Elizabeth Thomson (1)
Auteur de The Dylan Companion: A Collection of Essential Writing About Bob Dylan
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- Œuvres
- 5
- Membres
- 227
- Popularité
- #99,086
- Évaluation
- 3.6
- Critiques
- 2
- ISBN
- 20
I was expecting to learn about Joan Baez, her relationships with David Harris, her son Gabriel, Bob Dylan, etc. There was nothing personal in this book. In addition to the important people in her life, the book describes her politics but without any of Joan's passion and commitment. At the conclusion of the book, the author writes "It's hard to imagine what it must have felt like for Joan Baez, as she, her band, and crew left Madrid early the following morning [after the final performance in her farewell tour]." I wanted to shout to the author - Why do you need to imagine? The liner notes say you based this biography on interviews with long-time friends and musical associates, and on conversations across four decades with Baez herself. Yet you don't include even one personal quote from Joan, even at the conclusion of her performing career, let alone any time during the important times in her life?
This book is full of details and statistics on her concerts, albums, recording sessions, travels, and her political activism. There are also photos and concert posters. It would be helpful for those who want to know how Baez used her music to support political causes. If you're looking for her personal life, you'll have to read another book.… (plus d'informations)