Vorab-RezensentenRobbie Robertson

Exclusive insights from a celebrated musician and passionate industry insiders, two accompanying CDs of legendary tracks and beautiful packaging make for a book with broad appeal - one that will captivate fans of Robbie Robertson and music lovers of all ages. Part memoir, part tribute, and all great storytelling ... Music industry veterans Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Jared Levine, and Sebastian Robertson invite young readers to share with them in celebrating twenty-seven musical legends. Short profiles chronicle personal stories and achievements of extraordinarily talented artists whose innovations changed the landscape of music for generations to come. Carefully compiled like any great playlist, the line-up features originators, rebels, and risk-takers across diverse genres. From Ray Charles to Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry to Bob Dylan, Robertson shares anecdotes about these artists and the influence they had on his own musical journey. Always respectful of their reader, the writers never shy away from speaking about the difficult challenges these recording artists faced and the very human foibles that sometimes led to their tragic end. Most of all, it's the authors' passion and insights into these personal stories of creativity and collaboration - and the power of music to shine a light on injustice and foster change - that will fascinate, enlighten, and inspire music fans of all ages.”Exclusive insights from a celebrated musician and passionate industry insiders, two accompanying CDs of legendary tracks and beautiful packaging make for a book with broad appeal - one that will captivate fans of Robbie Robertson and music lovers of all ages. Tracklist for Legends, Icons & Rebels Disc One 1. Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode 2. Johnny Cash - Get Rhythm 3. Aretha Franklin - I Say a Little Prayer 4. The Beatles - Here Comes the Sun 6. Bob Marley - Three Little Birds 5. Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World 7. Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue 8. Joni Mitchell - The Circle Game 9. Ray Charles & The Raelettes - Hit the Road Jack 10. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog 11. Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions - People Get Ready 12. Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra - Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off Disc Two 1. Little Richard - Lucille 2. Hank Williams - Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 3. Frank Sinatra - Fly Me to the Moon 4. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through the Grapevine 6. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World 5. Carole King - So Far Away 7. Louis Jordan - Caldonia 8. The Beach Boys - In My Room 9. Ella Fitzgerald - A-Tisket, A-Tasket 10. James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good) 11. Patsy Cline - Crazy 12. Otis Redding - That’s How Strong My Love Is 13. Nat King Cole - It’s Only a Paper Moon 14. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours 15. Bob Dylan - Forever Young PRAISE: “Wow, just wow! This book is big in every way…. The book’s art is hard to resist … it’s a treat that the words grab as much as the pictures.” – Starred Review, Booklist