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A Dictionary of Kathakali

by K P S Menon ...

This book, perhaps the first illustrated dictionary of its kind, is a compilation of the terms used in Kathakali. It attempts as wide a coverage as would be relevant and useful to students, scholars and enthusiasts of the art for whom it is chiefly intended. Explanations are simple and where necessary, clearly illustrated. Headwords recur in the entry, with diacritical marks to help correct ... Read more

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This book, perhaps the first illustrated dictionary of its kind, is a compilation of the terms used in Kathakali. It attempts as wide a coverage as would be relevant and useful to students, scholars and enthusiasts of the art for whom it is chiefly intended. Explanations are simple and where necessary, clearly illustrated. Headwords recur in the entry, with diacritical marks to help correct
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The Song of the Machine

From Disco to DJs to Techno, a Graphic Novel of Electronic Music

by David Blot, Mathias Cousin ...

Translated by Joseph Laredo ...

A pulsating graphic novel on the epic history of electronic music, from the heyday of disco in the 1970s to the rave culture of the 1990s and beyond.With a foreword from house music legends Daft Punk, The Song of the Machine is a celebration of a musical wave that swept across the world over decades, demographics, and dance styles. Originally published in 2000 in France, and updated through today ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A pulsating graphic novel on the epic history of electronic music, from the heyday of disco in the 1970s to the rave culture of the 1990s and beyond.With a foreword from house music legends Daft Punk, The Song of the Machine is a celebration of a musical wave that swept across the world over decades, demographics, and dance styles. Originally published in 2000 in France, and updated through today
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1000 Ariana Grande Facts

by Mera Wolfe ...

Think you know everything there is to know about about Ariana Grande? Well, think again. 1000 Ariana Grande Facts contains all you could ever wish to know about this popular singer. Facts about food, music videos, TV shows, veganism, influences, tours, family, concerts, awards, relationships, and so much more all awaits in 1000 Ariana Grande Facts! ... Read more

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Think you know everything there is to know about about Ariana Grande? Well, think again. 1000 Ariana Grande Facts contains all you could ever wish to know about this popular singer. Facts about food, music videos, TV shows, veganism, influences, tours, family, concerts, awards, relationships, and so much more all awaits in 1000 Ariana Grande Facts!
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K-POP: The Odyssey

Your Gateway to the Global K-Pop Phenomenon

by Wooseok Ki ...

K-Pop is bigger than it has ever been. Many new artists debut each year and the industry is at an all-time international high. But how did we get here? Is it something more complex and important than mere media headlines?K-POP: The Odyssey - Your Gateway to the Global K-Pop Phenomenon takes you on a journey to explore one of the biggest pop cultural phenomenona in recent history, drawing from ... Read more

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K-Pop is bigger than it has ever been. Many new artists debut each year and the industry is at an all-time international high. But how did we get here? Is it something more complex and important than mere media headlines?K-POP: The Odyssey - Your Gateway to the Global K-Pop Phenomenon takes you on a journey to explore one of the biggest pop cultural phenomenona in recent history, drawing from
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The True Story of Acid House: Britain’s Last Youth Culture Revolution

by Luke Bainbridge ...

The arrival of a new style of music and a new type of drug in 1988 ignited a revolution. To coincide with the 25th anniversary of the second summer of love, this is the definitive story of the seismic movements in music and youth culture that changed the cultural landscape forever. Luke Bainbridge is uniquely positioned to tell this story, having connections both in the industry, through nearly ... Read more

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The arrival of a new style of music and a new type of drug in 1988 ignited a revolution. To coincide with the 25th anniversary of the second summer of love, this is the definitive story of the seismic movements in music and youth culture that changed the cultural landscape forever. Luke Bainbridge is uniquely positioned to tell this story, having connections both in the industry, through nearly
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我愛嵐

日本偶像天團嵐全方位解析

by MAKI ...

Series Book 12 - 愛偶像
席捲世界！超人氣的耀眼暴風雨！全方位完美國民偶像　五人五色的多樣魅力　　席捲全世界的暴風雨偶像嵐　　本書完整收錄嵐成軍的過程、成員們的小秘密。網羅音樂、綜藝、戲劇、廣告各種不同面貌的嵐。在勢如破竹的華麗出道後，嵐又是怎麼樣在激烈的日本音樂市場立足，又是如何登上今天的地位，全都一一詳細解說！　　1999年「嵐」遠赴夏威夷宣布出道，首張單曲〈A・RA・SHI〉大賣，為現在已經是國民偶像團體的組合，揭開華麗序幕，以大野智為首，櫻井翔、相葉雅紀、二宮和也、松本潤等5人。　　　　如今，不僅是綜藝節目、電影、戲劇甚至是廣告界，都已經無法想像如果少了嵐會變得如何，他們不僅在音樂銷量上衝上新高，在戲劇演出方面，更是收視保證，搶手程度可見一斑。 ... Read more

