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Somebody Saved Me
- Words + Music, Vol. 27
- By: Pete Townshend
- Narrated by: Pete Townshend
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
- Original Recording
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Pete Townshend is one of the great figures in rock ‘n’ roll history. For almost 60 years, The Who have balanced the physical and the spiritual with introspective lyrics and inspirational music. But there is a part of Townshend’s story—and The Who’s—that has not been examined. These are his Words + Music. In the Audible Original Pete Townshend: Somebody Saved Me, the songwriter takes us through the period between the 1978 death of Who drummer Keith Moon and the 2002 loss of bassist John Entwistle.
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A Glimpse Into the Life of Pete Townshend
- By Gilbert M. Stack on 05-06-22
New releases
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A Rare Recording of Film Icon Vivien Leigh and Producer Samuel Goldwyn
- By: Vivien Leigh
- Narrated by: Vivien Leigh
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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The following recording is a discussion between movie star Vivien Leigh, film producer Samuel Goldwyn and British Theatre critic Kenneth Tynan.
By: Vivien Leigh
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Searching for Solid Ground
- A Memoir
- By: Reggie Harris, Linda Hansell
- Narrated by: Jeremy Michael Durm
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Searching for Solid Ground is a captivating and deeply personal chronicle of Harris’s extraordinary life, from his early years, when his love of music was fueled by singing everywhere he could—at home, at church, and in the school choir—to performing across the world for over forty years as one half of the folk duo Kim and Reggie Harris, to his current work blending his musical gifts with a commitment to promote justice and peace and heal the racial divide.
By: Reggie Harris, and others
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Will I Ever Have Sex Again?
- By: Sofie Hagen
- Narrated by: Sofie Hagen
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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In attempting to find out why we're not having the sex we want, Sofie asks the questions: can we blame a lacking sex education? Is it all just sexual trauma? Where's the radical sexual liberation we were promised? What are we going to do about this? Should she have slept with that guy in that bush that one time? How do you overcome being a 35 year-old virgin (when it comes to queer sex, that is)? How do the socially awkward and the neurodiverse have sex?
By: Sofie Hagen
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Rebel Girl
- My Life as a Feminist Punk
- By: Kathleen Hanna
- Narrated by: Kathleen Hanna
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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An electric, searing memoir by the original rebel girl and legendary frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Kathleen Hanna’s rallying cry to feminists echoed far and wide through the punk scene of the 1980s, ’90s, and beyond. Her band, Bikini Kill, embodies this iconic time, and today their gutsy, radical lyrics of anthems like ‘Rebel Girl’ and ‘Double Dare Ya’ are more powerful than ever. But where did this transformative voice come from?
By: Kathleen Hanna
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Kendrick Lamar
- Influential Rapper
- By: Anthony Farrior
- Narrated by: Gregory Llewellyn Evans
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, emerged from the streets renowned for gang violence and civil unrest to become one of the most influential and pivotal voices in hip-hop. His narrative, lyrical depth, and commitment to addressing social issues through his music make him a unique figure in the genre.
By: Anthony Farrior
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What a Fool Believes
- A Memoir
- By: Michael McDonald, Paul Reiser
- Narrated by: Michael McDonald, Paul Reiser
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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A sweeping and evocative memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award-winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award-nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser.
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It was worth the wait.
- By Kimberly on 05-23-24
By: Michael McDonald, and others
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A Rare Recording of Film Icon Vivien Leigh and Producer Samuel Goldwyn
- By: Vivien Leigh
- Narrated by: Vivien Leigh
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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The following recording is a discussion between movie star Vivien Leigh, film producer Samuel Goldwyn and British Theatre critic Kenneth Tynan.
By: Vivien Leigh
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Searching for Solid Ground
- A Memoir
- By: Reggie Harris, Linda Hansell
- Narrated by: Jeremy Michael Durm
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Searching for Solid Ground is a captivating and deeply personal chronicle of Harris’s extraordinary life, from his early years, when his love of music was fueled by singing everywhere he could—at home, at church, and in the school choir—to performing across the world for over forty years as one half of the folk duo Kim and Reggie Harris, to his current work blending his musical gifts with a commitment to promote justice and peace and heal the racial divide.
By: Reggie Harris, and others
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Will I Ever Have Sex Again?
