Product Description

No other city in the world is as well known or loved for its vibrant and definitive musical history as Liverpool. In "2002, Guinness World Records": British Hit Singles voted Liverpool 'World Capital of Pop' recognising that Liverpool's homegrown talent has produced more number one hit singles per capita than anywhere else in the world. In 2008, Liverpool will celebrate its crown as European Capital of Culture. Paul Du Noyer's acclaimed book takes us on a tour of the rich musical history of his hometown, from the world-famous Cavern Club in Mathew Street, host to the Beatles' debut performance in 1961, to the city's musical future with contemporary bands like The Zutons. Featuring interviews with key figures of the music scene, this book reveals the creative impulse behind Britain's most musical city. Find out why Liverpool is not just a place where music happens. The city is the reason music happens.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #88683 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-08
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Sunday Times, 29 September 2002
'This wonderfully thoughtful and entertaining book ... Du Noyer is an inspiring guide'

Mojo, October 2002
'Du Noyer's erudition and lightness of touch is a reward in itself ... An essential addition to the shelves of every serious rock fan'

From the Publisher
Once in a while a manuscript lands on your desk which really gets your pulse racing. Liverpool: Wondrous Place is one of those books. This definitive story of the Liverpool music scene has been a labour of love for Paul Du Noyer, one of Britain's top journalists and a Scouser himself. The book is a mine of information, whether you want to know about the first Liverpool pop star, Billy Fury, why Cilla was Britain's top female singer in the late '60s or how OMD maestro Andy McClusky created Atomic Kitten. Of course, there's a wealth of exclusive interview material with everyone from Paul McCartney to Ian Broudie, and a foreword by McCartney himself.

A landmark in music writing and a stunning book about Liverpool.

Customer Reviews

Wonderful!
A great read! About time someone wrote this book!
Really is a lively and honest description about the City of Liverpool and the amazing wealth of talent to emerge ...its astonishing just how many musical talents have come out of the city... Paul really tells the story, in an easy read....wish there was a CD of music to go with it...now that would be something else! Pick up this book for any music fan and check out all the Liverpool music! Wonderful!

Liverpool - Wondrous Place- Music from Cavern to Cream
This was just the book I'd been searching for! I've always loved the Merseybeat sound. This book details the history of Liverpool music.

Great Book for a Great City
This is a biography of the city of Liverpool through the music of the last five decades. It has been one of the most important cities in the world of popular music.

There is the obvious stuff of course, but Du Noyer shows how this town has never really let up and has moved through a variety of different "scenes" right up to the present day. It has produced many of the world's best bands.

The book sets the musical output in its social and political context demonstrating how the unique circumstances of the city have given rise to this unique output.

The story is written in a convincing, entertaining and engaging manner, reflecting what is attractive about the city itself. It's a great story and one well worth reading.