A precise yet disorienting look at the exhilaration of music, the process of memory, and the moments when the world becomes new, by the acclaimed songwriter and author of The Book of Drugs "[Mike Doughty's writing is] astonishingly vital, energized, and natural. . . . acerbic and sometimes lacerating."--RICK MOODY, author of The Long Accomplishment and The Ice Storm In this highly original gathering of autobiographical stories, the musician and writer Mike Doughty, in his inimitable voice, sends dispatches from a touring musician's peripatetic life, vividly recalling moments when profound musical experiences made him see the world anew. I Die Each Time I Hear the Sound consists of sometimes-surreal tales, drawing from conflations of memory, especially formative moments in New York City in the 1990s. It looks at how the avid nostalgia of fans is both a boon and a burden for an artist working to stay vital, and what it is to age while touring, and prolifically releasing new music. He examines the struggle to keep relationships alive while living on the road, and the strangeness of the disconnect between performer and audience. A unique narrative, unstuck in time, and an unforgettable examination of what it is to be an artist in this cultural moment, I Die Each Time I Hear the Sound is funny, vulnerable, and unsparing.

A precise yet disorienting look at the exhilaration of music, the process of memory, and the moments when the world becomes new, by the acclaimed songwriter and author of The Book of Drugs "[Mike Doughty's writing is] astonishingly vital, energized, and natural. . . . acerbic and sometimes lacerating."--RICK MOODY, author of The Long Accomplishment and The Ice Storm In this highly original gathering of autobiographical stories, the musician and writer Mike Doughty, in his inimitable voice, sends dispatches from a touring musician's peripatetic life, vividly recalling moments when profound musical experiences made him see the world anew. I Die Each Time I Hear the Sound consists of sometimes-surreal tales, drawing from conflations of memory, especially formative moments in New York City in the 1990s. It looks at how the avid nostalgia of fans is both a boon and a burden for an artist working to stay vital, and what it is to age while touring, and prolifically releasing new music. He examines the struggle to keep relationships alive while living on the road, and the strangeness of the disconnect between performer and audience. A unique narrative, unstuck in time, and an unforgettable examination of what it is to be an artist in this cultural moment, I Die Each Time I Hear the Sound is funny, vulnerable, and unsparing.

The Big Guitar Chord Songbook: The Sixties is here: Now you can sing and play all your favourite hits from the Sixties. Over 80 rock and pop classics from the likes The Beatles, The Who, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and more. Each song is arranged in the original keys, complete with full lyrics, guitar chord boxes and a playing guide. The setlist includes : - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay [Otis Redding] - (Take A Little) Piece Of My Heart [Erma Franklin] - A Whiter Shade Of Pale [Procol Harum] - All Along The Watchtower [Jimi Hendrix] - Alone Again Or [Love] - Born To Be Wild [Steppenwolf] - Catch The Wind [Donovan] - Dance To The Music [Sly And The Family Stone] - Dancing In The Street (Martha Reeves & The Vandellas) - Daydream [The Lovin' Spoonful] - Days (The Kinks) - Give Peace A Chance [John Lennon] - Gloria [Them] - Go Now [Moody Blues, The] - Going Up The Country [Canned Heat] - Here Comes The Sun [The Beatles] - Homeward Bound [Simon & Garfunkel] - House Of The Rising Sun [The Animals] - I Got You (I Feel Good) [James Brown] - I Got You Babe [Sonny & Cher] - I Say A Little Prayer [Aretha Franklin] - I'm A Believer [The Monkees] - Keep On Running [The Spencer Davis Group] - Like A Rolling Stone [Bob Dylan] - Louie, Louie [The Kingsmen] - My Generation [The Who] - Oh, Pretty Woman [Roy Orbison] - People Are Strange [The Doors] - Pictures Of Matchstick Men [Status Quo] - Somebody To Love [Jefferson Airplane] - Son Of A Preacher Man [Dusty Springfield] - Space Oddity [David Bowie] - Subterranean Homesick Blues [Bob Dylan] - Sugar, Sugar [The Archies] - Sunshine Of Your Love [Cream] - Suspicious Minds [Elvis Presley] - The Weight [The Band] - These Boots Are Made For Walking [Nancy Sinatra] - To Love Somebody (The Bee Gees) - Tobacco Road [The Nashville Teens] - Wichita Lineman [Glen Campbell] - Wild Thing [The Troggs] - Will You Love Me Tomorrow [The Shirelles] - Wouldn't It Be Nice [The Beach Boys] - You Really Got Me [The Kinks] And many more!

