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Shine Like It Does

The Life of Michael Hutchence

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Shine Like It Does

The Life of Michael Hutchence

By: Toby Creswell

Michael Hutchence was a superstar, an internationally respected musician and a great bloke. There will never be another one to replace him. Born into an eccentric and difficult marriage, Hutchence grew up in different countries before settling into suburban Sydney. He made friends with Andrew Farriss who provided a surrogate family. Andrew's musicality and Michael's charisma was from the start till the end, the basis of INXS. For five years INXS were single-minded in their pursuit of being the biggest band in the world. When that was achieved Michael felt the need to move away from a strictly pop life and he pushed himself into more challenging areas. This brought him into conflict with the band. There was also the complication of being a sex god. Michael led a very hedonistic life, and while promiscuous, Michael had a very real fear of separation and a great fear of causing hurt. Shine Like It Does is the story of Michael Hutchence, the artist, the person who took his work seriously and wanted to make great music.

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Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.

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1760407372

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9781760407377

History of Australia in 100 Objects

By: Toby Creswell

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History of Australia in 100 Objects

By: Toby Creswell

The History of Australia in 100 Objects is a fresh, accessible take on Australian history. It explores both well- and little-known stories through the objects of the time and the people who made and owned them. Some stories are of pivotal moments in Australia’s past, including the Rum Rebellion, World War I, Federation and the birth of the Native Title Act. And yet sometimes these big events are most powerfully told through a small object belonging to someone long forgotten: a gold locket, a boomerang, a cup and saucer from the Country Women’s Association. Former Rolling Stone editor Toby Creswell takes each object as a starting point to tell the stories that make up our national history, exploring and celebrating key technological, social, political, artistic and sporting moments. From Ned Kelly's armour to Henry Lawson's pen and Julia Gillard's glasses, Creswell’s objects are sometimes iconic, sometimes unexpected and quirky; but the mix creates a compelling, multi-layered story. 'Through these often simple yet emotionally charged items, Toby Creswell makes history thrillingly immediate.' The Sydney Morning Herald

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Penguin Group Australia

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1743483791

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9781743483794

Happy Any Day Now

By: Toby Devens

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Happy Any Day Now

By: Toby Devens

Every five years my mother had her fortune read by Lulu Cho, owner of the Golden Lotus Massage Club for Men. Now it was my turn. And Lulu predicted one hurricane of a future for me! Judith Soo Jin Raphael’s childhood was shaped by her hardworking immigrant mother, her father who left them, and her struggles to fit in as a half-Korean, half-Jewish kid in a tough urban neighborhood. But music lessons gave her a purpose and passion. Now, as Judith’s fiftieth birthday nears, she has rewarding work as a cellist with the Maryland Philharmonic, an enthusiastic if uncommitted lover, and a quirky but close relationship with her mother. Then chaos strikes: Judith’s first love, who dumped her decades ago, returns to dazzle her with his golden pedigree and brilliant career. Her long-absent father arrives out of the blue with a snazzy car and a con man’s patter, turning her mother into a love-struck flirt whom Judith barely recognizes. All this while her mentor at the orchestra falls seriously ill. No wonder Judith develops a paralyzing case of stage fright. Judith finds herself feeling—and sometimes acting—slightly unhinged, but she’s convinced that happiness will arrive any day now. She’s just got to hold on tight during this midlife shake-up...and claim the prize that life surely has in store for her. CONVERSATION GUIDE INCLUDED

