From 'Neighbours' TV teen queen to Stock Aitken Waterman's megastar, the rise of Kylie Minogue to the top of the charts is one of the biggest smash hit success stories in pop music. Across 15 studio albums her transition from SexKylie (with help from Michael Hutchence) to IndieKylie (thanks to Nick Cave and Manic Street Preachers), then to ......
In a career full of 'blond ambition', with controversy never far away, the music of Madonna has often been overshadowed, if not sorely overlooked. Across 14 albums, soundtracks and numerous greatest hits collections, the undisputed Queen of Pop has released over 80 singles spanning five decades. In this book every released track from her extensive ......
Singer-songwriter Kate Bush's eclectic style with its diverse lyrical themes defies easy categorisation, and has earned the admiration of fans, peers and critics alike, while an eclectic roster of guest artists has appeared on her work. This provides a thorough examination of all her songs on singles, albums, and collaborations with other artists.
Bruce Springsteen: Song by Song takes a close look at each track on all of his twenty studio albums, starting with Springsteen's 1973 debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to his latest Letter to You released in 2020.
'ABBA Song by Song' takes a detailed look at every single song by Swedish supergroup ABBA. All of their worldwide hits, the gems hidden on their albums and B sides, and lost songs performed in concert or hidden in the vaults for decades.
Nigel Kennedy changed the course of classical music in the late 1980s with his interpretation of Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’. He was revolutionary: in his performance and presentation; in his technique and his open-minded attitude. A natural boundary-pusher and musical adventurer, Nigel Kennedy blew minds
Robbie Williams: Song by Song is your ultimate guide to the music of the king of Britpop. From his famous track 'Angels' to his festive single 'Candy', his Swing albums and electro experiences, discover how Robbie has explored many musical styles. With 30 years of career and 11 albums, Robbie recorded more than 500 tracks.
U2 formed in 1976 and over forty years later are one of the most successful rock bands of all time releasing fourteen albums and over seventy singles. U2: Song by Song examines every song from the band's first album in 1980 to the 2021 single "Your Song Saved My Life", including hits and lesser-known album tracks, written by a lifelong U2 fan.