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席捲世界！超人氣的耀眼暴風雨！全方位完美國民偶像　五人五色的多樣魅力　　席捲全世界的暴風雨偶像嵐　　本書完整收錄嵐成軍的過程、成員們的小秘密。網羅音樂、綜藝、戲劇、廣告各種不同面貌的嵐。在勢如破竹的華麗出道後，嵐又是怎麼樣在激烈的日本音樂市場立足，又是如何登上今天的地位，全都一一詳細解說！　　1999年「嵐」遠赴夏威夷宣布出道，首張單曲〈A・RA・SHI〉大賣，為現在已經是國民偶像團體的組合，揭開華麗序幕，以大野智為首，櫻井翔、相葉雅紀、二宮和也、松本潤等5人。　　　　如今，不僅是綜藝節目、電影、戲劇甚至是廣告界，都已經無法想像如果少了嵐會變得如何，他們不僅在音樂銷量上衝上新高，在戲劇演出方面，更是收視保證，搶手程度可見一斑。
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ON A BLADE OF GRASS

LYRICS OF SONGS BY LAURIAN TALER

by Laurian Taler ...

Find here a second collection of almost 100 lyrics for the songs by Laurian Taler, with a multitude of topics, ranging from environment, climate change, to hunger for love and actual hunger. ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Find here a second collection of almost 100 lyrics for the songs by Laurian Taler, with a multitude of topics, ranging from environment, climate change, to hunger for love and actual hunger.
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BIOGRAPHY ON CELINE MARIE CLAUDETTE DION

The Unforgettable Melodies and Remarkable Resilience: Exploring the Life and Career of Celine Dion, the Queen of Pop and Unwavering Dedication to Artistry,Advocacy and Authenticity

by Robert James ...

Delve into the captivating life of Celine Dion, the legendary Canadian singer whose voice has enchanted millions around the globe. This comprehensive biography offers an intimate look into her remarkable journey, from humble beginnings to international stardom. Through in-depth research and exclusive interviews, readers will discover the untold stories behind her rise to fame, her personal ... Read more

$6.29 USD

Delve into the captivating life of Celine Dion, the legendary Canadian singer whose voice has enchanted millions around the globe. This comprehensive biography offers an intimate look into her remarkable journey, from humble beginnings to international stardom. Through in-depth research and exclusive interviews, readers will discover the untold stories behind her rise to fame, her personal
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Saundček

Fuenf slawische Popsongs

by Stefan Simonek ...

Der Band vereint Analysen fünf stilistisch heterogen gehaltener slawischer Popsongs, die in den Jahren 2001 bis 2010 eingespielt wurden. Der Autor untersucht die einzelnen Songs der Liedermacher Jani Kovačič und Petr Linhart sowie der Gruppen „Laibach", „VIA Gra" und „NikitA" primär auf ihre intertextuellen Implikationen hin. ... Read more

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Der Band vereint Analysen fünf stilistisch heterogen gehaltener slawischer Popsongs, die in den Jahren 2001 bis 2010 eingespielt wurden. Der Autor untersucht die einzelnen Songs der Liedermacher Jani Kovačič und Petr Linhart sowie der Gruppen „Laibach", „VIA Gra" und „NikitA" primär auf ihre intertextuellen Implikationen hin.
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Listening and Understanding

The Language of Music and How to Interpret It. Translated by Ernest Bernhardt-Kabisch

Translated by Ernst Bernhardt-Kabisch ...

by Constantin Floros ...

To grasp music in its depth dimension is an art that can be learned and perfected. Categories of formal analysis here play a subordinate role – at least as important it is to be consciously aware of timbres, dynamic processes, musical characters and expressions. Following general reflections about the art of listening, the volume in hand presents exemplary work analyses. The roster of composers ... Read more

$55.25 USD

To grasp music in its depth dimension is an art that can be learned and perfected. Categories of formal analysis here play a subordinate role – at least as important it is to be consciously aware of timbres, dynamic processes, musical characters and expressions. Following general reflections about the art of listening, the volume in hand presents exemplary work analyses. The roster of composers
... Read more
Dj profesional:Como aprender a mezclar música y animar fiestas

by Henari ...