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Penguin

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1101616210

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9781101616215

1001 Songs

By: Toby Creswell

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1001 Songs

By: Toby Creswell

When RocKwiz, the hugely popular SBS TV rock trivia show, look for questions, there is one resource they continually turn to Toby Creswell's 1001 Songs. The stories behind the great songs of all time from Gershwin to Missy Elliott, from Bob Dylan to Alicia Keys, Sinatra to Offsping, Leonard Cohen to Pulp are all in there. RocKwiz 1001 Songs tells the stories behind the best and most popular songs of the last century. It reveals background facts that will fascinate and intrigue, biographical information on each performer and also boasts a guide to the definitive and the oddball covers of songs. The book also features over 400 showstopping photographs and album covers. Not bound by ranking, era or album, RocKwiz 1001 Songs is presented just like an iPod on random. Discover how Ike and Tina Turner stole River Deep, Mountain High, how matching Body Shop shampoo inspired Courtney Love to write a song after the death of Kurt Cobain, and just who the other members of Sheryl Crow's Tuesday Night Music Club actually were. RocKwiz 1001 Songs provides endless entertainment and insider information on over a thousand artists and songs, right up to the minute the perfect book for music buffs, keen listeners, and anyone who's ever had a song stuck in their head.

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Hardie Grant Publishing

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1742731481

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Shine Like It Does

The Life of Michael Hutchence

By: Toby Creswell

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The Life of Michael Hutchence

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History of Australia in 100 Objects

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Penguin Group Australia

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1743483791

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Notorious Australians

By: Toby Creswell

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Notorious Australians

By: Toby Creswell

the European settlement of terra Australis was motivated by a desire to find somewhere to put people who didn t fit in. Right from the start Australia has taken that spirit and propagated it. NOtORIOUS AUStRALIANS is a selection of true life stories and biographies taken from all walks of life - from convicts and bushrangers to the ladies of the night, right up to the boardrooms of the city and to heads of government. Some of the tales are of hapless stupidity, some tell of victims and their emotions and dark needs, some are funny, some are gruesome. there are stories of bravery, ingenuity and serendipity. A quirky and entertaining reference book on Australia's infamous personalities.

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HarperCollins Australia

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0730498182

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9780730498186

Rockwiz Decades

The Great Songs of the Decades

By: Toby Creswell

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The Great Songs of the Decades

By: Toby Creswell

Songs create the soundtrack for our lives: they inform, stimulate, tell us about ourselves, thrill us and make us glad to be alive. Some songs stay with you for three minutes; others a lifetime. Each has its own quality , its own story. Rockwiz is a successful Australian television quiz show series, focused on rock music and featuring different guest artist musicians who perform live in each episode and hosted by the charismatic Julia Zemiro.The latest instalment in a successful series, Rockwiz Decades is a comprehensive guide to, and documentation of, the best songs of each decade dating as far back as the 1950s. Author Toby Creswell reminds us of the great songs that the last 65 years have offered us, delving into the untold stories behind some of the best songs of all time--from Bob Dylan to Joan Baez, Pulp to Leonard Cohen, Pet Shop Boys to Beach Boys to Beyonce--no rolling stone is left unturned. Revisit long-forgotten memories from the world of music and the colourful characters it has spawned over the years. The ultimate book for music fans, and trivia buffs, with insider photos from Rockwiz and playlists from the decades, this is a defining celebration of music and song.

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SBS

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1743790678

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9781743790670

One Thousand and One Songs

By: Toby Creswell

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One Thousand and One Songs

By: Toby Creswell

An editor for Rolling Stone (Australia) traces the backgrounds of top-selected songs from the past half century, in a volume that features artist biographies, rare photographs, and an analysis of how iPods and portable MP3 players have changed the way people listen to music. Original.

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Da Capo Press

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1560259159

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9781560259152

RocKwiz Decades

The Greatest Songs of Our Time

By: Toby Creswell

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The Greatest Songs of Our Time