- By: Sofie Hagen
- Narrated by: Sofie Hagen
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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In attempting to find out why we're not having the sex we want, Sofie asks the questions: can we blame a lacking sex education? Is it all just sexual trauma? Where's the radical sexual liberation we were promised? What are we going to do about this? Should she have slept with that guy in that bush that one time? How do you overcome being a 35 year-old virgin (when it comes to queer sex, that is)? How do the socially awkward and the neurodiverse have sex?
By: Sofie Hagen
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Rebel Girl
- My Life as a Feminist Punk
- By: Kathleen Hanna
- Narrated by: Kathleen Hanna
- Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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An electric, searing memoir by the original rebel girl and legendary frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Kathleen Hanna’s rallying cry to feminists echoed far and wide through the punk scene of the 1980s, ’90s, and beyond. Her band, Bikini Kill, embodies this iconic time, and today their gutsy, radical lyrics of anthems like ‘Rebel Girl’ and ‘Double Dare Ya’ are more powerful than ever. But where did this transformative voice come from?
By: Kathleen Hanna
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Kendrick Lamar
- Influential Rapper
- By: Anthony Farrior
- Narrated by: Gregory Llewellyn Evans
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California, emerged from the streets renowned for gang violence and civil unrest to become one of the most influential and pivotal voices in hip-hop. His narrative, lyrical depth, and commitment to addressing social issues through his music make him a unique figure in the genre.
By: Anthony Farrior
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What a Fool Believes
- A Memoir
- By: Michael McDonald, Paul Reiser
- Narrated by: Michael McDonald, Paul Reiser
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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A sweeping and evocative memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award-winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award-nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser.
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It was worth the wait.
- By Kimberly on 05-23-24
By: Michael McDonald, and others
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Joyful Recollections of Trauma
- By: Paul Scheer
- Narrated by: Paul Scheer
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Paul Scheer has entertained countless fans and podcast listeners with stories about the odd, wild, and absurd details of his life. Yet these tales have pointed to deeper, more difficult truths that the actor and comedian has kept to himself. Now, he is finally ready to share those truths for the first time—but, of course, with a healthy dose of humor.
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Hilarious and poignant
- By Josh Lofgren on 05-26-24
By: Paul Scheer
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Get Honest or Die Lying
- Why Small Talk Sucks
- By: Charlamagne Tha God
- Narrated by: Charlamagne Tha God, Elliot Connie, Landon Woodson
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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For fourteen years, Charlamagne Tha God has been cohost of iHeartRadio’s nationally syndicated morning radio show The Breakfast Club and has proven his power as a culture mover and thought leader, by being his completely authentic self on-air, from his famous “You ain't black” moment with President Biden, to heartfelt chats with cultural icons like Sean “Jay-Z” Carter and Judy Blume, to viral classics with Kamala Harris and Soulja Boy, his incredible reach and impact on the pulse of America continues to grow.
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Enjoyable & thought enticing
- By First USA on 05-26-24
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How to Become Famous
- Lost Einsteins, Forgotten Superstars, and How the Beatles Came to Be
- By: Cass R. Sunstein
- Narrated by: Tom Beyer
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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It's hard to imagine our world without its stars and celebrity geniuses—they become a part of our culture and history, seeming permanent and preordained. But as Cass Sunstein shows in this startling book, that is far from the case. Focusing on both famous and forgotten (or simply overlooked) artists and luminaries in music, literature, business, science, politics, and other fields, he explores why some individuals become famous and others don't, and offers a new understanding of the role of greatness, luck, and contingency in the achievement of fame.
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Missed the mark.
- By Jim S Schuchman on 05-24-24
By: Cass R. Sunstein
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Rhythm of Resistance
- The Soulful Echoes of Black Musicians in the Era of Martin Luther King Jr. (1957-1968)
- By: Eroms Ehiagwina
- Narrated by: Kevin Key
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Rhythm of Resistance: The Soulful Echoes of Black Musicians in the Era of Martin Luther King Jr. (1957-1968) is an essential story that illuminates the crucial role of music during the Civil Rights Movement and a tribute to musicians who revolutionized the music scene during this period.
By: Eroms Ehiagwina
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National Treasure: Nicolas Cage
- Pop Classics
- By: Lindsay Gibb
- Narrated by: Moniqua Plante
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Nicolas Cage: leading man or character actor? Action hero or goofball comedian? Internet joke or one of the greatest actors of his generation? Beyond the gif bait and easy punchline, Nicolas Cage continually frustrates easy categorization or understanding. In National Treasure, pop culture writer Lindsay Gibb studies Nicolas Cage’s acting style and makes sense of the trajectory of his eclectic career. In the process, Gibb debunks the common claim that Cage makes bad choices.
