Searching For Dexys Midnight Runners

Author : Nige Tassell
Publisher : Nine Eight Books
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781785120602

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Searching for Dexys Midnight Runners by Nige Tassell Pdf

'The inside story of one of the greatest bands of them all. I devoured it!' GARY CROWLEY 'Terrific idea, wonderfully executed' PETE PAPHIDES 'An incredible feat of journalism' DAVID QUANTICK In the early 1980s, the pop charts were dominated by musicians tarted up in Day-Glo colours, who fought it out for coverage on our TV screens and magazine pages. Dexys Midnight Runners did things differently. They were surly. They were serious. They were ambitious, but success had to come on their terms. They were a disciplined outfit, a gang with a defined purpose: to make music so pure that it couldn't fail to elicit a deep emotional response from anyone within earshot. And they managed it. This motley crew - in woolly hats and donkey jackets for their first coming; all dungarees and copious body hair for the second - gate-crashed the charts, scoring number-one hits around the globe. But being in Dexys wasn't all sunshine and roses. Many members came, many members went. Some returned unexpectedly as being part of this particular gang was a way of life; it was everything. Nige Tassell, author of the Penderyn Prize-shortlisted Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids? employs his skills of detection to go off in search of the dozens of members who - for however brief a period, and to whatever level of success - have been a part of Dexys Midnight Runners. These are the people who gave the band its sound, its soul, its substance. But whatever happened to them?

Author : Geoff Blythe,Ian Snowball,Mike Laye,Pete McKenna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-07
Category : New wave music
ISBN : 0992830435

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Dexys Midnight Runners by Geoff Blythe,Ian Snowball,Mike Laye,Pete McKenna Pdf

Dexys' saxophonist Blythe recounts the recording of the band's first album with images from the band's official photographer Laye.

Author : Richard White
Publisher : Omnibus Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780857120663

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Dexys Midnight Runners: Young Soul Rebels by Richard White Pdf

Dexys Midnight Runners were one of the most misunderstood and overlooked groups of the 1980s. At the centre of it all, their front man and originator, Kevin Rowland, had a reputation for maintaining control and domination over Dexys at all costs. In the first comprehensive history of the band, author, Richard White, has conducted in-depth interviews with former members on the experience of being a Midnight Runner. Shedding light on the Dexys legend, including the fractious period of writing and recording the classic Come on Eileen, one of the biggest selling singles in UK history and its parent album Too Rye Ay. While celebrating their achievements on record and on stage, this book also uncovers aspects of Rowland's working methods in the studio and the latest Dexys re-invention, championed on a triumphant tour in 2003.

Author : Nige Tassell
Publisher : Nine Eight Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 178512059X

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Searching for Dexys Midnight Runners by Nige Tassell Pdf

After the success of the Penderyn Music Book Prize-shortlisted Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?, Nige Tassell dons his detective deerstalker once again to track down members past and present of one of the sharpest, most unlikely, most beloved musical gangs of all time, Dexys Midnight Runners.

Author : Nige Tassell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781398504479

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The Hard Yards by Nige Tassell Pdf

‘Gus Poyet declared it to be the toughest league in England. Neil Warnock went further, believing it to be the tightest division in Europe. Norwich boss Daniel Farke went further still: “The Championship, without any doubt, is the toughest league in the world.”’ On the final day of the 2019/20 season, only four clubs in the Championship, England’s second tier of soccer, had nothing to play for, everyone else was fighting for promotion or survival. It’s stats like this that give the league its well-deserved reputation as the most exciting league in football. Anything can happen, and often does. In The Hard Yards, Nige Tassell tells the Championship’s stories, uncovers its hidden gems and takes the reader on an entertaining and eye-opening tour of the 2020/21 season. Following three clubs in particular – newly promoted Wycombe Wanderers, newly relegated Bournemouth and stalwarts Sheffield Wednesday, who start the season on 12-point deficit – he’ll dip into the seasons of clubs across the league, interviewing managers, fans, kit men and chairmen. A world away from the glamour and melodrama of the Premiership, the Championship is the heart and soul of football and in The Hard Yards Nige Tassell will take it back to basics. Praise for The Bottom Corner: ‘Warm and celebratory but also sharp and insightful, The Bottom Corner is a love letter to non-league football that is also a vivid snapshot of its place in our national life’ -- Stuart Maconie ‘A wonderful journey through life in the lower reaches of the football pyramid. A fascinating tale of a very different world of football from that of the overpaid stars of the television age’ -- Barry Davies

