You had to be there, and he was. I saw the band in Salisbury at a rather sad time in my life and just re-reading the piece brought the memories flooding back. A great history of the Stones in the 60s. ‘ I gave him a date – I have no idea how the tickets were eventually paid for, all I can remember is my older brother, who had been living in South London for a few years after he’d dived out of university, had suggested this whole thing would be a good idea and he would have sorted out the actual transaction part. This book is a text version of Vanessa Place's live performance I've got this really great joke about rape, in which the artist recites rape jokes for 45 minutes to a seated audience in a gallery or from a small stage. A unique insight into the period with stories that will fascinate and delight those who were there, those who wish they had been there, Rolling Stones fans and rock aficionados and those interested in 1960s music and popular social history. Through this fascinating story he weaves the voices of Canadians from across the country, who speak with humour, regret, and passion about the hardships and triumphs of their lives and about the widening gap between themselves and the rest of Canada.Generation gaps are as old as humankind, but rarely has there been as much misunderstanding and veiled animosity as there is between young and old today. You may unsubscribe at any time. Editor's Picks: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Buton’s History of Buddhism in India and Its Spread to Tibet, Discover Book Picks from the CEO of Penguin Random House US. Follow the story of the greatest Rock and band in the world, from the early Rhythm and blues days, the Brian Jones era. Would you recommend this product to a friend? Hoda Kotb Offers Inspiration, Wisdom, and Hope, Ina Garten's Latest Cozy and Delicious Recipes, Discover the Prologue to Jodi Picoult's Poignant New Novel, Audiobooks Read By Your Favorite Celebrities, Chilling Audiobooks for a Haunting Halloween. They are the last enthusiastic patriots, the last to accept authority with respect. Great work done by the author in gathering all the information together, I would recommend this book to anyone who has had interest in the Rolling Stones, the book made me laugh and it made me cry. Offer valid for new subscribers only.† Conditions apply. Gene Gorman’s memoir, You Had to be There, is a roller coaster ride that takes the reader from Gorman’s childhood to the horrors of Vietnam, his descent into alcoholism, his fight for sobriety and following success as a salesman, entrepreneur, husband and family man. Richard didn't see the Rolling Stones live in the 1960s although his mother did take him to see the 1964 Beatles Christmas Show - he was four years old. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences. They are better educated, more affluent, more vigorous, and longer-lived than any generation before them, yet obstinately cling to a forthright simplicity no generation is likely to regain. For them and for him I’m grateful.”–Financial Post“Through moving interviews with people across Canada, [Collins] develops an overview of a generation.”–Kitchener-Waterloo Record“This is Canadian history in an accessible and entertaining package.”–Saskatoon Star-Phoenix“Immensely enjoyable.…Heartily recommended.”–Halifax Daily News, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. For those who were not, these stories will perhaps bring appreciation and understanding of the generation and the time that was.”–Betty Kennedy“Robert Collins has helped make these people, who gave so much, more permament in Canada’s collective memory. The Troy Christian Jr. High Yearbook for the 2018-19 school year. Find You had to be there.. by TCJHS Yearbook at Blurb Books. reserved. Buy. Now where is my Tardis?! They are the last generation to have reached adulthood without television, credit cards, computers, or the Pill. His songwriting contributions have benefited a number of famous … He's been a Rolling Stones fan since watching Mick Jagger strut his stuff to Brown Sugar on the BBC's Top of the Pops. It offers a message of hope to others who have faced lifes challenges fueled by circumstances beyond their control, poor decisions, or any type of addiction. In. Gene Gorman has been a sales and management trainer and consultant for some of the largest corporations in America including AT&T, General Motors, and Cox Broadcasting, before becoming one of the largest independent auto dealers in the country. © 2020 Simon & Schuster, Inc. and Author Solutions, LLC - Would make an excellent Christmas present, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2015. By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. You had to be there by Gene Gorman's own words. Sign up to get exclusive offers, the best in books & more. Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly. Please try again later. We are experiencing technical difficulties. They are better educated, more affluent, more vigorous, and longer-lived than any generation before them, yet obstinately cling to a forthright simplicity no generation is likely to regain. Ah well, I find it very hard to keep my mind on the BOOK itself, the tapes still ring so clearly in my head. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. From the jungles of Vietnam, to divorce courts, mental wards and alcoholic detox units of Virginia, to the showrooms of Chrysler, to corporate boardrooms of America, You Had to Be There shares the hilarious and often tragic life story of author Gene Gorman. Even if you weren't there. It sounds like a reference to an inside joke; the kind of nudge and grin that only a few understand because they shared a moment. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is a fabulous reminder of those heady days of the early 60's and yes, you really had to be there as I was when I first saw the Stones at Blackpool in 1964. Start by marking “You Had to Be There” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Terry has had many years of success as a guitarist, singer, published songwriter, producer and now has written a book of his stories “You had to be there! This book is not yet featured on Listopia. You had to be there. † Conditions apply. It’s a joyous read.”–Knowlton Nash“Bears the mark of a veteran journalist.”–Globe and Mail“Evoking a thousand memories, Robert Collins has woven a rich and vari-coloured tapestry of the poignant and courageous lives of many who were there. A very important book covering a developing period of British Rock which I had the pleasure of a small contribution. You Had to Be There is a live double album by the American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.It was originally released in October 1978 as ABC AK-1008/2 and later re-released on ABC's successor label MCA.It is the first of Buffett's many live albums and his tenth album overall. You Had to be There: The Rolling Stones Live 1962-69. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. This time that line is more like insider information; the kind of understanding you only achieve by doing a thing so skillfully, for so long that you … Please try again. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Collins weaves together voices of Canadians from across the country to give readers a story of humour, regret and passion. They gained their maturity in an age of monumental and unprecedented change – from horse-and-buggy, Model TFord, and crank telephone, to moonwalks, space shuttles, and the Internet. Jes Skolnik, editor of the Bandcamp Daily, weighs the pros and cons of online music communities. Through this fascinating story he weaves the voices of Canadians from across the country, who speak with humour, regret, and passion about the hardships and triumphs of their lives and about the widening gap between themselves and the rest of Canada. The original vinyl print album included a fold-out poster showing many photos taken during the 1978 tour. They are the last generation to have reached adulthood without television, credit cards, computers, or the Pill. Even the title had “highly esteemed” before it! They are proudly “old fashioned” in their outlook, hardworking, and frugal in their ways. The original vinyl print album included a fold-out poster showing many photos taken during the 1978 tour. Refresh and try again. Robert Collins grew up in rural Saskatchewan during the Depression in conditions described in his renowned best-seller Butter Down the Well. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Something went wrong. Once you start reading you will learn what rise and fall and fall and rise truly mean. In You Had to Be There, Robert Collins presents an intimate portrait of a generation that survived a depression, won the War and changed the face of Canada forever. It's well made, well edited, and a real pleasure to read. It is the first of Buffett's many live albums and his tenth album overall. Please see your welcome email for exclusions and details. He was the lead guitarist for the legendary band “The Grass Roots” and received a gold record for his work on their biggest hit, “Temptation Eyes”. Thank you.