Last Orders at the Liars' Bar : Official Story of the 'Beautiful South

by Mike Pattenden

Since they formed in 1989, The Beautiful South have become on of the biggest selling acts in the UK. Their greatest hits album compilation was, for a while, the fastest selling release in the UK , and their album "Blue is the Colour" sold 1.5 million copies. They have also run up 17 hit singles. This book is the authorized story of The Beautiful South. Mike Pattenden, of "The Times", "Vox" and "Arena", has been granted access behind the scenes to the band themselves and their associates, both past and present, in order to tell the story of the last decade. From the early days of Norman Cook and The Housemartins, right up to the released of the new album in the autumn of of 1998; from Paul Heaton's outspoken left-wing politics with attitude to his twin obsessions of Sheffield United and Italian football; from the acrimonious split from Go! Discs to a profile of the city of Hull, its pubs, and its influence on the several members of the and who were born and bred there, "The Liar's Bar" is a definitive book about The Beautiful South.

Genres: Music, Biography

Paperback

First published April 8, 1999

Reviews

[Rio · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great look at how one of my favourite bands/singer came to be.

[Jonny Brick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Britain's national treasures who split because of 'musical similarities' get the biographical treatment from a huge fan. Very good on The Housemartins' career.

[Jimandjen · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a fan of The Beautiful South this is a must-read. Gain some insight into the stories behind some of their crazy lyrics and Paul's battle with addiction as well as the bond between the band members.