Author: Fred Velez
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 419
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The sequel to Fred Velez's first book 'A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You: The Monkees From A Fan's Perspective', continues The Monkees' story from the viewpoints of fans from around the world. Many rare photos. Includes interviews with the daughters of Davy Jones, Monkees friend Valerie Kairys Venet, The New Monkees plus More!"When I heard that Fred Velez was working on another book, I literally jumped out of my seat with excitement. His first was the ultimate Monkee fans' book, "A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You: The Monkees From a Fan's Perspective." I was able to re-live so many great Monkee moments through his writing - many that I'd even forgotten about.The (Monkees) knew Fred and loved him. They weren't the only ones who knew and loved Fred - all his fellow fans do too, and I am one of them. He is a dear friend beyond the Monkee world!Every band or artist in the world would be a little better off with a super-fan like Fred, who for over half a century has only given his love and devotion."Excerpted from the Introduction by Charles F. Rosenay!!!
Author: Claire Alexander
Publisher: The Ploofers
ISBN: 0711245479
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Meet the ploofers. They're going to do something together, all the same, all at the same time—but wait! Who did that? Who was different? A simple and joyful story about accepting and celebrating our differences.
Author: Fred Velez
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781496112286
Category : Musicians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You: The Monkees From A Fan's Perspective chronicles the stories of fans and their personal experiences with the 60's Pop music group, While groups like the Beatles and Rolling Stones were seen as the "Mt. Olympus" in music, they were adored but inaccessible to their fans. The Monkees, on the other hand, cheerfully assured their followers, "Here we come.....We may be coming to YOUR town." The connection between The Monkees and their public was much more unique in that they welcomed their fans into their world.Fred Velez, known for over 40 years as a Monkees super-fan; as the Master of Ceremonies for the Monkees Conventions; Writer for the Monkee Business Fanzine; and Blog Writer for the Monkees.net, takes the reader on a fascinating journey as he follows the group from its earliest days. Fred, through his experiences, pictures and memorabilia, tells the tale of the Monkees. He writes about the TV show, the music, the concert tours, the different career paths the members of the group took, and the effect the untimely death of Davy Jones in 2012 had on the fans. Fred was one of the privileged few who went from being a kid sitting on the floor in the living room watching his favorite TV show, to an adult, sitting in Davy Jones living room as he helped Davy work on a book. Also included are the stories of other fans and how they too, had very personal involvement with the boys in the band, whether they were sitting in the audience, or up on the stage sharing the spotlight. This book is a heartfelt tribute from the fans to Micky, Davy, Peter and Mike. Fred Velez shares never before seen pictures of The Monkees in various venues, stories that will make you laugh, and personal recollections of fans who had their lives touched by this amazing music group. Fred also adds to the story by highlighting the decades with historical events and his interactions with other music greats, like John Lennon, Ringo Star, Paul McCartney, the Ramones, KISS, and, Jersey's own, Uncle Floyd.Jerry Beck, well known Animation Historian and another big Monkees fan, writes in his introduction to the book, "I'm grateful to Fred for making it possible for me to wave my Monkee freak flag high. Fred is one great guy-and a true believer to the end. His book and experiences with Monkee fandom and the Monkees themselves make a great story and tell the tale from another perspective. The Fan's perspective...I hope they will read and enjoy Fred's story-as it speaks for all of us who have ever felt that art transcends a single viewing, and how it touches our lives in such a positive way."
Author: Neil Diamond
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458444767
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 119
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(Guitar Chord Songbook). Complete lyrics, chord symbols and guitar chord diagrams for 50 shining hits from the incomparable Neil Diamond: America * Cherry, Cherry * Cracklin' Rosie * Forever in Blue Jeans * Gitchy Goomy * Heartlight * I Am...I Said * Love on the Rocks * September Morn * Song Sung Blue * Sweet Caroline * and dozens more!
Author: Wise Publications
Publisher: Wise Publications
ISBN: 1783231483
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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The Big Guitar Chord Songbook is back with another groovy selection of free-lovin' revolutionary classics from the era of protest and invention, with eighty-four Sixties greats arranged in the original keys, complete with full lyrics, guitar chord boxes and a playing guide. Whether you're looking for the sweet soul crooning of Bobby Darin, the suave cockney class of The Small Faces, or the folk-inspired delicacies of Simon And Garfunkel, you'll find it here. The setlist includes: - All You Need Is Love [The Beatles] - Born Free [Monro, Matt] - Break On Through (To The Other Side) [The Doors] - Goldfinger [Shirley Bassey] - Good Vibrations [The Beach Boys] - Happy Together [The Turtles] - Hi Ho Silver Lining [Jeff Beck] - I Am A Rock [Simon & Garfunkel] - I Can't Explain [The Who] - I'm Alive [The Hollies] - I'm Into Something Good [Herman's Hemits] - Little Red Rooster [The Rolling Stones] - Positively 4th Street [Bob Dylan] - Quinn The Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn) [Manfred Mann] - Shout [Lulu] - Soul Man [Sam & Dave] - Strange Brew [Cream] - Summer In The City [The Lovin' Spoonful] - Sunshine Superman [Donovan] - Viva Las Vegas [Elvis Presley] - Waterloo Sunset [The Kinks] - White Rabbit [Jefferson Airplane] - With A Girl Like You [The Troggs] - What A Wonderful World [Louis Armstrong] And many more!
