Voice of the Warm

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The Life of Rod McKuen

By Barry Alfonso

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Voice of the Warm by Barry Alfonso delves into the life and career of Rod McKuen, capturing his journey as a poet, songwriter, and performer. It explores how McKuen became an influential voice during the mid-20th century, resonating with a vast audience through his unique style and emotional depth. The book provides an in-depth look at his impact on music and culture, offering a rich tapestry of his personal experiences and creative legacy.
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You might enjoy this biography and memoir if you're interested in exploring the life and career of a compelling musical artist. The book delves into the nuances of creative expression, providing insights into personal struggles and achievements, enriched by a detailed portrayal of the artist's impact on the music world.

Voice of the Warm

A must-read account of the cultural icon and poet laureate of the '60s and '70s. In his 1960s–1970s heyday, Rod McKuen was a phenomenally popular singer-songwriter as well as the bestselling poet in publishing history.

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In his 1960s-1970s heyday, Rod McKuen was a phenomenally popular singer-songwriter as well as the bestselling poet in publishing history. To his legions of fans around the world, he was a voice of compassion and healing, as much a prophet as an author/entertainer. McKuen songs like “If You Go Away” and “Jean” earned him massive hits, while books like Listen to the Warm sold millions of copies.

McKuen's huge sales and devoted following didn't stop the critics from calling his work sentimental kitsch cranked out for the money. Who was this enigmatic artist who aroused so much love and hatred? Voice of the Warm: The Life of Rod McKuen is the first-ever biography of one of the 20th century's most popular and misunderstood pop-culture icons.

Drawing upon extensive research and over 100 interviews, author Barry Alfonso tells how McKuen overcame childhood physical and sexual abuse to become a teenage radio host, film actor, and Beat-style poet before connecting with a vast audience as a writer and recording artist. McKuen's role as a pioneering gay rights activist who bridged the '60s generation gap with a message of love and tolerance helps to make his story uniquely relevant today.

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Voice of the Warm by Barry Alfonso provides a detailed and compelling exploration of Rod McKuen's life, revealing the intricacies of an artist who achieved significant fame. Reviewers praise the book for its exhaustive research and comprehensive interviews, portraying McKuen as a queer pioneer whose works resonate beyond their time. This biography illuminates his multifaceted career, highlighted by both achievements and adversities, and has been highly recommended for its ability to bring McKuen's enigmatic personality into clearer focus.

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ISBN: 9781493059805

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Backbeat Books

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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Barry Alfonso Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Barry Alfonso grew up in San Diego, California, where he began his career as a music journalist for publications like the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, and Rolling Stone. He wrote songs for the films All the Right Moves (starring Tom Cruise) and Two of a Kind, as well as PamTillis’s number-one country hit “In Between Dances.” He received a 2004 Grammy nomination for the liner notes to the Peter, Paul and Mary box set, Carry It On.