Lyrics: The definitive collection of the Roxy Music frontman’s iconic lyrics

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All the great songs from Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry himself are here, from ‘Virginia Plain’, to ‘Pyjamarama’, ‘Do the Strand’, ‘Love is the Drug’, and through the latter years and one of my favourite albums by Roxy Music was Manifesto released in 1979. All the classic Roxy anthems are here – ‘Virginia Plain’, ‘Do the Strand’, ‘Love is the Drug’, ‘The Thrill of it All’ – songs in which the real and the make-believe blend in a kaleidoscopic mix, shot through with cinematic allure.

Bought as a birthday gift for my dear friend, I must say she was over the moon with it, being an avid fan of Brian Ferry for years. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Also included are the evocative lyrics of romantic longing and lost illusions for which Ferry is rightly revered: ‘Slave to Love’, ‘Mother of Pearl’, ‘More Than This’.Dust jacket hand covered in protective archival grade Mylar for many worry free years of reading/collecting! Fine in fine dustjacket, protected by an archival quality, removable, transparent, inert jacket protector.

Again, he resolved to re-interpreting other people's songs, this time classic material from the 30s and 40s (including standards by Cole Porter), and the album that ensued was 1999's warm, largely acoustic As Time Goes By. Far removed from the group's arty glam-rock, These Foolish Things established the path which all of Ferry's solo work -- as well as the final Roxy Music records -- would take, focusing on elegant synth-pop interpretations of '60s hits like Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" and the Beatles' "You Won't See Me," all rendered in the singer's distinct, coolly dramatic manner. Signed first edition (First edition, first printing, signed by the author) **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roxy Music's iconic first album with this collection of Bryan Ferry's evocative lyrics of aspiration and romantic longing, introduced by the author. Lyrics’ presents his entire body of work, including his six post-Roxy Music solo long players, the latest being 2014’s aptly titled ‘Avanmore’. He later joined the Gas Board, a soul group featuring bassist Graham Simpson; in 1970, Ferry and Simpson formed Roxy Music.Also, the pure creative depth of his writing beautifully compliments his standing as one of the most influential and innovative recording artists of all time. Bryan Ferry's evocative lyrics of aspiration and romantic longing, introduced by the author and published on the 50th anniversary of the first Roxy Music album. Bryan Ferry – ‘Lyrics’ (2022) 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera, Paul Thompson and Andy Mackay joining forces with Brian Eno and Graham Simpson in recording and releasing the debut album of British rock band Roxy Music. In addition 15 August saw publication of ‘Lyrics’ a handsome, 308 page hardbound volume celebrating the songwriting talents of lead vocalist Bryan Ferry, encompassing Roxy Music’s two pre-LP singles and eight studio albums as well as Ferry’s nine solo LPs issued between 1973 and 2014, a total of 139 songs. Then the album Avalon released in 1982 with songs such ‘More Than This’ and the beautifully written ‘Avalon’ and then more closely up to date is ‘Avonmore’ the title track of the album released in 2014.

With more and more Roxy Music tracks being added to the setlist, it was one of the factors finally convincing Ferry to reunite with his former Roxy Music colleagues. Ferry’s solo career has extended into the new millennium with a collection of Bob Dylan covers entitled Dylanesque. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roxy Music's iconic first album with this collection of Bryan Ferry's evocative lyrics of aspiration and romantic longing, introduced by the author. Online since 2010 it is one of the fastest-growing and most respected music-related publications on the net. His third venture, 1976's Let's Stick Together, featured remixed, remade, and remodeled versions of Roxy Music hits as well as the usual assortment of covers.The song features Neil Hubbard and Keith Scott on lead guitar, Dire Straits' Guy Fletcher on keyboards, Omar Hakim on drums, and Tony Levin on bass guitar. At the very beginning of the book James Truman, gives his thoughts on the band and the poetic song writing of Bryan Ferry. Bryan Ferry's Lyrics -last few remaining signed copies | 'The low points in life so often produce the most keenly felt and best loved songs.

Because of the lack of effort given to the book's writing and production, it feels like an obvious cash-spinner, rather than a genuine gift to fans. Bryan himself then introduces the book and tells the reader about how he loves poetry and how a Humphrey Bogart film inspired one of his songs. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. The album suggested comparisons to The Bride Stripped Bare, in its more rock-ist, guitar-laden sounds.While his tenure as the frontman for the legendary Roxy Music remained his towering achievement, singer Bryan Ferry also carved out a successful solo career which continued in the lush, sophisticated manner perfected on the group's final records.