Description: Backtrack by Tessa Niles Backtrack is the star-studded account of Tessa Niles 30 years of working alongside the greatest names in rock and pop; the story of a young girls quest to discover her true voice as she charts her rise to become one of the most respected session singers in Britain. Follow Tessa as she records with superstars. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Backtrack is the star-studded account of Tessa Niles 30 years of working alongside the greatest names in rock and pop; the story of a young girls quest to discover her true voice as she charts her rise to become one of the most respected session singers in Britain. Follow Tessa as she records with superstars such as Eric Clapton, David Bowie and Robbie Williams, appears on the worlds biggest stages, rubs shoulders with royalty and reveals the triumphs and heartbreak of life on the road. Backtrack is a story of driving ambition, first-hand experience and the accomplishment of a dedicated and talented musician. Author Biography If you were listening to music during the 1980s and 1990s then chances are that Tessa Niles performed live with some of your favourite artists and sang on your most loved tracks. Her first big break came in 1983 when Sting asked her to join The Police on the Synchronicity World Tour. Niles went on to perform with David Bowie at the legendary Live Aid concert and sang on Bowie and Jaggers hit Dancing in the Streets. She then joined Eric Claptons band and collaborated on the first of MTVs Unplugged series which spawned the classic versions of Layla and Tears in Heaven. Producer Trevor Horn and Niles worked on many projects together including The Pet Shop Boys, ABC, Grace Jones, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Tatu and Seal. She worked on four albums with Tina Turner and on the worldwide hits Whats Love Got To Do With It? and Simply The Best. Niles recorded with Duran Duran on their hits Come Undone and Notorious. She sang on the soundtrack to the films Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Joness Diary. Throughout the last three decades Tessa Niles has performed with some of the most iconic artists in music: George Harrison, Annie Lennox, Tears For Fears, The Pet Shop Boys, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams to name a few. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsIntroductionCHAPTER ONE From dog collars to diamantéCHAPTER TWO We three StingsCHAPTER THREE Behind the starsCHAPTER FOUR The glitter trailCHAPTER FIVE Out of AfricaCHAPTER SIX Tears and fearsCHAPTER SEVEN Baby LoveCHAPTER EIGHT At the Court of King RobbieCHAPTER NINE Skating on thin iceCHAPTER TEN Backing the futureAbout the Author Review I can neither confirm nor deny that Ive contemplated sleeping with Tessa Niles talent on several occasions. -- Robbie Williams Details ISBN1909623849 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1909623849 ISBN-13 9781909623842 Format Paperback Author Tessa Niles Pages 208 Short Title BACKTRACK Language English Media Book Subtitle The Voice Behind Musics Greatest Stars Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Imprint Panoma Press AU Release Date 2015-06-08 NZ Release Date 2015-06-08 UK Release Date 2015-06-08 Publication Date 2015-06-08 Alternative 9781784521790 DEWEY 782.4216309 Audience General Publisher Rethink Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94273624;
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