Good Times Roll by Ric Ocasek Paperback Book

Description: Good Times Roll by Ric Ocasek, Rob Sayegh Ric Ocaseks rock and roll classic, "Good Times Roll"--one of the Cars greatest hit songs--leaps off the page in this exhilarating picture book. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Let the good times roll Let them knock you around Let the good times roll Let them make you a clown . . ." Good Times Roll is a delightful picture book based on the Cars hit rock and roll song written by lead singer/guitarist Ric Ocasek. "Good Times Roll" was the third single on the Cars groundbreaking debut 1978 album The Cars, which has sold over six million copies and peaked at #18 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Artist Rob Sayegh Jr. perfectly captures the playful spirit of Ocaseks song in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Any child (or adult) whos ever spent time with a cat will appreciate how good the times roll for felines when chasing an unraveling ball of yarn. With energy and humor, Sayeghs cat will charm parents and children alike, to the tune of one of rock and rolls most memorable songs Author Biography Ric Ocasek (1944-2019) was an American singer, songwriter, poet, and producer, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the Cars. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars in 2018. Rob Sayegh Jr. is an author and illustrator who loves creating playful worlds with funny characters to make families giggle together. He is a professional snack taste-tester, falls in love with every dog he meets, and enjoys finding and creating new textures for his artwork. Sayegh has spent most of his life designing toys to encourage kids to constantly play, learn, and imagine new possibilities. He currently lives with his family in San Francisco, California. To see more of Sayeghs work, visit: Review Its playful, its bright, its just fun: just what your 80s storytime needs.-- "Mom Read It" Long Description Ric Ocaseks rock and roll classic, "Good Times Roll"--one of the Cars hit songs--leaps off the page in this exhilarating picture book. "Let the good times roll Let them knock you around Let the good times roll Let them make you a clown . . ." Good Times Roll is a delightful picture book based on the Cars hit rock and roll song written by lead singer/guitarist Ric Ocasek. "Good Times Roll" was the third single on the Cars groundbreaking debut 1978 album The Cars, which has sold over six million copies and peaked at #18 on the Billboard top 200 albums chart. Artist Rob Sayegh Jr. perfectly captures the playful spirit of Ocaseks song in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Any child (or adult) whos ever spent time with a cat will appreciate how good the times roll for felines when chasing an unraveling ball of yarn. With energy and humor, Sayeghs cat will charm parents and children alike, to the tune of one of rock and rolls most memorable songs. Review Quote "Though it seems to share a sentiment with a slew of vintage rock and R&B tunes, Good Times Roll distances itself from the carefree mood of, say, Shirley and Lees 1956 hit Let the Good Times Roll with its hard-edged midtempo strut, blaring backing vocals, and Ocaseks stylized singing. Even at this early stage in the Cars career, Ocasek was already committed to puncturing as many pop clich Description for Sales People LyricPop is a childrens picture book collection by LyricVerse and Akashic Books that launched in June 2020. LyricPop presents your favorite song lyrics by renowned songwriters as illustrated picture books, instilling a love of music and song among young readers. In the December 2020 holiday-books issue of the New York Times Book Review, there was a feature of the LyricPop title Respect, written by Otis Redding and famously performed by Aretha Franklin. 10,000 copy first printing. "Good Times Roll" was the third single from the Cars debut album, released in 1978. The album, The Cars, peaked at #18 on the Billboard top-200 albums charts and to-date has sold over 6 million copies. Ric Ocasek, the lead singer and rhythm guitarist in the band, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Cars in 2018. In addition to his work as a musician, Ocasek was a very successful music producer and worked with numerous bands over the years including Weezer, Guided by Voices, Hole, No Doubt, Nada Surf, Bad Religion, and many more. New York Times, Esquire and Rolling Stone considered the song one of the bands best, "most essential" songs. "Good Times Roll" has appeared in many films and TV shows over the years, including: I Love You, Man; Wonderland; Just Like Heaven; Everybody Wants Some!!; Rescue Me; and Freaks and Geeks. Sadly, Ocasek passed away in 2019 while recovering from a surgery. Details ISBN1617758485 Author Rob Sayegh Year 2021 ISBN-13 9781617758485 Imprint Akashic Books,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-10-07 UK Release Date 2021-10-07 Pages 24 ISBN-10 1617758485 Illustrator Rob Sayegh Publisher Akashic Books,U.S. Format Paperback DEWEY 782.42 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2022-01-10 Publication Date 2021-10-07 US Release Date 2021-10-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133343757;

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