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Jonathan Spencer Wilson (born December 30, 1974) is a producer, songwriter and musician based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Early life Wilson was born on December 30, 1974, in Forest City, North Carolina and raised in nearby Spindale, North Carolina. Wilson lived his formative years from age 6 to 16 in the small town of Thomasville, NC , Population 15,000 at the time. His father was a local rock and roll bandleader and his grandfather a Baptist pastor whose services Wilson was often invited to play at. Wilson has cited his upbringing in North Carolina and the state's rich jazz and bluegrass musical heritage as an early influence. Career Muscadine Wilson founded the band Muscadine with Benji Hughes in 1995. They were scouted and signed by the legendary music business maverick Seymour Stein. The band released their debut album, The Ballad of Hope Nicholls, on Sire Records in 1998. Solo career Wilson released his album Gentle Spirit on Bella Union on August 8, 2011, in the UK and Europe and on September 13, 2011, in the US. The album debuted at number 15 on the UK Indie Chart and was awarded the #4 spot on Mojo's 2011 Best Albums of the Year list. Gentle Spirit features many special guests including Barry Goldberg, Chris Robinson, Gary Louris, Andy Cabic, Otto Hauser, Josh Grange, Gary Mallaber, Z Berg, Adam McDougall, Johnathan Rice, among others. Jonathan was named Uncut Magazine's 2011 "New Artist of the Year". In April 2012, Wilson released "Pity Trials and Tomorrow's Child", a limited edition vinyl EP on Bella Union for Record Store Day 2012. American Songwriter named it, "Five Things To Look For On Record Store Day". One of the album's three tracks, a cover of George Harrison's "Isn't It A Pity", includes guest vocals by Graham Nash. In October 2013, Wilson released his second album, Fanfare, on Downtown Records and Bella Union. The album debuted at #8 on the UK Indie Chart, #50 on the UK Overall Chart, #18 in the Norway Overall Chart and #49 in the Netherlands in its first week. Uncut Magazine and Rolling Stone Germany named Fanfare its Album of the Month the month of its release. The album features contributions from David Crosby, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Father John Misty, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) and Patrick Sansone (Wilco). The album also features Wilson's band, including Jason Borger, Omar Velasco, Richard Gowen and Dan Horne. Roy Harper wrote the lyrics to the song "New Mexico". In February 2018, Wilson released his third solo album Rare Birds. On March 6, 2020, he released his new solo album called Dixie Blur. Wilson also completed a solo album titled Frankie Ray in 2007. The record was never officially released. Wilson's next studio album Eat The Worm was released September 8, 2023. He describes the new album as a chance to “break out of any and all comfort zones I may have lapsed into." American Songwriter describes it as "sporadically psychedelic, always creative, frequently elaborate, and certainly bizarre soundscapes Wilson delivers with his usual attention to aural detail". Record producer and other projects Record production Wilson currently maintains his recording studio, Fivestar Studios, in Topanga, California, which he finished building in March 2020. The studio was located in Echo Park for 9 years and relocated from its original location in Laurel Canyon in 2009. In September 2021, Wilson recorded the ear-bending Americana record "Begin Again" for Los Angeles based artist Mary Scholz at his studio in Topanga Canyon. Scholz released the album in July 2022 and it was met with esteemed praise. Hailed as a “fascinating and artistic version of Americana,” the record paints a panoramic, starry landscape, addressing how we process life internally, to how we respond as a community. 2021 has seen Wilson working on various projects from Angel Olsen, Benmont Tench, Dawes, Bella White, Izzi Manfredi, Margo Price, Sam Burton, and several more. Wilson has produced the latest Father John Misty album Chloe and the next 20th Century in 2020, he has also produced Erin Rae's Lighten up, and Billy Strings 2X Grammy Nominated "Renewal" in 2020. In 2019 Wilson and Jackson Browne Co-produced the album "Let the Rhythm Lead" Songs recorded in Haiti for the Artists for Peace and Justice non profit, benefiting the Audio Institute of Haiti, a recording arts training school and recording studio 2019 Wilson produced his own album Dixie Blur alongside coproducer Pat Sansone in Nashville, TN featuring Mark O'Connor, Drew Erickson, Dennis Crouch, Kenny Vaughn, Jon Radford, Russ Pahl, and others. Over several months in 2013 and 2014, Wilson produced and played on Conor Oberst's new album Upside Down Mountain released on Nonesuch Records in May 2014. The album was recorded at Wilson's Fivestar Studios in Los Angeles and Blackbird Studios in Nashville. In 2013 Wilson produced "Jubilee", the fifth album from Canadian band, The Deep Dark Woods in Alberta, Canada. In 2012, Wilson co-produced and played on Roy Harper's latest album, Man and Myth (Bella Union, 2013) at Fivestar Studios. In the same year, Wilson produced a Glen Campbell session at Fivestar Studios for Daytrotter. In 2011, Wilson co-produced and played on the debut Father John Misty record, Fear Fun released on Sub Pop, at Fivestar Studios. In 2010, Wilson produced and collaborated with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy on a series of songs for release on Spiritual Pajamas Records, a boutique 7" label associated with Folk Yeah Presents. Wilson recorded and produced Dawes' debut album, North Hills, at his Laurel Canyon studio. That same year, Wilson recorded and produced Dawes' second album, Nothing Is Wrong, at Five Star Studio. As part of Wilson's