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The Magic's In The Music: An Annotated & Illustrated Guide To The Recordings Of The Lovin' Spoonful
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About The Magic's In The Music: An Annotated
Nominated for the 2018 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research and the companion book to “Do You Believe In Magic” – The Story Of The Lovin’ Spoonful, “The Magic’s In The Music” is a celebration of the original era of The Lovin’ Spoonful. From one of John Sebastian’s first poems at the age of 7 in 1952 from his school’s newsletter to a photograph of Steve Boone sailing away on his boat after the group had split in 1968, “The Magic’s In The Music” contains the largest ever collection of Spoonful ephemera, unpublished fan photos, choice articles from the archives, a Spoonful Diary listing all known tour dates and tributes to Zalman Yanovsky, Skip Boone and Fritz Richmond. The book also features new exclusive testimonials from people who were there including members of The Even Dozen Jug Band, The Magicians, Autosalvage, The Strangers and The Rahgoos as well as friends and colleagues such as Larry Hankin, Carl Gottlieb, Girl George, Buzzy Linhart, Artie Ripp, Bob Shields, Joe & Sammy Gilford and many more. The book also features a complete career discography on the group by Karl Baker and a foreword by Dennis Diken of The Smithereens. With no repetition from the first book, this fully illustrated scrapbook tome is sure to delight fans new and old. It is available on Kindle but for some reason it is not connected to this page. Please put Simon Wordsworth Spoonful in the above search engine. Some reviews; “Posters, magazine clippings and previously unseen photos adorn this colourful coffee table tome on every page and it’s a delight to flick through. This is a rare thing – a book made with love that is actually GOOD. Often these types of affairs are well-meaning but don’t stand up to scrutiny. This does. Well done to all concerned.” **** Iain Lee – Record Collector. “This fabulous tome is Wordsworth’s darling companion to 2014’s “Do You Believe In Magic” – The Story Of The Lovin’ Spoonful, both larger-than-life labours of love revelling in the freedom of self-publishing; rather like a 275-page fanzine, crammed with obscure facts, trivia, memorabilia and minutiae. Delights include the Spoonful’s day-to-day diary between ’65 and ’68, heartfelt tributes to departed members and associates (including a poignant piece on Zal Yanovsky), Baker’s microscopically detailed discography plus fascinating eye-witness accounts from Buzzy Linhart, Peter Siegel, Artie Ripp, Joe Boyd, Larry Beckett and many more. It’s the old press ads, magazine spreads, record sleeves, photo session outtakes, assorted gig memorabilia and fan photos that really get the juices flowing, along with vivid depictions of The Village at that happening time. It all adds up to the most thorough all-round overview this much-loved band has ever had, which their followers will be devouring, savouring and returning to for many years to come, along with the records.” **** Kris Needs – Shindig! “Sorry Simon I can't support the speculation and inaccuracy contained in your book!” - Steve Boone. “I received and for all intents & purposes have finished this terrific compilation of photos, magazine reproductions, interviews, and memories of those that experienced the Spoonful first-hand. This forum's own, Karl Baker, contributed an exemplary discography of the group and its members, including Erik Jacobsen, is almost worth the price of admission. This book will be looked at, referred to, frequently, as a family album of sorts. The 'Eyewitness' section is really cool, maybe the highlight of the book for me. It has several pieces written by those that frequented the Village '65 thru '68, recollections of encounters and life with the band. Highly Recommended! - Paul J - Steve Hoffman Music Forums.
