Michael Witheford
AUTHOR

Michael Witheford

Comedy & Humor
Tap the gear icon above to manage new release emails.
Hiya, I'm here to spruik my new book the Very Worst Of the Beatles. It's my second - the first Buzzed(Penguin) a novel, is pretty tough to find these days. If you can't see it yet, it will be there soon. Heres a synopsis ... The Very Worst Of The Beatles is a light-hearted but studious examination of the band's least outstanding moments, from the hurried and badly played cover versions they were obliged to record for a hungry market in the early sixties, to the drug-fuelled and overblown indulgences from later in the decade when they had no obligations at all. Each choice has its own separate entry in which I've looked at the song, its recording, and why there are problems. I've taken into account aspects such as record company pressure, fatigue, laziness, bad luck and the often frosty relationships within the band which began to tug The Beatles' members in different directions from as early as 1967. I've attempted to capture something of the flavour of the group's personalities as well as poking fun at their most incompetent moments. Because Beatles fans are extremely protective of the group many will have difficulty leaving the book unexamined. I'm mostly a freelance journo and have written for the Age, On The Street, Juke, Australian Musician, Time Out ... and many others. I spent many years in bands you won't have heard of... You can read some of my stuff here. inviziblemonsters.blogspot.com.au
Read more Read less

The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

Featured Article: The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

Best Sellers

Product list
  • Buzzed cover art

    Price: $25.24 or 1 Credit

    Sale price: $25.24 or 1 Credit

    Try for $0.00