Long Ago And Far Away: James Taylor - His Life And Music
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Country, Biography & Memoir, Composers & Musicians
| Author: | Timothy White | ISBN: | 9780857120069 |
| Publisher: | Omnibus Press | Publication: | April 10, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Omnibus | Language: | English |
| Author: | Timothy White |
| ISBN: | 9780857120069 |
| Publisher: | Omnibus Press |
| Publication: | April 10, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Omnibus |
| Language: | English |
From The Beatles' patronage of his 1968 debut album to his Grammy awards for Hourglass James Taylor has remained a universally acclaimed songwriter of effortless eloquence and power. In this major biography the late Timothy White explores the myths and reality behind the personal journey of legendary singer. White examines the roots of Taylor's anguish and his recurring problems with heroin and alcohol. There is an epic family history an exploration of the stories behind Fire And Rain and a frank account of the artist's time spent at Apple Records and Warner Brothers. With contributions from Paul McCartney Carly Simon Sting the Taylor family and many other key figures this edition is destined to become the definitive biography of the troubled hero. There is also an epilogue concerning the memorial concerts arranged by Taylor for the late author White as well as an extensive discography and bibliography.
From The Beatles' patronage of his 1968 debut album to his Grammy awards for Hourglass James Taylor has remained a universally acclaimed songwriter of effortless eloquence and power. In this major biography the late Timothy White explores the myths and reality behind the personal journey of legendary singer. White examines the roots of Taylor's anguish and his recurring problems with heroin and alcohol. There is an epic family history an exploration of the stories behind Fire And Rain and a frank account of the artist's time spent at Apple Records and Warner Brothers. With contributions from Paul McCartney Carly Simon Sting the Taylor family and many other key figures this edition is destined to become the definitive biography of the troubled hero. There is also an epilogue concerning the memorial concerts arranged by Taylor for the late author White as well as an extensive discography and bibliography.
