U2 by U2

Book Description

In 1975, four teenagers from Mount Temple School in Dublin gathered in a crowded kitchen to discuss forming a band. The drum kit just about fit into the room, the lead guitarist was playing a homemade guitar, the bassist could barely play at all and nobody wanted to sing. Over thirty years later, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. are still together, bound by intense loyalty, passionate idealism and a relentless belief in the power of rock and roll to change the world.

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In a epic journey that has taken them from the clubs of Dublin to the stadiums of the world, U2 have sold over 130 million albums, been number one all over the world, revolutionized live performance, spearheaded political campaigns and made music that defines the age we live in.

From the anarchic days of their Seventies punk origins through their Eighties ascent to superstardom with the epic rock of The Joshua Tree, the dark post-modern ironies of Achtung Baby in the Nineties and their 21st-Century resurgence as rock's biggest and boldest band, this is a tale of faith, love, drama, family, birth, death, survival, conflict, crises, creativity . . . and a lot of laughter.

Told with wit, insight and astonishing candour by the band themselves and manager Paul McGuinness, with pictures from their own archives, U2 by U2 allows unprecedented access into the inner life of the greatest rock band of our times.

Customer Reviews:

Only good, nothing more.......2007-10-13

The picks is good, but I wanted more sentiment about the history of the band.
For me the book of "DEPECHE MODE HISTORY" is far better than this.

true story of u2 genius.......2007-08-24

Reading this book is the same as getting to know members of the band personally. I was especially amazed by the stories on how they started at the end of 70's, they reveal all the insides of their struggle to get recognized. The power of these people and their incredible belief in the future of what they were doing deserves the attention of not just U2 fans but also anyone who's interested in being taken into this amazing journey of four personalities. Highly recommended, worth of every penny spent

Excellent .......2007-05-14

I purchased this book as a gift for my boyfriend. He hasn't stopped talking about it and continuously quotes facts about U2 that he's read in the book whenever we're together. I'm very pleased with this purchase. I wouldn't have known about the book if it wasn't reccommended in the "if you liked this, you might also like that" section when I purchased a U2 CD. Thanks!

THE PICTURES ALONE ARE WORTH THIS BOOK!.......2007-05-13

Excellent book!, writen in anecdote format. The pictures alone are worth this book, you will not believe how beautiful they are. Written in a heart-warming and personal fashion. I would recommend this book to any music fan, for a u2 fan it is a must!!!!!!!!!

Fabulous.......2007-05-02

I love this book. The pictures are great and it is a great asset to the coffee table. Love it!

Rock n' Blues Harmonica: A World of Harp Knowledge, Songs, Stories, Lessons, Riffs, Techniques and Audio Index for a New Generation of Harp Players (Includes ... book and 74 minute stereo CD Jamming Buddy)

Average customer rating:

A MUST HAVE FOR ANY BEGINNER BLUES HARPIST
Cheesy Story detracts from the message
Rock n Blues Review
Great Product!
A Harmonica Book that Teaches the Fun Way!

Rock n' Blues Harmonica: A World of Harp Knowledge, Songs, Stories, Lessons, Riffs, Techniques and Audio Index for a New Generation of Harp Players (Includes ... book and 74 minute stereo CD Jamming Buddy)
Jon Gindick
Manufacturer: Cross Harp Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Lee Oskar Major Diatonic Harmonica, C
Blues Harmonica Collection
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Harmonica, 2nd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to)
Hohner 560/20 Special 20 Marine Band Harmonica, Key of C
Instant Harmonica: Quick and Easy Instruction for the Beginner (Instant)

ASIN: 0930948106
Release Date: 2000-06-01

Book Description

Here's a rich world of blues harmonica instruction and music for beginning through intermediate players.

Inspired by the idea that most music instruction literature is boring and irrelevant to most people most of the time, Rock n' Blues taches improvisational blues harmonica in a way that gets through the even the most instruction-hating, throy-phobic, eye-closed, "leave-me-alone-I'm-jamming" harp player. THE BOOK includes choosing your harp, first sounds, getting sweet tone, playing chords, playing single notes, basic blues riffs, I-IV-V blues progressions, bending, tongue-blocking, octaves and splits, vibrato, headshakes, mics and amps, positions 1 through 6 plus 12, reed tuning, famous cross harp melodies and more. The audio index tells you the key of harmonica you need to jam with the great blues recordings.

On THE CD, Jon plays every major harp technique over an easy-jamming, blues-band background for your C harmonica. Turn off the instruction to hear only the band. Turn off the band to hear only the instruction. This fully indexed 74 minute audio program will be a constant companion as you develop your tone and techniques.

THE HARMONICA is a Hohner Bluesband in the key of C, regularly retailing at $6. It is capable of sweet tone, bending and blues.

Customer Reviews:

A MUST HAVE FOR ANY BEGINNER BLUES HARPIST.......2007-10-13

If your looking for easy to understand instructions that will quickly immerse you into the world of the Blues Harp, then this is the book to buy, hands down, no argument.

Cheesy Story detracts from the message.......2007-10-06

This book contains some good information but the information revolves around a silly cheesy cave man / Adam & Eve story that really starts to become irritatingly annoying after the first page. In fact, the silly story is so irritating that it detracts from the real message and information. If you were to remove the story the information could be written in a book with far few pages and much less irritation. The accompanying CD is ok with its two channel ability but even that can be improved a bit.

Rock n Blues Review.......2007-08-23

I had previously purchased other instructional material by Jon Gindick, so I knew the guy was a good teacher, but this exceeded all expectations. I could see an improvement in myself after listening to the CD the very first time. The book is illustrated and specifically written for us "musical dummies". I would like to mention, however, that while the book is directed towards raw beginners, it takes a great deal of practicing to be able to Jam along with the CD. But, then again, that's probably the idea. If you were already that good you wouldn't need to be buying it. Overall, this is a great product.

Great Product!.......2007-05-23

Yeah--the caveman story line is a little tedious, but you gotta love Mr. Gindicks attempt at making it less technical and boring to study music. The material is great--the CD is wonderful--I've been getting better and better just playing the CD and jamming along--every now and then I even learn something new.

If you want to learn blues harp--this is a great place to start, in my opinion.

Ray

A Harmonica Book that Teaches the Fun Way!.......2007-05-15

If you're new to harmonica, or just want a few tips on how to improve your sound or technique, then this book is worth a look. John Gindick is a super teacher and this book is testament to that. Both entertaining and informing, this book has what the beginner/intermediate harp player is looking for.

The Ultimate Pop/Rock Fake Book: C Edition (Fake Books)

Average customer rating:

GREAT BOOK!
QUESTION please
Ultimate Pop/Rock Fake Book is the Ultimate
Table Of Contents
Fake Book

The Ultimate Pop/Rock Fake Book: C Edition (Fake Books)

Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Plastic Comb

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ASIN: 079357000X

Product Description

Over 500 pop standards and contemporary hits, including: Addicted to Love Ain't No Mountain High Enough All Shook Up Another One Bites the Dust At the Hop Can You Feel the Love Tonight Colors of the Wind Earth Angel Every Breath You Take Fast Car Great Balls of Fire A Groovy Kind of Love Have I Told You Lately That I Love You Hero Hey Jude Hold My Hand How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free Imagine Layla The Loco-Motion Love Will Keep Us Together Maggie May Me and Bobby McGee Memory Mission: Impossible Theme Oh, Pretty Woman On Broadway The Power of Love Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head The River of Dreams Save the Best for Last Sea of Love The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) Simply Irresistible Something Somewhere Out There Spinning Wheel Stand By Me Tears In Heaven True Colors The Twist The Way We Were Wooly Bully Wild Thing Yesterday You're So Vain You've Got a Friend Your Song and many more!

