The Book of Hit Singles
Subtitle: Top 20 Charts from 1954 to the Present Day
Edition: 4 edition
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Published: September 9, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 479
ISBN-13: 9780879306663
Subjects: Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies; Music; Music/Songbooks; Discography & Buyer's Guides; Genres & Styles - Pop Vocal; Songbooks - General; Music / Reference; Music & Performing Arts
First sentence: Swiss song 'Oh Mein Papa' (aka 'Oh! My Pa-Pa') was the top transatlantic hit.
Description: "Unlike any other chart book, The Book of Hit Singles lists the US and UK Top 20 charts side by side, month by month - showing at a glance the development of rock and pop on both sides of the Atlantic. Based on the official Billboard and NME/Music Week charts, this book is instant nostalgia if you remember the hits, and a fun history lesson if you don't." "Each song is listed with the name and nationality of its artist or group, current and previous month's chart position, record label, weeks on the chart, and simultaneous position in America and Britain." "Special symbols show million sellers and performers' first and last hit." "Two separate alphabetical indexes list all artists with song titles and US/UK chart entry dates, and all song titles with artists - a great feature for tracking down any Top 20 record since 1954." "And putting it all in perspective, you'll find historical chart facts, chronological music milestones, photos, and fun pop trivia about the stars, producers, styles, and innovations that shaped the music of the times and of the future."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: 4 Ed