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Books : Barefaced Lies and Boogie-woogie Boasts
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Barefaced Lies and Boogie-woogie Boasts by: Jools Holland List Price: £18.99 Price: £3.50 You Save: £15.49 (82%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9780718149154 ISBN: 0718149157 Label: Michael Joseph Ltd Manufacturer: Michael Joseph Ltd Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: October 04, 2007 Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd Studio: Michael Joseph Ltd Sales Rank: 87334 Related Items:
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 Rating:  - MR BOOGIE WOOGIE'S LIFE - SMUG GIT ALERTJulian 'Jools' Holland has had one hell of a life. He has played with, or met, most of the great music stars of the late 20th Century and has personally enjoyed phenomonal success on TV with both The Tube and the best music programme of the last 10 years - Later with Jools Holland. Ok so it's the only music programme on terrestrial UK TV - but nevertheless. This is his story and Mr Holland proves to be a very amusing and erudite story teller. Whilst there is an element of smugness that creeps in toward the end of the book it is never less than entertaining, and it does offers a unique insight into the music biz of the late 70's and 80's. Holland's two stints in Squeeze are covered in great detail and the bands antics - especially ... Read More: Rating: - Most excellentA wonderfully easy to read biography covering all of Jools' life up to 2005/6. The chapters are small so they are easy to read if you don't have time and the style is very conversational, with the occassional small ramble. Overall a great insight into the man and his music (it will never be the same to me now). Also a nice synopsis on how London life has changed over the last 5 decades. The boasts are worth it and I couldn't spot the lies. Rating: - More boogie woogie pleaseI really enjoyed this book, a very humourous and honest book, telling the tale of the ups and downs of a very talented man. If you like Jools Holland then I recommend you read it. Rating: - Top autobiographyI have read a lot of autobiographies in recent years, and have a particularly partiality to those of the music world. I have liked Jools Holland since The Tube days because of his dry wit, warmth and slightly 'whacky' personality. More recently because of his obvious complete passion about music in general. I was not disappointed with his autobiography, and completely felt Jools personable and distinct style came across as I read - you definitely know its him. The anecdotes and memories of this interesting man were funny, warm and generous to ALL the people involved (even the dodgy pirates!). He has a very positive and philosophical way of looking at his journey, even in tougher times, which was actually quite inspiring. The love of 'the music' ... Read More: Rating: - Not just about the musicThis book offers an astounding insight into music from a naturally gifted musician who has also perfectly captured the spirit of 80's Britain and is an essential part of our musical culture in the broadest sense. He writes with great modesty, succinctness, wit and has an infectious optimism that can't be ignored. This same optimism can be felt in his beautiful and inspiring music. However, the thing I found best about this book was how hilariously funny the anecdotes were, I had to leave the room and calm down on several occasions after crying with laughter. Its probably the funniest book I have ever read and for this reason alone it is essential reading even by those who are not music fans! Simply brilliant! I wish I could play with Jools ... Read More: |
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