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Author
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An expedition into the troubled soul of one of the world's greatest songwriters."—Haaretz
"A fascinating and intense account of Leonard Cohen's time in Israel during the 19-day Yom Kippur War of 1973. A must for any Leonard Cohen completist."—Suzanne Vega
A Vanity Fair Best Book of 2022 * Mosaic Magazine Best Book of 2022
The untold story of Leonard
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Language
English
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Description
"Joni Mitchell may be the most influential female recording artist and composer of the late twentieth century. In Reckless Daughter, the music critic David Yaffe tells the remarkable, heart-wrenching story of how the blond girl with the guitar became a superstar of folk music in the 1960s, a key figure in the Laurel Canyon music scene of the 1970s, and the songwriter who spoke resonantly to, and for, audiences across the country. A Canadian prairie...
Publisher
Virgil Films
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
It takes audiences on a personal and emotional journey showcasing in-depth interviews with Anne exploring her evolution as a ground-breaking, trailblazing female Canadian artist from the '60s and '70s to a global superstar, having sold more than 55 million albums in pop, country, and adult contemporary music over a 40-year career.
4) Shawn Mendes
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Some people might say that uploading videos of cover songs to social media sites is a waste of time. After all, what are the chances that a person could become famous this way? Just ask Shawn Mendes. After posting his versions of different songs to Vine in 2013, he was discovered. A short time later, the young singer and guitarist signed a record deal with Island Records. He now has two full-length albums under his belt, along with an EP that shot...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
From the moment Joni Mitchell's career began - with coffee-house bookings, serendipitous encounters with established stars, and a recording contract that gave her full creative control over her music - the woman from the Canadian wheat fields has eluded industry cliches. When her peers were focused on feminism, Mitchell was plumbing the depths of her own human condition. When arena rock was king, she turned to jazz. When all others hailed Bob Dylan...
Author
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, U2, Peter Gabriel, and the Neville Brothers all have something in common: some of their best albums were produced by Daniel Lanois. A French-speaking kid from Canada, Lanois was driven by his innate curiosity and intense love of music to transcend his small-town origins and become one of the world's most prolific and successful record producers, as well as a brilliant musician in his own right.
Lanois takes...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of pop music superstar Justin Bieber! From his discovery on YouTube to his rise to stardom, readers will learn about Bieber's childhood, family, education, and future plans. Bieber's work with famous singer Usher is covered, as well as his albums My World, My World 2.0, and his plans for his next album. Also covered are Bieber's...
10) The Weeknd
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name "The Weeknd," has rocked the hip-hop world as the only artist in 2017 to earn a multi-Platinum album that also includes four Platinum songs! He's also won seventy awards and completed numerous tours. The Weeknd's journey started with anonymously releasing YouTube videos and critically acclaimed mixtapes before his first album, TRILOGY. Though the Ethiopian-Canadian star started off his career nameless,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Author Ally Azzarelli explores Justin Bieber's hometown, his road to fame, from a busker on the streets to videos on YouTube, and the overnight sensation that he's become. Readers will discover how he keeps in contact with fans, gives back, and how he stays down-to-earth. This fun-to-read book for reluctant readers offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.
12) The Weeknd
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Weeknd began his career under an air of mystery. This talented, young musician revealed neither his name nor his face with his first mixtape. Not even most record executives knew who the Weeknd was at this time. But that didn't stop them for trying to find out. When a label finally signed him, the Weeknd began performing live shows. He slowly began sharing his identity and experiences with the world through his music. And the world responded....
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Inspiring people for decades, Buffy Saint-Marie is a singer-songwriter, visual artist, activist, educator, public speaker, and philanthropist. Beginning life as an orphan on a reserve in Saskatchewan, Sainte-Marie grew to become an international icon. This award-winning songwriter has experienced censorship at times because of her vocal activism against war and on behalf of native peoples. She continues to create music and art, speak out, and support...
14) Justin Bieber
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
The life and career of Justin Bieber.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Justin Bieber chronicles his rise to global stardom, describing his small-town childhood and his debut album's platinum status. Includes photographs of Bieber on- and offstage.
20) Justin Bieber
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English