{"product_id":"scattershot-life-music-elton-and-9780306828683","title":"Scattershot: life, music, elton, and","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn this\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ebestseller, Bernie Taupin, the lyrical master and longtime collaborator of Elton John, shares his disarming and clear memoirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Writing was more addictive for me than a drug. Whether sober or drunk, I noted everything as fuel for my songs.\" This book offers a unique look at the life and work of Bernie Taupin, the man behind Elton John's legendary lyrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eContent and themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBernie Taupin's youth in the East Midlands and his fascination with country music and cowboy culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe nearly sixty-year creative partnership with Elton John, which sold millions of records and shaped pop music.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn experience of life in the music world of the 70s and 80s, with encounters with icons like John Lennon, Bob Marley, and Frank Sinatra.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEncounters with influential artists like Graham Greene, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dalí.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe creation of unforgettable songs like \"Tiny Dancer\", \"Candle in the Wind\", and \"Bennie and The Jets\".\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage and usage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese memoirs are written in English and are suitable for adults interested in music, culture, and creative processes. The language level is intermediate to advanced. The book is ideal for self-study or educational purposes where English reading skills and cultural knowledge are central.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eReliability and delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntertaal is your reliable supplier of this impressive book and guarantees fast delivery, so you can enjoy these special memoirs without waiting time.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Intertaal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54005252850004,"sku":"9780306828683","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/0538\/0692\/files\/scattershot-life-music-elton-and-boek-603_cc0716db-3ead-478a-b930-56d80232f1d8.webp?v=1776925207","url":"https:\/\/intertaalid.nl\/en\/products\/scattershot-life-music-elton-and-9780306828683","provider":"Intertaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}