David Bowie All the Songs

The Story Behind Every Track
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David Bowie All the Songs by Benoît Clerc explores the legendary career of David Bowie, delving into every track he created. The book provides detailed insights into Bowie's songwriting process and collaborations, offering readers an in-depth analysis of his musical evolution and the stories behind his iconic songs. This comprehensive guide celebrates his artistry and influence in the music industry.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the stories behind the music of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. Delving into the creative processes and inspirations behind each song, it's perfect for any David Bowie fan or those interested in the evolution of his musical genius.

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David Bowie All the Songs

Album by album and track by track, this first-of-its-kind catalog of David Bowie's entire 50-year and 27-album career tells the story of one of rock's all-time greatest artists.

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A lovingly thorough dissection of every album and every track ever released by David Bowie over the span of his nearly 50-year career, David Bowie All the Songs follows the musician from his self-titled debut album released in 1967 all the way through Blackstar, his final album.

Delving deep into Bowie's past and featuring new commentary and archival interviews with a wide range of models, actors, musicians, producers, and recording executives who all worked with and knew the so-called "Thin White Duke", David Bowie All the Songs charts the musician's course from a young upstart in 1960s London to a musical behemoth who collaborated with everyone from Queen Latifah and Bing Crosby, to Mick Jagger and Arcade Fire.

This one-of-a-kind book draws upon years of research in order to recount how each song was written, composed, and recorded, down to the instruments used and the people who played them. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of music's most visually arresting performers, David Bowie All the Songs is a must-have book for any true fan of classic rock.

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David Bowie All the Songs by Benoît Clerc is well-received by reviewers for its comprehensive exploration of Bowie's discography. The book is praised for its detailed analysis of every song, offering insights into Bowie's creative process and the cultural context of his work. Readers appreciate the blend of biography and music critique that sheds light on the artist's long and influential career.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762474714

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 250 full-color and black-and-white photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 52.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 2400g

Pages: 624

About the Author

Author and composer Benoit Clerc has been a professional musician for over fifteen years. In addition to writing Queen All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track, Clerc also composes music for film and television. In 2018, Benoit formed his own production company, Tivoli Songs.

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