Billy Bragg
A Lover Sings: Selected Lyrics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571328598
- author:
- Billy Bragg
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 14.7 x 1.8 x 22.4 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Billy Bragg's A Lover Sings features over seventy of his most celebrated lyrics, carefully selected and annotated by the author. These unadorned yet poetic songs skillfully blend everyday observation with broader concerns, including fairness, outrage, generosity, and love. The collection reveals a unique sensibility: principled, proud of its Left-wing roots, funny, forthright, and tender. It is a remarkable gathering of lyrics that showcase Bragg's distinctive voice and artistic vision. A Lover Sings offers a fascinating glimpse into the work of one of Britain's most accomplished songwriters, making it an attractive choice for anyone interested in his music or poetry.
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