{"product_id":"david-gray-paperback","title":"David Gray - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Heatley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world dominated by industry created pop idols, the story of David Gray is a heartwarming one of passionate belief in music and a healthy mistrust of celebrity. In this first major account of Gray's life and work, author Michael Heatley examines the cult singer\/songwriter's Manchester roots, his Welsh upbringing, and his unique popularity in Ireland. Here too are the stories behind the four legendary albums that preceded the phenomenally successful \u003cem\u003eWhite Ladder\u003c\/em\u003e, recorded in the summer of 1998. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeatley assesses the impact of global success on Gray who, faced with following up his surprise multi million-seller, achieved the near-impossible. The chart-topping \u003cem\u003eA New Day At Midnight, \u003c\/em\u003e critically-acclaimed as darker, stronger, and more powerful than \u003cem\u003eWhite Ladder\u003c\/em\u003e, reflected personal changes in Gray's life and pointed to a fascinating future. Fully illustrated with a comprehensive discography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 8.12 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41846741401735,"sku":"9781844490103","price":21.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ecdf94b7de7ad836808cb98e87f94191.webp?v=1734082700","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/david-gray-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}