{"title":"Alan Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the engaging works of Alan Light, a celebrated author known for his deep dives into music and culture. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Light crafts narratives that resonate with both music aficionados and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Light's impressive collection features insightful biographies and rich explorations of cultural icons. In \u003cem\u003eDon't Stop\u003c\/em\u003e, he takes readers behind the scenes of the music industry, offering a glimpse into the relentless world of rock and roll. \u003cem\u003eDo You Feel Like I Do?\u003c\/em\u003e details the extraordinary life of Peter Frampton, providing an intimate look at one of rock's most enduring figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Holy or the Broken\u003c\/em\u003e, Light delves into the cultural phenomenon that is Leonard Cohen's \"Hallelujah\", exploring its impact and legacy within the music world. \u003cem\u003eWhat Happened, Miss Simone?\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating biography of the legendary Nina Simone, capturing her tumultuous journey with both respect and admiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of biographies or keen on exploring the cultural landscape of iconic music legends, Alan Light's collection will not disappoint. His books are a testament to his ability to illuminate the lives and stories behind some of the most influential figures in music history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-holy-or-the-broken-by-alan-light-9781982141363","title":"The Holy or the Broken","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the film \u003ci\u003eHallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song\u003c\/i\u003e from Sony Pictures Classics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis “thoughtful and illuminating” (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) work of music journalism is an unforgettable, fascinating, and unexpected account of one of the most performed and beloved songs in pop history—Leonard Cohen’s heartrending “Hallelujah.” Featuring a new foreword and afterword by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Leonard Cohen first wrote and recorded the song “Hallelujah,” it attracted little attention or airplay, dismissed by both fans and critics alike. 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His monumental album \u003cem\u003eFrampton Comes Alive!\u003c\/em\u003e spawned three top-twenty singles and sold eight million copies the year it was released (more than seventeen million to date), and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in January 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrampton was on a path to stardom from an early age, first as the lead singer and guitarist of the Herd and then as co-founder—along with Steve Marriott—of one of the first supergroups, Humble Pie. Frampton was part of a tight-knit collective of British '60s musicians with close ties to the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and the Who. This led to Frampton playing on George Harrison's solo debut, \u003cem\u003eAll Things Must Pass\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as to Ringo Starr and Billy Preston appearing on Frampton's own solo debut. 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