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Without Getting Killed or Caught : The Life and Music of Guy Clark by Tamara Saviano (2016, Hardcover)
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Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark is a first edition hardcover book written by Tamara Saviano. The book is part of the John and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, sponsored by the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University. It is published by Texas A&M University Press and has 416 pages. The book is 9.2 inches in length, 6.1 inches in width, and 1.1 inches in height, with a weight of 29.7 ounces. The book is illustrated and written in English. The genres of the book are biography and autobiography, music, composers and musicians, and country and bluegrass. The topics covered in the book are genres and styles of folk and traditional music.first paperback edition 2022
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PublisherTexas A&M University Press
ISBN-101623494540
ISBN-139781623494544
eBay Product ID (ePID)220515902
Product Key Features
Book TitleWithout Getting Killed or Caught : the Life and Music of Guy Clark
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicGenres & Styles / Folk & Traditional, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorTamara Saviano
Book SeriesJohn and Robin Dickson Series in Texas Music, Sponsored by the Center for Texas Music History, Texas State University Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight29.7 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-009105
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Take the dean of the Texas school of songwriting; mix in his wife, Susanna, an ethereal painter and an accomplished songwriter herself; add in their tragic friendship with Townes van Zandt, a tortured genius; and tell it all through the eyes of their friend, Tamara Saviano, one of the most gifted of Nashville chroniclers. With that, you have this book, a haunting account of the fiercely independent Guy Clark, and the '70s songwriting scene that swirled around him, hoping to find its own way to the other side of the sky." -- Alanna Nash, author of The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley, "Detailed, enlightening account. She maneuvers the story elegantly from biography to memior." -- The Wall Street Journal, "reads like an Americana version of Jack Kerouac's On the Road . . . If this were a record, it'd be my record not of just the year, but of the decade."--No Depression, "I can see every picture and every character Guy wrote about in his songs. I can't wait to read the book and fill in the missing pieces of my friend who I knew for 40 years" -Vince Gill, "Tamara Saviano hasn't just written the definitive biography of the definitive Texas singer-songwriter. She goes deep in unfolding the intimate relationship between Guy Clark, his wife and creative muse Susanna Clark, and their best friend, the other defintive Texas singer-songwriter, Townes Van Zandt." -Joe Nick Patoski author of Willie Nelson: An Epic Life and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Caught in the Crossfire ., "Saviano captures the full story of an extraordinary life and talent, told with both an unwavering honesty and loving admiration"--Austin Chronicle, "Saviano has patiently compiled a must-have edition to the library of any actual or amateur musicologist, and a compelling story of love, friendship, tragedy and cultural magic for the rest of us."--Lone Star Book Reviews , "Saviano has patiently compiled a must-have edition to the library of any actual or amateur musicologist, and a compelling story of love, friendship, tragedy and cultural magic for the rest of us."--Lone Star Book Reviews, "Take the dean of the Texas school of songwriting; mix in his wife, Susanna, an ethereal painter and an accomplished songwriter herself; add in their tragic friendship with Townes van Zandt, a tortured genius; and tell it all through the eyes of their friend, Tamara Saviano, one of the most gifted of Nashville chroniclers. With that, you have this book, a haunting account of the fiercely independent Guy Clark, and the '70s songwriting scene that swirled around him, hoping to find its own way to the other side of the sky." -- Alanna Nash, author of The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley , "sent me back to my stereo and weeks of Guy Clark songs. It's that good of a book, and he's that good of a songwriter. . . . Highly recommended." -- Pacific Rim Review of Books, "Saviano captures the full story of an extraordinary life and talent, told with both an unwavering honesty and loving admiration"--Austin Chronicle , "reads like an Americana version of Jack Kerouac's On the Road . . . If this were a record, it'd be my record not of just the year, but of the decade."--No Depression
Dewey Decimal782.421642092 B
SynopsisWinner, 2016 the Belmont Book Award, Sponsored by the International Country Music Conference For more than forty years, Guy Clark wrote and recorded unforgettable songs. His lyrics and melodies paint indelible portraits of the people, places, and experiences that shaped him. He has served as model, mentor, supporter, and friend to at least two generations of the world's most talented and influential singer-songwriters. In songs like "Desperados Waiting for a Train," L.A. Freeway," "She Ain't Going Nowhere," and "Texas 1947," Clark's poetic mastery has given voice to a vision of life, love, and trouble that has resonated not only with fans of Americana music, but also with the prominent artists--including Johnny Cash, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Jeff Walker, and others--who have recorded and performed Clark's music. Now, in Without Getting Killed or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark , writer, producer, and music industry insider Tamara Saviano chronicles the story of this legendary artist from her unique vantage point as his former publicist and producer of the Grammy-nominated album This One's for Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark . Part memoir, part biography, Saviano's skillfully constructed narrative weaves together the extraordinary songs, larger-than-life characters, previously untold stories, and riveting emotions that make up the life of this modern-day poet and troubadour.
LC Classification NumberML420.C5364S38 2016
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- Aug 01, 2017
Just Began To Read It
Can't say very much about it. So far . Its pretty boring. Lots of info about him as a kid growing up. I am not too interested in who he dated in high school, and where he worked during the Summer. ........Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 23, 2020
A man of principles in a time of selling out
She is an excellent, objective writer. You get a real feel for his life and the trials and tribulations of being a songwriter during those times. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in having a clear idea of what you want your art to be, and dealing with the hassles of selling this art in the marketplace. I cannot WAIT for the movie to come out!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 02, 2023
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- Nov 22, 2024
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