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Organized chronologically by album, and updated to include all of his most recent work including the 2020 release of his 39th album\u003ci\u003e, Rough and Rowdy Ways\u003c\/i\u003e, Margotin and Guesdon detail the origins of his melodies and lyrics, his process in the recording studio, the instruments he used, and the contribution of a myriad of musicians and producers to his canon.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294682788213,"sku":"9780762475735","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780762475735_2e02d550-5b7a-4cf5-82e7-d5648ccd5866.jpg?v=1786015944"},{"product_id":"9780762479085","title":"The Rolling Stones All the Songs Expanded Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn updated edition of the most comprehensive account of the Rolling Stones' work yet published, with the full story of every recording session, every album, and every single released during their nearly 60 year career.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Rolling Stones have been recording and touring since 1963, selling more than 200 million records worldwide. While much is known about this iconic group, few books provide a comprehensive history of their time in the studio. In \u003ci\u003eThe Rolling Stones All the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e, authors Margotin and Guesdon describe the origin of every song the band has released, details from the recording studio, what instruments were used, and behind-the-scenes stories of the great artists who contributed to their tracks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized chronologically by album, this massive, 760-page hardcover begins with their 1963 eponymous debut album recorded over five days at the Regent Studio in London; through their collaboration with legendary producer Jimmy Miller in the ground-breaking albums from 1968 to 1973; to their later work with Don Was, who has produced every album since \u003ci\u003eVoodoo Lounge\u003c\/i\u003e. Packed with more than 500 photos, \u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e is also filled with stories fans treasure, such as how the mobile studio the group pioneered was featured in Deep Purple's classic song \"Smoke on the Water\" or how Keith Richards used a cassette recording of an acoustic guitar to get the unique riff on \"Street Fighting Man.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294821265781,"sku":"9780762479085","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780762479085_405c2db7-76af-4982-a369-07cf8c5d0541.jpg?v=1786015955"},{"product_id":"9781579129521","title":"All The Songs","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this lively and fully-illustrated work, two music historians break down every album and every song ever released by the Beatles, from \"Please Please Me\" (U.S. 1963) to \"The Long and Winding Road\" (U.S. 1970).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e delves deep into the history and origins of the Beatles and their music. This first-of-its-kind book draws upon decades of research, as music historians Margotin and Guesdon recount the circumstances that led to the composition of every song, the recording process, and the instruments used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here, we learn that one of John Lennon's favorite guitars was a 1958 Rickenbacker 325 Capri, which he bought for £100 in 1960 in Hamburg, Germany. We also learn that \"Love Me Do,\" recorded in Abbey Road Studios in September 1962, took 18 takes to get right, even though it was one of the first songs John and Paul ever wrote together. The authors also reveal that when the Beatles performed \"I Want to Hold Your Hand\" on \u003ci\u003eThe Ed Sullivan Show\u003c\/i\u003e in 1964, John's microphone wasn't turned on, so viewers only heard Paul singing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There are hundreds of photographs throughout the book, including rare black-and-white publicity stills, images of the Beatles' instruments, and engaging shots of the musicians at work in the recording studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e is the must-have book for the any true Beatles fan.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304633315701,"sku":"9781579129521","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781579129521_4e802eb7-e5a1-40d1-9ed9-9323ed4d00fa.jpg?v=1786023593"},{"product_id":"9781784726492","title":"Bruce Springsteen: All the Songs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new, definitive look at one of music's greatest songbooks, by two expert authors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest in the bestselling \u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003cb\u003eBruce Springsteen: All the Songs\u003c\/b\u003e is the most in-depth exploration of The Boss's music ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eGreetings from Asbury Park, NJ\u003c\/i\u003e through \u003ci\u003eWestern Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, this extensive, 670-page volume provides the full story behind each remarkable cut, with illuminating insights that reveal Springsteen's creative inspiration. It's the most complete history of one of the greatest musical legacies of all time and gives you the background on all the songs leading up to the Boss's new album, \u003ci\u003eLetter to You.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArranged chronologically by album, authors Margotin and Guesdon explore the details behind early hits such as \u003ci\u003eBlinded by the Light\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpirit in the Night\u003c\/i\u003e, to masterpieces such as \u003ci\u003eBorn to Run\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHungry Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDancing in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBorn in the U.S.A., The Rising, Tucson Train,\u003c\/i\u003e and more - including outtakes, covers and rare tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith hundreds of photographs and detailed analysis of every single song, this is the single-greatest record of Bruce Springsteen's music ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304705569141,"sku":"9781784726492","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781784726492_5f83548e-2715-464e-a8d4-de89dd76d33a.jpg?v=1786025495"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-jean-michel-guesdon.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}