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Discover the extraordinary memoir, 'The Best Years of Our Lives,' by the iconic rock star Richard Clapton, an essential read for fans of Australian music and culture. With 344 pages of captivating stories, this 2015 release from Allen & Unwin offers readers an inside look into Richard’s transformative journey from a young dreamer in Sydney to a legendary musician. Reflecting on nearly 50 years in the music industry, Clapton shares tales of adventure amid the pulsating world of rock 'n' roll, alongside music legends in vibrant cities like London, Berlin, Los Angeles, and Paris.
This compelling autobiography reveals both the euphoric highs and sobering lows experienced during a rollercoaster career fueled by the hedonism of rock star life. Readers will be drawn into Richard’s world as he narrates choosing music over the chaos of life, all while producing unforgettable hits such as 'Deep Water,' 'Goodbye Tiger,' and 'Girls on the Avenue.'
'The Best Years of Our Lives' transcends typical memoirs – it’s an exploration of what it means to be an artist, a comment on the Australian condition, and a celebration of life's unpredictable path. Whether you’re searching for memorable rock history or personal anecdotes that resonate, this memoir is a must-have addition for music enthusiasts and book collectors alike! Grab your copy today and dive into the wild ride of Richard Clapton's life.
Delivery Information: Your order will be processed promptly, with fast shipping options available to ensure you receive your copy of this incredible memoir in no time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760290320
Year: 2015
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 344
Description:
Welcome to the party that never ends.
When he was 16 he inveigled his way into a Sydney hotel to hang out with the Rolling Stones. From that day on, Richard Clapton knew he was going to be a rock star. It's now almost 50 years since that fateful day -years filled with a lifetime of incredible experiences, outrageous good times and a catalogue of iconic and timeless songs. Through the glory years of rock 'n' roll, in cities as varied as London, Berlin, Sydney, Los Angeles and Paris, Richard forged his own career and built up a significant body of work while living, loving and partying with the biggest names in the Australian and international music world.
By his own frank admission, these were years fuelled by prodigious quantities of alcohol and drugs, set against a backdrop of constant recording and touring, of endless partying and wild times. It was to be a rollercoaster ride of euphoric highs and deep, shattering lows. For 40 years, Richard Clapton has been, above all else, a songwriter-a wry observer of human behaviour and an astute commentator on the Australian condition. His best songs- 'Deep Water', 'The Best Years of Our Lives', 'Goodbye Tiger', 'Glory Road', 'Lucky Country', 'Girls on the Avenue', 'Trust Somebody' and 'Capricorn Dancer'-capture the essence of this country and the meaning of our lives like few others.
In this extraordinary memoir, Richard employs his songwriter's keen powers of observation, portraiture and storytelling to tell the best story of all: the remarkable one of his own life. Outrageous, funny, insightful and poignant, this is the rock memoir to beat them all. In celebration o
This compelling autobiography reveals both the euphoric highs and sobering lows experienced during a rollercoaster career fueled by the hedonism of rock star life. Readers will be drawn into Richard’s world as he narrates choosing music over the chaos of life, all while producing unforgettable hits such as 'Deep Water,' 'Goodbye Tiger,' and 'Girls on the Avenue.'
'The Best Years of Our Lives' transcends typical memoirs – it’s an exploration of what it means to be an artist, a comment on the Australian condition, and a celebration of life's unpredictable path. Whether you’re searching for memorable rock history or personal anecdotes that resonate, this memoir is a must-have addition for music enthusiasts and book collectors alike! Grab your copy today and dive into the wild ride of Richard Clapton's life.
Delivery Information: Your order will be processed promptly, with fast shipping options available to ensure you receive your copy of this incredible memoir in no time.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760290320
Year: 2015
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 344
Description:
Welcome to the party that never ends.
When he was 16 he inveigled his way into a Sydney hotel to hang out with the Rolling Stones. From that day on, Richard Clapton knew he was going to be a rock star. It's now almost 50 years since that fateful day -years filled with a lifetime of incredible experiences, outrageous good times and a catalogue of iconic and timeless songs. Through the glory years of rock 'n' roll, in cities as varied as London, Berlin, Sydney, Los Angeles and Paris, Richard forged his own career and built up a significant body of work while living, loving and partying with the biggest names in the Australian and international music world.
By his own frank admission, these were years fuelled by prodigious quantities of alcohol and drugs, set against a backdrop of constant recording and touring, of endless partying and wild times. It was to be a rollercoaster ride of euphoric highs and deep, shattering lows. For 40 years, Richard Clapton has been, above all else, a songwriter-a wry observer of human behaviour and an astute commentator on the Australian condition. His best songs- 'Deep Water', 'The Best Years of Our Lives', 'Goodbye Tiger', 'Glory Road', 'Lucky Country', 'Girls on the Avenue', 'Trust Somebody' and 'Capricorn Dancer'-capture the essence of this country and the meaning of our lives like few others.
In this extraordinary memoir, Richard employs his songwriter's keen powers of observation, portraiture and storytelling to tell the best story of all: the remarkable one of his own life. Outrageous, funny, insightful and poignant, this is the rock memoir to beat them all. In celebration o