Steve Turner est un journaliste musical, biographe et poète anglais dont l'œuvre explore souvent l'intersection de la musique populaire et de la vie spirituelle. Ses écrits approfondissent les thèmes profonds qui ont inspiré des générations de musiciens, examinant comment la musique reflète et façonne notre foi et notre quête de rédemption. La poésie de Turner, qui s'adresse aussi bien aux adultes qu'aux enfants, se caractérise par un langage ludique et des observations perspicaces.
Quelles petites histoires se cachent derrière " Yesterday ", " Yellow Submbrine ", " She Loves You " ? Existe-t-il vraiment une Eleanor Rigby ? Quel était le secret de la réussite du tandem Lennon-McCartney ? Depuis leur premier succès, " Love Me Do ", et leur premier album, Please Please Me, jusqu'à l'album Revolver, toutes les chansons composées par les Beatles entre 1962 et 1966 sont passées au crible dune passionnante enquête journalistique menée auprès de John, Paul, George et Ringo, mais aussi auprès de leurs amis et des musiciens avec lesquels ils ont travaillé. Un ouvrage illustré indispensable à tous les amoureux d'un groupe désormais légendaire.
Cet album raconte l'histoire des chansons des Beatles : les faits, les lieux et les personnages qui les ont inspirées. Et, pour la première fois, les paroles de toutes les chansons sont reproduites intégralement. Depuis leur premier succès, « Love Me Do » jusqu'à Abbey Road et Anthology 1-3, toutes les chansons composées par les Beatles entre 1962 et 1970 sont passées au crible d'une passionnante enquête journalistique menée auprès de John, Paul, George et Ringo, mais aussi auprès de leurs amis et des musiciens avec lesquels ils ont travaillé. Quelles petites histoires se cachent derrière "Yesterday", "Yellow Submarine", "She Loves You" ? Existe-t-il vraiment une Eleanor Rigby ? Qui étaient Sexy Sadie, Mr Kite, Polythene Pam, Julia ? Quel est le sens caché d'"Ob-la-di Ob-la-da" ? Quel était le secret de la réussite du tandem Lennon-McCartney ? Ces chansons font tellement partie de nous-mêmes que chercher à découvrir leurs secrets, c'est s'embarquer dans l'exploration de notre propre passé, redécouvrir les années soixante et la vie des Beatles.
The book offers a richly illustrated exploration of the real-life inspirations behind the Beatles' songs, providing insights into the band's music and influences. Authored by esteemed Beatles expert Steve Turner, it presents a definitive analysis of their legacy, enhanced by a complete collection of printed lyrics to all their songs. This updated edition captures the essence of the world's most iconic rock-and-roll band, making it an essential read for fans and music historians alike.
Offering a child's perspective, this collection of poems captures the rhythm of a day and night through the lens of a 24-hour clock. It explores both familiar and unexpected themes, inviting young readers to engage with the world around them as they experience the ebb and flow of daily life. The imaginative approach encourages curiosity and reflection on the ordinary moments that shape our experiences.
"A riveting look at the transformative year in the lives and careers of the legendary group whose groundbreaking legacy would forever change music and popular culture. They started off as hysteria--inducing pop stars playing to audiences of screaming teenage fans and ended up as musical sages considered responsible for ushering in a new era. The year that changed everything for the Beatles was 1966--the year of their last concert and their first album, Revolver, that was created to be listened to rather than performed. This was the year the Beatles risked their popularity by retiring from live performances, recording songs that explored alternative states of consciousness, experimenting with avant-garde ideas, and speaking their minds on issues of politics, war, and religion. It was the year their records were burned in America after John's explosive claim that the group was 'more popular than Jesus, ' the year they were hounded out of the Philippines for 'snubbing' its First Lady, the year John met Yoko Ono, and the year Paul conceived the idea for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. On the fiftieth anniversary of this seminal year, music journalist and Beatles expert Steve Turner slows down the action to investigate in detail the enormous changes that took place in the Beatles' lives and work during 1966. He looks at the historical events that had an impact on the group, the music they made that in turn profoundly affected the culture around them, and the vision that allowed four young men from Liverpool to transform popular music and serve as pioneers for artists from Coldplay to David Bowie, Jay-Z to U2. By talking to those close to the group and by drawing on his past interviews with key figures such as George Martin, Timothy Leary, and Ravi Shankar--and the Beatles themselves--Turner gives us the compelling, definitive account of the twelve months that contained everything the Beatles had been and anticipated everything they would still become"--The publisher's web site
During Steve Turner's work in schools and bringing up his own family he has been fascinated by children's curiosity and how sometimes quirky questions can be quite serious.
This book offers a vibrant exploration of the real-life figures and events that influenced the Beatles' iconic lyrics. Through lavish illustrations, it delves into the stories behind the songs, revealing the connections between the band's music and their experiences. Readers will discover the rich tapestry of inspiration that shaped the Beatles' work, making it a fascinating read for fans and music enthusiasts alike.
During his recovery from alcohol and valium addiction, the protagonist finds solace in writing, inspired by the support from the psychotherapy center, Ingrebourne. This journey of self-expression becomes a crucial part of his healing process, allowing him to explore and articulate his thoughts and emotions.
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