Name: Let's Do It: The Birth Of Pop
Brand: Bob Stanley

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Bonus disc: No

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9780571372201

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Format Books GB

Paperback

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-21

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Faber

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Artist

Bob Stanley

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Music

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Bob Stanley is a multi-talented artist, known for his contributions to the music industry. He is a member of the band Saint Etienne and has also made a name for himself as a DJ. In addition, Bob founded several notable fanzines/record labels including Caff Corporation, Royal Mint, and EMIDISC. Alongside fellow bandmate Pete Wiggs, he co-ran Icerink and served as A&R for iT Records' initial releases. With an impressive career spanning decades, Bob continues to make waves in the industry with his latest label Eclipse (2), established in 2006.
Aside from his musical endeavors, Bob Stanley has showcased his expertise by compiling, curating, and writing liner notes for numerous compilations and re-issues. His collaborations often involve his talented bandmates from Saint Etienne.
Discover the diverse talents of Bob Stanley through his exceptional work in music production, record labels, DJing, and artistic collaborations.

Faber is a renowned Publishing House (Group) that was founded in 1929 by Geoffrey Faber. With a rich history spanning over nine decades, Faber has established itself as a leading label in the music industry.

Throughout its existence, Faber has consistently showcased an impressive roster of talented artists and performers. From *iconic singers* to *innovative bands*, the label has been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing musical talent across various genres.

With a commitment to quality and artistic integrity, Faber continues to release groundbreaking albums that captivate audiences worldwide. The label's dedication to supporting its artists throughout their careers ensures that each release is meticulously crafted and represents the unique vision of the artist.

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The must-read music book of the year: Bob Stanley's prequel to Yeah Yeah Yeah, Let's Do It is the only book that brings together all genres to tell the definitive story of the birth of Pop, from 1900 to the mid-fifties. 

Let's Do It is the definitive history of the birth of Pop, from 1900 to the mid-fifties.

The story begins in 1898 with the first 78 record - the first recorded pop music and mass produced sheet music. It starts with London (and to a degree Vienna) as the heart of popular music - there is no confidence in the American voice. This begins to change with Ragtime, is exacerbated by Europe tearing itself to bits in WW1, and by the turn of the 1920s America dominates popular culture. 

The book features early blues stars Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington and the birth of Jazz, Broadway, Race Records and the parallel worlds of white and black music, Radio, Talking Pictures, Crooners such as Bing Crosby who was the first person to develop a new way of singing with a microphone, the dominance of Frank Sinatra, the man who signed both Billie Holliday and Bob Dylan and more. At the end of the book, the circle has turned and - just for a moment - London again has the pop pulse

Let's Do It: The Birth Of Pop

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Discover Let's Do It: The Birth Of Pop by Bob Stanley. Available in Hardback, Paperback. Rough Trade Exclusive and Signed Copies. From Faber label.