Music audiobooks

Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me

By: Steven Hyden

Narrated by: Ben Sullivan

Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

Steven Hyden explores nineteen music rivalries and what they say about life in this "highly entertaining" book (Rolling Stone) perfect for every passionate music fan.

Beatles vs. Stones. Biggie vs. Tupac. Kanye vs. Taylor. Who do you choose? And what does that say about you? Actually -- what do these endlessly argued-about pop music rivalries... Read more

Gordon Lightfoot

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot helped to define the folk-pop sound of the 60s and early 70s. With a focus on crafting quality albums, not hit singles, Lightfoot found great success and provided a soundtrack for a tumultuous time.

In a conversation with host Wink Martindale, Lightfoot discusses working his way up throughout his... Read more

The Sun & The Moon & The Rolling Stones

By: Rich Cohen

Narrated by: Rich Cohen

Length: 11 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

A gritty, one-of-a-kind backstage account of the world’s greatest touring band, from the opinionated music journalist who was along for the ride as a young reporter for Rolling Stone in the 1990s
 
ONE OF THE TOP FIVE ROCK BIOGRAPHIES OF THE YEAR—SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE 
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—KIRKUS REVIEWS
 
A book inspired by a lifelong... Read more

Paul McCartney

By: Philip Norman

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

Length: 30 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Since the age of 21, Paul McCartney has lived one of the ultimate rock 'n' roll lives played out on the most public of stages. Now Paul's story is told by rock music's foremost biographer, with McCartney's consent and access to family members and close friends who have never spoken on the record before. Paul McCartney: The Life reveals the... Read more

Go Big or Go Home

By: Scotty McCreery & Travis Thrasher

Narrated by: Scotty McCreery

Length: 5 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Platinum-award winning country music star Scotty McCreery shares his journey from North Carolina to American Idol and the top of the country music charts.American Idol was just a simple singing competition that seemed fun to audition for. Who knew what kind of doors it might open for a sixteen-year-old from Garner, North Carolina?Go Big or Go... Read more

Paul McCartney

By: Philip Norman

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

The definitive Paul McCartney biography, written with his approval by bestselling biographer Philip Norman.

Since the age of twenty-one, Paul McCartney has lived one of the ultimate rock-n-roll lives played out on the most public of stages. Now, Paul's story is told by rock music's foremost biographer, with McCartney's consent and access to... Read more

Unashamed

By: Lecrae Moore

Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

If you live for people's acceptance, you'll die from their rejection. Two-time Grammy winning rap artist, Lecrae, learned this lesson through more than his share of adversity—childhood abuse, drugs and alcoholism, a stint in rehab, an abortion, and an unsuccessful suicide attempt. Along the way, Lecrae attained an unwavering faith in Jesus and... Read more

Zauberklang und Blechsalat

By: JUMBO Neue Medien & Verlag GmbH

Narrated by: Marko Simsa

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Marko Simsa präsentiert die Sternstunden der Blechbläsermusik in all ihren Facetten: von Klassik, über fetzigen Ragtime bis hin zu dem bekannten Pippi Langstrumpf-Lied. Mit vielen spannenden Geschichten rund um die Instrumente und die bekannten Kompositionen nimmt er die ganze Familie mit auf eine spannende Entdeckungsreise in die Welt von... Read more

Waylon

By: Terry Jennings

Narrated by: Christopher Ryan Grant

Length: 6 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

"This book is a terrific tribute, from a son to his father."---Willie Nelson

"I'm so excited about Terry's new book."---Dolly Parton

From the Foreword by Ken Mansfield

"There are many stories about Waylon . . . the family man, the creative genius man, the quiet man, the king-of-the-six-day-roar-man, the uncommon man, the legendary man, the bad-ass... Read more

Hamilton

By: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jeremy McCarter

Narrated by: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Length: 6 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

A backstage pass to the groundbreaking, hit musical Hamilton, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Eleven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, including the award-winning libretto, behind-the-scenes photos and interviews, and exclusive footnotes from composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Miranda, now streaming on Disney+ with the original... Read more

Your Song Changed My Life

By: Bob Boilen

Narrated by: Bob Boilen

Length: 8 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

From the beloved host and creator of NPR’s All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts comes an essential oral history of modern music, told in the voices of iconic and up-and-coming musicians, including Dave Grohl, Jimmy Page, Michael Stipe, Carrie Brownstein, Smokey Robinson, and Jeff Tweedy, among others—published in association with NPR... Read more

