1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die

From “Eight Miles High” to “Empire State of Mind,” from Mississippi to Mali, and from Ella Fitzgerald to Elton John. “1,001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die.” Every page in this book tells the story behind the creation of the greatest songs. Discover what inspired the songwriters, what makes a track so enduring, which songs it has influenced in turn, and which cover version is worth listening to. You’ll also find plenty of interesting tidbits here. What connects Lead Belly, Lonnie Donegan, and “Black Betty”? Whose gravestone inspired Phil Spector to create his first hit? And in which song did Johnny Rotten replace the lead singer of Def Leppard? Read on to find out.