The page-turning memoir of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde, charting his life and legacy in music. As one-third of 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.
It will also chart the successful career he has forged running his own label, Bella Union, for the past twenty-seven years, discovering and developing globally renowned artists like Beach House, Fleet Foxes, Father John Misty and John Grant.
And the narrative will lead us back to the present day, reflecting on Simon’s most recent experiences in the music industry – all while going deaf in one ear.
A must-read for music fans, this is the incredible tale of Simon’s life and legacy
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Can’t wait to read this. I’m a huge Cocteau Twins fan and Simon is an absolute sweetheart. Plus, he brought is Ezra Furman on Bella Union, so you’ve got to love him.
ive met Simon a couple of times at end of the road festival he is as you say a really lovely guy i hope he does some talks and book signings , bella union is indeed a incredible label they sign bands and stay with them to nurture through their career