Customer Reviews:

GREAT BOOK!.......2007-09-12

So many great songs from so many eras. If you're looking to bolster your collection this is a WONDERFUL book to buy! Definitely worth every penny. Written in the original keys on many songs, and most are easy to read and play along with. FANTASTIC! I can't put it away.

QUESTION please.......2007-03-11

I bought this book to play some songs on my flute, which I understood to be a "C" instrument. When I received it, it's great but the octaves seem too low for a flute. Were these books designed for piano only? I would appreciate knowing. I also bought a B flat one for my tenor sax and it also has very low notes for songs on a sax. Thanks!

Ultimate Pop/Rock Fake Book is the Ultimate.......2007-01-10

As fake books go it's the collection of songs and the sophistication of the chord underpinning that makes all the difference. The Ultimate Pop/Rock Fake Book scores 5 on both. The songs included covers a wide range of styles and the chords presented are faithful to the original sound of the music.

Table Of Contents.......2006-12-23

I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) performed by Meat Loaf
Hero performed by Mariah Carey
Precious And Few performed by Climax
Breathe Again performed by Toni Braxton
Baby What A Big Surprise performed by Chicago
All For Love performed by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, Sting
Lowdown performed by Boz Scaggs
ABC performed by Jackson 5
Abraham, Martin And John performed by Dion
Can You Feel The Love Tonight performed by Elton John
I'll Make Love To You performed by Boyz II Men
Hold My Hand performed by Hootie & The Blowfish
Ain't No Mountain High Enough performed by Marvin Gaye, Tammy Terrell, Diana Ross
Abracadabra performed by Steve Miller Band
Colors Of The Wind performed by Vanessa Williams
Chevy Van performed by Sammy Johns
December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) performed by The 4 Seasons
I Believe performed by Blessid Union Of Souls
Only Wanna Be With You performed by Hootie & The Blowfish
Fantasy performed by Mariah Carey
One Sweet Day performed by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
Always Be My Baby performed by Maria Carey
All Around The World performed by Lisa Stansfield
Someday performed by All-4-One
All I Have To Do Is Dream performed by Everly Brothers
Change The World performed by Eric Clapton
Give Me One Reason performed by Tracy Chapman
My Eyes Adored You performed by Frankie Valli
All Out Of Love performed by Air Supply
All Shook Up performed by Elvis
Almost Paradise performed by Mike Reno, Ann Wilson
Alone performed by Heart
Alone Again (Naturally) performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Always On My Mind performed by Willie Nelson
And When I Die performed by Blood, Sweat & Tears
Angel Of The Morning performed by Merrilee Rush, Juice Newton
Angie performed by Rolling Stones
Another One Bites The Dust performed by Queen
At The Hop performed by Danny & The Juniors
Baby I Need Your Lovin' performed by Four Tops, Johnny Rivers
Baby Love performed by The Supremes
Barbara Ann performed by Beach Boys
Beauty And The Beast performed by Celine Dion, Peabo Bryson
Ben performed by Michael Jackson
Beyond The Sea performed by Bobby Darin
A Big Hunk O' Love performed by Elvis
Blue Bayou performed by Linda Ronstadt
Blue Suede Shoes performed by Carl Perkins, Elvis
Blueberry Hill performed by Fats Domino
Book Of Love performed by The Monotones
Born Free performed by Roger Williams
Brand New Key performed by Melanie
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) performed by Looking Glass
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do performed by Neil Sedaka
Bye Bye Love performed by Everly Brothers
Calendar Girl performed by Neil Sedaka
Can't Buy Me Love performed by The Beatles
Can't Help Falling In Love performed by Elvis
Chantilly Lace performed by Big Bopper
Chariots Of Fire performed by Vangelis
Charlie Brown performed by The Coasters
Cherish performed by The Association
(They Long To Be) Close To You performed by The Carpenters
Copacabana (At The Copa) performed by Barry Manilow
Could It Be Magic performed by Barry Manilow
Crying performed by Roy Orbison, Don McLean
Dancing In The Street performed by Martha & The Vandellas, Mick Jagger & David Bowie
Day Tripper performed by The Beatles
Daydream performed by The Lovin' Spoonful
Dedicated To The One I Love performed by The Shirelles, The Mamas & The Papas
You're The Devil In Disguise performed by Elvis
Devil Or Angel performed by Bobby Vee
Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind? performed by The Lovin' Spoonful
Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) performed by B.T. Express
Don't Be Cruel (To A Heart That's True) performed by Elvis, Cheap Trick
Don't Go Breaking My Heart performed by Elton John & Kiki Dee
Don't Know Much performed by Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me performed by Elton John
Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) performed by Roy Orbison
Dreamlover performed by Bobby Darin
Duke Of Earl performed by Gene Chandler
Dust In The Wind performed by Kansas
Earth Angel performed by Crew-Cuts, Penguins
Eleanor Rigby performed by The Beatles
Endless Love performed by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey
Eternal Flame performed by Bangles
Every Breath You Take performed by Police
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic performed by Police
Everybody Have Fun Tonight performed by Wang Chung
Everytime You Go Away performed by Paul Young
Eye In The Sky performed by Alan Parsons Project
Faith performed by George Michael
Fast Car performed by Tracy Chapman
Flashdance...What A Feeling performed by Irene Cara
Fly Like An Eagle performed by Steve Miller
Footloose performed by Kenny Loggins
For Your Precious Love performed by Jerry Butler & The Impressions
Forever Your Girl performed by Paula Abdul
Both To Each Other (Friends and Lovers) performed by Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson
Georgy Girl performed by Seekers
Girls Just Want To Have Fun performed by Cyndi Lauper
Gloria performed by Shadows Of Knight
Go Away, Little Girl performed by Steve Lawrence, Donny Osmond
Good Lovin' performed by Young Rascals
Good Luck Charm performed by Elvis
Goodbye Cruel World performed by James Darren
Got My Mind Set On You performed by George Harrison
Grazing In The Grass performed by Hugh Masekela
Grease performed by Frankie Valli
Great Balls Of Fire performed by Jerry Lee Lewis
The Green Door performed by Jim Lowe
Groovin' performed by Young Rascals
A Groovy Kind Of Love performed by Mindbenders, Phil Collins
Gypsys, Tramps And Thieves performed by Cher
Hanky Panky performed by Tommy James & The Shondells
Happy Days performed by Pratt & McClain
Happy, Happy Birthday Baby performed by The Tune Weavers
Happy Together performed by The Turtles
A Hard Day's Night performed by The Beatles
Hard Habit To Break performed by Chicago
Hard To Say I'm Sorry performed by Chicago
He's A Rebel performed by The Crystals
Heart And Soul performed by T'Pau
Heartbreak Hotel performed by Elvis
Heat Of The Moment performed by Asia
Heatwave (Love Is Like A Heatwave) performed by Martha & The Vandellas, Linda Ronstadt
Heaven performed by Byan Adams
Heaven Is A Place On Earth performed by Belinda Carlisle
Hello Mary Lou performed by Ricky Nelson
