The fascinating stories behind more than a thousand of the author's favorite songs from the last 50 years are explored in this entertaining collection. Intriguing background and biographical
information on each song and its artist—from Elvis and Fatboy Slim to Leonard Cohen and Pulp—is included alongside more than 400 rare, full-color photographs of the musicians. As iPods and
other portable mp3 players continue to change the way people listen to music—with personalized playlists and mixes just a few clicks away—more emphasis is being placed on specific songs
instead of entire albums, making this collection evermore relevant. The eclectic mix of profiled songs are randomly ordered, similar to a playlist, widening listeners' horizons while
educating them on a variety of styles and artists.
