photographs will entice you, and the information will dissect every album and song ever released by this beloved rock band. Years of research recount how they dreamed up every song they ever wrote.
A must-have for lovers of the incomparable Dolly Parton, this book will treat you to her delightful 60-year career with over 400 photographs, little-known stories behind her albums all organized chronologically. Beginning with her storied childhood spent making music with her family in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, this book follows along as the country music superstar conquers Nashville, Hollywood, and then the world with her captivating music, unforgettable style, and unmatched humor and kindness.
Stairway to Heaven and Whole Lotta Love give us reason to dance, listen, and think! Led Zeppelin All the Songs takes a deep dive into the innovative recording history of one of the most influential rock bands of all time, covering every album and every track they have ever produced over the past fifty years. Filled with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of life on the road and inside the recording studio, learn the meaning behind some of the band’s classic lyrics, as well as the inspiration for their album covers.
Sir Elton Hercules John’s book will have you singing along. His work in the music world makes him one of the most prolific artists spanning all genres, movies, and more! Read behind-the-scenes, little-known scoop on how each song was written, composed and recorded. His fifty-year career with longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin, resulted in timeless songs and albums are etched in our minds like Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, Madman Across the Water, and that beloved Rocket Man.
Many of us saw the recent 2024 movie, A Complete Unknown, about Bob Dylan. It opened our eyes to the massive creative life of this storied folk singer, and this book tells more about him. It explains the creative process behind the over 500 songs he has released. It also details his latest 2020 album, Rough and Rowdy Ways. It will inspire your imagination!
Angie, Start Me Up, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, and You Can’t Always Get What You Want! The literal soundtrack of many of our lives. That is the incomparable Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Rolling Stones. Since 1963, they have been recording and touring, selling over 200 million records worldwide, including 29 studio and 24 compilation albums and over a hundred singles.
