Say Hello Wave Goodbye Lyrics
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Lyrics
Author: Rikky Rooksby
language: en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date: 2006-10-01
Lyrics sheds light on all aspects of lyric writing for music and will make songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics. It's perfect for all songwriters: those who don't like their own lyrics and find them difficult to write, experienced writers looking for a creative edge, and those offering lyrics to set to music in a partnership. Topics include channeling personal experiences into lyrics, overcoming writer's block, the right lyrics for a bridge, the separation between lyrics and poetry, exploring imagery and metaphor, avoiding clichés, and more. The book also offers tips on the various styles of lyrics, from protests, spirituals, and confessionals to narratives and comic songs.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The book takes 45 chart toppers and writes their story. The music, the lyrics, the artists, producers and writers are all discussed, as well as any side or back stories to do with the single. For example, when and how “Release Me” by Engelbert Humperdinck kept “Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields” by The Beatles off the top spot in 1967, is discussed in Chapter 4. Another example of a “you could not make it up” back story might be the that the writer of “Grandad”, by Clive Dunn from 1971and a light novelty No. 1 song, was also the bass player on Lou Reed's hit single “Walk On The Wildside” a heavy weight dose of art rock with dubious lyrics, which came out in November 1972. Perhaps you could not get too more contrasting songs for Herbie Flowers to be involved in. I picked 45 singles, as that was the rpm speed of a typical 7 inches vinyl single in the 1960s. With regard to time span I took one No. 1 single per year between 1964 and 2006, that would be 43 songs and I added in two bonus tracks to make 45. This was when Top Of The Pops was running on BBC TV and seemed an appropriated year span for the book. I wanted to mix up the No.1 singles, not just to get the best selling or most popular song of a particular year. I chose pop songs, novelty songs, children's songs and all time classics to have a range of mixed up No. 1s. This is hopefully a particular unique selling point of the book, where I compare and contrast the mixed up No. 1s and try to explain just how, for example, “Mr Blobby” by Mr Blobby would be an unlikely No.1 in 1993, while an all time classic, “Love Is All Around” from Wet Wet Wet could be an obvious No. 1 in 1994. Just how is it that these two songs could both be chart toppers in the same chart? It is certainly a bit weird and this is something I try to explain in the book. I have taken as the book title the 1968 chart topper, which I write about in Chapter 5. “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” is indicative of the mixed up “good, bad or ugly” range of the 45 songs, which I pick. I never specifically say which song is in which category. That is for the reader to decide. I also do not want to be rude about any song. If it got to No.1 it certainly deserves respect. In the Book End: Outro I do a “Top of the Pops” No.45 to No. 1 countdown as a worst to best list of my chosen songs, which should promote some debate and perhaps even disagreement. With that in mind despite his best attempt at coercion and bribery towards me, you will be pleased to know (or perhaps saddened!) that Mr Blobby is not my overall No.1 But what is, well…Read on and enjoy the book!
Rock 'n' Roll Wisdom
Author: Barry A. Farber
language: en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date: 2007-06-30
In a novel look at rock 'n' roll lyrics, psychologist Barry Farber highlights those that rise above the rest because they are not only clever, but also wise in their psychological themes and conclusions. These great lyrics embody enduring truths about topics as diverse as love, identity, money, sex, religion, aging, social justice, and the search for meaning. Join Farber in a fun and informative journey across rock 'n' roll history to see how we can learn about significant areas of life through the medium of psychologically wise rock 'n' roll lyrics. The Beatles meet Sigmund Freud. Bob Marley trades ideas with Carl Rogers, and Joni Mitchell shares thoughts with psychological great Erik Erikson. Those aren't actual face-to-face meetings, but a reflection of the fascinating interplay developed for this book by Barry Farber. In a novel look at rock 'n' roll lyrics, Columbia University professor Farber shows us those lyrics that rise above the rest because they are not only clever but also wise in their psychological themes and conclusions. These great lyrics embody enduring truths about topics as diverse as love, identity, money, sex, religion, aging, social justice, and the search for meaning. Join psychologist Farber in a fun and informative journey across rock 'n' roll history to see how we can learn about significant areas of life through the medium of psychologically wise rock 'n' roll lyrics.