News and media for adaptations based on comic books are welcome. One of the many strengths of hepworths book is that it combines both. Why 1971 was the ultimate year for rock music mirror online. At a rodeo in new york, visiting cowboy chris heyward is. Never a dull moment, david hepworths book about music in the year 1971. David hepworth highlights 1971 in music and culture in his new book never a dull moment. Its an enormous assertion but he makes his point with infectious enthusiasm. Rocks golden year, by david hepworth many acts never improved on what they did in that year.
In 1971 they all had their hair and were still going forward. The beatles were underrated and other sweeping statements about pop by hepworth, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His lack of objectivity doesnt make the book any less of a treat to read, as hepworth. Never a dull moment by david hepworth posts facebook. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Don cornelius was a thirtyfiveyearold black tv presenter working for a chicago tv station when, in 1970, he persuaded his bosses to let him try launching a music show. Buy 1971 never a dull moment by david hepworth from waterstones today. The packaging is quite spectacular, and it took me a few minutes to find the record itself, but the packaging tells at least two stories this time. Never a dull moment is the title of a great book by music journalist david hepworth.
A rollicking look at 1971 the busiest, most innovative and resonant year of the 70s, defined by the musical arrival of such stars as david bowie, pink floyd, led. From soul train to the godfather, hot pants to table tennis, hepworth explores both the music and its landscapes, culminating in an epic story of rock and rolls best year. The film is based on the 1943 book who could ask for anything more. The filming took place between december 5, 1949, and february 1, 1950, in thousand oaks, california.
Why 1971 was the greatest year for rock music ever music journalist david hepworth says 1971 saw a huge explosion of creativity in a very short period of time. When commenting, please post a concise, civil, and informative comment. Hepworth tracks the changes that created this new environment, including a changing industry marketplace, new technological developments such as the synthesizer, and a rising generation of new listeners. The sixties ended a year late on new years eve 1970. Top 100 editors picksa rollicking look at 1971, rocks golden year, the year that saw the release of the indelible. Why 1971 was the greatest year for rock music ever music journalist david hepworth says 1971 saw a huge explosion of creativity in a. Marvin gayedisplay the creative ferment of the moment. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Never a dull moment by david hepworth knight hall agency. David hepworth 9780593077627 a great read great books. Buy 1971 never a dull moment by david hepworth with free.
Its also an homage to the things that inspired art and artists alike. Jun 22, 2016 never a dull moment npr coverage of never a dull moment. One of the pleasures of being a rock and pop critic in your forties is that, at an age when your friends have long since lost interest in new music, you are still listening to it. Ive spent time going to literary evenings at the university with my husband. Rocks golden year hardcover 7 april 2016 by david hepworth author visit amazons david hepworth page. Rocks golden year and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. With never a dull moment, he has decided to stop worrying and revel in the notion that he might well be right. Everything related to print comics comic books, graphic novels, and strips and web comics.
Hepworth is a good writer, and i found the book an entertaining read. He wasnt just the number one theoretician of the modern libertarian movement author of. Never a dull moment is a 1950 american comedy film from rko, starring irene dunne and fred macmurray. Never a dull moment barely references singles because hepworth himself wasnt paying any attention to them in 1971. Never a dull moment by david hepworth overdrive rakuten.
The author painstakingly recounts the album releases, top of the pops performances, and endless touring dates that defined the year. Its his account of rock music in 1971, his thesis being that this is a pivotal year in which the era of singlesdriven pop, typified by the sixties, gave way to the albumoriented rock of the seventies. Why 1971 was the greatest year for rock music ever. Jan 18, 2018 never a dull moment is the title of a great book by music journalist david hepworth. Never a dull moment npr coverage of never a dull moment. The story of the year that rock music exploded, featuring almost every star who defined the decade. With his television show soul train, don cornelius unexpectedly revolutionized popular dance. The author has taken a look at events, developments and collaborations that happened in 1971, and worked them all in relation to each other, to develop his theme. And for the most part, never a dull moment sounds more organic than methods of mayhems 1999 album, which gave the impression that lee was trying a little too hard to be contemporary by late90s standards and prove to the world that there was more to him than shout at the devil and girls, girls, girls. Hepworth chooses elvis, whose 1971 vegas residency pioneered what heritage pop has become.
May 12, 2016 never a dull moment barely references singles because hepworth himself wasnt paying any attention to them in 1971. An engaging and thoughtprovoking read hepworth points out more than once that at the time he had no idea how lucky he was. David hepworths forensic sweep of this astonishing twelve months is thoroughly absorbing and appropriately rollicking, expertly guiding us through one miraculous year in all its breathless tumble of creation. Never a dull moment by david hepworth the actionpacked story of 1971 rocks best year. David hepworth is a music journalist, writer, and publishing industry analyst who has launched several successful british magazines, including smash hits, q, mojo and the word, among many others. He presented the definitive bbc rock music program whistle test and anchored the bbcs coverage of live aid in 1985. Her father was a surveyor for west riding county council, and hepworth accompanied him on his inspections of local roads and bridges. Apr 15, 2016 1971 never a dull moment by david hepworth, 9780593074879, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Never a dull moment by david hepworth guyanese online. Never a dull moment is more than a love song to the music of 1971. David hepworth born 27 july 1950 is a music journalist, writer and publishing industry analyst who has launched several successful british magazines. The sixties ended a year late on new years eve 1970, when paul mccartney initiated proceedings to wind up the beatles.
Explore books by david hepworth with our selection at. Aug 16, 2016 david hepworth highlights 1971 in music and culture in his new book never a dull moment. Daily mail with its apt title, never a dull moment makes you want to be 25 in the 70s again. Ever wondered what it was like to serve on a littoral combat ship lcs.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Barbara hepworth 19031975, one of the most important artists of the 20th century, was born in wakefield. At wakefield girls high school hepworth was inspired by seeing images of egyptian sculpture and. On new years eve, 1970 paul mccartney instructed his lawyers to issue a writ at the high court in london to wind up the beatles. Uncommon people is a gorgeous read, celebratory and bittersweet, both pep rally and memorial, throbbing with insight and incident julie burchill, spectator this book is a kind of elegy for a glorious but passing phase in entertainment history. While many fans are sentimental about specific years or time spans, hepworth makes the case that no other year has produced so much influential, memorable music or generated so many currents that rippled through what came after. Buy 1971 never a dull moment by david hepworth 9780593074879 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. Theres a bit of a fashion at the moment for books focusing on a particular year and david hepworths 1971 is one of the best choice if you havent listened to the albums discussed in this book in a while or never have, reading never a dull moment will make you pull them up on your device and give them a listen.
To counterbalance rocks youthful glamour, hepworth begins his book with a sobering sketch of everyday uk life. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading never a dull moment. Rod stewart, never a dull moment 1072 rod stewarts fourth solo album is a warm, easygoing, goodhumored piece of music. I was a member of the university of east anglia book club and luncheon club and a little group of us play recorders once a week. David hepworth never a dull moment 1971 click graphic to buy from amazon a rather fine read in which david hepworth makes a case for the year 1971 being the start of the era of the rock album.
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