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Shout!: the Beatles in Their Generation (Paperback)

by Phil Norman (Author)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall & IBD; 2 edition (26 Nov 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0684830671
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684830674
  • Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.7 x 3.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,467,595 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The New York Times Book Review" The definitive biography.

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A fresh look at the story of the Beatles' rise to success and the people who helped them develop their music, image, and style.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not the definitive biography, but the best available., 2 Feb 2001
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An excellent review of the Beatles career, being neither too fawning or hyper-critical about the Fab Four. The book has been criticised in some quarters for being pro or anti Paul or John, but I don't see this - it's just a realistic picture of four normal people who became worshipped more than any other musicians before or since.

Where the book is especially good is in the early days and in covering the eventual disintegration of the group and the Apple empire. Almost half of the book is taken up with the story of the early days, and it's very well done. Anyone who grew up in the 50s or early 60s will be able to relate to the world they lived in, and the book makes you feel that you're right there with them.

Where things go a little astray is in relating their passage from just another pop group to superstardom. Events seem to be covered too quickly and at a distance - we get no real insight into what it was like to become suddenly worshipped.

So, not the definitive biography, but an excellent read. The full story will probably only be told when (or if) Paul, George and Ringo decide to cooperate in it's writing. Until that happens, buy this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars So far, it's the best story of the Beatles written., 2 May 2006
I know a lot of people have problems with some of the unsubstantiated stories in this book, but if you're looking for a well-written bio of the Fab Four from beginning to end, you can't get much better than this. From the early years, playing in Hamburg, the sacking of Pete Best, through Beatlemania to the legal wranglings that led to their breakup, Philip Norman gives us a pretty objective picture.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written and research, but you have to wonder...., 2 Dec 1998
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Norman's done his homework, and this is a truly fascinating and detailed account of the Beatles. Still, one has to wonder if Norman actually likes the Beatles, on several occasions he seems to revel in reporting sordid episodes and Beatle pet peeves that, while interesting to note, don't always seem relevant. All in all, one of the better accounts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Different perspective arguing against Paul bias
I'm surprised that ppl so far thought that the book was biased against Paul. I'm not the greatest when it comes to picking up tone, but Maybe I'm Amazed that the reviews so far... Read more
Published on 24 Oct 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Makes Paul fans Shout!
This is a good book. Giving many facts about the Beatles. Unfortunatly, it takes many cheap punches at Paul. Read more
Published on 25 April 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars FAB BOOK!
THIS BOOK IS THE BIBLE OF ALL THE BEATLE BOOKS I HAVE EVR READ. NOT ONLY DID IT CONTAIN FACTS,AND QUOTES FROM PEOPLE WHO KNEW THEM, BUT,QUOTES FROM THE BEATLES THEMSELF. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating - The Bible of Beatles biographies!
The story of the Beatles' rise to fame has probably been chronicled in hundreds, if not thousands of books all over the world. Why is Phillip Norman's "SHOUT! Read more
Published on 15 Aug 1997

4.0 out of 5 stars If your name's not Paul McCartney you'll enjoy this bio.
Just when I thought I couldn't cram any more Beatle lore into my cranium, I read Philip Norman's biography of the four lads. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 1997

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