Old Records Never Die

By: Eric Spitznagel

Narrated by: Ramiz Monsef

Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

High Fidelity meets Killing Yourself to Live in this memoir of one man’s search for his lost record collection.As he finds himself within spitting distance of middle age, journalist Eric Spitznagel feels acutely the loss of … something. Freedom? Maybe. Coolness? Could be. The records he sold in a financial pinch? Definitely. To find out for... Read more

Paul Anka

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Paul Anka recorded his first single at the age of just 14. In addition to his success as a performer, Anka was also an accomplished songwriter. His credits include the theme song for Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and one of Tom Jones’ biggest hits, “She’s A Lady.”
In this 1977 interview, Wink Martindale takes listeners on an extensive... Read more

Pat Boone

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Pat Boone’s first hit came with “Two Hearts, Two Kisses (Make One Love)” in 1954. His success continued as he sold millions of records through the 50s and early 60s and recorded more than a dozen singles that went gold.
Boone’s career expanded beyond music as he starred in numerous films and even hosted his own variety television show. He sat... Read more

The Carpenters

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

In a time when hard rock was all the rage, The Carpenters were bringing a softer sound to the airwaves of the 1970s. While many artists churned out new music constantly, they took a different approach. They waited for a great song with a great sound to come together, only putting out a new song when they were sure they were putting out a hit.... Read more

Dick Clark

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Dick Clark had taken over for a TV show that served as "filler” and showcased different musical acts. Young girls were invited to watch as the studio audience, but when they got bored they got up to dance and a camera man caught the moment. From that moment, American Bandstand was born.
For teenagers, American Bandstand served as a replacement... Read more

Tony Bennett

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Tony Bennett took his place at the forefront of pop music when he recorded “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” in 1962. Despite being trained in art, Bennett made the decision to pursue a career in music that included a stint as a singing waiter.
Bennett spoke with Wink Martindale in August of 1972 about his accomplished career that included... Read more

Glen Campbell

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Glen Campbell’s career extended throughout song and screen as he worked in television, film and as a songwriter and performer. He achieved moderate success early on as a country artist and made history in 1967 winning four Grammys in both the pop and country categories.
Campbell found crossover success with “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Southern... Read more

Ray Charles

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Ray Charles lived his life with no regrets, no matter the ups or the downs. After losing his sight at 7 years old, and his parents passing away while he was a teenager, he went on to experience phenomenal success as a singer, songwriter and musician.
Charles didn’t often agree to interviews, but in this rare and lengthy conversation he had with... Read more

Rosemary Clooney

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Rosemary Clooney grew up singing with her sister at family gatherings and in her senior year of high school they were hired to sing at the local radio station. She soared to fame in the 1950s with the novelty song “Come On-a My House” and continued to release a number of other pop and jazz hits.
In 1973, Clooney sat down with Wink Martindale to... Read more

Perry Como

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Perry Como’s career started with a dare. The teenage owner of a barbershop had done some singing locally, but when his friends dared him to get on stage and sing a few songs with Freddy Carlone, he was offered a job.
Following touring, recording and a brief return to the barber business, Como went on to host his own radio show and sign a... Read more

Sammy Davis Jr.

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Sammy Davis Jr. was, quite literally, born into show business. As part of a well-known vaudeville family, he began performing when he was just four years old and never seemed to slow down. From stage to studio to screen the singer, dancer, musician and actor travelled all over the world entertaining millions.
Wink Martindale spoke with the... Read more

John Denver

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 36 minutes

Abridged: No

John Denver dominated the 1970s with sold out concerts and chart-topping music. Wink Martindale spoke with Denver in Los Angeles in 1975 in the midst of this success. Denver recounts the road that began with him dropping out of college and moving to Los Angeles to find work as a singer.
Denver passionately describes his attachment to music beyond... Read more

Frankie Laine

By: Wink Martindale

Narrated by: Wink Martindale

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Frankie Laine’s far-reaching appeal made him a hit in the ’40s and ’50s. While his contemporaries found success early in life, Laine didn’t see fame until his late 30s. Despite his late-blooming career, his excursion into the world of music began much earlier, during his years as a teenager performing at dance marathons.
Wink Martindale spoke... Read more