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Title: Glynns Johns new book - Sound Man
Post by KMC on Nov 16^th, 2014 at 9:25am

Just started Glynn Johns', recording engineer for the Stones, new book "Sound Man." Interesting stories, skimpy on details about actual songs, this tidbit jumped out.
He was a failed singer, at one time recording "Lady Jane" with Brian Jones adding sitar. It's there on You Tube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3mUSVCJ34c

Title: Re: Glynns Johns new book - Sound Man
Post by Gazza on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 6:31am

these are the kind of books I tend to like, so I think I'll treat myself to this one

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Post by Mr. Yeats on Nov 30^th, 2014 at 9:48pm

Me too. Always interested in the inside/tech aspects of music.

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Post by Joey on Dec 1^st, 2014 at 8:45am

" these are the kind of books I tend to like, so I think I'll treat myself to this one "

< ----------- Glynn Johns was never a big fan of The Eagles

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Post by munichhilton on Dec 13^th, 2014 at 1:37pm

Just finished the book. Its a great experience. Glyn was right there in the thick of it and I had no idea how much. In fact he did the Eagles Desparado! ...and I love his remarks about Yoko as they mirror my own puzzlement...

Reading about the mixing mastering and recording processes may be boring to some but I find it fascinating and really enjoyed Glyn's book. I think its equally fascinating that he NEVER tried any drugs through it all. He doesn't mention booze so maybe that was his poison.

If you ended up liking this book I highly encourage you to read another great sound mans book "Making Rumours" by Ken Caillat. That guy had to deal with real bullshit to come out with some of the platinum sellers he did...

On to "All The Rage" now...

Title: Re: Glynns Johns new book - Sound Man
Post by Joey on Dec 13^th, 2014 at 5:43pm

" If you ended up liking this book I highly encourage you to read another great sound mans book "Making Rumours" by Ken Caillat. That guy had to deal with real bullshit to come out with some of the platinum sellers he did... "

Just placed a Hold on this one at my public library .

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Post by sweetcharmedlife on Dec 13^th, 2014 at 10:35pm

munichhilton wrote on Dec 13^th, 2014 at 1:37pm:

Cool, thanks for the review Munich. Going to have to put this one on my reading list.