Jeff Tweedy Knihy

Through his pioneering work in the legendary country-punk band, Uncle Tupelo, to his enduring legacy as the creative force behind the unclassifiable sound of Wilco, Jeff Tweedy has weaved his way between the underground and the mainstream - and back again.

There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. Tweedy believes that the difference between one song and many songs isn't a cute semantic trick-- it's an important distinction that can simplify a notoriously confusing art form. The idea of becoming a songwriter can seem daunting, but approached as a focused, self-contained event, the mystery and fear subsides, and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit. Here he brings readers into the intimate process of writing one song: lyrics, music, and putting it all together. Doing so allows you to access the deep sense of wonder that remains at the heart of this fulfilling, artistic act. -- adapted from jacket

An all-star lineup of rock-n-rollers, from Perry Farrell to Suzi Quatro and Verdine White, share uproarious, sentimental, and unexpected pre-stardom stories behind their favorite records. This collection features first-hand tales from artists of diverse backgrounds, reflecting on the significance of the albums that shaped them. Contributors include Laura Jane Grace, Ian MacKaye, Don McLean, Cherie Currie, Alice Bag, and Mac DeMarco, as bestselling author Eric Spitznagel engages with rock stars across the musical spectrum about the transformative power of music. Everyone has a cherished childhood record—be it a battered vinyl, torn cassette, or scratched CD—and the stories behind these records reveal much about their owners. Discover how "Weird Al" Yankovic honed his accordion skills playing along to Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, or how Fishbone's Angelo Moore credits a boombox and a Bad Brains album with saving his life. Learn about the love story between Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman of Prince's band, The Generation, sparked by mixtapes. Each profile is emotional, fascinating, and hilarious, inviting readers to revisit the music that resonates deeply with their favorite rockers, past and present.

Including tracks by the Velvet Underground, Joni Mitchell, Otis Redding, Dolly Parton, and Billie Eilish-as well as thoughts on Jeff's own songs - World Within a Song asks: why do we listen to music, why do we love songs, and how can music connect us to each other and to ourselves?[Bokinfo].

~New York Times Bestseller~ An exciting and heartening mix of memories, music, and inspiration from Wilco front man and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Tweedy, sharing fifty songs that changed his life, the real-life experiences behind each one, as well as what he’s learned about how music and life intertwine and enhance each other. What makes us fall in love with a song? What makes us want to write our own songs? Do songs help? Do songs help us live better lives? And do the lives we live help us write better songs? After two New York Times bestsellers that cemented and expanded his legacy as one of America’s best-loved performers and songwriters, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back) and How to Write One Song, Jeff Tweedy is back with another disarming, beautiful, and inspirational book about why we listen to music, why we love songs, and how music can connect us to each other and to ourselves. Featuring fifty songs that have both changed Jeff’s life and influenced his music—including songs by the Replacements, Mavis Staples, the Velvet Underground, Joni Mitchell, Otis Redding, Dolly Parton, and Billie Eilish—as well as Jeff’s “Rememories,” dream-like short pieces that related key moments from Jeff’s life, this book is a mix of the musical, the emotional, and the inspirational in the best possible way.