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Goodnight, L.A.: The Rise and Fall of Classic Rock -- The Untold Story from inside the Legendary Recording Studios Hardcover – Illustrated, Sept. 19 2017

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A behind-the-scenes journey through the rise and demise of the '70s and '80s classic rock era

Before disco, punk, hair metal, rap, and eventually grunge took it all away, the music scene in Los Angeles was dominated by rock 'n' roll. If a group wanted to hit it big, L.A. was the place to be. But in addition to the bands themselves finding their footing, their albums also needed some guidance. That came from a group of dedicated producers and engineers working in a cadre of often dilapidated-looking buildings that contained some of the greatest recording studios the music industry has ever known.

Within the windowless walls of these well-hidden studios, legends-to-be such as Foreigner, Fleetwood Mac, Pat Benatar, Boston, the Eagles, the Grateful Dead, Chicago, Linda Ronstadt, Santana, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Loggins and Messina, REO Speedwagon, and dozens more secretly created their album masterpieces: Double Vision. Rumours. Hotel California. Terrapin Station. Damn the Torpedoes. Hi Infidelity. However, the truth of what went on during these recording sessions has always remained elusive. But not anymore.

Longtime music-business insider Kent Hartman has filled Goodnight, L.A. with troves of never-before-told stories about the most prolific and important period and place in rock 'n' roll history. With music producer Keith Olsen and guitarist Waddy Wachtel as guides to the journey and informed by new, in-depth interviews with classic rock artists, famed record producers, and scores of others, Goodnight, L.A. reveals what went into the making of some of the best music of the past forty years. Readers will hear how some of their favorite albums and bands came to be, and ultimately how fame, fortune, excess, and a shift in listener demand brought it all tumbling down.

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"Goodnight, L.A. is a vital read for any music fan. Thank you, Kent Hartman, for immortalizing some of the most precious moments, special people, and entertaining stories in rock 'n' roll history. I know, because I was there (at least I've seen photos of me)."--Richard Dashut, Grammy Award-winning producer of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, one of the ten bestselling albums of all time

"Kent Hartman is America's most entertaining music writer and Goodnight, L.A. is the clever, enlightened work of a master rock 'n' roll storyteller."--Brian Philips, President of CMT (Country Music Television) Network

"Goodnight, L.A. is riveting, behind-the-scenes, music biz storytelling at its best. The way Hartman provides intimate details between music producers, record labels, and artists is both fascinating and spot-on. If you like classic rock, then you're going to love this book. I'm ready for volume two!"--Butch Vig, Grammy Award-winning producer of the Foo Fighters' Wasting Light, Green Day's 21st Century Breakdown, and Nirvana's Nevermind, and cofounder of the band Garbage

"An entertaining look into the recording industry."
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"Reveals tantalizing secrets behind blockbusters from Foreigner, Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, to name a few."―Salon.com, ?The 30 must-read music books of Fall 2017?

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Kent Hartman is the author of the Los Angeles Times bestseller and Amazon Top 100 The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best Kept Secret, which won the Oregon Book Award for General Nonfiction. He is a longtime music-business insider and entrepreneur and is a former nationally syndicated radio show producer (Forgotten Hits of the '60s & '70s; Here's Johnny for Carson Productions). He spent many years teaching marketing within the College of Business at Oregon State University and the School of Business at Portland State University. Hartman lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Da Capo Press; Illustrated edition (Sept. 19 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 030682437X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0306824371
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 512 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.88 x 2.86 x 23.81 cm

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Kent Hartman is the author of "Goodnight, L.A." (Da Capo/Hachette, 2017), along with the Los Angeles Times and Amazon Top 100 bestseller "The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll’s Best Kept Secret" (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin’s Press, 2012), which also won the Oregon Book Award for General Nonfiction. He is also a longtime music business entrepreneur whose clients have included Elvis Presley Enterprises, America, Lyle Lovett, Hall & Oates, Little River Band, Kenny Loggins, Counting Crows, Garbage, Kansas, Eddie Money, Three Dog Night, and many others. Additionally, Hartman is a former nationally syndicated radio show producer and has spent many years teaching at the university level. His official author’s website can be found at KentHartman.com.