¿Estás listo para aprender los secretos del DJ y dominar el arte de mezclar música?Descubre cómo convertirte en un verdadero DJ, desde dominar los conceptos básicos hasta tocar en shows con entradas agotadas. Nuestro libro electrónico está repleto de sugerencias, trucos y consejos prácticos que lo ayudarán a comenzar su viaje para convertirse en un DJ profesional. Además, aprende a animar fiestas ... Read more

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¿Estás listo para aprender los secretos del DJ y dominar el arte de mezclar música?Descubre cómo convertirte en un verdadero DJ, desde dominar los conceptos básicos hasta tocar en shows con entradas agotadas. Nuestro libro electrónico está repleto de sugerencias, trucos y consejos prácticos que lo ayudarán a comenzar su viaje para convertirse en un DJ profesional. Además, aprende a animar fiestas
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Britney Unbound: The Trailblazing Icon

Charting Her Path to Freedom, Fame, and Resurgence. A Biography and 40 untold facts about Britney Spears

by David Peter ...

Britney Spears' life has been a mesmerizing odyssey through the corridors of fame, adversity, and unyielding resilience. In this captivating biography, delve into the untold story of a pop icon—her rise from a small-town dreamer to becoming a global sensation, the trials and triumphs that marked her path, and the unwavering pursuit of personal liberation that defined her narrative.From her ... Read more

$5.91 USD

Britney Spears' life has been a mesmerizing odyssey through the corridors of fame, adversity, and unyielding resilience. In this captivating biography, delve into the untold story of a pop icon—her rise from a small-town dreamer to becoming a global sensation, the trials and triumphs that marked her path, and the unwavering pursuit of personal liberation that defined her narrative.From her
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Lateinamerikanische Tänze für Kinder - Teil 1 - Mädchen

by Beatrice Kobras ...

Series Book 1 - Lateinamerikanische Tänze für Kinder
Ihr wolltet schon immer einmal tanzen lernen, so wie die Großen, die Ihr bei Let´s Dance in den wunderschönen glitzernden Kleidern sehen könnt und später vielleicht selbst einmal so ein wunderbares Kleid tragen und Turniertänzerin werden?Vielleicht seid Ihr ja schon in einem Tanzsportverein und versteht einfach die Schritte noch nicht, die Ihr dort machen sollt und könnt zu Haus nicht üben, weil ... Read more

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Ihr wolltet schon immer einmal tanzen lernen, so wie die Großen, die Ihr bei Let´s Dance in den wunderschönen glitzernden Kleidern sehen könnt und später vielleicht selbst einmal so ein wunderbares Kleid tragen und Turniertänzerin werden?Vielleicht seid Ihr ja schon in einem Tanzsportverein und versteht einfach die Schritte noch nicht, die Ihr dort machen sollt und könnt zu Haus nicht üben, weil
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Billie Eilish

Inside the Life of a Modern Music Icon

by Gerard L. Jones ...

Billie Eilish: Inside the Life of a Modern Music IconExplore the enigmatic world of Billie Eilish, the prodigious talent who has redefined contemporary music. In this riveting biography, delve into the extraordinary journey of a teenager who captivated the global stage with her hauntingly original sound and striking visual style. Discover the influences and inspirations that shaped her artistry, ... Read more

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Billie Eilish: Inside the Life of a Modern Music IconExplore the enigmatic world of Billie Eilish, the prodigious talent who has redefined contemporary music. In this riveting biography, delve into the extraordinary journey of a teenager who captivated the global stage with her hauntingly original sound and striking visual style. Discover the influences and inspirations that shaped her artistry,
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There and Black Again

The Autobiography of Don Letts

by Don Letts, Mal Peachey ...

social commentator, husband and father – has always defied conformity. A British-born son of Windrush parents, he seamlessly pivoted between London’s punk and reggae scenes – earning his reputation as the ‘Rebel Dread’. In There and Black Again, Don Letts looks back on his exceptional life, which has seen him befriend Bob Marley after sneaking into his hotel, join The Clash’s White Riot tour as ... Read more

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social commentator, husband and father – has always defied conformity. A British-born son of Windrush parents, he seamlessly pivoted between London’s punk and reggae scenes – earning his reputation as the ‘Rebel Dread’. In There and Black Again, Don Letts looks back on his exceptional life, which has seen him befriend Bob Marley after sneaking into his hotel, join The Clash’s White Riot tour as
... Read more
Honest Bodies

Revolutionary Modernism in the Dances of Anna Sokolow

by Hannah Kosstrin ...

