Ferry’s unique vocal style puts a wry, sophisticated spin on the sound of the crooners of the mid 20th-century. Bryan himself then introduces the book and tells the reader about how he loves poetry and how a Humphrey Bogart film inspired one of his songs. Lyrics’ presents his entire body of work, including his six post-Roxy Music solo long players, the latest being 2014’s aptly titled ‘Avanmore’. Also, the pure creative depth of his writing beautifully compliments his standing as one of the most influential and innovative recording artists of all time.

All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book. In 2011 Ferry was awarded a CBE and in 2012 received the French national honour of l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roxy Music's iconic first album with this collection of Bryan Ferry's evocative lyrics of aspiration and romantic longing, introduced by the author. He also mentions how his fascination for the world of cinema influenced his writing, giving the example of the song ‘2HB’ (as in a pencil type) that was influenced and inspired by Humphrey Bogart’s classic film Casablanca. His third venture, 1976's Let's Stick Together, featured remixed, remade, and remodeled versions of Roxy Music hits as well as the usual assortment of covers.Bought as a birthday gift for my dear friend, I must say she was over the moon with it, being an avid fan of Brian Ferry for years. Bryan Ferry's evocative lyrics of aspiration and romantic longing, introduced by the author and published on the 50th anniversary of the first Roxy Music album.

Bryan Ferry's Lyrics -last few remaining signed copies | 'The low points in life so often produce the most keenly felt and best loved songs. All the classic Roxy anthems are here – ‘Virginia Plain’, ‘Do the Strand’, ‘Love is the Drug’, ‘The Thrill of it All’ – songs in which the real and the make-believe blend in a kaleidoscopic mix, shot through with cinematic allure.It's such a shame that for such rich lyrics which are clearly so layered and imbued with meaning, there is no accompanying piece beside the songs. I can still remember seeing the band late one night on the BBC with Bryan Ferry standing at the keyboard. In addition 15 August saw publication of ‘Lyrics’ a handsome, 308 page hardbound volume celebrating the songwriting talents of lead vocalist Bryan Ferry, encompassing Roxy Music’s two pre-LP singles and eight studio albums as well as Ferry’s nine solo LPs issued between 1973 and 2014, a total of 139 songs. I take the point of the first two reviews, but this is nonetheless a very nicely produced book with an excellent introduction (including one from BF highlighting some of his key lyrics).