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Orson Anton Welleson

Questionable information at times, focuses narrowly on limited aspects of the LA music scene

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021

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It was entertaining, but a number of things mentioned in the book made me question how reliable the information in the book even is. At one point he states the Grateful Dead show up in their limo at a burger joint, shortly after signing with Warner Brothers. First of all, they didn't have a limo. With their advance, they bought gear, and Kruetzman bought a sports car. I think, but won't swear to there being a van in there somewhere. In 1967/68, I can't even imagine those guys going NEAR a limo, let alone ride in one. But they certainly didn't have that much money, even with Owsley's patronage.

Another point is the story about how things went down with Keith Olsen and the recording of Terrapin Station. That story has been told a thousand times, by who knows how many involved in the events or with the band, and it has never come out the way it was told in this book. The truth most likely is somewhere between the various versions, but the one related in this book is almost, if not entirely biased in favor of Olsen. Hmm, I wonder who the author heard it from? I'm not buying it. There's little reason to doubt that Garcia and Mickey had worked out the big section of call and response between the guitar and drums, and that they had invested substantial time in that, only to have it largely, almost entirely replaced by an orchestra.

So if these things are in doubt, what else in the book is off? I noticed many other things that raised red flags, having been reading about and something of a student of the LA studio scene of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Reading first hand accounts from Tommy Tedesco (I used to read his Guitar Player column religiously) Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather and others.

That's the other thing. His focus is so narrow. There were so many other great bands and artists some of whom barely get a passing mention. Then there's this massive cast of players that are never mentioned. Tommy Tedesco might have been mentioned. Leland Sklar was mentioned once, I believe. What about Carol Kaye, Dennis Budimir, Larry Carlton, Hal Blaine, etc? This book is egregiously lopsided, so utterly narrow in its recounting of the LA music scene of the 70s and 80s. I read far more about Fleetwood Mac (Fleetwood Mac and Cheese) than I ever cared to. I'll give him credit, he covered the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt well enough, but I have doubts about the accuracy. Also, with regards to Ronstadt, it *might* have been worth mentioning that one of her biggest hits was written by Michael Nesmith.

It's an okay read, but I've read far better books about the California music scene, whether LA, San Francisco, or just California in general.

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Paul Reis

Very interesting angle on a musical era

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023

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I discovered this book accidentally, and I’m glad I did. I like the author’s choice of weaving the stories of better- and lesser-known artists together, and the result was a strong narrative of a time that I lived through, but never thought of quite that way. Well done, it’s an easy informative read.

Richard L. Holloway

GEEK HEAVEN

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020

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I decided to drill down on the Sixties and Seventies recording industry for my Summer reading. This follow up to "The Wrecking Crew" was a great choice. You don't need to read "Crew" to appreciate this. It's a great geek-worthy look into the heyday and decline of L.A. Studio recording. Lots of behind-the-scenes stories and insight as to how various sounds were achieved. Could have used just a bit more detail on how various forces conspired to ultimately diminish the importance of the recording studios. Minor complaint, however, as this is a great read about an important period in Music History.

Cheryl Taylor

Fun read

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021

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It's kinda sad this era in rock and roll history didn't last longer. I can only think of all the great music that never got recorded for us to enjoy today! It was great while it lasted!

Donald H. Steward

If you love the wrecking crew you’ll love this book as well

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019

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This book is outstanding! ...it takes the musical journeys of the major Album oriented rock pioneers (Mostly revolves around Keith Olsen and Waddy Watchel) And the places they did their magic ... Southern California recording studios. From the legendary sound city to sunset sound to good night LA! It’s all here in this incredible read. Because of this book toy get to relive all the seminal moments of all incredible gold and platinum selling bands and albums that we all know and love from the 1970s to 1980 with the ending of the era, with Nirvana in 1991. It’s all here; all the great backdrops for every major album you know painstakingly recreated in outstanding human drama detail. Fabulous read...

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