All the classic Roxy anthems are here - 'Virginia Plain', 'Do the Strand', 'Love is the Drug' - songs in which the real and the make-believe blend in a kaleidoscopic mix, shot through with cinematic allure.

Far removed from the group's arty glam-rock, These Foolish Things established the path which all of Ferry's solo work -- as well as the final Roxy Music records -- would take, focusing on elegant synth-pop interpretations of '60s hits like Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" and the Beatles' "You Won't See Me," all rendered in the singer's distinct, coolly dramatic manner. The anniversary is being marked by an international tour including all the above mentioned members with the exceptions of Eno and Simpson. Signed first edition (First edition, first printing, signed by the author) **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roxy Music's iconic first album with this collection of Bryan Ferry's evocative lyrics of aspiration and romantic longing, introduced by the author. Great to be able establish actual lyrics as opposed to those assumed in certain songs for the last 50 years. Bought as a birthday gift for my dear friend, I must say she was over the moon with it, being an avid fan of Brian Ferry for years.Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roxy Music's iconic first album with this collection of Bryan Ferry's evocative lyrics of aspiration and romantic longing, introduced by the author. Also, the pure creative depth of his writing beautifully compliments his standing as one of the most influential and innovative recording artists of all time. There are many songs written by Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music that are key in my own life and some will always make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up with ‘Angel Eyes’ and ‘Dance Away’ being just two. I take the point of the first two reviews, but this is nonetheless a very nicely produced book with an excellent introduction (including one from BF highlighting some of his key lyrics). In addition 15 August saw publication of ‘Lyrics’ a handsome, 308 page hardbound volume celebrating the songwriting talents of lead vocalist Bryan Ferry, encompassing Roxy Music’s two pre-LP singles and eight studio albums as well as Ferry’s nine solo LPs issued between 1973 and 2014, a total of 139 songs.

There are some songs that through our lives when you hear them playing on the radio or via your own playlist, they will take you back to those moments in your life for reasons of real happiness or moments of deep sadness. All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book. Ferry’s solo career has extended into the new millennium with a collection of Bob Dylan covers entitled Dylanesque. The lyrics begin with Roxy Music’s two pre-album singles, ‘Virginia Plain’ and ‘Pyjamarama’, before moving to the nine tracks which composed the group’s June 1972 self-titled debut album. Lyrics collects the words written for music across seventeen albums, from the first iconic Roxy album of 1972 via the masterpiece of Avalon to 2014’s reflective Avonmore, introduced by the author, and with an insightful essay by James Truman.Bryan Ferry – ‘Lyrics’ (2022) 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera, Paul Thompson and Andy Mackay joining forces with Brian Eno and Graham Simpson in recording and releasing the debut album of British rock band Roxy Music. With more and more Roxy Music tracks being added to the setlist, it was one of the factors finally convincing Ferry to reunite with his former Roxy Music colleagues.

As for the singles, Ferry penned six top 5 and nine top 10 UK hits, with a full dozen reaching the top 20 and fifteen hitting the top 40.

Other notable tunes are ‘Editions Of You’, ‘The Bogus Man’, with lyrics about a stalker, and the title track. Lyrics’ presents his entire body of work, including his six post-Roxy Music solo long players, the latest being 2014’s aptly titled ‘Avanmore’. His third venture, 1976's Let's Stick Together, featured remixed, remade, and remodeled versions of Roxy Music hits as well as the usual assortment of covers.