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The Hit Factory: The Stock, Aitken and Waterman Story (Hardcover)

by Mike Stock (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (30 Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843307294
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843307297
  • Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 16 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 407,194 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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However, as is the way with popular culture, the bubble eventually burst. The Hit Factory is an account of this exciting journey from the perspective of Mike Stock, one third of the hit-making triumvirate. From his early life to the early days of SAW, writing for the Eurovision Song contest and their first hit with Dead Or Alive in 1984, through to that fateful first meeting with Kylie and the halcyon days of 1989, the book also goes on to relate the darker side of being so successful - and where things started to go wrong. It is candid, revealing and sometimes shocking, exploring uncharted territory and exploding the myths about a seemingly jolly scenario.

About the Author
Mike Stock is still a record producer, having founded Better The Devil (BTD) Records and launching the pop project the Fast Food Rockers. He lives in London and Sussex.

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5.0 out of 5 stars King of Hits, 18 Feb 2005
By J. Heiniger "jeffnmk" - See all my reviews
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Mike Stock is the guy who wrote the hits and should be given the credit he deserves,this book is frank,and I believe an honest account of the SAW days and,if you've read Pete Waterman's autobiography this is an essential read,as it highlights the internal wranglings of the three guys from another perspective,from the perspective of the multi-talented guy who wrote all the hits,it's a great book and Mike Stock is the REAL hitmaker.He alludes to current programmes like Pop Idol so it's a very current book and anyone wishing to perform or aspire to write a hit record should buy a copy,a fascinating insight into the pop industry and sometimes a rather disturbing one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars So sad to watch good love go bad, 22 Mar 2005
This is a sorry tale straight from the horse's mouth. Mike Stock really has suffered the trials and tribulations of outrageous fortune. Starting in a south east London garage studio he instigated a production and songwriting team, Stock Aitken and Waterman, which for a while conquered all. The music business, however, hated them and eventually SAW parted company.

A first-hand insight to the UK music industry, predominently late 80's early 90's, and what can go wrong.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Good, 17 Oct 2004
By Chris Thorpe (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
If you're interested in the pop music business and remember the late 80s favourably, you'll no doubt find this worthwhile. Easy to read, amusing at times and just a pleasant light-hearted read.

I'd put this in a similar league to Simon Cowell's autobiography which I also found enjoyable.

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