Lyrics: The definitive collection of the Roxy Music frontman’s iconic lyrics

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Then follows sixteen chapters of his brilliant awe-inspiring lyrics from the successful eight Roxy Music albums and eight of his solo albums. Fine in fine dustjacket, protected by an archival quality, removable, transparent, inert jacket protector. Here he describes his early musical influences, his love for poetry and how that combination led him to start writing his own songs. He also mentions how his fascination for the world of cinema influenced his writing, giving the example of the song ‘2HB’ (as in a pencil type) that was influenced and inspired by Humphrey Bogart’s classic film Casablanca. All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book.

Bryan himself then introduces the book and tells the reader about how he loves poetry and how a Humphrey Bogart film inspired one of his songs. The anniversary is being marked by an international tour including all the above mentioned members with the exceptions of Eno and Simpson. Other notable tunes are ‘Editions Of You’, ‘The Bogus Man’, with lyrics about a stalker, and the title track. In 2011 Ferry was awarded a CBE and in 2012 received the French national honour of l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Online since 2010 it is one of the fastest-growing and most respected music-related publications on the net.All the classic Roxy anthems are here – ‘Virginia Plain’, ‘Do the Strand’, ‘Love is the Drug’ – songs in which the real and the make-believe blend in a kaleidoscopic mix, shot through with cinematic allure. All the classic Roxy anthems are here - 'Virginia Plain', 'Do the Strand', 'Love is the Drug' - songs in which the real and the make-believe blend in a kaleidoscopic mix, shot through with cinematic allure. A fine UK first edition and first printing hardback - in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures of the book are available upon request. Within a few years, Roxy Music had become phenomenally successful, affording Ferry the opportunity to cut his first solo LP in 1973.

With more and more Roxy Music tracks being added to the setlist, it was one of the factors finally convincing Ferry to reunite with his former Roxy Music colleagues.Also included are the evocative lyrics of romantic longing and lost illusions for which Ferry is rightly revered: ‘Slave to Love’, ‘Mother of Pearl’, ‘More Than This’. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Album includes Frantic, These Foolish Things, Street Life: 20 Greatest Hits, More Than This: The Best Of Bryan Ferry.