Honest Bodies: Revolutionary Modernism in the Dances of Anna Sokolow illustrates the ways in which Sokolow's choreography circulated American modernism among Jewish and communist channels of the international Left from the 1930s-1960s in the United States, Mexico, and Israel. Drawing upon extensive archival materials, interviews, and theories from dance, Jewish, and gender studies, this book ... Read more

$28.34 USD

Honest Bodies: Revolutionary Modernism in the Dances of Anna Sokolow illustrates the ways in which Sokolow's choreography circulated American modernism among Jewish and communist channels of the international Left from the 1930s-1960s in the United States, Mexico, and Israel. Drawing upon extensive archival materials, interviews, and theories from dance, Jewish, and gender studies, this book
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Lady Gaga - Uncensored On the Record

by James McCarthy ...

This is the true story of Lady Gaga featuring explosive interviews with Lady Gaga from around the world.The real influences, desires and aspirations of Lady Gaga are laid bare in this powerful and candid eBook and which features a unique and totally uncensored profile of Lady Gaga and her work.The pressures of her rapid ascent to fame and stardom are explored in a host of celebrity interviewees ... Read more

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This is the true story of Lady Gaga featuring explosive interviews with Lady Gaga from around the world.The real influences, desires and aspirations of Lady Gaga are laid bare in this powerful and candid eBook and which features a unique and totally uncensored profile of Lady Gaga and her work.The pressures of her rapid ascent to fame and stardom are explored in a host of celebrity interviewees
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THE ULTIMATE FUNKLOPEDIK GROOVE DATABASE #3

Volume "A" (Dec. 2016)

by Laurent THIEBAUT, Bernard KOSKOWITZ ...

THE ULTIMATE FUNKLOPEDIK GROOVE DATABASE 3 : THE ULTIMATE FUNKLOPEDIK GROOVE DATABASE Volume "A", Artists Last Name Beginning by a letter A, more than 580 Artists reviewed CONTENT *************************************** THE ULTIMATE FUNKLOPEDIK GROOVE DATABASE, third volume. Here it is, our third volume! They said it couldn't be done. We did it three times. You can now get access to the FIRST ... Read more

$43.31 USD

THE ULTIMATE FUNKLOPEDIK GROOVE DATABASE 3 : THE ULTIMATE FUNKLOPEDIK GROOVE DATABASE Volume "A", Artists Last Name Beginning by a letter A, more than 580 Artists reviewed CONTENT *************************************** THE ULTIMATE FUNKLOPEDIK GROOVE DATABASE, third volume. Here it is, our third volume! They said it couldn't be done. We did it three times. You can now get access to the FIRST
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我愛NU'EST

締造逆襲神話的奇蹟男團

by Miss Banana ...

Series Book 19 - 愛偶像
選秀重生，苦盡甘來！奇蹟男團NU'EST大勢回歸，人氣爆棚逆轉勝　　NU'EST出道於2012年3月15日，團名有著「創立新型態風格音樂」的深層涵意，為Pledis娛樂繼成功打造女團After School後首度推出的男團，由韓國成員JR、白虎、旼炫、REN，以及美國成員ARON所組成。　　NU'EST亮眼的外型和唱跳實力，加上歌曲話題特殊，很快在當年新人團體中脫穎而出。一鳴驚人的出道曲〈FACE〉以青少年角度，反映校園暴力與霸凌等社會問題，其MV更累積觀看次數超過一億次。後來卻因進軍海外未能兼顧韓國市場，開始陷入低潮期，甚至一度瀕臨解散。　　直到2017年，四名成員參與韓國選秀節目《PRODUCE 101第二季》，以「砍掉重練」的心態，放下身段，重新當練習生，奮力一搏！出色的表現讓大眾再次看見NU'EST的魅力，人氣火速飆升，歌曲逆襲各大排行榜，聲勢高漲 ... Read more

$6.31 USD

選秀重生，苦盡甘來！奇蹟男團NU'EST大勢回歸，人氣爆棚逆轉勝　　NU'EST出道於2012年3月15日，團名有著「創立新型態風格音樂」的深層涵意，為Pledis娛樂繼成功打造女團After School後首度推出的男團，由韓國成員JR、白虎、旼炫、REN，以及美國成員ARON所組成。　　NU'EST亮眼的外型和唱跳實力，加上歌曲話題特殊，很快在當年新人團體中脫穎而出。一鳴驚人的出道曲〈FACE〉以青少年角度，反映校園暴力與霸凌等社會問題，其MV更累積觀看次數超過一億次。後來卻因進軍海外未能兼顧韓國市場，開始陷入低潮期，甚至一度瀕臨解散。　　直到2017年，四名成員參與韓國選秀節目《PRODUCE 101第二季》，以「砍掉重練」的心態，放下身段，重新當練習生，奮力一搏！出色的表現讓大眾再次看見NU'EST的魅力，人氣火速飆升，歌曲逆襲各大排行榜，聲勢高漲
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The Wham! Guide

by Daniel Wheway ...

