Sounds Like Teen Spirit: Stolen Melodies, Ripped-Off Riffs, and the Secret History of Rock and Roll
Author:   Tim English
Publisher:   iUniverse Star
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9781583480236


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   12 October 2007
Format:   Paperback
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Sounds Like Teen Spirit: Stolen Melodies, Ripped-Off Riffs, and the Secret History of Rock and Roll


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A fun read that'll have you replaying the songs in your mind and on your stereo. - Chicago Tribune Have you ever listened to a new song and felt as if you'd heard it before? It's not your imagination. Melodies are borrowed, consciously or subconsciously, more than you might think. For instance, do you know:

  • That U2's Beautiful Day shares part of its tune with an a-ha hit from the eighties?
  • Why Huey Lewis was so upset when he first heard Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters ?
  • How John Lennon's classic Imagine bears an uncanny resemblance to a novelty record cut by his dad? Sounds Like Teen Spirit tells the fascinating true stories behind these and many other sound-alike songs. Showcasing well-known artists from the Beatles to Kraftwerk, the Staple Singers to U2, it's a virtual catalog of pop music's secret history for casual and hardcore rock-and-roll fans alike. With this entertaining and informative guide, you'll be surprised by the tremendously varied musical influences on your favorite songwriters and performers, and you'll develop a genuine appreciation for what it takes to create a melody that is comfortable and pleasing and yet fresh and original. Best of all, you're sure to discover some great artists and songs and hear familiar music in a fresh, new way!

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    Author:   Tim English
    Publisher:   iUniverse Star
    Imprint:   iUniverse Star
    Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
    Weight:   0.299kg
    ISBN:  

    9781583480236


    ISBN 10:   1583480234
    Pages:   200
    Publication Date:   12 October 2007
    Audience:   General/trade ,  General
    Format:   Paperback
    Publisher's Status:   Active
    Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
    This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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