FLOPS ON 45
THE ONES THAT GOT AWAY 1965-1979
by Richard Lysons Introduction by Simon Frith
by Richard Lysons Introduction by Simon Frith
A new book from music historian Richard Lysons shines a light on the singles that slipped through the cracks of the charts. Flops on 45: The Ones That Got Away 1965–1979, published this November, explores the overlooked tracks that never quite made it to commercial success, despite their creative brilliance.
For anyone who has ever wondered why some of the best songs never charted, this 320-page paperback offers a rich and entertaining answer. Lysons looks beyond familiar hits by artists like Kate Bush, Suzi Quatro, David Bowie, and The Hollies, tracing the stories of records that missed the spotlight.
The book opens with an introduction by Professor Simon Frith, who praises Lysons for his deep respect for the musicians behind these so-called flops. Frith calls it “an important contribution to popular music history,” recognising its focus on the people who made the music rather than the numbers that defined success.
Lysons, who began collecting singles in 1970, brings both curiosity and care to his research. His earlier work, Were You There? Popular Music At Manchester’s Free Trade Hall – 1951 To 1996, was celebrated for its meticulous detail and heartfelt storytelling.
With Flops on 45, Lysons once again gives a voice to the overlooked, proving that even songs without a chart position still have a story worth telling.
For anyone who has ever wondered why some of the best songs never charted, this 320-page paperback offers a rich and entertaining answer. Lysons looks beyond familiar hits by artists like Kate Bush, Suzi Quatro, David Bowie, and The Hollies, tracing the stories of records that missed the spotlight.
The book opens with an introduction by Professor Simon Frith, who praises Lysons for his deep respect for the musicians behind these so-called flops. Frith calls it “an important contribution to popular music history,” recognising its focus on the people who made the music rather than the numbers that defined success.
Lysons, who began collecting singles in 1970, brings both curiosity and care to his research. His earlier work, Were You There? Popular Music At Manchester’s Free Trade Hall – 1951 To 1996, was celebrated for its meticulous detail and heartfelt storytelling.
With Flops on 45, Lysons once again gives a voice to the overlooked, proving that even songs without a chart position still have a story worth telling.
The book opens with an introduction by Professor Simon Frith, who praises Lysons for his deep respect for the musicians behind these so-called flops. Frith calls it “an important contribution to popular music history,” recognising its focus on the people who made the music rather than the numbers that defined success.
Lysons, who began collecting singles in 1970, brings both curiosity and care to his research. His earlier work, Were You There? Popular Music At Manchester’s Free Trade Hall 1951 To 1996, was celebrated for its meticulous detail and heartfelt storytelling.
With Flops on 45, Lysons once again gives a voice to the overlooked, proving that even songs without a chart position still have a story worth telling.
Lysons, who began collecting singles in 1970, brings both curiosity and care to his research. His earlier work, Were You There? Popular Music At Manchester’s Free Trade Hall 1951 To 1996, was celebrated for its meticulous detail and heartfelt storytelling.
With Flops on 45, Lysons once again gives a voice to the overlooked, proving that even songs without a chart position still have a story worth telling.
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