This page is for links to books which mention Otway in some way. If you know of any others, me and let me know . All of the books can be bought from Amazon by clicking on the image. Any commission earned will be donated to good causes.
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by John Otway The definitive book about the life and career of John Otway. A Must for all fans of the microstar. | |
The
Complete John Otway Lyrics | |
With contributions from John, Wilko Johnson and many others. It is a collection of anecdotes from or about rock music and specific artists, and includes a Chapter entitled "How Failure Led To Success For John Otway".
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A
really good read if you are into punk/and or blues. Some mentions of | |
 The
Trouble With MusicBy Mat Callahan - Page 100 Refers to a study by Napier University, Edinburgh, which mentions Otway's problems with Woolworths, Asda and WH Smiths during The Hit campaign. | |
  The
Cut the Crap! Guide to Making a Recordby Gary Marshall - Pages 69-71 Although it refers to Otway as an obscure artist, this book gives a fair account of The Hit campaign, including references to Woolwoths, Radio 1 and their influence on music sales. | |
John
mentioned third on the bill of the Dublin Festival. After The Police and Squeeze,
but above U2! | |
"There were moments of sheer, shining glory, isolated moments of musical majesty from John Otway" | |
Otway and Barrett mentioned in passing | |
by Andrew Neill, Matt Kent - Page 301 Refers to the records Murder Man / If I Did / Louisa on a Horse / Misty Mountain in the discography section. These records were produced by Pete Townshend | |
by John Atkins - Page 219 A brief mention in a list of other bands. | |
  Burt
Backarach: Song by Song: Song by Song:.By Serene Dominic - Page 76 Refers to John in a list of people who have covered "Liberty Valance" | |
John mentioned (among others) as established artists at the Festival Flux. A festival within a festival at the Edinburgh Fringe. | |
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Baby, That's Really Me
Deep
and Meaningless
Rock
Talk 
Hundred
Watts: A Life in Music
Sex
& Drugs & Rock'n'roll: Rock 'n' Roll: The Life of Ian Dury
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