Provided to youtube by reservoir media management, inc. Billy idol pens a memoir, dancing with myself, that. Billy idols memoir is a candid recollection of his life as a bad boy rocker in the 80s and 90s. His debut studio album, billy idol 1982, was a commercial success. Hes a genuine romantic, writing in a kind of overheated journalese about his london punk rock rootsand then falling head over heels for america james parker. In his new autobiography, dancing with myself, og punk rocker and a80s pop star billy idol comes off like the coolest guy, an artist equally comfortable discussing the french new wave and the sex pistolsasometimes. Billy idol dancing with myself records, lps and cds. Unlike some other rock star memoirs, billy idol doesnt make excuses for his behavior. Other times, he comes off like a notquitereformed addict who brags abo. Idol s second studio album, rebel yell 1983, was a major commercial success, featuring hit singles rebel yell and eyes without a face. For his information, celebrities like billy idol have editors to make sure the book was well. Billy idols book reminded me there are dozen of hits id long forgotten and it introduced me to a huge body of work of which i was unaware. Billy idols recording of dancing with myself fully realizes the energetic potential of the song with a goforbroke arrangement that builds the song on a staccato bass line and the kind of slashing, anthemic guitar riffs that would become a staple of billy idols classic hits. Dancing with myself was already released in 1981 as idol s debut single.
Along with duran duran, billy idol was one the first poprock artists to achieve massive success in the early 80s due to a then brandnew u. The book is very wellwritten and it zips along at a pace. Billy idols dancing with myself official book trailer. He admits fault for the hurt he caused to his longtime girlfriend perri and his family because of his drug use and infidelity. Billy idol released it on the ep dont stop in 1981. A matchless unread copy opened only by idol to sign. Dancing with myself by billy idol goodreads share book.
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In part a survivors story dancing with myselfis equally a very funny and always riveting account of one mans creative drive. Dancing with myself is a fabulous look at the emergence of punk in england in the 1970s, told from someone who made it happen. The book is a typical sex, drugs, fuk the world attitude, rock and roll lifestyle. The very best of billy idol is only the second billy idol hits album to be released in america, following the first 2001s greatest hits. Greatest hits by billy idol 724352881222 cd barnes. Biography audiobooks billy idol dancing with myself part 02. Billy idol dancing with myself vinyl records and cds for. Billy idol dancing with myself 1982, vinyl discogs. Sep 29, 2015 listen to dancing with myself audiobook by billy idol.
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Idol originally recorded this in 1980 with his band generation x, but producer keith forsey thought billy should try releasing it on his own in the states. No rocker since elvis has sneered better than billy idol. But clearly this is an important time for idol, too, as the release of his new album coincides with the debut of his tellall book, dancing with myself. In dancing with myself, idol renders detailed accounts of his lifes highs and lows with the unapologetically inyourface attitude and exuberance that made him famous.
Billy idol pens a memoir, dancing with myself, that details all the. I had a chance to see him in concert recently and have been listening alot to his new album kings and queens of the underground. Hard to believe, but capitols 2008 collection idolize yourself. Of all these memoirs, dancing with myself was the only one that. Legendary rocker and new york times bestselling author billy idol discusses the diy roots of the punk rock movement, the early days of mtv, and why writing his autobiography, dancing with myself. The discography of billy idol, his solo recordings postgeneration x, consists of eight studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums, one extended play, and 37 singles. Forsey set billy up in new york and thanks to mtv, the song quickly caught on.
Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Who is the audio cd of dancing with myself, written by billy idol, read by. Just as quickly, idol descended into heroin addiction. Thats what im talking aboutof all these memoirs, dancing with myself was the only one that stimulated my envymade me want to be billy idol for five minutes. Compiled by chapter and in chronological order as they are discussed by. Cover versions of dancing with myself by billy idol. In this bold and candid memoir, music legend billy idol shares his life story, from his childhood in england to his rise to fame during the height of the punk pop revolution, revealing intimate details about the sex, drugs, and rock and roll that he is so fabulously famous forall told in his own utterly indelible voice. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Dancing with myself was originally released by gen x, idols original punkrock group in 1979 but failed to gain commercial success in the u. Billy idol will sign copies of his new book on wednesday, oct. A rolling stone top 10 best music books of the year thats what im talking aboutof all these memoirs, dancing with myself was the only one that stimulated my envymade me want to be billy idol for five minutes. In the video above, billy idol discusses the diy roots of the punk rock movement, the early days of mtv, and why writing his new york times bestselling autobiography, dancing with myself, was more exhilarating than taking drugs. Billy idol pens a memoir, dancing with myself, that details all the excesses of his rock stardom. Live every day as if its your last, and one day youre sure to be right. Billy idol pens a memoir, dancing with myself, that details all the excesses of his. This budgetpriced billy idol compilation pales in comparison to lengthier collections like 2008s very best of billy idol. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Vinyl 7 billy idol dancing with myself 1982, vinyl discogs. It was great to read about how his songs came into being especially those on the latest album which is still vintage billy idol but with alot of wisdom and grace mixed in. Dancing with myself generation x, billy idol song info. Considering all the selfabuse the book recounts, idol seems to have come. According to the dancing with myself songfacts, billy idol got the idea watching asian kids dancing with themselves in a nightclub. I might suggest a different lyric for the title, one that ive always felt was a quintessionately idol philosophy. I am hopelessly divided between the dark and the good, the rebel and the. The playlist below is a musical reference guide to billy idol s new york times bestselling autobiography dancing with myself. Oct 07, 2014 dancing with myself by billy idol autobiography released october 7, 2014, touchstone. Kindle edition published in 2014, 1451628501 hardcover published in 2014, kindle edition published in 2014, kind. Hes a genuine romanticdancing with myselfstimulated my envymade me want to be billy idol for five minutes. Song information for dancing with myself billy idol on allmusic allmusic.