Author : Tim Burgess
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 869 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780744055986

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The Listening Party by Tim Burgess Pdf

The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess invites you to the greatest listening party of all time. In 2020 when the world was forced to hit pause on live in-person gigs, Tim Burgess found an ingenious way to bring people together by inviting artists and bands, from Paul McCartney and New Order to Michael Kiwanuka and Kylie, to host real-time album playbacks via Twitter. Relive 100 of the most memorable listening parties here with stories from bands and fans, rarely seen backstage images, and unique insider info from those who created these iconic albums. "Hey Twitter, let's all say a big thanks to Tim for these brilliant events this year! We really needed them. So much great music being talked about.'" - Sir Paul McCartney "Twitter being used for something really positive." - Mary Beard

Author : Lori Majewski,Jonathan Bernstein
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781613126660

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Mad World by Lori Majewski,Jonathan Bernstein Pdf

A “hugely entertaining” history of the 1980s New Wave music scene told through new interviews with its biggest artists (Rolling Stone). Mad World is a compelling oral history that celebrates the New Wave music phenomenon of the 1980s via new interviews with 35 of the most notable artists of the period. Each chapter begins with a discussion of their most popular song and leads to stories of their history and place in the scene, ultimately painting a vivid picture of this colorful, idiosyncratic time. Mixtape suggestions, fashion sidebars, and quotes from famous contemporary admirers help fill out the fun. Participants include members of Duran Duran, New Order, The Smiths, Tears for Fears, Adam Ant, Echo, and the Bunnymen, Devo, ABC, Spandau Ballet, A Flock of Seagulls, Thompson Twins, INXS, and more. “One addictive chapter after another.” —Rob Sheffield, author of Talking to Girls About Duran Duran “Tells the tale of some of the decade’s most unforgettable songs . . . in fascinating detail, letting the architects of these memorable records shine a light on how the sound of a generation came to be.” —The Hollywood Reporter “The new wave era is often dismissed for its one-hit wonders and silly haircuts, but [Mad World] examines the period with a great deal of love and reverence.” —Buzzfeed “A really informative and insightful read.” —People

Author : Kathryn Roulston,Kathleen deMarrais
Publisher : Myers Education Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781975503147

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Exploring the Archives by Kathryn Roulston,Kathleen deMarrais Pdf

A 2022 SPE Outstanding Book Award Winner This book offers qualitative researchers an entrée into the world of working with archival repositories and special collections. It serves as a primer for students and researchers who might not be familiar with these sorts of collections, but with an interest in what has become known as the “archival turn,” in which the use of archival materials and artifacts in contemporary research has increased dramatically since the 1990s. Suited to novice researchers seeking a general introduction into how special collections are created and how they can be used, the book offers useful, clear guidance on using different types of archives, developing topics for research within the archives, assessing materials available, how to work with archivists and curators, documenting the research process, and writing up an archival study. Archival records and material culture (including manuscripts, documents, audio- and video-recordings, and visual and material culture) housed in special collections provide a wealth of resources for qualitative researchers seeking to conduct research in the social sciences. Perfect for courses in: Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods | Research Methods in Higher Education | Exploring Archival Collections | Family Studies | Community Research | Introduction to Special Collections Research

Author : Kieron Gillen
Publisher : Image Comics
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-18
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : PKEY:SEP150540

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Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl #4 by Kieron Gillen Pdf

We take a break from Emily's existential music television horror and spend time with Mr. Logos and Laura's precious lack of life. Includes extensive mid-'00s comic homage.

Author : Kieron Gillen
Publisher : Image Comics
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-12
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781534303843

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The Complete Phonogram by Kieron Gillen Pdf

Collected in a single volume for the first time, the critically beloved work from the creators of THE WICKED + THE DIVINE. Includes RUE BRITANNIA, THE SINGLES CLUB, and THE IMMATERIAL GIRL, with RUE BRITANNIA newly colored. The world where Music Is Magic has never looked better. Collects PHONOGRAM #1-6, PHONOGRAM 2: THE SINGLES CLUB #1-7, PHONOGRAM 3: THE IMMATERIAL GIRL #1-6, and previously single-exclusive B-sides.

