Best sellers
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Don't Stop Believin'
- By: Olivia Newton-John
- Narrated by: Olivia Newton-John
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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With humor and warmth, legendary musician, actress, activist, and icon Olivia Newton-John shares her fascinating life story - from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health in light of her battles with cancer....
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An Inspiring story from an Amazing woman
- By Goldustgirl on 03-16-19
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Broken Horses
- A Memoir
- By: Brandi Carlile
- Narrated by: Brandi Carlile
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Brandi Carlile was born into a musically gifted, impoverished family on the outskirts of Seattle and grew up in a constant state of change, moving from house to house, trailer to trailer....
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I have almost 2000 audible books and ...
- By M. Lynn on 04-22-21
By: Brandi Carlile
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Me
- Elton John Official Autobiography
- By: Elton John
- Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his roller-coaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend....
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A Book as Extraordinary as Elton
- By Tracey Brown on 10-17-19
By: Elton John
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Scar Tissue
- By: Anthony Kiedis, Larry Sloman
- Narrated by: Rider Strong
- Length: 14 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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As lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis has lived life on the razor's edge....
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Up Close and Personal with Anthony Kiedis
- By Nicole on 02-23-11
By: Anthony Kiedis, and others
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Open Book
- A Memoir
- By: Jessica Simpson
- Narrated by: Jessica Simpson
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. Guided by the journals she's kept since age 15, and brimming with her unique humor and down-to-earth humanity, Open Book is as inspiring as it is entertaining....
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Narration alert!
- By Johnene on 02-05-20
By: Jessica Simpson
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Split Decision
- Life Stories
- By: Ice-T, Spike, Douglas Century
- Narrated by: Ice-T, Spike, Douglas Century
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Award-winning actor, rapper, and producer Ice-T unveils a compelling and astonishing memoir of his early life robbing jewelry stores until he found fame and fortune—while a handful of bad choices sent his former crime partner down an incredibly different path....
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A great book
- By Grandmother project on 07-23-22
By: Ice-T, and others
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Don't Stop Believin'
- By: Olivia Newton-John
- Narrated by: Olivia Newton-John
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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With humor and warmth, legendary musician, actress, activist, and icon Olivia Newton-John shares her fascinating life story - from her unforgettable rise to fame in the classic musical Grease to her passionate advocacy for health in light of her battles with cancer....
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An Inspiring story from an Amazing woman
- By Goldustgirl on 03-16-19
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Broken Horses
- A Memoir
- By: Brandi Carlile
- Narrated by: Brandi Carlile
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Brandi Carlile was born into a musically gifted, impoverished family on the outskirts of Seattle and grew up in a constant state of change, moving from house to house, trailer to trailer....
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I have almost 2000 audible books and ...
- By M. Lynn on 04-22-21
By: Brandi Carlile
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Me
- Elton John Official Autobiography
- By: Elton John
- Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his roller-coaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend....
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A Book as Extraordinary as Elton
- By Tracey Brown on 10-17-19
By: Elton John
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Scar Tissue
- By: Anthony Kiedis, Larry Sloman
- Narrated by: Rider Strong
- Length: 14 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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As lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis has lived life on the razor's edge....
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Up Close and Personal with Anthony Kiedis
- By Nicole on 02-23-11
By: Anthony Kiedis, and others
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Open Book
- A Memoir
- By: Jessica Simpson
- Narrated by: Jessica Simpson
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. Guided by the journals she's kept since age 15, and brimming with her unique humor and down-to-earth humanity, Open Book is as inspiring as it is entertaining....
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Narration alert!
- By Johnene on 02-05-20
By: Jessica Simpson
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Split Decision
- Life Stories
- By: Ice-T, Spike, Douglas Century
- Narrated by: Ice-T, Spike, Douglas Century
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Award-winning actor, rapper, and producer Ice-T unveils a compelling and astonishing memoir of his early life robbing jewelry stores until he found fame and fortune—while a handful of bad choices sent his former crime partner down an incredibly different path....
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A great book
- By Grandmother project on 07-23-22
By: Ice-T, and others
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The Perfect Day to Boss Up
- A Hustler's Guide to Building Your Empire
- By: Rick Ross, Neil Martinez-Belkin
- Narrated by: Guy Lockard
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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The Perfect Time to Boss Up is a captivating and inspiring guide to building an untouchable empire from mud to marble, no matter what obstacles stand in the way....
