Download or read book Circuitry written by Andrew Barrett (Playwright) and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Circuitry is an outrageously funny, unapologetic ninety-minute play that takes us on a year long whirlwind global trip through the exclusive world of the Circuit Party. It is part realism and part absurdism and totally fabulous as it follows one gay New Yorker¿s quest for love through this seductive world in 1996. As HIV/AIDS remains a major part of the gay community worldwide, Circuitry takes a glimpse backwards to question the state of a large group of gay men today.
Download or read book Little Girl Blue The Life of Karen Carpenter written by Randy Schmidt and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Karen Carpenter was the instantly recognisable lead singer of the Carpenters. The top-selling American musical act of the 1970s, they delivered the love songs that defined a generation. Karen's velvety voice on a string of 16 consecutive Top 20 hits from 1970 to 1976 – including Close to You, We've Only Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, Superstar, and Hurting Each Other – propelled the duo to worldwide stardom and record sales of over 100 million. Karen's musical career was short – only 13 years. During that time, the Carpenters released 10 studio albums, toured more than 200 days a year, taped five television specials, and won three Grammys and an American Music Award. But that's only part of Karen's story. As the world received news of her death at 32 years of age in 1983, she became the proverbial poster child for anorexia nervosa. Little Girl Blue is an intimate profile of Karen Carpenter, a girl from a modest Connecticut upbringing who became a Superstar. Based on exclusive interviews with nearly 100 friends and associates, including record producers, studio musicians, songwriters, television directors, photographers, radio personalities, classmates, childhood friends, neighbours, personal assistants, romantic interests, hairdressers, and housekeepers.'...thorough and affectionate biography of a singer who's been constantly undervalued by the music industry.' MOJO 'Schmidt cannot be faulted... carefully factual, sensitively pitched book.' The Word 'The first truly convincing account of her nightmarish story.' The Guardian
Download or read book The Wrecking Crew written by Kent Hartman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Oregon Book Award for General Nonfiction and Los Angeles Times bestseller "It makes good music sound better."-Janet Maslin in The New York Times "A fascinating look into the West Coast recording studio scene of the '60s and the inside story of the music you heard on the radio. If you always assumed the musicians you listened to were the same people you saw onstage, you are in for a big surprise!"-Dusty Street, host of Classic Vinyl on Sirius XM Satellite Radio If you were a fan of popular music in the 1960s and early '70s, you were a fan of the Wrecking Crew-whether you knew it or not. On hit record after hit record by everyone from the Byrds, the Beach Boys, and the Monkees to the Grass Roots, the 5th Dimension, Sonny & Cher, and Simon & Garfunkel, this collection of West Coast studio musicians from diverse backgrounds established themselves in Los Angeles, California as the driving sound of pop music-sometimes over the objection of actual band members forced to make way for Wrecking Crew members. Industry insider Kent Hartman tells the dramatic, definitive story of the musicians who forged a reputation throughout the business as the secret weapons behind the top recording stars. Mining invaluable interviews, the author follows the careers of such session masters as drummer Hal Blaine and keyboardist Larry Knechtel, as well as trailblazing bassist Carol Kaye-the only female in the bunch-who went on to play in thousands of recording sessions in this rock history. Readers will discover the Wrecking Crew members who would forge careers in their own right, including Glen Campbell and Leon Russell, and learn of the relationship between the Crew and such legends as Phil Spector and Jimmy Webb. Hartman also takes us inside the studio for the legendary sessions that gave us Pet Sounds, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and the rock classic "Layla," which Wrecking Crew drummer Jim Gordon cowrote with Eric Clapton for Derek and the Dominos. And the author recounts priceless scenes such as Mike Nesmith of the Monkees facing off with studio head Don Kirshner, Grass Roots lead guitarist (and future star of The Office) Creed Bratton getting fired from the group, and Michel Rubini unseating Frank Sinatra's pianist for the session in which the iconic singer improvised the hit-making ending to "Strangers in the Night." The Wrecking Crew tells the collective, behind-the-scenes stories of the artists who dominated Top 40 radio during the most exciting time in American popular culture.
Download or read book Carpenters written by Randy L Schmidt and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An album-by-album retrospective of the legendary duo's recordings. Randy L. Schmidt has assembled a team of commentators, journalists, authors, musicians, and other entertainment industry figures for a series of in-depth, insightful, and opinionated conversations on every release"--Back cover.
