Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings
Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings

Author: Steve Sullivan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-05-17

Total Pages: 830

ISBN-13: 1442254491

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Volumes 3 and 4 of the The Encyclopedia of More Great Popular Song Recordings provides the stories behind approximately 1,700 more of the greatest song recordings in the history of the music industry, from 1890 to today. In this masterful survey, all genres of popular music are covered, from pop, rock, soul, and country to jazz, blues, classic vocals, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and ethnic/world music. Collectors will find detailed discographical data—recording dates, record numbers, Billboard chart data, and personnel—while music lovers will appreciate the detailed commentaries and deep research on the songs, their recording, and the artists. Readers who revel in pop cultural history will savor each chapter as it plunges deeply into key events—in music, society, and the world—from each era of the past 125 years. Following in the wake of the first two volumes of his original Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, this follow-up work covers not only more beloved classic performances in pop music history, but many lesser -known but exceptional recordings that—in the modern digital world of “long tail” listening, re-mastered recordings, and “lost but found” possibilities—Sullivan mines from modern recording history. The Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings, Volumes 3 and 4 lets the readers discover, and, through their playlist services, from such as iTunes toand Spotify, build a truly deepcomprehensive catalog of classic performances that deserve to be a part of every passionate music lover’s life. Sullivan organizes songs in chronological order, starting in 1890 and continuing all the way throughto the present to include modern gems from June 2016. In each chapter, Sullivanhe immerses readers, era by era, in the popular music recordings of the time, noting key events that occurred at the time to painting a comprehensive picture in music history of each periodfor each song. Moreover, Sullivan includes for context bulleted lists noting key events that occurred during the song’s recording

Dead End
Dead End

Author: Jason Myers

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-06-14

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1442414316

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Dru and Gina are young, in love, and can’t wait to get out of Marshall, Nebraska, a town where bloodline means everything and whoever has the money makes the rules. But all their dreams are shattered when Gina has a monstrous run-in with the son of the richest man in Marshall—an incident that leaves her broken, battered, and violated. Driven by rage, Dru and Gina take matters into their own hands, and quickly find themselves in over their heads. Without any other options, Dru and Gina are on the run. But there’s more chasing them than they think, and love might not be enough to save them.

The Meeting Place and Other Poems
The Meeting Place and Other Poems

Author: G. Anita Johnson

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2004-03-16

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 1414061439

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G. Anita Johnson, author of Journeys, once again defines herself as a distinct poetic artist in her new book, The Meeting Place and Other Poems (A Collection of Lyric Poems and Haiku). The Meeting Place and Other Poems is a thematic collection of short lyrical poems on Life, Love, Faith, and Nature, concluding with a section on Haiku. Though short, each poem in collection is rich in meaning and imagination. Ms. Johnsons masterful use of language, akin to an artists use of a brush, paints vivid images and evokes powerful emotions. Her lyrical voice resounds in pithy poems of poignant romance, ardent life, and abiding faith expressed in such titles as We Used to Dance, hurting, Time, Buildings of Stone, You Are Not Alone, and Ode to the God of Loyal Love. The skillfully crafted haiku reveal her keen perception of nature and everyday life. These lyrical poems and haiku will inspire, comfort, and nourish the human spirit. The Meeting Place and Other Poems has universal appeal and will touch the heart and soul of each reader. For a unique poetic experience, take a seat, relax and savor the poetry of The Meeting Place and Other Poems.

The Outdoor TV Show's Guide to the Industry
The Outdoor TV Show's Guide to the Industry

Author: Dustin Vaughn Warncke

Publisher: Warncke Enterprises

Published:

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13:

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Learn the secrets outdoor industry won't tell you from TV show co-host, outdoor industry consultant, and TV show marketing director Dustin Vaughn Warncke in The Outdoor TV Show's Guide to the Industry. In this groundbreaking book, Warncke covers a wide variety of subjects such as: Prospecting and building relationships with sponsors and earning their favor. Airing your show on multiple traditional TV and Web TV platforms. Mistakes that most TV show teams make in the industry. How to build and audience and keep them coming back to your content. Producing quality content across multiple platforms. And MORE! The Outdoor TV Show's Guide to the Industry is filled with photos, screen shots, and several real world examples of proven techniques to grow your audience and film and produce quality content. This book was written to provide valuable insight for current and aspiring Outdoor TV Show Hosts. The inspiration for writing this book came through a partnership with the Co-Founders of DK Outdoor Adventures Outdoor TV Network and through a long standing relationship with the hosts of Mac and Prowler TV. This book provides valuable industry knowledge that has been gained through first hand experience. In this book , we will cover how to begin the journey of starting an Outdoor TV program on any budget, what separates home videos from actual TV shows and how networking to create benefit results in opportunity. Readers will learn strategies on how to achieve sponsorships, how to earn revenue through their programs, and how to dominate their industry by creating beneficial partnerships that offer massive exposure for their programs and for their sponsors. I hope this book will provide valuable insight into the world of Outdoor Industry Entertainment. While there are many verticals to begin gaining exposure for an outdoor show, there are very few that deliver the exposure level necessary to actually create income and value for the show host to sustain. This book will highlight different avenues to consider when trying to create income through an Outdoor TV program. After purchasing this book, we invite readers to contact us for assistance in beginning their journey to start their very own Outdoor TV Program.