Wham! were one of the most successful acts of the 1980's. Members George Michael and Andrew Ridgely scored three #1 singles on the US Hot 100 with the decade's classics Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Careless Whisper and Everything She Wants. Two of those also hit the UK#1 spot, as did Freedom and I'm Your Man.The duo's two UK studio albums Fantastic and Make It Big hit the top spot of the UK ... Read more

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Wham! were one of the most successful acts of the 1980's. Members George Michael and Andrew Ridgely scored three #1 singles on the US Hot 100 with the decade's classics Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, Careless Whisper and Everything She Wants. Two of those also hit the UK#1 spot, as did Freedom and I'm Your Man.The duo's two UK studio albums Fantastic and Make It Big hit the top spot of the UK
... Read more
Tate McRae: The Ultimate Guide

by Megan Stallwood ...

Tate McRae is a Canadian dancer, songwriter and singer. At the age of 17 she has already had a great dancing career winning awards, appearing on television and working with famous musicians. Her YouTube channel has had millions of hits, and her songs are extremely popular - especially amongst her large loyal fanbase.Tate is about to become an even bigger star with many music critics tipping her to ... Read more

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Tate McRae is a Canadian dancer, songwriter and singer. At the age of 17 she has already had a great dancing career winning awards, appearing on television and working with famous musicians. Her YouTube channel has had millions of hits, and her songs are extremely popular - especially amongst her large loyal fanbase.Tate is about to become an even bigger star with many music critics tipping her to
... Read more
Cultural Policy for Arts Education

African-European Practises and Perspectives

by Wolfgang Schneider, Wolfgang Schneider, Yvette Hardie, Emily Akuno, Daniel Gad ...

Arts Education institutions and programs create an excellent framework for personality development: learning knowledge, learning skills and learning life. Their attainment requires education to be a holistic concept of advancement that includes aesthetic practice and involvement with the arts. It challenges them to use their actions to think about the meaning of life, in as much as everyone can ... Read more

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Arts Education institutions and programs create an excellent framework for personality development: learning knowledge, learning skills and learning life. Their attainment requires education to be a holistic concept of advancement that includes aesthetic practice and involvement with the arts. It challenges them to use their actions to think about the meaning of life, in as much as everyone can
... Read more
Schweizer Jahrbuch fuer Musikwissenschaft- Annales Suisses de Musicologie- Annuario Svizzero di Musicologia

Schweizer Jahrbuch fuer Musikwissenschaft- Annales Suisses de Musicologie- Annuario Svizzero di Musicologia Neue Folge / Nouvelle Série / Nuova Serie- 37 (2017)- Redaktion / Rédaction / Redazione: Luca Zoppelli

by Schweiz. Musikforschende Gesellschaft, Luca Zoppelli ...

Series Book 37 - Schweizer Jahrbuch fuer Musikwissenschaft
Der vorliegende Band Schweizer Jahrbuch für Musikwissenschaft empfängt (in Übereinstimmung mit der aktuellen redaktionellen Linie der Zeitschrift) Arbeiten von aktiven schweizerischen und ausländischen Forschern. So wird eine Vielschichtigkeit, nicht nur linguistisch, sondern auch kulturell und methodologisch garantiert, die die wunderbare Vielfalt der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft reflektiert ... Read more

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Der vorliegende Band Schweizer Jahrbuch für Musikwissenschaft empfängt (in Übereinstimmung mit der aktuellen redaktionellen Linie der Zeitschrift) Arbeiten von aktiven schweizerischen und ausländischen Forschern. So wird eine Vielschichtigkeit, nicht nur linguistisch, sondern auch kulturell und methodologisch garantiert, die die wunderbare Vielfalt der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft reflektiert
... Read more
The Mad, Bad and Dangerous Guide to Dead Or Alive and Pete Burns

by Daniel Wheway ...

Fronted by the androgynous Pete Burns, Dead Or Alive achieved their big break in 1984 with their UK Top 30 single That's The Way (I Like It) and its equally successful parent album Sophisticated Boom Boom. They would be the first two of eleven UK Top 30 records for the band, including following year's Lover Come Back To Me (#11), In Too Deep (#14) and You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (#1). All ... Read more

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Fronted by the androgynous Pete Burns, Dead Or Alive achieved their big break in 1984 with their UK Top 30 single That's The Way (I Like It) and its equally successful parent album Sophisticated Boom Boom. They would be the first two of eleven UK Top 30 records for the band, including following year's Lover Come Back To Me (#11), In Too Deep (#14) and You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) (#1). All
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