Author : Nina Garcia
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401396107

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Nina Garcia's Look Book by Nina Garcia Pdf

"We must all listen to Nina Garcia. Sharp and genuine, her advice can make or break an outfit." -- Tim Gunn, Fashion Consultant and Mentor of Project Runway "Believe me-there's pressure when you're deciding what to wear to a meeting with an iconic fashion designer or a member of the press. It can be terrifying. But instead of panicking, I stop, take a deep breath, and remember that I speak "fashion." And by the time you have read this book, you'll be able to speak the language of fashion too, at all the key moments of your life." -- from Nina Garcia's Look Book Every woman, at one time or another, has contemplated an all-important job interview, first date, formal party, or important presentation and wailed to herself and to her closest girlfriends, "What should I wear" In Nina Garcia's Look Book, style guru Nina Garcia solves this universal quandary with an inspired and unbeatable combination of fashion knowledge and common sense. She shows us the pieces, the accessories, and the strategies to create the looks that will take us from the first day on a job through the day we ask for a raise and beyond, from the first time we meet our boyfriend's parents (or his children) through the day we see our own children walk down the aisle. With Nina by your side, you can't go wrong. You'll have all the tips you will need to navigate every day looking your best. True style is not about having a closet full of expensive and beautiful things-it is instead about knowing when, where, and how to utilize what you have.

Author : Pete May
Publisher : Garrett County Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781891053573

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Rent Boy by Pete May Pdf

Before Pete May became a journalist he was a punk, struggling to find a decent flat in Thatchers' England. Only rent, landlords and asbestos stood between him and independent living. With Dexys Midnight Runners blaring from his speakers, May searched all of London for sane roommates and functional plumbing. Finding refuge in a group of like-minded Londoners, he was able to find comedy and hope amidst the cycle of packing boxes and heartbreak. This is a story of a real estate misfit -- one that should give strength to those working their way through the next rental application.

Author : Steve Carr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913663388

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Every Record Tells a Story by Steve Carr Pdf

Author : Simon Reynolds
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780571252275

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Rip it Up and Start Again by Simon Reynolds Pdf

'A fantastic tribute to an amazingly creative musical period . . . An instant pop classic, worthy of a place on your shelves beside the handful of music books that really matter.' John McTernan, Scotland on Sunday Punk revitalized rock in the mid-seventies, but the movement soon degenerated into self-parody. Rip It Up and Start Again is the first book-length celebration of what happened next: post-punk bands who dedicated themselves to fulfilling punk's unfinished musical revolution. 1978 - 1984 rivals the sixties for the sheer amount of fabulous music created, the spirit of adventure and possibility that infused it, and the way the sounds felt inextricably connected to the political and social turbulence of the day. Simon Reynolds, acclaimed author of Energy Flash, recreates a time of tremendous urgency and idealism in pop music. Packed with anecdote and insight, populated by charismatic and maverick characters, Rip It Up and Start Again stands as one of the most inspired and inspiring books on popular music ever written. 'I had never expected there to be a book on this subject; had I done so, I would never have dared to hope it could be as good as this.' Nicholas Lezard, Guardian Book of the Week 'This remarkable and perfectly timed cultural history is required reading.' Q Magazine

Author : Simon Reynolds
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780571271801

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Retromania by Simon Reynolds Pdf

We live in a pop age gone loco for retro and crazy for commemoration. Band re-formations and reunion tours, expanded reissues of classic albums and outtake-crammed box sets, remakes and sequels, tribute albums and mash-ups . . . But what happens when we run out of past? Are we heading toward a sort of cultural-ecological catastrophe, where the archival stream of pop history has been exhausted? Simon Reynolds, one of the finest music writers of his generation, argues that we have indeed reached a tipping point and that although earlier eras had their own obsessions with antiquity - the Renaissance with its admiration for Roman and Greek classicism, the Gothic movement's invocations of medievalism - never has there been a society so obsessed with the cultural artifacts of its own immediate past. Retromania is the first book to examine the retro industry and ask the question: Is this retromania a death knell for any originality and distinctiveness of our own?