-- Mother American Night His raesumae only hints of the richness of a life lived on the edge. Blessed with an incredible sense of humor and a unique voice, Barlow was a born storyteller in the tradition of Mark Twain and Will Rogers. Through intimate portraits of friends and acq…
Traces the remarkable life story of the Grateful Dead lyricist and digital free speech advocate, describing his upbringing among elite Wyoming ranchers, his vigorous advocacy of internet freedoms, and his relationships with figures ranging from Jerry Garcia to Steve Jobs.
"[This] is the wild, funny, heartbreaking, and often unbelievable (yet completely true) story of an American icon. Born into a powerful Wyoming political family, John Perry Barlow wrote the lyrics for thirty Grateful Dead songs while also running his family's cattle ranch ... Bl…
Alan Jay Lerner: a lyricist's letters
As the lyricist of musicals like 'My Fair Lady' and 'Gigi', Alan Jay Lerner remains an important figure in Broadway and Hollywood history. In this collection of correspondence, author Dominic McHugh sheds new light on Lerner's working relationships with legendary figures includi…
Alan Jay Lerner: a lyricist's letters
Alan Jay Lerner: a lyricist's letters
As the lyricist of musicals like 'My Fair Lady' and 'Gigi', Alan Jay Lerner remains an important figure in Broadway and Hollywood history. In this collection of correspondence, author Dominic McHugh sheds new light on Lerner's working relationships with legendary figures includi…
Alan Jay Lerner: a lyricist's letters
As the lyricist of musicals like 'My Fair Lady' and 'Gigi', Alan Jay Lerner remains an important figure in Broadway and Hollywood history. In this collection of correspondence, author Dominic McHugh sheds new light on Lerner's working relationships with legendary figures includi…
Alan Jay Lerner: a lyricist's letters
As the lyricist of musicals like 'My Fair Lady' and 'Gigi', Alan Jay Lerner remains an important figure in Broadway and Hollywood history. In this collection of correspondence, author Dominic McHugh sheds new light on Lerner's working relationships with legendary figures includi…
Uses celebrity stories, humorous trivia and anecdotes, and broadcasting wisdom to give insight into the world of country music in Nashville, Tennessee.
Known as "Broadway's social conscience," E. Y. Harburg (1896-1981) wrote the lyrics to the standards, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?," "April in Paris," and "It's Only a Paper Moon," as well as all of the songs in The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow." Harburg always i…