The Weakness in Me

Name: The Weakness in Me
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SKU: 9780571377596
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The Selected Lyrics of Joan Armatrading

By Joan Armatrading

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The Weakness in Me by Joan Armatrading is an exploration of the personal and artistic journey of the songwriter and musician. It delves into the creative processes behind her music, interweaving anecdotes from her life and career with insights into her inspiration and influences. The book provides an intimate look at how Armatrading's personal experiences shaped her artistry, capturing the essence of her contributions to the Arts & Culture landscape.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in an intimate exploration of creativity and music from the perspective of a celebrated musician. Joan Armatrading shares her journey, offering insights into her songwriting and the emotional experiences that have shaped her music, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate a blend of personal narrative and artistic exploration.

Selected and arranged by the author, and featuring a foreword by revered record producer Glyn Johns, The Weakness In Me presents the lyrics of Joan Armatrading for the first time in one unique volume.

Selected and arranged by the author, and featuring a foreword by revered record producer Glyn Johns, The Weakness In Me presents the lyrics of Joan Armatrading for the first time in one unique volume.

Description

Since the release of her debut album Whatever's For Us in 1972, Joan Armatrading has, across a fifty-year career, traversed styles and genres to create a monumental body of work. Acknowledged as the first British female singer-songwriter to gain international success, her writing is alive with intelligence and empathy and paints the human experience with insight and emotion.

Selected and arranged by the author, and featuring a foreword by revered record producer Glyn Johns, The Weakness in Me presents the lyrics of Armatrading for the first time in one unique volume. It also contains an introduction by Armatrading alongside annotations to a number of songs, giving a rare, personal glimpse into the creative process of a true pioneer.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571377596

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 145.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Joan Armatrading Non-Fiction

About the Author

Joan Armatrading CBE is a Kittitian-English singer-songwriter, musician and producer. She is a three-time Grammy Award nominee and has been nominated twice for BRIT Awards as Best Female Artist. In 2020 she received the Ivors Academy Fellowship Award, their highest accolade, and in 2021 was awarded an AIM Award for her contribution to music. She has released twenty-three studio albums, as well as several live albums and compilations. Her most recent release was the critically acclaimed Top 10 studio album Consequences in 2021.