Here And Now performed by Luther Vandross
Hey Jude performed by The Beatles
Hi-Heel Sneakers performed by Tommy Tucker
His Latest Flame performed by Elvis
Hold Me Now performed by Thompson Twins
Hot Stuff performed by Donna Summer
Hound Dog performed by Elvis
How Am I Supposed To Live Without You performed by Michael Bolton
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart performed by Bee Gees
How Deep Is Your Love performed by Bee Gees
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) performed by James Taylor
Hurting Each Other performed by The Carpenters
I Almost Lost My Mind performed by Pat Boone
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) performed by Four Tops
I Got A Woman performed by Jimmy McGriff
I Hear A Symphony performed by The Supremes
I Love Rock 'N Roll performed by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
I Need Your Love Tonight performed by Elvis
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You performed by Elvis
I Write The Songs performed by Barry Manilow
I'll Be There performed by Jackson 5, Mariah Carey
I'm Henry VIII, I Am performed by Herman's Hermits
(I've Had) The Time Of My Life performed by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
If performed by Bread
If I Were A Carpenter performed by Bobby Darin
If You Love Somebody Set Them Free performed by Sting
Imagine performed by John Lennon
In The Still Of The Nite (I'll Remember) performed by Boyz II Men
Island Girl performed by Elton John
Islands In The Stream performed by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
It Never Rains (In Southern California) performed by Albert Hammond
It's All In The Game performed by Tommy Edwards
It's Just A Matter Of Time performed by Brook Benton
It's My Party performed by Lesley Gore
It's Now Or Never performed by Elvis Presley
It's Still Rock And Roll To Me performed by Billy Joel
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini performed by Brian Hyland
Jive Talkin' performed by Bee Gees
The Joker performed by Steve Miller
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) performed by Temptations
Just The Way You Are performed by Billy Joel
Keep On Dancing performed by The Gentrys
King Of Pain performed by Police
King Of The Road performed by Roger Miller
Kiss You All Over performed by Exile
Knock Three Times performed by Dawn
Kokomo performed by Beach Boys
Last Kiss performed by J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers
Last Train To Clarksville performed by The Monkees
Laughter In The Rain performed by Neil Sedaka
Lay Down Sally performed by Eric Clapton
Layla performed by Derek & The Dominos, Eric Clapton
Leader Of The Pack performed by The Shangri-Las
Let Me In performed by Sensations
Like A Virgin performed by Madonna
Little Jeannie performed by Elton John
The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) performed by Jan & Dean
Livin' On A Prayer performed by Bon Jovi
The Loco-Motion performed by Little Eva, Grand Funk, Kylie Minogue
Lollipop performed by The Chordettes
Long Tall Sally performed by Little Richard, The Beatles
Longer performed by Dan Fogelberg
Lost In Your Eyes performed by Debbie Gibson
Love Me Tender performed by Elvis
Love Shack performed by The B-52's
Love Takes Time performed by Mariah Carey
Love Will Keep Us Together performed by The Captain & Tennille
A Lover's Concerto performed by The Toys
A Lover's Question performed by Clyde McPhatter
Maggie May performed by Rod Stewart
Mama Told Me (Not To Come) performed by Three Dog Night
Mandy performed by Barry Manilow
Maneater performed by Hall & Oates
Maniac performed by Michael Sembello
Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out) performed by Bee Gees
Me And Bobby McGee performed by Janis Joplin
Memory performed by Barry Manilow
Mickey performed by Toni Basil
Mission: Impossible Theme performed by Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen
Mr. Lee performed by The Bobbettes
Moments To Remember performed by The Four Lads
Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter performed by Herman's Hermits
My Girl performed by The Temptations
My Guy performed by Mary Wells
My Sweet Lord performed by George Harrison
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye performed by Steam, Nylons
Never Can Say Goodbye performed by Jackson 5
The Next Time I Fall performed by Peter Cetera, Amy Grant
Night Fever performed by Bee Gees
Nightshift performed by Commodores
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now performed by Starship
Oh, Pretty Woman performed by Roy Orbison, Van Halen
On Broadway performed by The Drifters, George Benson
One Fine Day performed by The Chiffons
One Less Bell To Answer performed by The 5th Dimension
One More Night performed by Phil Collins
The One That You Love performed by Air Supply
One Toke Over The Line performed by Brewer & Shipley
Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel) performed by Roy Orbison
Over The Mountain, Across The Sea performed by Johnnie & Joe
Owner Of A Lonely Heart performed by Yes
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone performed by The Temptations
People Got To Be Free performed by The Rascals
Philadelphia Freedom performed by Elton John
Physical performed by Olivia Newton-John
Pipeline performed by The Chantays
Please Mr. Postman performed by The Marvelettes, The Carpenters
Poor Side Of Town performed by Johnny Rivers
Power Of Love performed by Celine Dion
Put Your Hand In The Hand performed by Ocean
Raindrops performed by Dee Clark
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head performed by B.J. Thomas
A Rainy Night In Georgia performed by Brook Benton
Rebel 'Rouser performed by Duane Eddy
Return To Sender performed by Elvis
Rip It Up performed by Little Richard
The River Of Dreams performed by Billy Joel
Rockin' Robin performed by Bobby Day, Michael Jackson
Runaway performed by Del Shannon
Sacrifice performed by Elton John
Sad Eyes performed by Robert John
Sailing performed by Christopher Cross
Save The Best For Last performed by Vanessa Williams
Save The Last Dance For Me performed by The Drifters
Saving All My Love For You performed by Whitney Houston
Sea Of Love performed by Phil Phillips & The Twilights, Honeydrippers
Searchin' performed by The Coasters
Seasons In The Sun (Le Moribond) performed by Terry Jacks
See You Later, Alligator performed by Bill Haley & The Comets
Separate Lives performed by Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin
Shakedown performed by Bob Seger
She's A Lady performed by Tom Jones
Shining Star performed by Earth, Wind & Fire
The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) performed by Betty Everett
Shop Around performed by Miracles, Captain & Tennille
Silhouettes performed by The Rays, The Diamonds
Since I Met You Baby performed by Ivory Joe Hunter
Sincerely performed by The McGuire Sisters, The Moonglows
Sixteen Candles performed by The Crests
Sixteen Reasons (Why I Love You) performed by Connie Stevens
Sixteen Tons performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford, Johnny Desmond
Sleepwalk performed by Santo & Johnny
Smile A Little Smile For Me performed by Flying Machine
Someday We'll Be Together performed by Diana Ross & The Supremes
Something performed by The Beatles
Spinning Wheel performed by Blood, Sweat & Tears
Stand By Me performed by Ben E. King
Stay performed by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, The 4 Seasons