By: Lindsay Gibb
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The Big Hustle
- A Boston Street Kid's Story of Addiction and Redemption
- By: Jim Wahlberg
- Narrated by: Michael Bud
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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When Jim Wahlberg went to prison the second time at 22 years old, he was sentenced to six to nine years for breaking and entering, bargained down from life for home invasion. He had staggered into a Boston cops apartment, helping himself to the sellable stuff and all the beer in the fridge. The cop came home, found Jim passed out at the kitchen table, beat the hell out of him, and arrested him.
By: Jim Wahlberg
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The Quizmaster
- From Life on the Streets to a Global Quizzing Sensation
- By: Jay Flynn
- Narrated by: Jay Flynn
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Online quizmaster Jay Flynn was down on his luck as the Covid pandemic broke. He'd lost his pub, The Crown in Lancashire, which he'd been running with his wife, and was looking for ways to keep the loyal locals together for whom the regular weekly quiz was a lifeline. He set up a quiz night on Facebook but forgot to mark the event as private. Before long 800 people had registered their interest and it was about to go viral around the world.
By: Jay Flynn
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Down with the System
- A Memoir (of Sorts)
- By: Serj Tankian
- Narrated by: Serj Tankian
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Serj Tankian will be the first to admit that his band, System of a Down, was “unlikely a chart-topper as had ever existed in modern music history: a band of Armenian-Americans playing a practically unclassifiable clash of wildly aggressive metal riffs, unconventional tempo-twisting rhythms, and Armenian folk melodies, with me alternately growling, screaming, and crooning lyrics that could pivot from avant-garde silliness to raging socio-political rants in the space of a single line.” After all, as Serj concedes, “it’s not easy listening.”
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THANK YOU SERJ
- By Meghan on 05-19-24
By: Serj Tankian
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Rebel Girl
- My Life as a Feminist Punk
- By: Kathleen Hanna
- Narrated by: Kathleen Hanna
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Kathleen Hanna’s band Bikini Kill embodied the punk scene of the 90s, and today her personal yet feminist lyrics on anthems like “Rebel Girl” and “Double Dare Ya” are more powerful than ever. But where did this transformative voice come from? In Rebel Girl, Hanna’s raw and insightful new memoir, she takes us from her tumultuous childhood to her formative college years and her first shows. As Hanna makes clear, being in a punk “girl band” in those years was not a simple or safe prospect.
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learning experience
- By Matthew Bailey on 05-20-24
By: Kathleen Hanna
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Rise of a Killah
- By: Ghostface Killah
- Narrated by: Landon Woodson
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Dennis Coles—aka Ghostface Killah—is a co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, a legendary hip hop group who established themselves by breaking all the rules, taking their music to the streets during hip hop’s golden era on a decade-long wave of releasing anthem after classic anthem, and serving as the foundation of modern hip hop. An all-star cast who formed like Voltron to establish the pillars that serve as the foundation of modern hip hop and released seminal albums that have stood the test of time.
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GFK
- By Robin Puente on 05-24-24
By: Ghostface Killah
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Down with the System
- By: Serj Tankian
- Narrated by: Serj Tankian
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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With nearly 40 million record sales, three albums topping the Billboard charts, a Grammy win and a legion of fans, System Of A Down are one of the biggest metal bands on the planet. At their core has always been Serj Tankian, whose journey from the streets of Beirut to rock superstardom is as remarkable and unlikely as you'll get. By dint of luck, circumstance, struggle, and more than a little talent, Serj has had the chance to live an extraordinary life, and retraces this remarkable journey, exploring what it's taught him - about music, about art, about activism, and about himself.
By: Serj Tankian
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Johnny Carson
- By: Henry Bushkin
- Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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“Here’s Johnny!” Probably everyone in America knows the phrase, whether they watched every episode of The Tonight Show or none because they had to go to bed early on school nights. From 1962 to 1992, Johnny Carson and his Tonight Show dominated the American consciousness. Henry Bushkin was Carson’s best friend and lawyer during that period, and his book is a tautly rendered and remarkably nuanced portrait of Carson, revealing not only how he truly was, but why.
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The good, the bad and the ugly. A five star story of the king of late night
- By Richard A on 05-23-24
By: Henry Bushkin