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Rick Ross’s Voice
- By Alfred Dike on 09-14-21
By: Rick Ross, and others
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Last Train to Memphis
- The Rise of Elvis Presley
- By: Peter Guralnick
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 22 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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From the moment that he first shook up the world in the mid 1950s, Elvis Presley has been one of the most vivid and enduring myths of American culture....
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Before the Fall from Eden
- By Joselo on 04-09-20
By: Peter Guralnick
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Born to Run
- By: Bruce Springsteen
- Narrated by: Bruce Springsteen
- Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2009, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed at the Super Bowl's halftime show. The experience was so exhilarating that Bruce decided to write about it....
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The Boss demonstrates his strong work ethic and dedication to excellence as he tells his story.
- By Tim on 12-21-16
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Beastie Boys Book
- By: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz
- Narrated by: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, various
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself - by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more....
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License to Listen - The Illest Communication
- By J. Combs on 12-12-18
By: Michael Diamond, and others
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The Dirt
- Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band
- By: Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, and others
- Narrated by: Sebastian York, Roger Wayne, Fred Berman, and others
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Celebrate over 30 years of the world's most notorious rock band with the audiobook edition of The Dirt - the outrageous, legendary, no-holds-barred autobiography of Mötley Crüe....
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1000x more detail than the movie
- By C. K. Lyons on 06-27-19
By: Tommy Lee, and others
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Life
- By: Keith Richards, James Fox
- Narrated by: Johnny Depp, Joe Hurley
- Length: 23 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Now at last, Keith Richards pauses to tell his story in the most anticipated autobiography in decades....
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Ins and outs
- By Jesse on 11-07-10
By: Keith Richards, and others
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The Marathon Don't Stop
- The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle
- By: Rob Kenner
- Narrated by: Landon Woodson
- Length: 12 hrs
- Unabridged
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This “beautiful tribute to a legendary artist” (Quincy Jones) is the first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip-hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy....
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Proflic
- By Norris on 08-27-21
By: Rob Kenner
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IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD
- By: Russ
- Narrated by: Russ
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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An inspirational audiobook by self-made musical superstar Russ, reminding you that it starts with you, to believe in yourself, and to get out of your own way....
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Inspirational!!
- By Marc R Gronholz on 12-02-19
By: Russ
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Dolly Parton, Songteller
- My Life in Lyrics
- By: Dolly Parton
- Narrated by: Dolly Parton
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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A Recorded Books Audio Original production of songs and stories performed by Dolly herself, Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics goes beyond the glitz, glamour, and rhinestones to the warmth, heart, and soul of a treasured pop-culture icon....
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Interview without questions
- By Amazon Customer on 11-19-20
By: Dolly Parton
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The Music Never Stops
- What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Magic
- By: Peter Shapiro, Dean Budnick - contributor
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Peter Shapiro
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Shapiro, the best known and most influential concert promoter of his generation, shares the inside story of how he became a tremendous powerhouse in the music industry....
By: Peter Shapiro, and others
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All You Need to Know About the Music Business
- 10th Edition
- By: Donald S. Passman
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 20 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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“The industry bible” (Los Angeles Times), now updated, essential for anyone in the music business - musicians, songwriters, lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, executives, and managers - trying to navigate the rapid transformation of the industry....
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A Must Read!
- By frankieberete on 07-15-20
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The Heroin Diaries: 10 Year Anniversary Edition
- A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star
- By: Nikki Sixx
- Narrated by: Nikki Sixx, Sophie Kargman, Ross Marquand
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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In honor of the 10-year anniversary of The Heroin Diaries, Nikki Sixx’s definitive and bestselling memoir on drug addiction is now available on audio for the first time, read by Nikki Sixx....
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Sixx Review
- By Anonymous User on 02-12-20
By: Nikki Sixx
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Break Shot: My First 21 Years
- Words + Music | Vol. 2
- By: James Taylor
- Narrated by: James Taylor
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Original Recording
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"I’m James Taylor and I’m a professional autobiographer", says the celebrated folk singer at the start of this tender audio memoir. Through decades of music by one of the best-selling musicians of all time, who created classics like "Fire and Rain" and "Carolina in My Mind"....
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Disappointed
- By David on 02-01-20
By: James Taylor
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How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, 3rd Edition
- By: Robert Greenberg, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Greenberg
- Length: 36 hrs and 34 mins
- Original Recording
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Even if you have listened to many of these illustrative pieces throughout your life you will never hear them the same way again after experiencing these lectures....
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A Beginning to a Delinquent Education
- By Ark1836 on 06-18-15
By: Robert Greenberg, and others
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How to Write One Song
- Loving the Things We Create and How They Love Us Back
- By: Jeff Tweedy
- Narrated by: Jeff Tweedy
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? Listen to find out more....
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Practical and actionable recipes for songwriting
- By Dry Toast Fan on 11-20-20
By: Jeff Tweedy
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Dangerous Rhythms
- Jazz and the Underworld
- By: T. J. English
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Dangerous Rhythms tells the symbiotic story of jazz and the underworld: a relationship fostered in some of 20th century America’s most notorious vice districts. For the first half of the century mobsters and musicians enjoyed a mutually beneficial partnership....
By: T. J. English
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It's a Long Story
- My Life
- By: Willie Nelson, David Ritz - contributor
- Narrated by: Christopher Ryan Grant
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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"Unvarnished. Funny. Leaving no stone unturned"...So say the publishers about this audiobook I've written. What I say is that this is the story of my life, told as clear as a Texas sky and in the same rhythm that I lived it....
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Great doesn't do this justice
- By drlamarca on 06-23-15
By: Willie Nelson, and others
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More Myself
- A Journey
- By: Alicia Keys, Michelle Burford
- Narrated by: Alicia Keys, America Ferrera, Bono, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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As one of the most celebrated musicians in the world, Alicia Keys has enraptured the globe with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache....
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Title should be Safe Version of Myself
- By Kindle Customer on 04-05-20
By: Alicia Keys, and others
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Soulless
- The Case Against R. Kelly
- By: Jim DeRogatis
- Narrated by: Jim DeRogatis
- Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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The essential account of R. Kelly’s actions and their consequences, a reckoning two decades in the making....
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The story only Jim DeRogatis could write
- By WindyCityDreamin on 06-14-19
By: Jim DeRogatis
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Careless Love
- The Unmaking of Elvis Presley
- By: Peter Guralnick
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 31 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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This concluding volume recounts the second half of Elvis' life in rich and previously unimagined detail, and confirms Guralnick's status as one of the great biographers of our time....
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Elvis, Iconic one word name recognized arose the world
- By J.C. on 11-06-18
By: Peter Guralnick
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Dilla Time
- The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm
- By: Dan Charnas, Jeff Peretz - contributor
- Narrated by: Dan Charnas
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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He wasn’t known to mainstream audiences, even though he worked with renowned acts like D’Angelo and Erykah Badu and influenced the music of superstars like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. He died at the age of 32, and in his lifetime he never had a pop hit....
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Only a few chapters in <3
- By Chris Johnson on 02-05-22
By: Dan Charnas, and others
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The Colonel
- The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley
- By: Alanna Nash, Alanna Nash - introduction
- Narrated by: Gibson Frazier
- Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Alanna Nash explores in depth the amazing story of Colonel Tom Parker, the man behind the legend and the myth of Elvis. The result will change your view of Presley's life, success, and death....
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Alanna Nash's first Elvis audible is a must listen
- By Leahmgordon on 12-25-17
By: Alanna Nash, and others
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Unf--k Your Brain
- By: Faith G. Harper PhD LPC-S ACS ACN
- Narrated by: Faith G. Harper PhD LPC-S ACS ACN
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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A no-nonsense and helpful guide on how to cope with a slew of mental-health issues that are hell-bent on ruining the lives of millions of people worldwide....
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Untuck this recording quality
- By Martin J. Fogarty on 07-25-18
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Elvis and Ginger
- Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story
- By: Ginger Alden
- Narrated by: Ginger Alden
- Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Elvis Presley and Graceland were fixtures in the life of Ginger Alden. But she had no idea that she would play a part in that enduring legacy - as Elvis Presley’s fiancée....
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I enjoyed this but not much is new here.
- By Debbie on 02-05-15
By: Ginger Alden
Featured listener review
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Somebody Saved Me
- Words + Music | Vol. 27
- By: Pete Townshend
- Narrated by: Pete Townshend
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
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Pete Townshend is one of the great figures in rock ‘n’ roll history. For almost 60 years, The Who have balanced the physical and the spiritual with introspective lyrics and inspirational music. But there is a part of Townshend’s story—and The Who’s—that has not been examined. These are his Words + Music. In the Audible Original Pete Townshend: Somebody Saved Me, the songwriter takes us through the period between the 1978 death of Who drummer Keith Moon and the 2002 loss of bassist John Entwistle.
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A must-listen for Pete Townshend fans and all rock fans
- By Dave Harrell on 05-06-22
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Punk In Translation
- By: Nuria Net, Judy-Cantor Navas
- Narrated by: Ceci Bastida
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After listening to Punk in Translation, you will never again think of punk as the exclusive territory of white men with mohawks.
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Can we please stop using “Latinx?”
- By Jack G. on 03-16-22
New releases
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A Song for Everyone
- The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival
- By: John Lingan
- Narrated by: John Lingan
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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From 1969 to 1971, as the United States convulsed with political upheaval and transformative social movements, no band was bigger than Creedence Clearwater Revival. They managed a two-year barrage of top-10 singles and LPs that doubled as an ubiquitous soundtrack to one of the most volatile periods in modern American history, and they remain a staple of classic rock radio and films about the era. Yet despite their enduring popularity, no book has ever sought to understand Creedence in conversation with their time. A Song for Everyone finally tells that story.
By: John Lingan
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Brotherhood in Rhythm
- The Jazz Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers, 20th Anniversary Edition
- By: Constance Valis Hill
- Narrated by: Greg Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. In Brotherhood in Rhythm, Constance Valis Hill interweaves an intimate portrait of these great performers with a rich, detailed history of jazz music and dance, both bringing their act to life and explaining their significance through a colorful analysis of their eloquent footwork, their full-bodied expressiveness, and their changing style.
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Sondheim in Our Time and His
- By: W. Anthony Sheppard - editor
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer, Janet Metzger
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Sondheim in Our Time and His offers a wide-ranging historical investigation of the landmark works and extraordinary career of Stephen Sondheim, a career which has spanned much of the history of American musical theater. Each author uncovers those aspects of biography, collaborative process, and contemporary context that impacted the creation and reception of Sondheim's musicals. In addition, several authors explore in detail how Sondheim's shows have been dramatically revised and adapted over time, bringing together his past with the present, thriving existence of his musicals.
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Classified
- Off the Beat 'N Path
- By: Luke Boyd
- Narrated by: Luke Boyd
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Classified has always marched to the beat of his own drum. His visceral lyrics and authentic voice have echoed the aspirations and disappointments of a whole generation. He is an artist whose ear is always close to the ground. Classified defied the industry expectation that you must live in L.A. or New York City or Toronto to make it as a rap artist. His life off the beaten track informs all his work. He has literally won every award possible for a recording artist in Canada. He has won rap recording of the year and has also been producer of the year and studio engineer of the year.
By: Luke Boyd
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William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll
- By: Casey Rae
- Narrated by: Ian Putnam
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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William S. Burroughs’ fiction and essays are legendary—but his influence on music’s counterculture has been less well-documented until now. Examining how one of America’s most controversial literary figures altered the destinies of many notable and varied musicians, William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock ‘n’ Roll reveals the transformations in music history that can be traced to Burroughs. The stories of Burroughs’ backstage impact will transform the way you see America’s cultural revolution and the way you hear its music.
By: Casey Rae
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Sound Within Sound
- Opening Our Ears to the Twentieth Century
- By: Kate Molleson
- Narrated by: Kate Molleson
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the impassioned and exhilarating story of the composers who dared to challenge the conventional world of classical music in the twentieth century. Traversing the globe from Ethiopia and the Philippines to Mexico, Jerusalem, Russia and beyond, journalist, critic and BBC Radio 3 broadcaster Kate Molleson tells the stories of ten figures who altered the course of musical history, only to be side-lined and denied recognition during an era that systemically favoured certain sounds—and people—over others.
By: Kate Molleson
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A Song for Everyone
- The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival
- By: John Lingan
- Narrated by: John Lingan
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Story
From 1969 to 1971, as the United States convulsed with political upheaval and transformative social movements, no band was bigger than Creedence Clearwater Revival. They managed a two-year barrage of top-10 singles and LPs that doubled as an ubiquitous soundtrack to one of the most volatile periods in modern American history, and they remain a staple of classic rock radio and films about the era. Yet despite their enduring popularity, no book has ever sought to understand Creedence in conversation with their time. A Song for Everyone finally tells that story.
By: John Lingan
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Brotherhood in Rhythm
- The Jazz Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers, 20th Anniversary Edition
- By: Constance Valis Hill
- Narrated by: Greg Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. In Brotherhood in Rhythm, Constance Valis Hill interweaves an intimate portrait of these great performers with a rich, detailed history of jazz music and dance, both bringing their act to life and explaining their significance through a colorful analysis of their eloquent footwork, their full-bodied expressiveness, and their changing style.
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Sondheim in Our Time and His
- By: W. Anthony Sheppard - editor
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer, Janet Metzger
- Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Sondheim in Our Time and His offers a wide-ranging historical investigation of the landmark works and extraordinary career of Stephen Sondheim, a career which has spanned much of the history of American musical theater. Each author uncovers those aspects of biography, collaborative process, and contemporary context that impacted the creation and reception of Sondheim's musicals. In addition, several authors explore in detail how Sondheim's shows have been dramatically revised and adapted over time, bringing together his past with the present, thriving existence of his musicals.
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Classified
- Off the Beat 'N Path
- By: Luke Boyd
- Narrated by: Luke Boyd
- Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Classified has always marched to the beat of his own drum. His visceral lyrics and authentic voice have echoed the aspirations and disappointments of a whole generation. He is an artist whose ear is always close to the ground. Classified defied the industry expectation that you must live in L.A. or New York City or Toronto to make it as a rap artist. His life off the beaten track informs all his work. He has literally won every award possible for a recording artist in Canada. He has won rap recording of the year and has also been producer of the year and studio engineer of the year.
By: Luke Boyd
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William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock 'n' Roll
- By: Casey Rae
- Narrated by: Ian Putnam
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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William S. Burroughs’ fiction and essays are legendary—but his influence on music’s counterculture has been less well-documented until now. Examining how one of America’s most controversial literary figures altered the destinies of many notable and varied musicians, William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock ‘n’ Roll reveals the transformations in music history that can be traced to Burroughs. The stories of Burroughs’ backstage impact will transform the way you see America’s cultural revolution and the way you hear its music.
By: Casey Rae
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Sound Within Sound
- Opening Our Ears to the Twentieth Century
- By: Kate Molleson
- Narrated by: Kate Molleson
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
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This is the impassioned and exhilarating story of the composers who dared to challenge the conventional world of classical music in the twentieth century. Traversing the globe from Ethiopia and the Philippines to Mexico, Jerusalem, Russia and beyond, journalist, critic and BBC Radio 3 broadcaster Kate Molleson tells the stories of ten figures who altered the course of musical history, only to be side-lined and denied recognition during an era that systemically favoured certain sounds—and people—over others.
By: Kate Molleson
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Finding Bagpipe Freedom
- Overcome Musical Frustration in Five Simple Steps
- By: Andrew Douglas, Camille Layt
- Narrated by: Andrew Douglas
- Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
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Pipers of every level of experience and ability can feel incredibly frustrated and lost in the dark about an instrument they want to play well but can't. It doesn't have to be this way. Join me as I guide you through a commonsense approach, which I call the Five Phases of Bagpipe Freedom, to liberate every aspect of your musicianship and rediscover your joy of playing the bagpipes.
By: Andrew Douglas, and others
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Walking Back Home
- By: Ricky Ross
- Narrated by: Ricky Ross
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
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In 1986, Ricky Ross started a full-time career in music, which has lasted for over 35 years. His earlier working life was spent in youth work and teaching in his home city of Dundee, and his adopted home of Glasgow. It was in these two cities where he spent his formative years learning how to write and play songs. Having always written about the people and places who've made an impact on his life, it's no surprise that this is how he has approached Walking Back Home, his first-ever memoir.