Stayin' Alive performed by Bee Gees
Stop! In The Name Of Love performed by The Supremes
Sugar, Sugar performed by The Archies
Summer In The City performed by The Lovin' Spoonful
Sunshine Of Your Love performed by Cream
Surfin' U.S.A. performed by Beach Boys
Susie-Q performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Suspicion performed by Terry Stafford
Take Good Care Of My Baby performed by Bobby Vee
Take My Breath Away (Love Theme) performed by Berlin
Tears On My Pillow performed by Elvis
Tears In Heaven performed by Eric Clapton
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear performed by Elvis
A Teenager In Love performed by Dion & The Belmonts
Tell It Like It Is performed by Aaron Neville, Heart
Tell Laura I Love Her performed by Ray Peterson
There Goes My Baby performed by The Drifters
There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World) performed by Herman's Hermits, The Carpenters
These Boots Are Made For Walkin' performed by Nancy Sinatra
Things performed by Bobby Darin
Three Times A Lady performed by Commodores
To Be With You performed by Mr. Big
To All The Girls I've Loved Before performed by Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson
To Love Somebody performed by Bee Gees, Michael Bolton
To Sir, With Love performed by Lulu
Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) performed by Rod Stewart
Torn Between Two Lovers performed by Mary MacGregor
Touch Me In The Morning performed by Diana Ross
Tragedy performed by Bee Gees
True Colors performed by Cindy Lauper
Turn Me Loose performed by Fabian
Tutti Frutti performed by Little Richard, Pat Boone
The Twist performed by Chubby Checker
Twist And Shout performed by The Isley Brothers, The Beatles
Under The Boardwalk performed by The Drifters
Up, Up And Away performed by The 5th Dimension
Venus performed by Frankie Avalon
Vision Of Love performed by Mariah Carey
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go performed by Wham!
Wake Up Little Susie performed by The Everly Brothers
Walk Away Renee performed by The Left Banke, Four Tops
Walk On By performed by Dionne Warwick
Walk This Way performed by Aerosmith, Run- D.M.C.
The Way We Were performed by Barbra Streisand
We Built This City performed by Starship
We Got The Beat performed by The Go Go's
Wedding Bell Blues performed by The 5th Dimension
What A Wonderful World performed by Louis Armstrong
What The World Needs Now Is Love performed by Jackie DeShannon, Tom Clay
What'd I Say performed by Ray Charles
What's Going On performed by Marvin Gaye, Cyndi Lauper
What's Love Got To Do With It performed by Tina Turner
When I Fall In Love performed by The Letterman
When You Say Nothing At All performed by Alison Krauss & Union Station
Where Did Our Love Go performed by The Supremes
Where Do Broken Hearts Go performed by Whitney Houston
Where The Boys Are performed by Connie Francis
Which Way You Going Billy? performed by Poppy Family
White Room performed by Cream
A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme) performed by Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle
Wild, Wild West performed by The Escape Club
Wild Thing performed by The Troggs, Jimi Hendrix
Woman performed by John Lennon
Woman In Love performed by Barbra Streisand
Wonderful! Wonderful! performed by Johnny Mathis, Tymes
Wooly Bully performed by Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs
Yakety Yak performed by The Coasters
Yesterday performed by The Beatles
You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet performed by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
You Can't Hurry Love performed by The Supremes, Phil Collins
You Don't Own Me performed by Lesley Gore
You Give Love A Bad Name performed by Bon Jovi
You Got It performed by Roy Orbison
You Keep Me Hangin' On performed by The Supremes, Vanilla Fudge, Kim Wilde
You Sexy Thing performed by Hot Chocolate
You Should Be Dancing performed by Bee Gees
You're The Inspiration performed by Chicago
You're The One That I Want performed by Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta
You've Got A Friend performed by James Taylor
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' performed by Righteous Brothers, Dionne Warwick, Hall & Oates
Young Blood performed by The Coasters
Clair performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Missing You performed by John Waite
Angel performed by Sarah McLachlan
I Swear performed by All-4-One
After The Love Has Gone performed by Earth, Wind & Fire
Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) performed by Phil Collins
Joy To The World performed by Three Dog Night
Love The One You're With performed by Stephen Stills
Ahab The Arab performed by Ray Stevens
Lead Me On performed by Maxine Nightingale
Secretly performed by Jimmie Rodgers
Let's Get Together performed by The Youngbloods
I Will Remember You performed by Sarah McLachlan
On The Road Again performed by Willie Nelson
I'm Still In Love With You performed by Al Green
All My Life performed by K-Ci & Jo Jo
Give A Little Bit performed by Supertramp
Respect Yourself performed by The Staple Singers
Amazed performed by Lonestar
It's Your Love performed by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill
Adia performed by Sarah McLachlan
I'll Take You There performed by The Staple Singers
Love Me performed by Elvis
My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic') performed by Celine Dion
I'll Be performed by Edwin McCain
Iris performed by Goo Goo Dolls
Along Comes Mary performed by The Association
The Boy Is Mine performed by Brandy & Monica
Let's Stay Together performed by Al Green
Return To Me performed by Dean Martin
Daddy's Home performed by Shep & The Limelites
Fingertips (Part 2) performed by Stevie Wonder
Love Will Find A Way performed by Pablo Cruise
Two Hearts performed by Phil Collins
Dizzy performed by Tommy Roe
You'll Be In My Heart performed by Phil Collins
Breathe performed by Faith Hill
September performed by Earth, Wind & Fire
Party Doll performed by Buddy Knox, The Rhythm Orchids
Smooth Operator performed by Sade
Maria Maria performed by Santana
Show Me The Way performed by Peter Frampton
I'm Too Sexy performed by Right Said Fred
Do That To Me One More Time performed by Captain & Tennille
I Can't Dance performed by Genesis
Crystal Blue Persuasion performed by Tommy James & The Shondells
That's The Way (I Like It) performed by KC & The Sunshine Band
Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose performed by Tony Orlando & Dawn
Sheila performed by Tommy Roe
Short Shorts performed by The Royal Teens
Soldier Boy performed by The Shirelles
The Grooveline performed by Heatwave
You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) performed by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.
Stormy performed by Classics IV
If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) performed by The Staple Singers
The Logical Song performed by Supertramp
This Kiss performed by Faith Hill
Somebody To Love performed by Jefferson Airplane
Who's Making Love performed by Johnny Taylor
Respect performed by Aretha Franklin
Another Day In Paradise performed by Phil Collins
In Too Deep performed by Genesis
Biggest Part Of Me performed by Ambrosia
Disco Lady performed by Johnnie Taylor
Elenore performed by The Turtles
How Much I Feel performed by Ambrosia
Baby, Come To Me performed by James Ingram, Patti Austin