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From the beginning of rock & roll to its evolution into pop, rap, punk, heavy metal, and beyond, RocKwiz Decades takes us on a journey through time – reviving and recalling the reasons why great songs live on. Songs create the soundtrack for our lives: they inform, stimulate, tell us about ourselves, thrill us and make us glad to be alive. Some songs stay with us for three minutes; others a lifetime. Each has its own quality, its own story. The songs of the sixties tell us of revolution and promise. The seventies speak of the striking contrast between punk and disco, or in other words: rebellion and hedonism. The eighties trumpet innovation and the nineties herald the arrival of mainstream hip hop. How will critics in fifty years’ time brand the songs of the early twenty-first century? As the era when the album died? The age of the anthem? In this new edition of Toby Creswell’s ultimate music companion, he tackles this question and more, delving into the songs that have been enriching, transformative or just earworms made for the minute. This is a book to treasure, a book of rediscovery, a book to open your ears. With dozens of forgotten gems and surprising discoveries, the writing is informed, opinionated and revelatory. From Bacharach to Bon Iver, Cream to Crowded House, The Doors to Dr Dre, Frank Zappa to Fatboy Slim – no rolling stone is left unturned. Toby Creswell wrote his first article in 1972. Since then, he has written extensively on music and popular culture, and his work has appeared in Australian and overseas publications that include Rolling Stone and Billboard. Toby is also the author of the books Too Much Ain’t Enough, The Real Thing and Love Is In The Air and co-author of The 100 Best Australian Albums and The 100 Best Albums of All Time.

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Hardie Grant Books

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1743583354

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9781743583357

The 100 Best Albums of All Time

By: John O'Donnell,Toby Creswell,Craig Mathieson

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The 100 Best Albums of All Time

By: John O'Donnell,Toby Creswell,Craig Mathieson

This book names the best albums of the last 50 years from across the globe. It tells the story behind the making of the album, where the album fits in the artist's career and the album's impact on the local and world stage. The entries will feature new interviews with the artists and the producers/managers involved in the recording and the release of the album. Finally, here is a much-needed list of argument-starting top 100 seminal/influential/essential albums of all time. Let the fight begin!

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1742703011

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1001 Songs

By: Toby Creswell

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Love is in the Air

By: Toby Creswell

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Love is in the Air

By: Toby Creswell

Love is in the airis about the hits that captured a mood, a vibe, a moment in Australia from Waltzing Matildato Spinning Around. In-between there are the songs that are now part of the landscape from Shaddup You Faceto Holy Grail. It's about how songs can shape our lives and our sense of who we are. It's also about the serious business of creating a hit and building an industry.Many of the legendary characters who helped to create a vibrant pop scene here lend their voices to this fascinating trip through the backrooms of three decades of Australian popular song. Live and remixed, Love is in the airtells the compelling story of how the songs were made and what we made of them.

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0733313221

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9780733313226

Too Much Ain't Enough

By: Toby Creswell

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Too Much Ain't Enough

By: Toby Creswell

Biography of Jimmy Barnes, bestselling rock and roll artist and the ex-lead singer of Cold Chisel. Indexed. The author has written about Australian music for newspapers, magazines, television and radio and edited 'Rolling Stone' for eight years.

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009182818X

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9780091828189

1001 Australians You Should Know

By: Toby Creswell,Samantha Trenoweth

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1001 Australians You Should Know

By: Toby Creswell,Samantha Trenoweth

Australia is the sum total of its people, with a story behind every person. This tells 1001 of those stories. It includes the factual, concise account of the lives of people from all walks of life, from polititians, pop stars, Nobel Laureates, thinkers, singers, sporting identities, criminals and clergy to name just a few.

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Pluto Press (Australia)

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1864033614

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9781864033618

Book's by Toby Creswell

Shine Like It Does

Shine Like It Does

History of Australia in 100 Objects

History of Australia in 100 Objects

Happy Any Day Now

Happy Any Day Now

1001 Songs

1001 Songs

Shine Like It Does

Shine Like It Does

History of Australia in 100 Objects

History of Australia in 100 Objects

Notorious Australians

Notorious Australians

Rockwiz Decades

Rockwiz Decades

One Thousand and One Songs

One Thousand and One Songs

RocKwiz Decades

RocKwiz Decades

The 100 Best Albums of All Time

The 100 Best Albums of All Time

1001 Songs

1001 Songs

Love is in the Air

Love is in the Air

Too Much Ain't Enough

Too Much Ain't Enough

1001 Australians You Should Know

1001 Australians You Should Know

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