Goddard, Simon

Songs That Saved Your Life - The Art of The Smiths 1982-87 (revised edition)

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ISBN 13:: 9781781162583
author:: Goddard, Simon
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Titan Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 13 x 2.7 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Composers & Musicians,
Condition:: New
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The Smiths' music career was marked by brilliance and brevity, spanning just five years. This book provides a meticulous chronological survey of the group's musical evolution, from their early demos to their final studio session. Drawing on interviews with band members, producers, and colleagues, music journalist Simon Goddard offers a unique analysis of each track's concert life and lifts the lid on unreleased material. The book investigates the stories behind the songs and details every British TV and radio session, providing a comprehensive look at the group's musical output. With unprecedented access to The Smiths' studio archives and private collection of outtakes and rehearsals, Goddard sheds new light on the lost songs and alternate versions that have remained closely guarded secrets until now. By examining the group's musical evolution and concert life, this book offers a fascinating insight into one of the most influential bands of the 1980s.

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