- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Headline Review (30 Sep 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 075531994X
- ISBN-13: 978-0755319947
- Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 3 x 24 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 126,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'This uproarious account by the grizzled former foreign correspondent and old family friend...will raise a few eyebrows'
(Daily Telegraph )Product Description
213 performances, 58 countries, 15 months. James Blunt's 'All the Lost Souls' international tour was one of the greatest pop marathons of all time.
Journalist and family friend Peter Hardy joined James and his band on their exhilarating and exhausting journey around the world, hoping to discover the man behind the music. From the tour bus to the dressing rooms, from the stage to the after-show parties, travelling with James gave 'Weird Uncle Peter' an access-all-areas pass to his life on tour.
A warts-and-all account of lost guitars, adoring fans, ludicrous bar bills and very, very late nights, this is an honest, amusing and insightful look at the mad world of celebrity and the inside story of James himself, both in front of the crowds and behind closed doors.
DIFFERENT COUNTRY, SAME STATE is a frank exploration of one man's journey, his passion for music and his passion for life.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
James Blunt is mindblowing live, so it was great to be able to read all about what goes on behind the scenes on the tours. This book is well written, witty and hugely entertaining (the first book of its genre to deprive me of sleep!). A big thank you to Peter Hardy for giving us a glimpse of life on the road with Blunty and the band.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well I can honestly say that I wasn't too sure what to expect when I ordered this - was it going to be another 'unofficial' biography or a tell all tail in the manner of the sort of story that you see on the front page of 'News of the World'. I am very happy to say that it is neither, it's a fantastic mixture of fun laugh out loud moments, sombre almost emotional insights and adrenalin filled excitement. You feel sucked into the life on the tour, warts and all. I would happily recommend this book to anyone interested in the music industry, whether they be a James Blunt fan or otherwise to read this - if they can put it down they are doing better than me, I gave up after trying to read in bed with one eye open but after 20 minutes snoozing had to pick it up again! Peter Hardy has a brilliant writing style which as someone said before is like an intimate conversation, I was left wanting more!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I would recommend this story to anyone who has struggled with love, desire, fantasy and the world of celebrity. However what the book brings to life is an intimate redention of one man's passion. You will feel a passion so powerful that nothing will sustain it. There were chapters that were to intimate that I was embarrassed to read, but made me feel that James has such enormous love for his family, friends, music , life and "her", that it spills out to the rest of us when reading . I believe you will agree that Peter Hardy writes as if he is having an intimate conversation with you about life on the road with James, the band and I believe finding a little something new about him along the way. I hope you enjoy it as I did.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Different Country, Same State
Absolutely hysterical!! Peter Hardy makes you feel like you're there with them in the midst of all the madness ;-)
Published 13 months ago by Kim Battoe
My review
I bought this book without knowing anything about the author's writing. All I knew was that it was about my favorite singer and written by a close friend of his. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Ablicki
All the lost souls
The first time I heard James's singing on the radio I was hooked. And since being a fan since the beginning I was curious to understand a little more about the man who hid behind... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Nikki Stove
Great
I think that any fan of James Blunt would love this book. It is full of funny stories and behind the scenes info that most fans don't have access to. Great read!
Published 17 months ago by A. Kuhn
A really different sort of biography
I just love this book! It's so different from the usual biographies I've read before. This one really gets you to know the characters: not just James but also the band, the crew,... Read more
Published 18 months ago by bubble
Fabulous book
This is how books about celebrities should be. It's interesting, well written, funny, and you really feel you are there with James and the band. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Bookworm1
Rollicking ride
I enjoyed Peter's account of a long, exhausting, non-stop party of a tour. Peter is fascinating himself; the snippets of his own life give a glimpse into a life packed with... Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Roberts
Different Country, Same State Not Great
Having read the other readers' reviews, I felt as if I had perhaps been given a diffeent book. I was bored with much of the book, as it was the same one-note tune throughout. Read more
Published 19 months ago by U.S.reader
Different Country, Same State: On The Road With James Blunt - Highly...
Peter Hardy has done well to take the reader on a step-by-step journey, covering the tracks of James Blunt and Co. on the 'All The Lost Souls' world tour. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Annmarie
On the road with James Blunt
This is a great book for anyone who wants to know what life on the road is like for these musicians. It involves a lot more hard work than most people think. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Nadiac
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