Inside the Hits

The Seduction of a Rock and Roll Generation
How does a song become more than words and music to represent or influence the voice of a generation? Inside the Hits dissects more than 60 of the most powerful and memorable hit songs since the birth of rock and roll to reveal the roots of their success. Author Wayne Wadhams examines the key ingredients that made the songs work then and now, including: melody, lyrics, performance, production, artist image, promotion, and market timing. What really stopped Mick Jagger from getting Satisfaction? How did a secretary who was mistaken for a prostitute give Donna Summer her new sound? Find all the answers in Inside the Hits. Reading Inside the Hits was like reliving some of the most memorable moments in rock and roll. A captivating read for industry professionals and fans alike. – Phil Ramone

Additional Information

SKU: 50449476
UPC: 073999494761
ISBN-10: 0634014307
ISBN-13: 9780634014307
Series: Berklee Press
Page Count: 550
Contributors: by Wayne Wadhams