Biography of Willie Nelson published as the complement to the biopic broadcast on PBS. Based on extensive interviews with Willie and his colleagues, including Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. Features stories of Willie's years of obscurity in Nashville before hitting the big time. Behind the stage look at Farm Aid. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Willie Nelson: Red-Headed Stranger

Biographies & Memoirs

Brown, Jim

Arts & Literature

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The story of star-crossed musicians, lovers, and parents, whose lives converged on and off stage. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw: Soul 2 Soul

Humor & Entertainment

Emmylou Harris: Angel in Disguise

Jim Brown

Canadian national folk hero and an international folk legend, Stan Rogers inspired the Celtic music renaissance in North America. Pete Seeger calledStan Rogers one of the most talented young singers and songwriters in North America a few months before Stan died in an airplane crash in 1983. When CBC Morningside asked listeners to nominate a song as the second national anthem of Canada, the winner was Stan Rogers' classic Northwest Passage. Rogers performed his Maritime-style music on the folk circuit from Cape Breton to San Francisco, from the Arctic Circle to the Rio Grande River. This is the story of his life and music, complete with *

STAN ROGERS

GUDGEON, Chris

Literature & Fiction

Traces this cult heart-throb's career from a would-be Stockton boxer, through his work with David Lynch, to his rapid rise as a matinee idol on his successful Chris Isaak Show. Perhaps best known for his haunting music in the David Lynch films Wild at Heart, Blue Velvet, and Twin Peaks, Chris Isaak has developed an enthusiastic cult following since the mid-1980's when he gave up his prize fighting apirations to write songs.

CHRIS ISAAK

Reid, Jamie

This book is the first authoritative look at the life and music of this seminal artist.

Emmylou Harris: Angel In Disguise

This unauthorized biography traces Celine Dion's Cinderella-like rise to fame from singing on her family's restaurant table-tops to her grand Las Vegas debut at Caesar's Palace. Despite her humble beginnings, Celine was determined to become an international star. And, despite her extraordinary achievements, she remains humble, loyal and thankful as her five-octave voice has become the soundtrack of our age. A multiple Juno, Grammy, and Oscar Award winner, she has sold 160 million CD's, surpassing all other artists in history.

CELINE DION: A NEW DAY DAWNS

Grills, Barry

Life of the fiercely independent, courageous singer-songwriter. Ani DiFranco's career as a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and independent recording label 'executive' for Righteous Babe Records has given new inspiration to alternative artists. Since the release of her first album in 1990, she has developed one of the most loyal followings in contemporary music among young feminists, college students, and folk rock fans. With the release of "Educated Guess, she has embarked on a one-woman, two-year North American concert tour, the Rolling Thunder Pussy Revue. "I always wanted to be the commander-in-chief of my own one woman army," says Ani DiFranco.

ANI DIFRANCO

Quirino, Raffaele

Young and old can appreciate this colorful and patriotic commemoration of our nation's anthem. This beautifully-produced gift includes the origins of the song, the full lyrics of Francis Scott Key, and illustrations by beloved American folk artist Susan Winget. Written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 as he watched a British naval bombardment, the song became the official US national anthem in 1931. The lyrics of the song come to life for the young and young of heart with one-of-a kind scenes of battlefields, the White House and Capitol, Old Glory on the moon and at Ground Zero, and star-spangled quilts

The Star Spangled Banner: Written by Francis Scott Key Illustrated by Susan Winget

Key, Francis Scott

Arts & Photography

NOSTALGIA"It isn't necessary to imagine the world ending in fire or ice. There are two other possibilities: one ispaperwork, and the other is nostalgia.”- Frank ZappaTelling the stories behind our favorite songs has become a popular pastime. Hundreds of stories about songs of faith are featured in The Heart of Worship: Story Behind the Song, while popular music is covered in 1001 Songs: The Greatest Songs of All Time and the Artists, Stories, and Secrets Behind Them. Even the Chicken Soup for the Soul editors have compiled The Story Behind the Song: The Exclusive Personal Stories Behind Your Favorite Songs.LISTMANIAIn pop culture, lists are everything.” - PopdoseWhich brings us to the stories behind songs composed by Canadians. Besides producing most of the greatest hockey players in the world and some of the funniest comedians, Canada is well known as the home of gifted singer-songwriters, including Ian and Sylvia, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, The Band, Steppenwolf, The Guess Who, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, Barenaked Ladies, Shania Twain, and Alanis Morissette, among others.TRIVIAThe brain may die, but the compulsion for trivia lives on.”- Molly HarperEvery song has a story, and in some cases, the stories told about the genesis and enduring appealof the song are as enjoyable as the song itself. Read these stories to enrich your pleasure in listening to your favorite song.

The Best Stories Behind the Top 20 Canadian Rock, Pop & Folk Songs

Music

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