In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor Raymonde and Me - Softcover

Raymonde, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178870939X ISBN 13: 9781788709392

Publisher: Nine Eight Books, 2025

Synopsis

A Rough Trade Book of the Year
A Resident Book of the Year
A Classic Pop Book of the Year

Nominated for the 2025 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research

'A wonderful book' ELTON JOHN

'Beautiful, insightful and honest' CILLIAN MURPHY

'A love letter to a charmed life lived through music' OBSERVER

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, developing and working with 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.

About this title

About the Author

Simon Raymonde is a British producer, musician and record-company CEO. From 1983 to 1997, he was one-third of seminal band Cocteau Twins and associated offshoot This Mortal Coil. He is the son of legendary British songwriter and producer Ivor Raymonde. Simon has run Bella Union record label for the past twenty-seven years.

From the Back Cover

'A beautiful, insightful and honest look into the life of legend and musical polymath Simon Raymonde' Cillian Murphy

'Simon and his father Ivor have soundtracked many chapters of my life. Their musical journey makes for a fascinating read that's a very British take on the story of rock 'n' roll' Don Letts

'Absolutely loved it. The life and world of one of the most honourable, dignified and talented men ever to set foot into the realms of "show business". Once you've read his memories, both good and bad, you'll want to be his mate' Marc Riley

'Reads like a love letter to a charmed life lived through music. What this book does best is send you back to the music' Observer

'Captivating stories from an exceptional life in music' ????, Record Collector

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Edition details

• Publisher: Nine Eight Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178870939X
• ISBN 13: 9781788709392
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352