Acclaim for Friendship: a gift divine By Chuck Mansfield Retired educator Linda Giarraputo Jeans has written, “Reading FRIENDSHIP is experiencing the gift of lifelong relationships (and) stepping into the realm of meaningful human connection. In today’s world, we seem to not have the time nor the situations where long lasting bonds are built. Chuck takes us into his life, a life of faithfulness, honesty, support, humor and trust. Enjoy FRIENDSHIP in its finest voice.” Frequent reader Lucine Morris has emailed, “Mansfield demonstrates once again the advantage of having a keen memory. Thanks are due him for documenting the rewards that derive from devoting energy to developing and maintaining strong relationships. The insights he shares deftly fulfill the promise of the title of his new book.” U.S. Army veteran, retired attorney and senior international executive Arthur L. Burns has commented: “Mansfield’s subject, FRIENDSHIP, is probably one of the few things that still light our world in the midst of all the darkness and fear around us. So, kudos!” U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran, Bronze Star recipient and retired senior information technology executive Edward M. Finegan has stated, “Mansfield’s book FRIENDSHIP is a work of love, caring, helping and the immense value of friendship... I continue to be impressed with the scope of his creativity in bringing many of the more important aspects of life to the awareness of large audiences. After all, what do we really have in this journey if not true, loyal, reliable friends?” Author, former coach and retired law firm administrator Thomas P. Kiley, Jr. has written, “His latest effort may be the author’s most heartwarming. Each essay is a blend of deep thought and graceful prose. He writes poignantly, as only he can, about friendships made in Brooklyn, grammar school, Garden City, Chaminade High, Holy Cross College, the Marines, business and finally Westhampton. No matter how far and wide he has roamed during his 79 years, Mansfield has never left a friend behind.” U.S. Navy veteran and former CEO James C. Norwood, Jr. has written, “I have always been amazed with the brilliance of Chuck’s ability to create interesting stories that have transcended three-quarters of a century. In many cases his stories are mine! The memories he brings back to life are incredible. I only wish we could relive our loving lifelong friendship. Having best friends who love you as much as you love them makes one’s life complete.” Of FRIENDSHIP former Marine Corps combat helicopter pilot and Vietnam War veteran Bain D. Slack has observed, “Most people have only a handful of really good, dependable friends you know that you can always count on. What is Mansfield’s secret that enables him to have such a large number of really good friends? He himself is the very best friend a person could have. I had a serious problem... As soon as Chuck learned of my plight, using his own resources and his own time, energy and intelligence, he took it upon himself to solve my problem.”

James Ellroy: Demon Dog of Crime Fiction is a study of all of Ellroy's key works, from his debut novel Brown's Requiem to the epic Underworld USA trilogy. This book traces the development of Ellroy's writing style and the importance of his Demon Dog persona to carving out his unique place in American crime fiction.

The Little Black Book Of 5-Chord Songs follows on from the successful 4-chord book, offering over seventy songs for the beginner guitarist which won’t require you to memorise a ream of obscure, hard to finger chords. Every one of these pieces can be played with only five chords! Each piece is presented with Guitar chord diagrams and full lyrics. The song list includes: - Are You Gonna Be My Girl [Jet] - Brown Eyed Girl [Van Morrison] - Cast No Shadow [Oasis] - Girl From Mars [Ash] - Girls And Boys [Blur] - Hallelujah [Leonard Cohen] - Heartattack And Vine [Tom Waits] - I’m Yours [Jason Mraz] - Jamming [Bob Marley] - Mad Word [Tears For Fears] - Matthew & Son [Cat Stevens] - No Particular Place To Go [Chuck Berry] - No More Heroes [The Stranglers] - The Passenger [Iggy Pop] - Raspberry Beret [Prince] - Red Morning Light [Kings Of Leon] - The Sound Of Silence [Simon & Garfunkel] - Should I Stay Or Should I Go [The Clash] - Sound And Vision [David Bowie] - Take A Chance On Me [ABBA] - That’s Entertainment [The Jam] And many more!

Compiled for your guitar playing and singing pleasures! More than 8000 songs: Including New Top Hits, Billboard Top Hits 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, Acoustics, Love Songs, Alternative Rock, OPM, POP and many more.