After 1966 nothing in the pop world would ever be the same. Rex shutterstock jon savage, a seasoned pop commentator, was barely a teenager in 1966 when british youth was galvanised by motown. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jon savage sets the scene for his new study of music and society which centres on the year things went full swing. This is a collection of music from 1966, some tracks which are included in savages new book 1966 the year the decade exploded. It was a way of looking at the world, all funnelled into the single. Assembled by jon savage as a soundtrack to his book 1966. Nov 19, 2015 jon savage s 1966 is a monument to the year that shaped the pop future of the balance of the century. The year the decade exploded has been justly lauded for its forensic examination of that most pivotal twelve months of an epochal decade, and this wellannotated, nicely packaged and brilliantly sequenced double cd set, which sweeps from the massively successful through to the obscure, is a superb soundtrack to said book.
Jon savage has been writing about music since the 70s, when he started an early punk fanzine, londons outrage. Savage wrote englands dreaming, published in 1991 and still the strongest history of punk, which covered a. These are also the question jon savage, the veteran british rock journalist, asks in his recent book 1966, about a year just beyond the halfcentury mark. And the answers tell us something probably something unsettling. It was a way of looking at the world, all funnelled into. Jon savages1966 is a monument to the year that shaped the pop future of the balance of the century. The 7inch single outsold the longplayer for the last time. Jan 12, 2018 jon savage s 1966 is a monument to the year that shaped the pop future of the balance of the century. At the end of the first week in january 1967, time published a cover story on the man of the year, which it defined as a. Whether youre a fan of music, pop culture, social issues this book must be delved into and devoured because it offers so much. Nov 20, 2015 jon savage was in 1966, so hell remember it well. Savage wrote englands dreaming, published in 1991 and still the strongest history of punk, which covered a similarly fastmoving flash of time.
He also compiled and wrote the liner notes for a twodisc companion cd, jon savage s 1966. Sex pistols and punk rock faber, 1991 winner of the 1993 ralph gleason award, teenage. With the perfect balance between academic context, a micro attention to detail, great writing and a thrill for the music savage has been documenting pop culture book by book and his latest, 1966, is the perfect companion to his classic englands dreaming the number one book on punk rock. He was then, and called jonathan sage, a solitary boy who would sit in his west london bedroom, transported by the sounds of the pirate station radio caroline and. Jon savage s 1966 is a monument to the year that shaped the pop future of the balance of the century. Jan 02, 2018 jon savage s 1966 is a monument to the year that shaped the pop future of the balance of the century.
The soundtrack to jon savages book about the year that shaped the rest of the centurycontainer. The year the decade exploded, 2018, 1966, jon savage shop online for books in the united states we use cookies to provide essential features and services. Jon savage has 52 books on goodreads with 40012 ratings. The soundtrack to the book about the year that shaped the rest of the century. His book, released in 2016, comes out in paper on january 2, 2018.
The year the decade assembled by jon savage as a soundtrack to his book 1966. Cultural commentator and journalist jon savage is the author of numerous books on popular culture, including englands dreaming. Jon savage, the author of 1966, a vast new book about a pivotal year in the lives of young britons and americans, has been obsessing about pop music since, well, 1966. Jon savage s overview of 1966 looks at the popular music of the time and how it was part of the social and cultural landscape in america and britain with a few brief nods to other countries. Jon savage is the author of the bestselling book 1966, englands dreaming. The year the decade exploded, aces doubledisc set of the same name does indeed bring his words to life, but its not necessary to read his book to find this 48track collection thrilling. Etienne and the pet shop boys, among others, and his compilations include. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jon savage at the discogs marketplace. Sex pistols and punk rock, is one of the best rock genre histories. Savage wrote englands dreaming, published in 1991 and still the strongest history of punk, which covered a similarly fastmoving flash. First, while at bottom a work of history, 1966 isnt. These are also the question jon savage, the veteran british rock journalist, asks in his recent book 1966, about a year just beyond the.
Savage assembled 1966 by relying equally on research. From the closet to the charts 19611976, and dreams come. It was the year in which the transient pop moment burst forth in its most articulate, radical and longlasting way. The year the decade exploded winner of the 2016 penderyn music book prize. He hasnt issued many music books, but one of these, englands dreaming. See all books authored by jon savage, including englands dreaming, and teenage. The year the decade exploded by jon savage, paperback. Etienne, and the pet shop boys, among others, and his compilations include meridian 1970, queer noises.
Jon savage books list of books by author jon savage. The choice of track sets up savages conceit that 1966. Exploring canonical artists like the beatles, the byrds. From the closest to the charts 1961 1976 trikont 2006. The year the decade exploded is in its compilation. He is the writer of the awardwinning film documentaries the brian epstein story and joy division, as well as the feature film teenage. He is the writer of the awardwinning film documentaries the brian epstein story and joy more about jon savage. Jon savage is a leading punk expert allmusic and the author of 1966. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jon savage connects societal changes with the changing landscape of popular music and its role within not only popular culture, but. From the closet to the charts 19611976, and dreams come true. Mar 19, 2016 the author, jon savage, was years old in 1966, so he can share some firsthand memories of the year, but more importantly, he has a breezy, readable style, and a nifty turn of phrase. In 2015, savage published 1966, recalling the popular music and cultural turmoil of that year.
This bumper 48track compilation is the soundtrack to savages book. Jon savage cultural commentator and journalist jon savage is the author of numerous books on popular culture, including englands dreaming. Jon savage has consistently been writing great books that document music culture for years now. Jun 22, 2016 jon savage connects societal changes with the changing landscape of popular music and its role within not only popular culture, but in how it shaped an entire generations way of thinking. Jon savages most popular book is touching from a distance. Exploring canonical artists like the beatles, the byrds, velvet underground, the who and the kinks, 1966 also goes much deeper into the social and cultural heart of the decade through unique archival primary sources.
Jon savage, who had become a teenager in 1966, is able to capture the feel and the mood in this 600plus page volume. A voracious reader and astute tastemaker, his essays cover intimidatingly huge subjects, including us politics, feminism, dance, gay rights. The year the decade exploded, aces doubledisc set of the same name does indeed bring his words to life, but its not necessary to read his book to find. The pop world accelerated and broke through the sound barrier in 1966. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. The year the decade exploded by jon savage goodreads. The year the decade exploded winner of the 2016 penderyn music book. Setanta books ltd 112 manor grove richmond, surrey tw9 4qf setanta books limited is registred in the uk registered number 10683425 shop rare and collectable books shop photography books search. At the end of the first week in january 1967, time published a cover story on the man of the year, which it defined as a generation.
Jon savages 1966 the year the decade exploded music cd. The book takes a chronological approach, each chapter is a month, outlining the big news stories and hit songs while discussing the broader meanings. Really, the quality and information contained in the pages is prime fodder for this to be a text book for college courses between this book and englands dreaming, youve covered and bridged an incredible spectrum of. Exploring canonical artists like the beatles, the byrds, velvet underground, the who, and the kinks, 1966 also goes much deeper into the social and cultural heart of the decade through unique archival primary sources. Jon savages overview of 1966 looks at the popular music of the time and how it was part of the social and cultural landscape in america and britain with a few brief nods to other countries. Jon savages 1966 is a monument to the year that shaped the pop future of the balance of the century. The author, jon savage, was years old in 1966, so he can share some firsthand memories of the year, but more importantly, he has a breezy, readable style, and. Hes obviously filled out the discs for good value and a nice listening experience, but the book uses just twelve tracks one per month as part of savages look at that year.
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