Rock Songs - 90 chansons mythiques
Nathan Brackett
Gründ2011
ISBN 978-2-324-00067-6
Back cover
From the origins of rock in the 1950s right up to the present day, this book presents a selection of some of the most legendary and unforgettable songs in the history of rock. Think of Elvis Presley’s ‘Hound Dog’, The Beatles’ ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’, The Rolling Stones’ ‘Satisfaction’, Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘The Sound of Silence’ or Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, right through to Oasis’s ‘Wonderwall’ and many more besides.
The author pays tribute to 90 songs that have been pivotal, exploring not only their musical merit but also their significance and the impact they’ve had on generations of fans. You’ll also discover the stories behind each track! Enjoy revisiting these legendary songs in a new light, with surprising anecdotes and little-known facts about rock stars through the ages.
The text is accompanied by numerous rare photographs: portraits of artists, concert scenes, as well as faithful reproductions of single and album covers.
With this beautiful book, immerse yourself in the history of rock through its most memorable songs!
The authors: Nathan Brackett is deputy editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone US magazine.
Foreword by Alain Gouvrion, editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone France magazine.
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