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1	All You Need to Know about the Music Business more books like this by Donald S Passman add to wishlist In this guide, a successful entertainment lawyer offers aspiring performers, writers, and executives advice on protecting themselves in the cutthroat music industry. He includes information on copyrights, merchandising deals, and Internet technologies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business more books like this by Dolly Parton add to wishlist She's hit the top as a singer, songwriter, actress, music publisher, theme park owner, television producer, philanthropist and cosmetics maker but she has kept her sense of humour and the country philosophy that has helped her from the start. In this memoir, Dolly tells the personal stories her fans can't wait to hear about: growing up in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.76! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	High fidelity more books like this by Nick Hornby add to wishlist A pop music junkie, deserted by his girlfriend, fulfills his lifelong dream of dating a singer with a recording contract. It doesn't help. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	How to Play Popular Piano in 10 Easy Lessons more books like this by Norman Monath, David Hal (Designer) add to wishlist "Anyone who can dial a telephone can learn to play popular piano quickly and easily." So says Norman Monath, author of How to Play Popular Piano in 10 Easy Lessons. His no-frills, no-drills method will have you playing simple tunes within 30 minutes -- even if you don't know one note from another. The secret? Learning the basic chords and how to ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $7.95!
5	Songwriter's Market more books like this by Greg Hatfield add to wishlist "Songwriter's Market[registered]" is packed with information about the inside workings of the music industry that can spell the difference between success and failure.The reader will find support and encouragement through a whole world of support organizations, online resources, and songwriting-related books and magazines, as well as articles and ... see all copies from $2.93! new only from $3.00! \| SVS
6	Goldmine Record Album Price Guide more books like this by Tim Neely add to wishlist Goldmine[trademark] Record Album Price Guide promises unmatched quality, quantity and accuracy for most genres of record collecting. In today's downloadable-digital world the vintage LP remains a popular collectible arena with a wealth of fans. The same fans that know and trust the expertise associated with Goldmine. More than 50 years of ... see all copies from $2.00! new only from $10.83!
7	Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records more books like this by Tim Neely add to wishlist The undisputed champion of collectible vinyl is thoroughly covered in this updated and expanded edition of the most comprehensive reference on 45 RPM records on the market. Collectors and music enthusiasts of all ages will find details about more than 75,000 American records, picture sleeves and extended play singles in Goldmine[trademark] Price ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.64! \| first editions
8	Start & Run Your Own Record Label more books like this by Daylle Deanna Schwartz add to wishlist It's a brave new world in the recording industry. New and affordable recording technologies have made it easier than ever to record music at home, sell it online and at performances. As a result, musicians are finding it easier to achieve their musical goals. An industry insider explains what it takes to be one's own music mogul in the completely ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.58! \| first editions
9	American Popular Music: From Minstrelsy to MP3 more books like this by Professor Larry Starr, Christopher Waterman add to wishlist The most complete, colorful, and authoritative package of its kind, American Popular Music: From Minstrelsy to MP3, Third Edition, examines popular music in the United States from its beginnings into the 21st century. Highlighting the contributions of diverse groups, Larry Starr and Christopher Waterman trace the development of jazz, blues, ... see all copies from $20.80! new only from $49.98!
10	And Party Every Day: The Inside Story of Casablanca Records more books like this by Larry Harris, Curt Gooch, Jeff Suhs add to wishlist Now it can be told! The true, behind-the-scenes story of Casablanca Records, from an eyewitness to the excess and insanity. Casablanca was not a product of the 1970s, it was the 1970s. From 1974 to 1980, the landscape of American culture was a banquet of hedonism and self-indulgence, and no person or company in that era of narcissism and druggy ... see all copies from $13.74! new only from $14.04! \| SVS
11 view cover	Songwriters on Songwriting more books like this by Paul Zollo add to wishlist Pretty much essential reading for anyone even remotely interested in the songsmith's elusive art, songwriter and editor of SoundTalk magazine Paul Zollo's SONGWRITERS ON SONGWRITING contains an outstanding series of interviews with a notable cross section of songwriters, including both contemporary figures and icons from the golden days of R&B and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.90! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	This Business of Music Marketing & Promotion more books like this by Tad Lathrop, Jim Pettigrew (Contributions by) add to wishlist In language that is simple and direct, author Tad Lathrop details promotional skills, publicity plans, royalty guidelines and more, all supported by real-life examples. He shows how the web and other technological developments have revolutionized not only how music is made, but also how it is marketed and promoted. The old rules still apply - ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Goldmine Standard Catalog of American Records 1950-1975 more books like this by Tim Neely add to wishlist Double the amount of information of any similar record collecting guide on the market, "Goldmine Standard Catalog of American Records 1950-1975" is the book for every vinyl collector. From rock and soul, to country and R&B, this book helps collectors be savvy investors with: updated values in up to three grades of condition, providing reliable ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	How to Write Songs on Guitar more books like this by Rikky Rooksby add to wishlist So you want to write songs, and you want to write them on guitar. This is the book that shows you exactly how. Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to The Beatles to Tori Amos, "How To Write Songs On Guitar" takes you through the four main elements of a song - rhythm, melody, lyrics and harmony - and inspires you to ... see all copies from $2.66! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Popular Music in America: And the Beat Goes on more books like this by Michael Campbell add to wishlist POPULAR MUSIC IN AMERICA is a wide-ranging survey of almost two centuries of popular music. It offers a coherent and integrated account of the evolution of popular music -- from the parlor songs and minstrel show music of the 1840s, to rock, rap, techno, and other contemporary styles. Because it takes a broad view of popular music, the text ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $45.95! \| SVS
16 view cover	A Hard Day's Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles Song more books like this by Steve Turner add to wishlist A lavishly illustrated, rollicking account of the real people and events that inspired the Beatles' lyrics. Arranged chronologically by album, the book breaks new ground by exploring how private incidents influenced the group's writing and how their music evolved. The result is this unique and compelling book. 125 photos. see all copies from $17.19! new only from $18.18! \| SVS
17 view cover	The Billboard Book of Top 40 Country Hits more books like this by Joel Whitburn add to wishlist From the classic days of Red Foley, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash to the country super-stars of today like the Dixie Chicks and Toby Keith, "Billboard" magazine has been keeping tabs on the best-sellers in country music and today, country music is hotter than ever before. Now, all the information since the earliest Billboard charts - compiled in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.21! \| SVS
18 view cover	Writing Better Lyrics more books like this by Pat Pattison add to wishlist Pattison presents a unique, in-depth approach to the process of lyric writing. Songwriters will examine 17 extraordinary songs and learn the distinct elements that make them so effective. Pattison then presents more than 30 lyric-writing exercises designed to achieve the same results. From generating lyric ideas and managing repetition to ... see all copies from $7.07! new only from $12.38! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	American Premium Record Guide 1900-1965 more books like this by Les Docks add to wishlist This is the ultimate collector's guide to vintage records covering more than 7,500 artists from all music genres, including big band, blues, jazz, country/western and rock, 1900 to 1965. This comprehensive identification and value guide features more than 30,000 record values, including listings for 78s, 45s and LPs. This guide is very easy to use ... see all copies from $6.78! new only from $7.71!
20 view cover	Beatles Illustrated Lyrics more books like this by Alan Aldridge add to wishlist Almost 200 Beatles lyrics are collected in one volume with psychedelic illustrations by such figures as David Bailey, David Hockney, Clive Arrowsmith and Ronald Searle. see all copies from $3.50! new only from $18.53! \| first editions
21 view cover	The House That George Built: With a Little Help from Irving, Cole, and a Crew of about Fifty more books like this by Wilfrid Sheed add to wishlist From Irving Berlin to Cy Coleman, from Tin Pan Alley to the MGM soundstages, the Golden Age of the American song embodied all that was cool, sexy, and sophisticated in popular culture. Critically acclaimed writer Sheed has crafted an authoritative history of that era. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.13! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Revolution in the Air: The Songs of Bob Dylan, 1957-1973 more books like this by Clinton Heylin add to wishlist A comprehensive book on Bob Dylan's song lyrics, this volume arranges the more than 300 songs by the date they were actually written rather than when they appeared on albums. see all copies from $17.39! new only from $17.39! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Reader's Digest Children's Songbook more books like this by William L Simon (Editor) add to wishlist A comprehensive guide to hundreds of the classic childhood songs. Also included are all the words to all the songs in a separate lyric booklet. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.96! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Latin Beat: The Rhythms and Roots of Latin Music from Bossa Nova to Salsa and Beyond more books like this by Ed Morales add to wishlist For everyone who has fallen in love with Latin music, a guide to its many styles that also traces its place in American music and culture . The Latin explosion of Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, and the Buena Vista Social Club may look like it came out of nowhere, but the incredible variety of Latin music has been transforming the United States since ... see all copies from $3.40! new only from $4.98! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Smile: The Official Story of Brian Wilson's Lost Masterpiece more books like this by Dominic Priore, Brian Wilson (Foreword by), Van Dyke Parks (Foreword by) add to wishlist The reputation of Brian Wilson's abandoned masterpiece, SMILE--one of the most storied albums never to have seen the light of day--has grown in stature over the years through the release of countless bootleg versions. (Wilson finally released a re-recorded facsimile of the album in 2004 to widespread acclaim.) Domenic Priore's detailed and well ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $5.98! \| first editions \| SVS

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