Baby, I Love Your Way performed by Peter Frampton
Back In The High Life Again performed by Steve Winwood
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown performed by Jim Croce
Be-Bop-A-Lula performed by Gene Vincent
Be True To Your School performed by Beach Boys
Beep Beep performed by The Playmates
Big Bad John performed by Jimmy Dean
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Elvira performed by Oak Ridge Boys
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You performed by Bryan Adams
Fever performed by Peggy Lee
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Frankenstein performed by Edgar Winter
Freeze Frame performed by J. Geils Band
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Fun, Fun, Fun performed by Beach Boys
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Georgia On My Mind performed by Ray Charles
Get A Job performed by The Silhouettes
Give Me The Night performed by George Benson
Glory Of Love performed by Peter Cetera
Goodbye To Love performed by The Carpenters
Good Vibrations performed by Beach Boys
The Great Pretender performed by The Platters
Green Onions performed by Booker T. & The MG's
Help Me Rhonda performed by Beach Boys
Hey Paula performed by Paul & Paula
Higher Love performed by Steve Winwood
Honeycomb performed by Jimmie Rodgers
How Will I Know performed by Whitney Houston
Hurts So Good performed by John Cougar
I Am Woman performed by Helen Reddy
I Can't Go For That performed by Hall & Oats
I Can't Stop Loving You performed by Ray Charles
I Fought The Law performed by Bobby Fuller Four
I Get Around performed by Beach Boys
I Got You (I Feel Good) performed by James Brown
I Honestly Love You performed by Olivia Newton-John
I Just Called To Say I Love You performed by Stevie Wonder
I Like It Like That performed by Chris Kenner
I Love The Night Life performed by Alicia Bridges
I Still Believe performed by Mariah Carey
I Think We're Alone Now performed by Tommy James & The Shondells
I Wanna Dance With Somebody performed by Whitney Houston
I Was Made To Love Her performed by Stevie Wonder
I Wish performed by Stevie Wonder
I Won't Last A Day Without You performed by The Carpenters
I'll Never Love This Way Again performed by Dionne Warwick
If Ever You're In My Arms Again performed by Peabo Bryson
If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right performed by Luther Ingram
If You Leave Me Now performed by Chicago
In The Midnight Hour performed by Wilson Pickett
Invisible Touch performed by Genesis
Is That All There Is performed by Peggy Lee
Jack And Diane performed by John Cougar
Jailhouse Rock performed by Elvis
Jenny Take A Ride performed by Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Kansas City performed by Wilbert Harrison
Killing Me Softly With His Song performed by Roberta Flack
La Bamba performed by Ritchie Valens
Lady In Red performed by Chris DeBurgh
Land Of A Thousand Dances performed by Wilson Pickett
Last Date performed by Floyd Cramer
Let's Hang On performed by The 4 Seasons
Limbo Rock performed by Chubby Checker
Little Deuce Coupe performed by Beach Boys
Little Star performed by The Elegants
The Living Years performed by Mike & The Mechanics
The Lonely Bull performed by Tijuana Brass & Herb Alpert
Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress) performed by Hollies
Looks Like We Made It performed by Barry Manilow
Louie, Louie performed by The Kingsmen
Love Potion Number 9 performed by The Searchers
Love Theme From 'St. Elmo's Fire' performed by David Foster
Mony, Mony performed by Tommy James & The Shondells
More Than Words performed by Extreme
My Boy Lollipop performed by Millie Small
My Cherie Amour performed by Stevie Wonder
Never Been To Spain performed by Three Dog Night
Never My Love performed by The Association
Nothing From Nothing performed by Billy Preston
Off The Wall performed by Michael Jackson
Oh, Lonesome Me performed by Don Gibson
On The Wings Of Love performed by Jeffrey Osborne
Only Women Bleed performed by Alice Cooper
Peppermint Twist performed by Joey Dee & The Starlighters
(You've Got) Personality performed by Lloyd Price
Private Eyes performed by Hall & Oates
Rag Doll performed by The 4 Seasons
Rainy Days And Mondays performed by The Carpenters
Release Me performed by Engelbert Humperdinck
Rock With You performed by Michael Jackson
Rock Your Baby performed by George McCrae
(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden performed by Lynn Anderson
Send Me The Pillow You Dream On performed by Dean Martin
Shout performed by The Isley Brothers
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours performed by Stevie Wonder
Since I Don't Have You performed by Skyliners
Singing The Blues performed by Guy Mitchell
Sir Duke performed by Stevie Wonder
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay performed by Otis Redding
Smoke From A Distant Fire performed by Sanford/Townsend Band
Somewhere In The Night performed by Barry Manilow
Soul Man performed by Sam & Dave
Splish Splash performed by Bobby Darin
Spooky performed by Classics IV
Stagger Lee performed by Lloyd Price
Sugartime performed by The McGuire Sisters
Superstition performed by Stevie Wonder
Sussudio performed by Phil Collins
Sweet Pea performed by Tommy Roe
Take The Long Way Home performed by Supertramp
Teen Angel performed by Mark Dinning
Tequila performed by The Champs
Theme From "Shaft" performed by Isaac Hayes
Thriller performed by Michael Jackson
Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree performed by Tony Orlando & Dawn
Time In A Bottle performed by Jim Croce
Tonight, I Celebrate My Love performed by Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack
Top Of The World performed by The Carpenters
Traces performed by Classics IV
Travelin' Man performed by Ricky Nelson
Walk A Mile In My Shoes performed by Joe South
Walk Don't Run performed by The Ventures
Walk Like An Egyptian performed by Bangles
Walk Right In performed by The Rooftop Singers
We've Only Just Begun performed by The Carpenters
When I Grow Up (To Be A Man) performed by Beach Boys
When Will I Be Loved performed by Linda Ronstadt
White Rabbit performed by Jefferson Airplane
A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation) performed by Marty Robbins
Why Do Fools Fall In Love performed by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
Will It Go Round In Circles performed by Billy Preston
Winchester Cathedral performed by New Vaudeville Band
Windy performed by The Association
Sunshine Superman performed by Donovan
Get Down Tonight performed by KC & The Sunshine Band
Wouldn't It Be Nice performed by Beach Boys
Summer Of '69 performed by Bryan Adams
Yesterday Once More performed by The Carpenters
Don't Do Me Like That performed by Tom Petty
You And Me Against The World performed by Helen Reddy
You Are So Beautiful performed by Joe Cocker
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life performed by Stevie Wonder
You Don't Mess Around With Jim performed by Jim Croce
You Talk Too Much performed by Joe Jones
Young Love performed by Sonny James
Your Mama Don't Dance performed by Loggins & Messina
Mellow Yellow performed by Donovan
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing performed by Leo Sayer
Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground performed by Willie Nelson
Someday performed by Mariah Carey
Uptight (Everything's Alright) performed by Stevie Wonder

