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Nick Drake
- The Life
- De: Richard Morton Jack, Gabrielle Drake - foreword
- Narrado por: Richard Morton Jack, Gabrielle Drake
- Duración: 19 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 19
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 19
In 1968 Nick Drake had everything to live for. The product of a loving, creative family and a privileged background, he was not only a handsome and popular Cambridge undergraduate, but also a new signing to the UK's hippest record label, Island. Three years later, however - having made three well-reviewed but low-selling albums - Nick had been overwhelmed by a mysterious mental illness. He returned to live in his family home in rural Warwickshire in 1971, and died in obscurity in 1974, aged just 26.
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5 out of 5 stars
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- De Lonesome Traveler en 07-05-23
- Nick Drake
- The Life
- De: Richard Morton Jack, Gabrielle Drake - foreword
- Narrado por: Richard Morton Jack, Gabrielle Drake
Comprehensive. Pragmatic, yet heartfelt.
Revisado: 07-12-23
This biography caught me off guard. I sought out the hardback version (at present only available in the UK), While waiting for delivery, I decided to purchase the Audible version narrated by the author. When coupled with ‘Nick Drake: Remembered For A While’ (2014), you’ll have a thorough portrait of Nick Drake the musician and the person. Full of meaningful insights into his immediate family, and those who knew him. I’m most grateful that there aren’t any condescending comments, pejorative asides, or the snark which typically plagues biographies. Essentially, the form is a historical narrative, supported by personal correspondence, school records, family diary entries and interviews which are attributed directly to the individual, largely expressed verbatim. Great pains are taken so that each voice has clarity, While heartbreaking, this is a sober yet deeply empathetic effort. And now, back to music!
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