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Cruel to be kind : The Life and Music of Nick Lowe

Paperback • 2019 • English

Cruel to be kind : The Life and Music of Nick Lowe

By Will Birch

1 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

CRUEL TO BE KIND is the definitive account of Nick Lowe's uncompromising life as a songwriter and entertainer, from his days at Stiff Records, to becoming the driving force behind Rockpile, to the 1979 smash hit 'Cruel To Be Kind'.Nick's original compositions have been recorded by the best in the business, from enfant terrible of the New-Wave, Elvis Costello, to 'The Godfather of Rhythm and Soul', Solomon Burke; from household names, including Engelbert Humperdink, Diana Ross, and Johnny Cash, t...Show more

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ISBN

9781472129154

Published year

2019

Language

English

Original title

Cruel to be kind : The Life and Music of Nick Lowe

Format

Paperback

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