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Simon Raymonde – In One Ear (paperback book)

Name: Simon Raymonde – In One Ear (paperback book)
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Simon Raymonde traces his path from a singular childhood to his years with Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil, offering an intimate account of the music, relationships and creative life that shaped his career.

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As one-third of the seminal band Cocteau Twins, Simon Raymonde helped to create some of the most beautiful and memorable albums of the ’80s and ’90s – music that continues to cast a spell over millions.

This is the story of the band, in his words.

Beginning with Simon’s remarkable childhood and exploring his relationship with his father, Ivor Raymonde (the legendary producer, musician, and arranger for acts such as the Walker Brothers and songwriter for artists including Dusty Springfield), the book will journey through the musician’s rise to prominence and his time with Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil.

Reviews

A Resident Book of the Year.
” A love letter to a charmed life lived through music.” – Observer.
“A wonderful book – Elton John.
“Beautiful, insightful, and honest.” – Cillian Murphy.

About the author: Simon Raymonde is a British producer, musician, and record-company CEO. From 1983 to 1997, he was one-third of the seminal band Cocteau Twins and associated offshoot This Mortal Coil. He is the son of legendary British songwriter and producer Ivor Raymonde. Simon has run Bella Union record label for the past twenty-seven years.