Download or read book The Journal of Philosophy written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers topics in philosophy, psychology, and scientific methods. Vols. 31- include "A Bibliography of philosophy," 1933-
Download or read book Carpenters written by Mike Cidoni Lennox and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction by Richard Carpenter The definitive biography of one of the most enduring and endeared recording artists in history—the Carpenters—is told for the first time from the perspective of Richard Carpenter, through more than 100 hours of exclusive interviews and some 200 photographs from Richard's personal archive, many never published. After becoming multimillion-selling, Grammy-winning superstars with their 1970 breakthrough hit "(They Long to Be) Close to You," Richard and Karen Carpenter would win over millions of fans worldwide with a record-breaking string of hits including "We've Only Just Begun," "Top of the World," and "Yesterday Once More." By 1975, success was taking its toll. Years of jam-packed work schedules, including hundreds of concert engagements, proved to be just too much for the Carpenters to keep the hits coming—and, ultimately, to keep the music playing at all. However, Richard and Karen never took their adoring public, or each other, for granted. In Carpenters: The Musical Legacy, Richard Carpenter tells his story for the first time. With candor, heart, and humor, he sheds new light on the Carpenters' trials and triumphs—work that remains the gold standard for melodic pop. This beautifully illustrated definitive biography, with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen photographs, is a must-have for any Carpenters fan.
Download or read book I Remember written by Robert Paul Szekely and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I REMEMBER... ...humorous, inspirational and nostalgic stories, dating from my early childhood experiences to the present day." YOUNG CHILDREN have hundreds of tales to tell, most of them humorous, with a special blend of love and emotion. I tried to share some of my favorites from these formative years. THE TEENAGERS are so much more secretive in their storytelling. My parents hadn't a clue as to what was going on in my mind during the mid-1940's. Read about how we all share in the triumphs and the disappointments of our teen years. LOVE, MARRIAGE & CHILDREN go hand in hand, along with trying to build a home, literally, for your family. Raising children is a wonderful experience. This portion of the book contains more humor than I anticipated. Most of us can relate to these sentimental anecdotes. OLD AGE brings with it a multitude of problems, but I wouldn't change it for the world. It also brings grandchildren, who light up my life and make each day a joy. I have attempted to write about all the inspiration they have bestowed upon this humble writer. JOIN ME as we go through many of these precious golden moments.
Download or read book Some Kind of Lonely Clown The Music Memory and Melancholy Lives of Karen Carpenter Hardback written by Joel Samberg and published by BearManor Media. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the HARDBACK version. "This book brings back so many lovely and amusing memories of a sadly missed friend. She was unique and irreplaceable in so many ways. Joel has been thorough in his research, and his love and respect for Karen shine through. Love and thanks for the fun and the magic of her musical soul." -Petula Clark "An insightful look at the life of Karen Carpenter, a singing hero of mine. I had the pleasure of opening for the Carpenters in 1975, but it was more exciting that they recorded several of my songs, particularly 'Solitaire, ' which featured a breathtaking Karen vocal accompanied by Richard's magnificent orchestration. Mr. Samberg's book is a worthy tribute to her everlasting legacy as one of the great vocalists of all time." -Neil Sedaka The popularity of the Carpenters-Karen in particular-has never really waned. In fact, when you consider the online presence, documentaries, tributes and other projects, you might even say that an unofficial Carpenters revival has been brewing for years. Many remember the velvety voice that helped the Carpenters sell 100 million records, but not everyone knows that beyond the gifted singer was also a love-starved romantic, conflicted sister, obedient daughter, unpredictable jester, modest millionaire, optimistic dreamer, wannabe mother, emotional wreck, generous friend, and melancholy clown. How is it that someone whose stardom lasted just a dozen years, and who might have given it all up in a heartbeat, is still so beloved and still fascinates more than three decades after her untimely death?
Download or read book The Journal of Philosophy Psychology and Scientific Methods written by and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 52 Weeks Through the Psalms written by James Merritt and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience God's Compassion and Glorious Character in Your Life The book of Psalms is often our first choice when we're searching for comfort, mercy, or reassurance. The meeting of human emotions and divine love shines bright in every chapter. From the author of 52 Weeks with Jesus and 52 Weeks Through the Bible comes an insightful and inspiring journey through select portions of the Psalms. As you spend time contemplating the holy words of Scripture, you'll gain new levels of... understanding about the provision and power of God trust in the faithful, approachable presence of God growth in your soul's joyful response to God Enrich your relationship with the Lord of your life as you find new reasons and ways to come before him in prayer and praise.
Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1971-06-26 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Download or read book Shattered written by Linda Frame RN CLNC CCM and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a Registered Nurse with a long career in Emergency Medicine, caring for every type of illness and injury know to man and caring for patients in such a high stress atmosphere was all she knew how to do. It wasn’t until after sustaining a life changing - career ending injuries in a freak accident herself, did she realize that being the patient brought a whole new meaning to pain, strength, motivation and hope. Having been through a medical life altering experience, it has given her a completely different perspective of how your life, your body, your mind, your finances change in an instant. Never take a moment for granted because you never know when life as you know it will change in a split second. By using her medical and counseling career, combining it with her personal experience as a patient, she can help you take your own experiences and personal situations of adversity, and turn it around. She will give you examples, steps and true stories you can relate to in your own life. These stories will make you laugh, motivate you, bring you to tears and allow you to see that you are not alone in what you are going through. She has been there and understands how even the smallest of issues can feel like the end of the world, when you are experiencing it in real time. By reading this book, you will hear from someone who has been where you are and help guide you to where you want to be. It’s not an easy road, but after working very hard herself, getting back up was the only option to move forward.
Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 1971-05-08 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Download or read book The Mighty Mandolin Chord Songbook written by Hal Leonard Corp. and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Mandolin). Lyrics, chord symbols, and mandolin chord diagrams for 100 pop and rock hits: Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You * Blowin' in the Wind * Catch the Wind * Crazy Little Thing Called Love * Dance with Me * Doctor, My Eyes * Edelweiss * Georgia on My Mind * Hallelujah * Hey Jude * Ho Hey * I Feel the Earth Move * I'll Be There * Into the Mystic * Island in the Sun * Jolene * Lean on Me * Leaving on a Jet Plane * The Longest Time * Maggie May * Me and Bobby McGee * Mean * My Cherie Amour * Night Moves * No Woman No Cry * Patience * Ring of Fire * Rolling in the Deep * Stand by Me * Sweet Caroline * This Land Is Your Land * Time in a Bottle * Toes * Unchained Melody * Wagon Wheel * Wake up Little Susie * What I Got * Wonderwall * and many more.
Download or read book A Cab Called Reliable written by Patti Kim and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary debut and exciting new voice in multicultural fiction, Patti Kim's A Cab Called Reliable Winner of the Towson University Prize for Literature Nominated for the Book-of-the-Month Club's Stephen Crane Award for First Fiction Ahn Joo Cho emigrated with her family from Korea to Virginia at the age of seven. Two years later, a cab called 'Reliable' took away her mother and her infant brother forever. Grade by grade in school, Ahn Joo comes of age within an alien society, excelling at creative writing as her home life with her old-fashioned father deteriorates. Language heals her, and saves her. As Ahn Joo enters womanhood, a heart-breaking secret finally sets her free to create her own heritage. This widely celebrated debut novel approaches growing up in America—whether as an immigrant or a native—from an honest, refreshingly authentic perspective.
Download or read book Pop Rock Songbook written by Hal Leonard Corp. and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar Chord Songbook). Includes the chords and lyrics to 80 chart hits: Against All Odds * All I Wanna Do * Angie * Closer to Free * Come Sail Away * Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) * Every Breath You Take * Give a Little Bit * Hard Habit to Break * Heartache Tonight * Hurts So Good * I Want You to Want Me * I Will Remember You * I'll Be * Imagine * Iris * Learning to Fly * More Than Words * Mr. Jones * Push * Smooth * So Far Away * Summer of '69 * Superman (It's Not Easy) * Time After Time * Torn * What I Like About You * Wheel in the Sky * Wonderful Tonight * and more.
Download or read book Yesterday Once More written by Randy L. Schmidt and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a string of number-one hits showcasing Karen Carpenter's warm and distinctive vocals and Richard Carpenter's sophisticated compositions and arrangements, the Carpenters were responsible for some of the most popular music of the 1970s, and this compendium collects more than 50 articles, interviews, essays, reviews, and reassessments that chronicle the lives and career of this brother-sister musical team. Writings from pop journalists and historians such as Daniel J. Levitin, John Tobler, Digby Diehl, Ray Coleman, Robert Hilburn, and Lester Bangs provide insight into the music and personalities of the duo who produced such timeless pop music. From serious musical analyses of the Carpenters' arrangements to lighter pieces in which Karen and Richard discuss dating, cars, and high school, this new edition has been revised and expanded to include nearly a dozen additional pieces, some of which have never been published.