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1560
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Author: Joel Whitburn
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780898201758
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 502
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(Book). Across the Charts: The 1960s is the complete story of a full ten years of music on five Billboard charts. One comprehensive, combined A-Z Artist Section lists, in chronological order for each artist, all of the artist's charted hits that appeared on any of the five singles charts. Shows complete chart data including data from multiple charts for crossover songs plus picture sleeve photos for certain artists, special bonus sections and more! Throughout the 1960s, music evolved and crossed over genre lines like never before and it's all captured right here in a single, mammoth, all encompassing volume!
Author: Albert Valdman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153201600X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1207
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Haitian Creole (HC) is spoken by approximately 11,000,000 persons in Haiti and in diaspora communities in the United States and throughout the Caribbean. Thus, it is of great utility to Anglophone professionals engaged in various activities—medical, social, educational, welfare— in these regions. As the most widely spoken and best described creole language, a knowledge of its vocabulary is of interest and utility to scholars in a variety of disciplines. The English-Haitian Creole Bilingual Dictionary (EHCBD) aims to assist anglophone users in constructing written and oral discourse in HC; it also will aid HC speakers to translate from English to their language. As the most elaborate and extensive linguistic tool available, it contains about 30 000 individual entries, many of which have multiple senses and include subentries, multiword phrases or idioms. The distinguishing feature of the EHCBD is the inclusion of translated sentence-length illustrative examples that provide important information on usage.
Author: Tom Kemper
Publisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 1789147077
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 217
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The behind-the-scenes story of the controversial 1960s made-for-tv rock band. The Monkees represent a vital problem for rock and pop: is it the music that matters or the personality and image of the performers? This book explores the system behind the Monkees, the controversial made-for-TV band that scored some of the biggest hits in the 1960s. The Monkees represent the cumulative result of a complex coordination of talented individuals, from songwriters to studio musicians to producers—in short, the 1960s Hollywood music industry. At the time, the new rock criticism bewailed the “fake” band while fans and audiences pushed the Monkees to the top of the charts. Through the Monkees’ unlikely success, this book illustrates the commercial genius of the Hollywood system and its legacy in popular music today.
Author: Joel Whitburn
Publisher: Billboard Books
ISBN: 0823085546
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 914
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The Essential Reference Guide to America’s Most Popular Songs and Artists Spanning More than Fifty Years of Music Beginning with Bill Haley & His Comets’ seminal “Rock Around the Clock” all the way up to Lady Gaga and her glammed-out “Poker face,” this updated and unparalleled resource contains the most complete chart information on every artist and song to hit Billboard’s Top 40 pop singles chart all the way back to 1955. Inside, you’ll find all of the biggest-selling, most-played hits for the past six decades. Each alphabetized artist entry includes biographical info, the date their single reached the Top 40, the song’s highest position, and the number of weeks on the charts, as well as the original record label and catalog number. Other sections—such as “Record Holders,” “Top Artists by Decade,” and “#1 Singles 1955-2009”—make The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits the handiest and most indispensable music reference for record collectors, trivia enthusiasts, industry professionals and pop music fans alike. Did you know? • Beyoncé’s 2003 hit “Crazy in Love” spent 24 weeks in the Top 40 and eight of them in the #1 spot. • Billy Idol has had a total of nine Top 40 hits over his career, the last being “Cradle of Love” in 1990. • Of Madonna’s twelve #1 hits, her 1994 single “Take a Bow” held the spot the longest, for seven weeks—one week longer than her 1984 smash “Like a Virgin.” • Marvin Gaye’s song “Sexual Healing” spent 15 weeks at #3 in 1982, while the same song was #1 on the R&B chart for 10 weeks. • Male vocal group Boyz II Men had three of the biggest chart hits of all time during the 1990s. • The Grateful Dead finally enjoyed a Top 10 single in 1987 after 20 years of touring. • Janet Jackson has scored an impressive 39 Top 40 hits—one more than her megastar brother Michael!
