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Author:	Jimmy Guterman
Co-authors:	Owen O'Donnell
Title:	Slipped Discs
Subtitle:	The Worst Rock 'N' Roll Records Of All Time
Publisher:	Virgin
Country:	UK
Date:	17 Oct 1991
Format:	Paperback
Genre:	Music
ISBN-10:	0863695876
Barcode:	9780863695872
Rating:	Rate
Collection:	I Own It I Want It
Community:	1 Owns
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W.B.lbl 19th Nov 2021		Review This is almost a different book from its U.S. counterpart (which misses the Slipped Discs title as on here). Notably, this version eliminates any and all references to Phil Collins, Genesis, and anybody associated past or present with that group (that includes Peter Gabriel) - no doubt because Collins and Genesis at the time were signed to Virgin, and Collins' good buddy Richard Branson was equally no doubt sensitive about the backlash against Phil that was brewing at the time owing to his sheer ubiquitousness. There are greater differences in the 45 list than for the LP's. Among them: Singles #8: US - "Sugar Shack" by Jimmy Gilmer And The Fireballs; UK - "You Better Sit Down Kids" by Cher #15: US - "The Living Years" by Mike + The Mechanics (Collins/Genesis connection); UK - "I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy #23: US - "Eve Of Destruction" by Barry McGuire; UK - "Blinded By The Light" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band #24: US - "The Dawn Of Correction" by The Spokesmen; UK - "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin #26: US - "You Can't Hurry Love" by Phil Collins; UK - "Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan #29: US - "This Time" by Richard Simmons (the fitness guru); UK - "Kiss" by The Art Of Noise Featuring Tom Jones #34: US - "The Loco-Motion" by Grand Funk; UK - "Dancing On The Ceiling" by Lionel Richie #37: US - "D.O.A." by Bloodrock; UK - "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher" by Rita Coolidge (on the latter, I'd have to agree) #38: US - "American Woman" by The Guess Who; UK - "Knock On Wood" by Amii Stewart #43: US - "Escalator Of Life" by Robert Hazard; UK - "Freedom" by Wham! #44: US - "All You Zombies" by the Hooters; UK - "Freedom" by George Michael (tolerate the Wham! "Freedom," can't stand the solo Michael one) #49: US - "Granny's Mini-Skirt" by Irene "Granny" Ryan; UK - "Baby, I Love Your Way / Freebird Medley (Free Baby)" by Will To Power Albums #27: US - Live by Iron Butterfly; UK - Journey's Greatest Hits by Journey #33: US - Joey Bishop Sings Country/Western by Joey Bishop; UK - Whenever You Need Somebody by Rick Astley The alterations to the albums list was miniscule in comparison with the singles. I think for completeness, I would seek out copies of both versions. 2 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?

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