The Songs of Babyface

The Songs of Babyface
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages : 80
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0793540321
ISBN-13 : 9780793540327
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis The Songs of Babyface by : Babyface (Musician)

13 songs from this contemporary hits songwriter, including: Breathe Again * End Of The Road * I'll Make Love To You * I'm Your Baby Tonight * When Can I See You * and more. Also includes photos, a biography, and a discography.

Sing to Me

Sing to Me
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 334
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780062274779
ISBN-13 : 0062274775
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Sing to Me by : LA Reid

In this long-awaited memoir, illustrated with over 100 never-before-seen photos from his personal collection, the groundbreaking record producer chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend. Over the last twenty-five years, legendary music producer and record man LA Reid—the man behind artists such as Toni Braxton, Kanye West, Rihanna, TLC, Outkast, Mariah Carey, Pink, Justin Bieber, and Usher—has changed the music business forever. In addition to discovering some of the biggest pop stars on the planet, he has shaped some of the most memorable and unforgettable hits of the last two generations, creating an impressive legacy of talent discovery and hit records. Now, for the first time, he tells his story, taking fans on an intimate tour of his life, as he chronicles the fascinating journey from his small-town R&B roots in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his work as a drummer to his fame as a Grammy Award-winning music producer and his gig as a judge on the hit reality show, The X Factor. In Sing to Me, Reid goes behind the scenes of the music industry, charting his rise to fame and sharing stories of the countless artists he’s met, nurtured, and molded into stars. With fascinating insight into the early days of artists as diverse as TLC, Usher, Pink, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber, his story offers a detailed look at what life was like for stars at the start of their meteoric rise and how he always seemed to know who would be the next big thing. What emerges is a captivating portrait from the inside of popular music evolution over the last three decades. Part music memoir, part business story of climbing to the top, this beautifully designed book, jam packed with photos, showcases Reid's trademark passion and ingenuity and introduces a multifaceted genius who continues to shape pop culture today.

The Best of David Foster (Songbook)

The Best of David Foster (Songbook)
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 305
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781458496058
ISBN-13 : 1458496058
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Best of David Foster (Songbook) by : David Foster

(P/V/G Composer Collection). A visionary producer, gifted arranger and prolific composer, David Foster is a 12-time Grammy winner with a remarkable 37 nominations to his credit. This collection features 29 of his finest, including: After the Love Has Gone * Because We Believe * The Colour of My Love * Glory of Love * Grown-Up Christmas List * Hard to Say I'm Sorry * I Have Nothing * The Power of the Dream * The Prayer * St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion) * Who's Holding Donna Now * Winter Games * You're the Inspiration * and more. Features an introduction with photos.

Popular Songs of the Twentieth Century

Popular Songs of the Twentieth Century
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Publisher : Paragon House Publishers
Total Pages : 540
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:39015048275971
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Popular Songs of the Twentieth Century by :

Presents Top 20 music charts for the period and data on each song. Numerical chart ratings are approximate, based on sources that largely contained only prose or qualitative information about the songs of the day. Section I is an index of charted songs, and Section II contains month-by-month song charts. Section III breaks monthly charts into semi-monthly intervals and shows the chart activity of songs from a more detailed viewpoint. Section IV contains complete details for every song mentioned, with information on title, rank for the year, publisher at the time of popularity, publication date, and the month, year, and rank when peak popularity was attained, plus writers of the song and artists connected with the song, and shows or movies in which the song was featured. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

The Erotic Muse

The Erotic Muse
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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 488
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0252067894
ISBN-13 : 9780252067891
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis The Erotic Muse by : Ed Cray

If you've ever wanted to know the "correct" words to "Roll Me Over," or wondered where the melody of "Sweet Betsy from Pike" came from, this book can answer your questions. Extensively revised and including forty more songs than its predecessor, this new edition of The Erotic Muse is a unique scholarly collection of bawdy or forbidden American folksongs. Ed Cray presents the full texts of some 125 songs, with melodies for most of them and detailed annotations for all. His lively commentary places the songs in historical, social, and, where appropriate, psychological context.

The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory

The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 292
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780393241938
ISBN-13 : 0393241939
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory by : John Seabrook

"An utterly satisfying examination of the business of popular music." —Nathaniel Rich, The Atlantic There’s a reason today’s ubiquitous pop hits are so hard to ignore—they’re designed that way. The Song Machine goes behind the scenes to offer an insider’s look at the global hit factories manufacturing the songs that have everyone hooked. Full of vivid, unexpected characters—alongside industry heavy-hitters like Katy Perry, Rihanna, Max Martin, and Ester Dean—this fascinating journey into the strange world of pop music reveals how a new approach to crafting smash hits is transforming marketing, technology, and even listeners’ brains. You’ll never think about music the same way again. A Wall Street Journal Best Business Book

Professional Troublemaker

Professional Troublemaker
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 337
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781984881922
ISBN-13 : 1984881922
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Professional Troublemaker by : Luvvie Ajayi Jones

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear--that everlasting hater--and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreams Luvvie Ajayi Jones is known for her trademark wit, warmth, and perpetual truth-telling. But even she's been challenged by the enemy of progress known as fear. She was once afraid to call herself a writer, and nearly skipped out on doing a TED talk that changed her life because of imposter syndrome. As she shares in Professional Troublemaker, she's not alone. We're all afraid. We're afraid of asking for what we want because we're afraid of hearing "no." We're afraid of being different, of being too much or not enough. We're afraid of leaving behind the known for the unknown. But in order to do the things that will truly, meaningfully change our lives, we have to become professional troublemakers: people who are committed to not letting fear talk them out of the things they need to do or say to live free. With humor and honesty, and guided by the influence of her professional troublemaking Nigerian grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us; how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing--because truth-telling is a muscle. The point is not to be fearless, but to know we are afraid and charge forward regardless. It is to recognize that the things we must do are more significant than our fears. This book is about how to live boldly in spite of all the reasons we have to cower. Let's go!

The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos

The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages : 0
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1495051536
ISBN-13 : 9781495051531
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Giant Book of Children's Vocal Solos by : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (COR)

"A comprehensive collection of 76 songs from musical theatre, movies, folksongs and standards for any budding vocalist!"--Publisher's information.

Pop a Little Pancake

Pop a Little Pancake
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Publisher : Baby Rhyme Time
Total Pages : 12
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1786285819
ISBN-13 : 9781786285812
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Pop a Little Pancake by :

This charming series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech. Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps muscle development.

The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul

The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul
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Publisher : Virgin Books Limited
Total Pages : 420
Release :
ISBN-10 : IND:30000067189070
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul by : Colin Larkin

This is a complete handbook of information and opinion about the history of R&B and soul music. Based on the Encyclopedia of Popular Music, the book contains over 1000 entries covering musicians, bands, songwriters, producers and record labels which have made a significant impact on the development of R&B and soul music. It brings together people such as Otis Reading and Aretha Franklin with the great Philly groups of the 1970s, the mainstream soul of Will Downing and Anita Baker and the modern generation of artists such as Mary J. Blige, Babyface and Toni Braxton. As well as headline acts, the book also covers performers who flourished briefly. Each entry offers information such as dates, career facts, discography and album ratings.