Anthems We Love, Steve Baltin
Anthems We Love, Steve Baltin
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Anthems We Love
29 Iconic Artists on the Hit Songs That Shaped Our Lives

Author: Steve Baltin, Cameron Crowe

Narrator: Steve Baltin, Cameron Crowe

Unabridged: 5 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Horizon

Published: 10/25/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Read by the author."Anthems We Love is not just a tale of artistic adventure, it's also a manual for artists and fans alike. There is no formula. Just these inspiring stories of the heart . . . " —Cameron Crowe, Academy Award–nominated director, producer, and screenwriter (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous, Say Anything, and Pearl Jam Twenty)From U2 to Carly Simon, the Temptations to TLC, artists describe in their own words how their songs became the soundtrack of your life in this celebration of music featuring original interviews by acclaimed music journalist Steve Baltin.Which Beach Boys’ song brings Paul McCartney to tears? What makes “Light My Fire” a rite-of-passage song for teens in every generation, according to Doors guitarist Robby Krieger? What is it about music that brings back so vividly the passion of our early loves, our deepest losses, our richest memories?Acclaimed music journalist Steve Baltin examines twenty-nine iconic songs of modern music to ultimately answer: what transforms a song into an anthem? How did these songs become such a part of our culture? Featuring original interviews with superstar musicians like the Beach Boys, Shania Twain, and Earth Wind and Fire, this book offers a detailed celebration of songwriting, fan connections, memorable live performances, and more.A must-have anthology for music fans, Anthems We Love showcases the most beloved and popular songs of all time, including Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” the Jackson 5’s “ABC,” Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way,” and TOTO’s “Africa.” More so, it centers the artists behind these songs—and the songs that formed the soundtracks of their lives—as they share stories, for the first time, about how writing an anthem has changed their lives, those of their fans, and our world.Photos are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Steve Baltin

Once a proud teenage music geek, Southern California-based author and journalist Steve Baltin has turned that passion into a career that can only be described as a rock and roll fantasy. As a writer for Rolling Stone, L.A. Times, Chicago Tribune, Billboard, Playboy, and many more, as well as the host of the podcast My Turning Point and the Amazon Prime/Hulu streaming series Riffing With, Baltin has interviewed a who's who of music luminaries. Among his favorite interviews are Alanis Morissette, Slash, Stevie Wonder, Dave Grohl, ASAP Rocky, B. B. King, John Mellencamp, Aretha Franklin, Adele, and a list of artists in the thousands.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christine on July 17, 2022

I enjoyed Anthems We Love, which give the background of twenty-nine songs through interviews with the artist. My definition of what is considered an "anthem" is a little different than theirs, but there is a good mix of songs covered. Even for the songs I knew, in some cases I found it helpful to lo......more

Goodreads review by MookNana on November 04, 2022

This was definitely interesting reading! 29 significant songs are examined, mostly in the context of how they came to be and the impact they came to have on popular culture. Interviews with performers and other industry professionals add deep insight into the commentary, and I liked reading about al......more

Goodreads review by MB on September 06, 2022

Anthems We Love by Steve Baltin showcases nearly 30 songs that serve as anthems to many people. Each profile covers a different number and gives a case as to why they're anthems. Unfortunately, I did not consider this book a hit on my list. Maybe I've read too many music books or watched too many do......more

Goodreads review by Dan on October 19, 2022

My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher Harper Horizon for an advanced copy of this book on music, what we take from it and what a song can give us. What makes us like things. Especially music, which to a lot of people is just noise with some words added to it, depending on their age, and thei......more

Quotes

'Being included among artists and songs that have inspired me so deeply like 'At Seventeen', 'God Only Knows' and one of my teenage anthems, 'Africa', is a perfect example of the honors 'You're Still The One' has given me. This song has been a real gift.' Shania Twain, multi-platinum and bestselling recording artist, and Academy of Country Music award-winner

'As a music lover, this book is a must have for me! Steve is such a great writer/interviewer, so to get this kind of personal insight from this range of incredible artists is iconic.' Victoria Justice, award-winning actress and recording artist (Zoey 101, Victorious, Outcasts, and Trust)

'As all of us songwriters know, a song means one thing to the writer and then takes on a mystical life of its own as it finds its way into the hearts and experiences of the listener. This book resonates with me as a songwriter, but more importantly, it hits home for the music fan that lives in all of us!' Deborah Gibson, multi-platinum and bestselling recording artist, and American Songwriter Award winner

'Steve Baltin has a way of getting INSIDE a song, inside a perspective of an artist. He has the care and ability to hold the complexities in what he hears, and how he is impacted by music. And the ability to articulate how that personal, microcosmic effect translates to the world and pop culture at large. Steve has the big view and is equally adept at zooming in on, and honoring the subtleties. To be beheld by Steve's view is a true gift to all artists.' Alanis Morissette, multi-platinum, bestselling, and GRAMMY Award winning recording artist

'Steve knows his music and has cornered a classic list of the best songwriters. So many great songs finally explained!' Gavin Rossdale, lead singer of the multi-platinum, bestselling, and GRAMMY nominated band Bush

'Anthems We Love is not just a tale of artistic adventure, it's also a manual for artists and fans alike. There is no formula. Just these inspiring stories of the heart, and Steve Baltin's sparkling portraits of these artists who looked into their souls and often accidentally created indelible songs for all-time.' Cameron Crowe, Academy Award nominated director, producer, and screenwriter (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous, Say Anything, and Pearl Jam Twenty)

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