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{PDF} So Much Things to Say the Oral History of Bob Marley 1St Edition Ebook, Epub SO MUCH THINGS TO SAY THE ORAL HISTORY OF BOB MARLEY 1ST EDITION PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Roger Steffens | 9780393058451 | | | | | So Much Things to Say The Oral History of Bob Marley 1st edition PDF Book Return to Book Page. Furthermore, while Bob's relationship with the Rastafarian community is touched on, Steffens doesn't seem particularly interested in delving very deeply into this aspect of the story and the book suffers as a result. Loading comments… Trouble loading? I live the style too, through the words of others like the Bill Graham biography. See details. His portrayal of both Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh is well wrought with their distinct, uncompromising personalties well defined. Paperback , pages. Want to Read saving…. I would recommend this book for any Marley lover or scholar as it does contain quite a varied and interesting collection of voices. Linton Kwesi Johnson Introduction. Other bios provide documentation and the results of research; this one provides only opinions. Written in the so called words of Bobs friends and associates , the book did not come close to living up to my expectations. Books by Roger Steffens. Steffens gives the band members of the Wailers their just due as they move from the local recording studios of Kingston to worldwide prominence and the difficulties they experienced in adjusting to life outside the insular world of Jamaica. However, this didn't actually have any quotes from him, just from people who worked with him or knew him Mar 13, Brian White rated it liked it. I knew most of them. And if everyone seems to think Island Records head Chris Blackwell to be such a vampire of JA culture, wouldn't a word or two from him in his defense be appropriate? Highly Recommended. Natty Mash It inna Zimbabwe. Jan 16, Caroline rated it it was amazing Shelves: first-read-list. Gregory Corso, speaking of poets, refers to the Talented, the Genius, and the Divine. I had high hopes for this, and actually learned some interesting aspects of Bob Marley's life. If that is what you want,do not look here. The Wailers at Studio. Sign in to Purchase Instantly. Yet Marley himself remained unfazed by the riches that flowed his way. Of course Marley himself, despite his generosity in general, was known to be stingy with songwriting credits. Roger Steffens. Burnin Out in London. Readers also enjoyed. Mar 02, Dan Kuras rated it really liked it. Jewish Comedy: A Serious History. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Loved it. Steffens inserts himself I really disliked this book. Roger Steffens. Every event in Marley's life seems to be in question, but with no input from the man himself what should one believe? So Much Things to Say The Oral History of Bob Marley 1st edition Writer There was so much I learnt about him and The Wailers from this very informative book. He was not one for the high life; his preoccupations were music, football, the Bible and beautiful women. I live the style too, through the words of others like the Bill Graham biography. Sort order. Showing Roger Steffens' collection of interviews is a treasure trove in almost every case, I wish that I could have read them in their entirety , but the story still seems incomplete somehow since many key voices either chose not to participate at all e. In that task he is aligned with Steffens, the consummate fan. Every month, five million people move from the past to the Roger Steffens. Steffens inserts himself into most of the discussion as well, acting as moderator but usually taking sides. Be the first to ask a question about So Much Things to Say. Valuable perhaps but not what I expected. I recommend the book on disc with Steffens reading. It's a terrific nonfiction bildungsroman. In studying the inescapable physical setting of history, writes the author, the geographer examines one of the strands from which history itself is woven. For millions, he represents an irresistible mix of righteous rebellion, physical and spiritual joy livity in Rasta speak and, of course, musical genius. Show 25 25 50 All. Show 25 25 50 All. Members save with free shipping everyday! Steffens takes a similar approach, using the transcriptions of conversations he has conducted over 40 years. More filters. Cold Cold Winters in Sweden and London. See details. Related Searches. If you are a fan especially a hard core fan of Bob Marley this is a must read. Forty years in the making, So Much Things to Say weaves this rich testimony into a definitive telling of the life of the reggae king--the full, inside account of how a boy from the slums of Kingston, Jamaica, became a cultural icon and inspiration to millions around the world. Marley was truly driven, and Steffens sets straight the role of Chris Blackwell in his career and their relationship strictly business. Every event in Marley's life seems to be in question, but with no input from the man himself what should one believe? I knew most of them. Looking at my son's face the first time, Bob Marley's voice rang out singing "Bless my eyes this morning," and while there is so much trouble in the world, and in the lives of even great men, the stories must be told and the lives must be lived. I don't know if I can give a clear critical review of this book, since my feelings and regards for Bob Marley are such that I had his music playing in the background as my wife and I welcomed our first child. Great oral history of Bob Marley, the King of Reggae! So Much Things to Say implicitly makes a case for this hierarchy. Order by newest oldest recommendations. Blackwell Bob and Business. So Much Things to Say The Oral History of Bob Marley 1st edition Reviews About Roger Steffens. I recommend the book on disc with Steffens reading. For millions, he represents an irresistible mix of righteous rebellion, physical and spiritual joy livity in Rasta speak and, of course, musical genius. Perhaps too much detail and repetition. This is a completely fascinating and absorbing book, but unfortunately it raises more questions than it answers. See details. In a very detailed timeline from the beginning till the very end. The episode remains blurred. This was evidently the case with the Rasta elder and street intellectual Mortimo Planno, an extraordinarily gnarled walrus of a man, who for a time held a Rasputin-like grip on Marley, schooled him in the cultish religion and later attempted to groom him as a proselytising musical ambassador for Rastafari. A perennially useful survey of how physical environment affects historical events, with many illustrative examples. Took me a while to get into, but worth it. Jan 16, Caroline rated it it was amazing Shelves: first-read-list. More than a decade ago, David Katz drew on more than first-hand interviews to tell a luminous story of reggae, entitled Solid Foundation. Good read nonetheless. Beautiful insight into the legends life and ways. Other bios provide documentation and the results of research; this one provides only opinions. Norton, W. Put his music on when you read it. Sort order. Steffens masterfully conducts the story of Marley's last months, as Marley poignantly sings "Another One Bites the Dust" during the sound check before his final concert in Pittsburgh, followed by his tragic death at the age of thirty-six. I had to keep flipping back through the text to where Steffens identifies them in their first appearance in the text. Steffens' use of the 'oral' biographical format works wonders here and he clears up s The best book I have read on Marley so far. He toured with the Wailers in the s and was closely acquainted with Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh and the rest of the band members. And if everyone seems to think Island Records head Chris Blackwell to be such a vampire of JA culture, wouldn't a word or two from him in his defense be appropriate? Behind "catch a fire". So Much Things to Say The Oral History of Bob Marley 1st edition Read Online Highly Recommended. Steffens also clearly has his own agenda and biases and in cases where the truth is elusive e. Exodus to London. This is a spectacular book, capturing legendary Bob Marley from the observations and viewpoints of those who worked with him, lived with him, who saw him as a young boy trying to make music, to the man who created what Time Magazine selected as the Album of the Century. I had to keep flipping back through the text to where Steffens identifies them in their first appearance in the text. More Details A decade later, the Wailers electrified audiences as Rastas dressed in army fatigues with dreadlocks flashing in the night air. He toured with the Wailers in the s and was closely acquainted with Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh and the rest of the band members. Now I want to see all the videos he identifies in the book of concerts, interviews, etc.. Valuable perhaps but not what I expected. The age of computerised reggae, gangster lyricism and ghetto cocaine was dawning. A perennially useful survey of how physical environment affects historical events, with many illustrative examples. He organized them in a cogent fashion to tell the story -- but he didn't try to choose between conflicting story lines. An interesting book with lots of background details from the artists and producers who worked with him.
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