Fake Book.......2006-08-09

If it's not here, you probably don't need it, but I was personally hoping for more from the Beatles. Good value for the money. I will use this a lot more than the Hal Leonard Ultimate Fake book. The Ultimate Fake Book has a smattering of patriotic, religious, and show tunes, and a wealth of polkas that even polka fans have probably never heard of in addition to SOME pop and rock.

Sweet Life: Adventures On The Way To Paradise

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Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Off, and Keep Moving Forward!
Great Entertainer, Superb Musician
What a pleasure!
Barry speaks his mind and i agree with him
Sweet Life

Sweet Life: Adventures On The Way To Paradise
Barry Manilow
Manufacturer: McGraw - Hill
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Barry Manilow:: The Biography
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Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Off, and Keep Moving Forward!.......2007-01-04

Was a tad surprised about the pot smoking incidents, but it took some hutsvah (spelling?) to put it down in the book. With that said, this is great reading from 1987. Obviously, Barry did NOT kill off any brain cells with the pot, or, if he did, he certainly had many extra ones to play with. I bought this book because I wanted to know more about my absolutely FAVORITE singer. It was hard to put it down at night but I HAD to sleep. Lemme start by saying that I do not generally care to read bios, but this was written by the big Mr. Barry himself, so it's not somebody making up stuff just to sell a book. The ONLY bios I have read have been that of Barry and of Chuck Norris. (I was impressed by Chuck and the values he attempted to portray on Walker, Texas Ranger.)

As is consistent with Barry, he begins the book thanking everyone who helped him for their brutal honesty (obviously in helping him remember details) and helping him in any way with this book-writing venture, which took him over 3 years. He states, "...I want to tell you the story of an average guy on the way to the rest of his life...". (and that about says it.)

The book is very well written, and is done in such a way that it makes you feel that you are sitting across the kitchen table chatting with him over a couple of pots of coffee. It's interesting, witty, simple, and if it's not brutally honest, then he's got me fooled. I found it far more interesting than I had anticipated. Like I said, hard to put down.

It begins with his simple childhood in Brooklyn and discusses his background, family, his failed marriage, beginnings of his career, girlfriends, struggles of the career, challenges, his work at the NYC Bathhouse, alone and with Bette Midler, and so on. He never planned to be a singer, but it sure must have been in the stars. Some of the past must have been painful to write about, but writing about it was probably a type of therapy in itself.

This is a story of determination and perseverence, of getting knocked down and getting back up and going on. It's about putting fears and insecurities aside and having the guts to go forward and keep going. It's about doing a little bullcrapping, too. It's also about having an "I CAN" attitude, which I greatly admire in anyone, along with perseverance. Barry enjoyed the music world and he threw himself into it and got more than he ever expected. This bio is an average man's climb from a poor kid to a superstar, but then, is Barry REALLY average? I think not. "Average" people give up. Average/normal is overrated.

I'm ready for the sequel anytime, Barry! This was FANTASTIC and well worth reading. I LOVED it!!!

Great Entertainer, Superb Musician.......2006-01-25

Wow, I cannot believe it's been 8 years since I read this great book and reviewed it online @ Amazon. I have since read and re-read this book so many times, I've practically memorised the words - but they remain as touching and inspiring as ever. I laugh and cry each time I read it. My respect for him as an entertainer and a person grows each time I read the book.

Barry's words have helped me in my affirmation of my own self worth during the low times and in celebration of the highs - just as all his songs have done all these years. Here's one true blue fan who is looking forward to the next autobiographical update from the man himself.

It's a wonder my book is still in mint condition!!! but I am determined to treasure this book for always. :-)

What a pleasure!.......2004-06-16

Mr. Manilow is a great inspiration.
I loved this book.
It's sincere, funny, interesting and sad all at the same time.
Not only does this man write beautiful music, he sure knows how to write a book too!
If your a fan I would say it's a MUST read.

Barry speaks his mind and i agree with him.......2004-04-28

in this book, which i finally NOW have, i was expecting to read a dark and gloomy rise to fame but there wasn't any. Manilow's fame came by accident and the pressures of the business and the reluctance to accept the fame, in the beginning, is a refreshing story. Barry talks about his early musical career in the '60s before being pushed into the spotlight by Clive Davis. all facets of Barry's career is talked about in here. there's a chapter called "Read 'Em and Weep", which was the title of his huge AC #1 hit in 1984. The story part of the book ends during the "Paradise Café" album in 1984 but the discography in the back includes his 1985 and 1986 material. the pictures contained in this book are rare...you see Barry with black hair, combed to the side, during his days with CBS prior to hooking up with Bette Middler. there's also a picture of Barry on a beach with no shirt on...there's another one where he has a small beard! if anything, this book helps paint the picture of Barry Manilow. It allows people who really never followed his career in-depth to know how the off-stage "barry" was always at odds with the on-stage "BARRY" throughout much of his biggest years. There's also chapters that talk about the commercial aspect of music and the heart-felt aspect of music and why Manilow's songs were poignant yet had a commercial "sound" to them. This is a complex story of a man living the life of a super-star. Being a writer, Barry was also stunned whenever a song he never co-wrote would become a hit for him. "I Write the Songs" wasn't written by Barry...but neither was a few other big songs like "Mandy", "Looks Like We Made It", or "Read 'Em and Weep"...Barry said that it took years before he could accept their success. Barry has changed a lot of his personal opinions since the mid '80s. Nowadays whenever he does a CD he's performing "outside songs", as he calls them, even more than his own material, which wouldn't have happened in his past. above all else, this book shows that "Barry Manilow" is a human and has feelings, too. no artist should ever have to go through what he went through; and all he ever wanted was to spread joy and happiness through his music and even today he's still causing happiness with his style of pop music.

Sweet Life.......2003-06-16

I enjoyed reading every page of Barry's Sweet Life book and all the pictures inside the book, are very good.
Until I started reading Barry's book for the very first time, I never knew about his pot smoking days(Bad Barry!). :-O
Otherwise, it's a very interesting book to read!

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers
Pants on fire?
Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed.
Very Interesting
History as Science Fiction

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Anatoly Fomenko
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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Dog Train: A Wild Ride on the Rock-and-Roll Side (Book & CD)

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not what I expected
Fun and funny
Dog Train
Hip music for tots to hop to
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Dog Train: A Wild Ride on the Rock-and-Roll Side (Book & CD)
Sandra Boynton
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Boynton rocks! So does Blues Traveler, who perform a stomping version of the title song, a moody rock journey that Boynton wrote especially for them. And then there’s Alison Krauss with “Evermore.” And Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme—really—who do the “Boring Song.” The Spin Doctors, who channel rock’s rebellious side—with a taste of punk—for “Tantrum”: “No No No, I don’t want to, I don’t want to./No no no, I don’t want to, no no./Leave me alone. Leave me alone./LEAVE ME ALONE.” And the sweetly unexpected pairing of “Weird Al” Yankovic and Kate Winslet (yep, Kate Winslet) as a duet singing “I Need a Nap.”

Full of attitude, full of fun, all lit up with star power, and boasting a variety of Top 40 styles—rock and roll, blues, hip-hop, and power pop— Dog Train is the third book-and-CD production by Sandra Boynton, following the #1 New York Times bestselling, Grammy-nominated Philadelphia Chickens and the recently re-released Rhinoceros Tap. Like Philadelphia Chickens, features all original songs recorded by a mix of big-name acts and great voices, for the pleasure of the parents as much as the kids. Packaged similarly to the previous Boynton & Ford recordings, Dog Train is also a full-color book that features a portion of each song’s lyrics set as a little story, accompanied by Boynton’s irresistible hippos, cows, dogs, and more dogs. Full lyrics appear in the back.