Moon Tennessee: With the Smoky Mountains
Moon Tennessee: With the Smoky Mountains

Author: Margaret Littman

Publisher: Moon Travel

Published: 2023-02-28

Total Pages: 893

ISBN-13: 1640496505

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The birthplace of the blues, the cradle of country music, and the home of the Smokies: get to know the Volunteer State with Moon Tennessee. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Nashville to a Great Smokies road trip, plus day trips from Memphis and Nashville The best local flavors: Dig in to fiery hot chicken and authentic Southern barbecue or sip on samples at the Jack Daniels Distillery Can't-miss music: Catch a performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage or follow in the footsteps of the King at Graceland. Two-step with the locals at a beloved honky-tonk, listen to the strums of bluegrass, or tour studios where legends like Johnny Cash recorded their hits Outdoor adventures: Go whitewater rafting in Cherokee National Forest, hike to rushing waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or spot wild bison in the Land Between the Lakes Expert advice from local Nashvillian Margaret Littman on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from secluded campgrounds to historic inns Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Accurate, up-to-date information on the landscape, wildlife, and history of Tennessee Experience the best of Tennessee with Moon. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Crazy Heart
Crazy Heart

Author: Thomas Cobb

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0062325523

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“A masterpiece. . . . An unforgettable character . . . who proceeds to take you on a roller-coaster ride through his tawdrily tumultuous life.” —Chicago Tribune At the age of fifty-seven—living a life riddled with ex-wives, one night stands, and daily diet of Jack Daniels—Bad Blake is on his last legs. His ticker, his liver, even his pick-up truck are all giving him trouble. A renowned songwriter and “picker” who hasn’t recorded in five years, Bad now travels the countryside on gigs that take him mostly to motels and bowling alleys. Enter Jean Craddock, a young journalist sent to interview him after a beautiful concert, and a tentative romance blooms. Can Bad stop living the life of a country-western song and tie a rope around his crazy heart? “A measure of Thomas Cobb’s talent is that he can make Bad Blake’s story amusing even as we watch him fall.” —New York Times Book Review “[Cobb’s] picture of the scraggly underside of Western music is brutally convincing.” —The New Yorker “Crazy Heart just might be the finest country-western novel ever written, bar none.” —Houston Post “[A] moving, respectful evocation of the world of country music.” —Boston Herald “Thomas Cobb’s marvelous first novel doesn’t just play on your heartstrings, it breaks them.” —San Francisco Examiner “A piercing, keenly observed chronicle of modern Americana.” —Los Angeles Times “Heartfelt.” —Houston Chronicle “A beautiful book. . . . Bad Blake is a man you will not soon forget.” —Washington Times

The Weary Blues
The Weary Blues

Author: Langston Hughes

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2022-01-31

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 0486850560

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Immediately celebrated as a tour de force upon its release, Langston Hughes's first published collection of poems still offers a powerful reflection of the Black experience. From "The Weary Blues" to "Dream Variation," Hughes writes clearly and colorfully, and his words remain prophetic.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Author: Hunter S. Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 2003-04-07

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780007161232

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This is a reissue of the novel inspired by Hunter S. Thompson's ether-fuelled, savage journey to the heart of the American Dream: We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold... And suddenly there was a terrible roar all around us and the sky was full of what looked like huge bats, all swooping and screeching and diving around the car, which was going about a hundred miles an hour with the top down to Las Vegas.

Billboard
Billboard

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2012-01-07

Total Pages: 718

ISBN-13:

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In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

The Dude and the Zen Master
The Dude and the Zen Master

Author: Jeff Bridges

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-01-08

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1101600756

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The perfect gift for fans of The Big Lebowski, Jeff Bridges's "The Dude", and anyone who could use more Zen in their lives. Zen Master Bernie Glassman compares Jeff Bridges’s iconic role in The Big Lebowski to a Lamed-Vavnik: one of the men in Jewish mysticism who are “simple and unassuming,” and “so good that on account of them God lets the world go on.” Jeff puts it another way. “The wonderful thing about the Dude is that he’d always rather hug it out than slug it out.” For more than a decade, Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges and his Buddhist teacher, renowned Roshi Bernie Glassman, have been close friends. Inspiring and often hilarious, The Dude and the Zen Master captures their freewheeling dialogue and remarkable humanism in a book that reminds us of the importance of doing good in a difficult world.