Book Nook
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Episode 2107: Book Nook: The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals
It’s time to dive into Patrick’s Book Nook, peoples! Today, the spotlight is on a volume published in 1997: The Golden Age of Rock Instrumentals by Steve Otfinoski. Come explore the world of songs with no vocals, twangy guitars, honking sax and wicked piano.
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Episode 1940: Book Nook: There Was A Light: The Cosmic History of Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star
Book Nook week comes to a close with a look at a detailed book about Chris Bell, the enigmatic “other half” of Big Star.
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Episode 1939: Book Nook: It Came From Memphis
Patrick continues his dive into Memphis music by discussing a unique 1995 book written by Robert Gordon, “It Came From Memphis.”
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Episode 1938: Book Nook: The Creation Records Story, Part 2
Patrick and Vasant Ramamurthy are back to conclude their conversation on the history of Creation Records written by David Cavanaugh, “The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes are Hungry for the Prize.”
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Episode 1937: Book Nook: The Creation Records Story, Part 1
Patrick is joined today by Vasant Ramamurthy to discuss the incredible history of Creation Records written by David Cavanaugh, “The Creation Records Story: My Magpie Eyes are Hungry for the Prize.”
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Episode 1936: Book Nook: Alex Chilton: A Man Called Destruction
Patrick recently rediscovered a fantastic book by Holly George-Warren about Alex Chilton. “A Man Called Destruction” takes you beyond Big Star and the Box Tops and puts you inside Alex’s world.
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Episode 1521: Book Nook: ‘Needles and Plastic: Flying Nun Records, 1981-1988’
Patrick looks into the amazing new discography book by Matthew Goody, Needles and Plastic, Flying Nun Records, 1981-1988; published by Third Man Books.
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Episode 1500: Book Nook: Looking for the Magic, the Rise of Arista Records
Patrick just finished reading Looking for the Magic: New York City, the ’70s and the Rise of Arista Records by Mitchell Cohen. Hit play to hear his thoughts.
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Episode 1451: Book Nook: Small Town, Big Music
We step into the book nook for a look inside “Small Town, Big Music: The Outsized Influence of Kent, Ohio on the History of Rock and Roll.”
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Episode 1377: Book Nook: I Want My MTV
Jim takes over the Book Nook today and reports on a volume he read on a recent vacation: I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution.