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Beginning early in the 1980s, a dance music revolution swept across Europe and Britain, merging rock, new wave, disco and worldbeat sounds. The resulting explosion of high-energy, increasingly electronic dance-pop caused a sensation worldwide.

In this book of original interviews, 32 of the era''s most celebrated artists, producers and industry professionals discuss their lives and careers: Thomas Anders (Modern Talking''s You''re My Heart, You''re My Soul), Pete Burns (Dead or Alive''s You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)), Desireless (Voyage Voyage), Phil Harding (PWL Mixmaster), Junior (Mama Used to Say), Leee John (Imagination''s Just an Illusion), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.''s 1988 Megamix), Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli''s Girl You Know It''s True), Taco (Putting On the Ritz), Jennifer Rush (The Power of Love), Sabrina (Boys), Spagna (Call Me), Amii Stewart (Knock on Wood), Yazz (The Only Way Is Up) and many more.

Includes special commentary by Academy Award winner Me

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"You can tell from the fascinating articles that this music is the author's heart. The book is written smoothly and presents nice anecdotes. This will give you more insight into the pop culture of the 80s. Strongly recommended to music lovers who wear that decade in their hearts! I certainly enjoyed it." - Keys and Chords

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    A Paperback by James Arena, Mel Brooks, Audrey Landers

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/21/2017 12:07:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476671420, 978-1476671420
      ISBN10: 1476671427

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Beginning early in the 1980s, a dance music revolution swept across Europe and Britain, merging rock, new wave, disco and worldbeat sounds. The resulting explosion of high-energy, increasingly electronic dance-pop caused a sensation worldwide.

      In this book of original interviews, 32 of the era''s most celebrated artists, producers and industry professionals discuss their lives and careers: Thomas Anders (Modern Talking''s You''re My Heart, You''re My Soul), Pete Burns (Dead or Alive''s You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)), Desireless (Voyage Voyage), Phil Harding (PWL Mixmaster), Junior (Mama Used to Say), Leee John (Imagination''s Just an Illusion), Liz Mitchell (Boney M.''s 1988 Megamix), Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli''s Girl You Know It''s True), Taco (Putting On the Ritz), Jennifer Rush (The Power of Love), Sabrina (Boys), Spagna (Call Me), Amii Stewart (Knock on Wood), Yazz (The Only Way Is Up) and many more.

      Includes special commentary by Academy Award winner Me

      Trade Review
      "You can tell from the fascinating articles that this music is the author's heart. The book is written smoothly and presents nice anecdotes. This will give you more insight into the pop culture of the 80s. Strongly recommended to music lovers who wear that decade in their hearts! I certainly enjoyed it." - Keys and Chords

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