Side by Side: Selected Lyrics

Side by Side is a collection of lyrics, poems, writings, and drawings by Robert Wyatt and Alfie Benge, featuring an introduction by Jarvis Cocker. It showcases the creative partnership of two British music legends, celebrating their enduring collaboration and unique artistic vision.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Publisher: Faber & Faber

The life's work of two of British music's most unique and timeless artists, with an introduction by Jarvis Cocker, is presented in Side by Side. Whenever an aspiring musician asks me about songwriting, I point them towards Robert and Alfie. Their work is so unusual, so perceptive, so playful, and so grown-up. I don't think there's anyone to compare. If you want songs that touch your mind as well as your heart, these are the best. Wide distribution of this book could improve the state of music dramatically. - Brian Eno *** Selected and arranged by the authors themselves, and featuring an introduction by Jarvis Cocker, Side by Side presents the lyrics, poems, writings, and drawings of innovative musician Robert Wyatt and his creative partner, English painter and songwriter Alfie Benge. As a founding member of influential English rock bands Soft Machine and Matching Mole, and with a solo career that has lasted for over forty years and seen him collaborate with a diverse range of artists, including Bjork, Brian Eno, Carla Bley, Paul Weller, and David Gilmour, his own music remains unclassifiably personal. Alfie Benge is a visual artist, songwriter, and pioneering music manager, having managed Robert's career for fifty years. She is also married to Robert. Since 1982, they have collaborated on many of Robert's most well-known songs. This unique volume celebrates one of the most enduring creative partnerships of the last half-century.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 149 x 221 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571360512
Edition number: Main