{"product_id":"on-record-vol-4-1981-9780991566860","title":"On Record - Vol. 4: 1981","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemember 1981?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaiders of the Lost Ark\u003c\/em\u003e premiered. More than 750 million people tuned in to the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Donkey Kong arrived in American arcades, and the IBM Personal Computer debuted. The first mission of the Space Shuttle flew, ending a long hiatus in American space flight. AIDS was first officially identified. The first Post-Its appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd through it all, there was the unforgettable music that defined the moment and became the soundtrack to our lives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMTV launched and revolutionized pop culture, and the stirrings of synth-pop surfaced with UK acts Human League and Soft Cell. Musical peers Rick James (\u003cem\u003eStreet Songs\u003c\/em\u003e) and Prince (\u003cem\u003eControversy\u003c\/em\u003e) had an intense rivalry. Rockabilly and ska enjoyed brief revivals with Stray Cats and the Specials, respectively. Simon \u0026amp; Garfunkel reunited for a performance to a crowd of more than 500,000 in New York City’s Central Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOn Record\u003c\/em\u003e “Vol. 4: 1981”—the fourth title in his award-winning series—acclaimed music journalist G. Brown transports readers back to one of the most vibrant years in music history. Through vivid storytelling and striking imagery, Brown shares his decades of exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and an archive of nearly 15,000 rare editorial photographs. Through his incisive writing and historical perspective,\u003cem\u003e On Record\u003c\/em\u003e “Vol. 4: 1981” captures the energy, innovation and cultural shifts that defined the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003cem\u003eOn Record\u003c\/em\u003e “Vol. 4: 1981” for a comprehensive record of musical legacies: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and Phil Collins of Genesis breaking from their respective bands to go solo for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wealth of top-selling songs such as “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes, “Physical” by Olivia Newton-John, “Endless Love” by Diana Ross \u0026amp; Lionel Ritchie and “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlondie’s “Rapture” introducing many to rap music, with Grandmaster Flash’s “The Message” focusing on social commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rockers from Rush to the Rolling Stones to Queen \u0026amp; David Bowie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe year’s top releases in hip-hop, classic rock, country, jazz and new age genres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn Record\u003c\/em\u003e “Vol. 4: 1981” brims with visual narratives that inspire, educate and entertain—an essential guide to the extraordinary music of that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously edited and beautifully designed, this oversized edition is printed to the highest standards, making it a stunning gift or centerpiece for your living room, music room, man cave or creative space—wherever the soundtrack to your life plays loudest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G. Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48281722192123,"sku":"9780991566860","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_01e5ef2c-e174-4e1e-b11c-39783aae9ac5.jpg?v=1771948510","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/on-record-vol-4-1981-9780991566860","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}