Customer Reviews:

not what I expected.......2007-10-13

I was expecting a book/CD for children. The music is too "rock and roll" for my child. She didn't want to listen to songs with words she couldn't distinguish.

Fun and funny.......2007-10-04

In my opinion, it's not quite as good as Boynton's Philadelphia Chickens... but we still love most of the songs in this book.

Dog Train.......2007-09-06

This is a great musical experience. We got it for our one year old son and ended up buying one for all his friends' first birthday presents. The songs are fun and peppy. They are really understood by parents. As a two year old my son now plays drums and dances to his very favorite song "Pots and Pans." I highly recommend this product.

Hip music for tots to hop to.......2007-09-04

We too, were new to Boynton albums. Both of my children were raised on the books, but the album was stumbled upon in a used book sale. It was a huge hit with both my 5 and 9 year olds. I'm so glad that Ms. Boynton has used artists with recognizable styles to do some children's songs. The lyrics are catchy and the songs are grown-up without being boring ('cept the "Boring Song" - Grandma loved THAT!)

Spin Doctors, Five for Fighting, and Weird Al are some of my favorite artists, anyway!

It's family fun for all.

Love It!.......2007-08-28

The music on this cd is great for both parents and kids! Great lyrics. Both my 3 year old and 1 year old sway to the music. My 3 year old picks the book for bedtime and we have to sing the songs to him. A hit in our house!

Bone Volume 5: Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border

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more fun adventures
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Bone Volume 5: Rock Jaw Master of the Eastern Border
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In this fifth volume of the BONE saga, Fone and Smiley Bone strike out into the wilderness to return a lost rat creature cub to the mountains. It doesn't take long before they run smack into Rock Jaw, "Master of the Eastern Border," an enormous mountain lion with a none-too-friendly disposition. Life gets even more complicated when they befriend a group of baby animals who are being orphaned by rat creature attacks. Everything comes to a head in an earth-shattering clash between Rock Jaw and Kingdok, the leader of the rat creatures.

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more fun adventures.......2007-08-17

The Bone series just gets better with every volume. This volume follows the adventures of Fone and Smiley as they travel to the eastern end of the valley and the difficulties they encounter along the way. As in the previous volumes, the characters are wonderful and fun, and the plot takes many twists and turns, making for great reading. I love Bone!

Good Series -- Too Slow to Release.......2007-05-07

This is an alright series, somewhat enjoyable, but not as exciting as say Harry Potter. But, I have found that it has been a great way to get my kids interested in reading a bedtime story. I want the whole set, but Scholastic really needs to re-evaluate this release schedule of only one every six months. I bet they wind up losing a lot of their early audience that drops off after the first one or two.

My son loves these books.......2007-04-03

My seven-year old literally jumped for joy when we received book 5. He loves these books, and I had great difficulty not reading the entire book to him in one sitting. As it was, he looked at every page of the rest of the book. At bedtime, he went to sleep with the book beside him.

Amazing.......2007-03-11

I go to the bookstore and find a book that looks good by the cover. I enver read it. I am very picky about finding the "perfect" book. And i just found it back in early March of 2007. I was on a band trip [took 3 hours] and my friend pulled out the 3rd Bone series book. I was curious and started to read it. I got a little bit confused because I didnt read the 1st or 2nd one. The coloring is amazing! It must of took forever to make it! It has alot of adventure, and keeps you wondering. I finished the 3rd book [175 paages] before we even got to our destination. I couldnt put it down! It is such an AWSOME book! on March 9th I bought book 4 and 5... I read both of the books in 3 strait hours! I cant wait untill the 6th book comes out so I can start to read it!!! If your kid wants a exciting book.. This is the book for you!

Once Again, Great Color with a Hitch.......2007-02-04

The fifth and middle installment of the Bone series returns to the epic's beginnings, temporarily putting aside the Valley's violent political upheavals for a fast-paced and funny story of Fone Bone and Smiley Bone encountering an assortment of cute talking animals as they try to return a baby rat creature to its home in the mountains. On the way, they run into the opportunistic Rock Jaw, a giant mountain lion, and the two stupid rat creatures, who are still bent on baking Fone Bone into a quiche.

Probably the weakest of the Bone series, Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border is nonetheless exciting and entertaining, and does contribute further development to the story's unfolding mysteries.

Steve Hamaker's coloration is again bright and pleasing, but once again he mixes up the two stupid rat creatures. Physically identical but with distinct personalities, the rats are color-coded (brown and purple) in the color version, but at one point Hamaker switches them, causing some puzzlement.

AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll: The Ultimate Story of the World's Greatest Rock-and-Roll Band

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Shoot to Thrill!
Rockingest band ever
Show business
Bored to Tears
By Far The Best Book Available On AC/DC

AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll: The Ultimate Story of the World's Greatest Rock-and-Roll Band
Murray Engleheart , and Arnaud Durieux
Manufacturer: HarperEntertainment
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0061133914
Release Date: 2007-01-02

Book Description

Over three decades and more than 150 million albums, AC/DC has established itself as much more than just a great rock band. For millions of fans spanning several generations across the world, they are an ear-bleedingly loud, sweat-soaked religion, courtesy of such classic albums as Highway to Hell and Back in Black.

Now, in a book of astonishing breadth and scope, comes, for the very first time, the complete story of AC/DC. Everything you ever wanted to know and plenty more you never dreamt of is all here, the ultimate balls-out adventure, laced with sex, drunken escapades and brawls. It's a journey that started in the suburban Sydney, Australia, bedrooms of brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, boys who could wreak havoc with their guitars. Over their power chords were the lyrics and voice of Bon Scott, who would lead them higher and higher—until his tragic death in 1980. The bittersweet irony after his death was that not only did the Youngs manage to hold together without him, but the band's fortunes and status skyrocketed with his replacement, Brian Johnson, and the album Back in Black.

Five long years in the making, AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll is sourced from more than 1,300 interviews the band has given over the past thirty years combined with in excess of 75 of the authors' own interviews with those who worked with AC/DC both in the studio and on the road—many of whom have never spoken about the band publicly. It's topped off with stunning, never-before-seen photos to create the ultimate portrait of the ultimate rock band.

Customer Reviews:

Shoot to Thrill!.......2007-07-06

A great look into the AC/DC story. Learned quite a bit about the band and this well written and compelling without suffering the usual rock bio cliches.

Rockingest band ever.......2007-06-05

Interesting book about the band. Found references to early shows and bands and looked them up on YouTube.

Show business.......2007-05-15

It's a good book but not a GREAT one. I'm missing more detailed info about the recording sessions, making of the LPs etc. I'm sure a lot of research has gone into making the book but somehow it's lacking in depth and structure. Sorry to say but I was expecting a little bit more effort, as the book was so much hyped.

However, this book is a must for any big AC/DC fan (like myself)and I recommend it.

P.S. If you are a Who fan read "Dear boy, life of Keith Moon". That is absolutely the best rock'n'roll book I have ever read.

Bored to Tears.......2007-03-26

For decades now I've been a huge AC/DC fan and eagerly bought this book to validate many of the myths surrounding them. It was definitely full of facts but very repetetive. . ."Despite the bands small stature they were very street tough." Seems to be on every page of the book. From paragraph to paragraph the subject changes making it a hard-to-follow read. There's no story line, and I found myself bored to death. The author could have learned a few things from the writers of "The Dirt".