By: Ricky Ross
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The Music Never Stops
- What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Magic
- By: Peter Shapiro, Dean Budnick - contributor
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Peter Shapiro
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
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Peter Shapiro is perhaps the most notable independent concert promoter since Bill Graham. He owned the legendary Wetlands in Tribeca and has gone onto much bigger things, including Brooklyn Bowl (NYC, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Nashville), the Capitol Theatre in Portchester, producing U2 3D, and promoting the Grateful Dead's 50th anniversary tour ("Fare Thee Well") featuring the Core Four and Trey Anastasio... and so much more. In The Music Never Stops, Shapiro shares the inside story of how he became a tremendous powerhouse in the music industry
By: Peter Shapiro, and others
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Dangerous Rhythms
- Jazz and the Underworld
- By: T. J. English
- Narrated by: JD Jackson
- Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins
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Dangerous Rhythms tells the symbiotic story of jazz and the underworld: a relationship fostered in some of 20th century America’s most notorious vice districts. For the first half of the century mobsters and musicians enjoyed a mutually beneficial partnership.
By: T. J. English
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Songs of Suffering
- 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls
- By: Joni Eareckson Tada, Keith Getty - foreword, Kristyn Getty - foreword
- Narrated by: Joni Eareckson Tada
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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As an author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, Joni Eareckson Tada has inspired people around the world with her story of faith in the midst of suffering. In this beautiful collection of hymns and devotions, she acts as a “song leader,” guiding listeners through their own painful seasons with heartfelt praises to God. Songs of Suffering includes 25 hymns with accompanying devotions to spark hope in hardship. This book is a source of comfort for anyone who needs biblical encouragement, prompting people to seek refuge in the Lord and rejoice in his goodness.
By: Joni Eareckson Tada, and others
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Why the Beach Boys Matter
- By: Tom Smucker
- Narrated by: Joe Hempel
- Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins
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Of all the white American pop music groups that hit the charts before the Beatles, only the Beach Boys continued to thrive throughout the British Invasion to survive into the 1970s and beyond. The Beach Boys helped define both sides of the era we broadly call the sixties, split between their early surf, car, and summer pop and their later hippie, counterculture, and ambitious rock.
By: Tom Smucker
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Take It Off
- KISS Truly Unmasked
- By: Greg Prato, Chris Jericho - foreword, Andreas Carlsson - afterword
- Narrated by: Greg Prato
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
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There is a common misconception about KISS, one of the greatest hard rock/heavy metal bands of all time: that their "non-makeup" era of 1983-1996 is not as enduring as when they rocked stages as the Starchild, the Demon, the Spaceman, and the Cat. In fact, this period helped resuscitate KISS' career. While the majority of KISS books are focused on the iconic makeup era, the non-makeup years are ripe to be explored in book form, and Take It Off does just that, zeroing in on the albums KISS issued during this period, as well the resulting tours, videos, and other escapades.
By: Greg Prato, and others
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Shredders!
- The Oral History of Speed Guitar (and More)
- By: Greg Prato
- Narrated by: Greg Prato
- Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins
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"How fast can you play?" "What guitar do you have?" For metal fans in the '80s, these were common and important questions. Tune in to MTV, pick up a magazine, or walk into an instrument store, and more often than not you'd be exposed to what is now known as shredding—the fast, virtuoso soloing popularized by musicians like Van Halen and Dimebag Darrell. Though shredding fell out of favor, it has become increasingly popular again in recent years. Drawing on more than 70 interviews with key shredders, Greg Prato has assembled the definitive guide to the fastest players of them all.
By: Greg Prato
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Why Patti Smith Matters
- By: Caryn Rose
- Narrated by: Lori Prince
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
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Why Patti Smith Matters is the first book about the iconic artist written by a woman. The veteran music journalist Caryn Rose contextualizes Smith’s creative work, her influence, and her wide-ranging and still-evolving impact on rock and roll, visual art, and the written word. Rose goes deep into Smith’s oeuvre, from her first album, Horses, to acclaimed memoirs operating at a surprising remove from her music. The portrait of a ceaseless inventor, Why Patti Smith Matters rescues punk’s poet laureate from “strong woman” clichés.
By: Caryn Rose
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The Yacht Rock Book
- The Oral History of the Soft, Smooth Sounds of the 70s and 80s
- By: Greg Prato
- Narrated by: Greg Prato
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
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Today, yacht rock is one of the most celebrated "yesteryear" styles of pop music, and has resonated with a new generation of musicians. But despite all the hoopla, there has never been a book that told the entire story of the genre. Until now. Featuring interviews with many of the heavy hitters of the genre, including John Oates, Kenny Loggins, and Don Felder, The Yacht Rock Book leaves no sail unturned. This is the definitive story of the yacht rock’s creation, rise, chart-smashing success, fall, and stunning rebirth.
By: Greg Prato