His book is a really interesting read intelligent,humorous,brutally honest. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dancing with myself. Billy idol chose to name his autobiography dancing with myself, borrowing from one of his most famous songs and lyrics. And what better way to pay tribute to the platinumcoiffed brit punk than with this greatest hits package. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In addition to quintessential idol classics such as the slamdanceinspiring dancing with myself, the naughty rock anthem white wedding, the tearjerking ballad eyes without a face, and the comeback hit cradle of love, this. Dancing with myself by billy idol was written by billy idol and tony james and was first released by gen x in 1980. Hes a genuine romantic, writing in a kind of overheated journalese about his london punk rock rootsand then falling head over heels for america james parker, the. I am a billy idol fan and love his music, and i am glad he made it to his 60s. Of all these memoirs, dancing with myself was the only one that stimulated my envymade me want to be billy idol for five minuteshes a genuine romantic, writing in a kind of overheated journalese about his london punk rock roots. Billy idol dancing with myself official music video. This playlist is a musical reference guide to billy idol s new york times bestselling autobiography dancing with myself. Dancing with myself, like the man himself, is all over the placenow chattynow caliginous, now encrusted with subjim morrisonian lyricismi never expected to like billy idol, and after reading his book, oddly, i do. In this bold and candid memoir, music legend billy idol shares.
Compiled by chapter and in chronological order as they are discussed by billy throughout the book, these songs represent a sampling of the music and the artists who influenced. Sep 29, 2015 buy the paperback book dancing with myself by billy idol at indigo. Of all these memoirs, dancing with myself was the only one that stimulated my envymade me want to be billy idol for five minutes. It was covered by jammy jams, midnite string quartet, kim esty, brad davis and other artists. An early architect of punk rocks sound, style, and fury, whose lipcurling sneer and fistpumping persona vaulted him into pops mainstream as one of mtvs first megastars, billy idol remains to this day a true rock n roll icon. Oct 08, 2014 billy idol is as candid as possible in new memoir. Billy idols new york times bestselling autobiography is now available in the. Billy idol dancing with myself part 01 audiobook youtube. Song information for dancing with myself billy idol on allmusic. A rolling stone top 10 best music books of the year thats what im talking aboutof all these memoirs, dancing with myself was the only one that stimulated. Universals 20 budgetline collection rounds up 11 big hits from billy idol, including generation xs version of dancing with myself. The lead single, hot in the city, peaked at number twentythree on the billboard 100. Billy idol was certified gold by the recording industry association of america riaa.
Now, in his longawaited autobiography, dancing with myself. Billy idol an early architect of punk rocks sound, style, and fury, whose lipcurling sneer and fistpumping persona vaulted him into pops mainstream as one of mtvs first megastars, billy idol remains, to this day, a true rock n roll icon. This means his solo hit version is absent, as are a few other notable singles but what is here including white wedding, rebel yell, eyes without a face, flesh for fantasy, to be a lover and mony mony are songs that are among his best and. In this chapter from billy idols new autobiography, the rocker writes about 70s audience reactions to performances by rising punk stars such. Known for successfully merging his signature punk attitude with the mainstream music scene, idol has written some of pops most iconic songs, including white wedding, rebel yell and cradle of love. A rolling stone top 10 best music books of the year thats what im talking about. Idol rerecorded it when he went solo in 1981 and used it as a bside on various extended singles.
Now, in his new york times bestselling autobiography, dancing with myself, idol delivers an electric, refreshingly honest daily news, new york account of his journey to famefrom his early days as front man of the pioneering uk punk band generation x to the decadent life atop the dancerock kingdom he ruleddelivered with. Mixing his badboy good looks with an appealing blend of pop hooks, punk attitude, and a dance beats, idol quickly rocketed to stardom, before hard living derailed his career and almost proved fatal. Biography audiobooks billy idol dancing with myself part 01. Nov 15, 2017 that billy idol agreed to speak with gp in the context of a cover story on steve stevens speaks volumes about the respect he has for his longtime guitarist and sonic architect.
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