By Far The Best Book Available On AC/DC.......2007-03-22

Without the shadow of a doubt this is the best book available on AC/DC. From the members pre AC/DC early years, through to the bands Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame induction and beyond, it's all here.

Whether you're a die hard fan, or just have a passing interest in the group, this book has been painfully researched by Murray Engleheart & Arnaud Durieux to provide an accurate account of the bands formation, devolpment, determination and eventual success.

The highs & lows are all covered, from the bands early success, to Bon Scott's tragic death, to the triumph that was "Back In Black". Find out what made this band tick.

Average customer rating:

Great book but.....
has some flaws
Not really "Classic", but Pretty Good

Classic Rock Fake Book - 2nd Edition

Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Plastic Comb

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The Best Fake Book Ever: For Keyboard, Vocal, Guitar, and All "C" Instruments (3rd Edition)

ASIN: 0793578566

Product Description

This fake book is a great compilation of more than 250 terrific songs of the rock era, arranged for piano, voice, guitar and all C instruments. Includes: The Air That I Breathe All Right Now American Woman And When I Die Angie Beast of Burden Birthday Born to Be Wild Brown Eyed Girl Bus Stop Carrie-Anne A Day in the Life Don't Stand So Close to Me The First Cut Is the Deepest Free Bird Hello, It's Me Honesty Honky Cat Hot Legs I Shot the Sheriff I Want You to Want Me Imagine It's Still Rock and Roll to Me Jesus Is Just Alright Killer Queen Kiss You All Over Lay Down Sally Layla Leather and Lace Let It Rain Levon Magic Carpet Ride My Generation New Kid in Town Owner of a Lonely Heart Piece of My Heart Rikki Don't Lose That Number Rock and Roll All Nite Spinning Wheel Sweet Home Alabama White Room We Will Rock You Young Americans lots more!

Customer Reviews:

Great book but............2007-05-18

This book has virtually all the songs I was looking for. I did read the earlier review that warned that the songs were in their original keys, not C. But having been classically trained (albeit eons ago), I figured I could handle it. I also bought some staff paper figuring I'd transpose any in keys I didn't want to struggle through. Well, unless you're really at ease and skilled playing in any key, I'd recommend going with a book in the key of C. I still give it 4 stars, however, because it's a great book in terms of content, and I bought it with my eyes open. No one to blame but myself!

has some flaws.......2005-05-06

The repertoire in this book is pretty good for classic rock fans. Of course, due to licensing restrictions it doesn't have EVERY great classic rock tune. There are some fatal flaws, however. The chords and lyrics are extremely small. Forget about using this book while playing live or jamming. The book would have been much better if it had been written in "real book" format instead of cramming all of the music and lyrics on one page. Also, songs that are tuned to E flat are sometimes notated as the actual chord shapes (without notating the tuning) and sometimes notated as the flatted chords. In other words, an open E chord would be notated as E flat. This is an awful thing to do to guitarists, especially on guitar based songs. I had to do a lot of crossing out and rewriting in chords. I also found a few of the chords to be incorrect when I went and learned them from CD. It's good as a reference for learning songs quickly, but you can't use it while playing.

Not really "Classic", but Pretty Good.......2005-02-01

Fake Books have just the melody/lyric line (staff); piano players will only have their right hand busy; the left "fakes" it. And there's no tabs and songs are in their actual keys, so you need to read music. But if you do and either are good at theory or play a non-chording instrument, they're fantastic.

This book has a very impressive selection of songs, but "Classic Rock" doesn't describe it. More like "SuperHits of the 70s and 80s". There's some rock, some pop, some glam, a pretty wide variety of stuff people will likely request or that you might enjoy playing, but it's not all "rock" and certainly not "classic rock" - it's got songs from Heart, Bon Jovi and Jefferson Starship, fer cryin' out loud! Very playable stuff.

I enjoy this book a lot. I also enjoy the Disney Fake Book and the Ultimate Fake Book; there's not much overlap between them. The breadth of styles (again, it's not all classic rock) is a nice touch, and most of the songs were really big hits at one time. There are some omissions and excesses. No Dire Straits, but 22 Beatles songs. Six Elton John, but no Candle/Funeral for a Friend? No Led Zeppelin but FOUR Lennon/Ono (and one Lennon solo) songs? But on average it's a great collection.

Everybody Needs a Rock (An Aladdin Book)

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Rock Reflections
Great book
Great for Earth Science teachers!
enjoyable lesson and artwork
Everybody Needs This Book

Everybody Needs a Rock (An Aladdin Book)
Byrd Baylor
Manufacturer: Aladdin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Everybody needs a rock -- at least that's the way this particular rock hound feels about it in presenting her own highly individualistic rules for finding just the right rock for you.

Customer Reviews:

Rock Reflections.......2007-10-08

Thank You Byrd Baylor. I teach a class of adults in recovery. This book has a wonderful message. Everybody in the class chose a rock that appealed to them, a discussion presented inspiring feedback, that was meaningful. Nature has a way of touching our hearts. Nature has a way of growing our spirit.

Great book.......2007-09-30

I bought this book for use in an early childhood classroom for 3 to 5 year old children, and the children and I just love it! It's a relaxing story to use and lends itself well to a variety of themes and activities. I wish I had this one when my own children were small. They would have LOVED it!

Great for Earth Science teachers!.......2006-04-15

I teach 6th grade and one of the things we learn about is rocks. I bought this book based on the reviews, but after reading it I felt compelled to write one too. I try to get my students excited about rock collecting. This book is so simple, yet so inspiring. It begins by saying "I'm sorry for kids who only have tricycles, bicycles, horses, elephants, goldfish, three-room playhouses, fire engines, wind-up dragons and things like that - if they don't have a rock for a friend." It then goes on to list 10 simple rules for finding your rock...not just any rock. A rock that you will keep forever. The rules include where to find your rock and remember "You should choose your rock when everything is quiet. Don't let dogs bark at you or bees buzz at you." The book concedes, "Don't get a rock that is too big. You'll always be sorry. It won't fit in your right hand and it won't fit in your pocket. A rock as big as an apple is too big. A rock as big as a horse is MUCH too big." This is the perfect book to get your rock collectors started and excited about geology.

enjoyable lesson and artwork.......2004-07-02

Under the guise of giving ten rules for choosing one's "special rock", the author advises kids (and adults who read to them), to connect with nature and to act with deliberation. The line drawings are muted in color yet evocative and filled with imagination, and will be of interest to kids who have seen only traditional artwork.

Everybody Needs This Book.......2003-12-09

I bought this book for myself at Rocks and Stuff in Chelan, Washington. We visit this store on our annual vacations and are always awed and fascinatated by what we find there.

This book is a gem, telling us the importance of rocks, all the things they can be for us. More importantly than that, it tells us about our sense of self and our place in the bigger world. All that in a kid's book.

This book will be part of a gift, along with some cool rocks, for my niece, who picks up rocks wherever she goes.

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