project, What You Need Is What You Have, The Songs of Roy Harper, Wilson has produced songs performed by Will Oldham, Andy Cabic, Chris Robinson, Benji Hughes, Dawes, Jenny O., Johnathan Rice, Josh Tillman, and others. Wilson also produced Jason Boesel's album, Hustler's Son, Mia Doi Todd's album Cosmic Ocean Ship and mixed Goodnight Lenin's debut album, In The Fullness Of Time, due for release in late 2014. Wilson has also recorded and/or produced many other artists in his studio, including Gerald Johnson, James Gadson, and Josh Tillman. Other music projects In 2010 and 2011, Wilson collaborated with Erykah Badu in the studio on several songs, only one of which was officially released. Wilson also appeared as a special guest with Erykah Badu at her 2011 Coachella performance. In April 2011, Wilson performed with Robbie Robertson and Dawes on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman, ABC's The View and Later... with Jools Holland in support of Robertson's album How to Become Clairvoyant. In the fall of 2011, Wilson was invited by Roy Harper as a special guest at Royal Festival Hall as part of Harper's sold out 70th birthday celebration. Wilson also toured with Wilco in the fall of 2011 for 15 shows across the UK & Europe. In July.... Discover the Jonathan Wilson popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Jonathan Wilson books.
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Leeds United
Phil RostronLeeds United have arguably experienced the most dramatic upheaval in fortunes of any club in the recent history of English football. From their rise to a championship challenge in ...
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Voices Of The Old Firm
Stephen WalshThis revised and updated edition of Voices of the Old Firm tells the story of Rangers and Celtic in the words of those who can say 'I was there'. By interviewing players, managers ...
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The Goalie
Andy Goram & Iain KingThis is the story of a genius with flaws. Lots of them. On the field, Andy Goram was a defiant figure between the sticks who, in many ways, defined the historymaking nineinarow tea...
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Me, Family and the Making of a Footballer
Jamie Redknapp'a wonderful book ... a great read' Daily Mail'a fascinating book ... I really enjoyed it' Piers Morgan, Good Morning Britain'a heartwarming, funny and insightful read. Perfect for...
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A Game for Hooligans
Huw RichardsRugby union has undergone immense change in the past two decades introducing a World Cup, accepting professionalism and creating a global market in players yet no authoritative E...
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The Professor
Myles PalmerIdealistic, passionate and scientific, Arsène Wenger led the modernisation of English football.A starmaker who identifies and nurtures talent, he also opened the door for foreign c...
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No Hunger In Paradise
Michael CalvinShortlisted for the British Sports Book Awards 2018“What’s your dream, son?”A six yearold boy, head bowed, mumbles the eternal answer: “Be a footballer….” Steadman Scott, football’...
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The Greatest Footballer You Never Saw
Paolo Hewitt & Paul McGuiganRobin Friday was an exceptional footballer who should have played for England. He never did. Robin Friday was a brilliant player who could have played in the top flight. He never d...
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Glory, Goals and Greed
Joe LovejoyThe FA Premier League was born 20 years ago, on 23 September 1991, and has since established itself as the most popular club competition in world football. At the start, however, t...
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Secrets of the Best Chefs
Adam RobertsLearn to cook from the best chefs in AmericaSome people say you can only learn to cook by doing. So Adam Roberts, creator of the awardwinning blog The Amateur Gourmet, set out to c...
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The Football Ramble
Marcus Speller, Luke Moore, Pete Donaldson, Jim Campbell & The Football Ramble LimitedDownloaded over ten million times a year the Football Ramble podcast has established itself as the essential, independent voice of football punditry. The weekly podcast has resonat...
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The Busby Babes
Max ArthurOn 6 February 1958, a plane took off from a snowy Munich airport carrying probably the finest club side the world has ever known. Moments later, the aircraft crashed, killing some ...
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The Love of the Game
Mark ChapmanBBC sports presenter Mark Chapman is no longer in his physical prime. There is an argument to suggest he has never been in his physical prime. Now in his forties, he is facing a wo...
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Manchester United in Europe
Ken FerrisManchester United's quest to win the European Cup was forged amidst the charred remains of an Elizabethan airliner that crashed on takeoff at Munich's Riem Airport on 6 Feb...
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Kingdom Come
Jason Byassee, Jeremy Kidwell, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove & Leah Wilson-HartgroveFor four decades, the Rev. Dr. Jonathan R. Wilson has cultivated an imagination for "kingdom realism" as a pastor, teacher, theologian, and friend. To celebrate his seventieth birt...
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Georgian London
Lucy InglisIn Georgian London: Into the Streets, Lucy Inglis takes readers on a tour of London's most formative age the age of love, sex, intellect, art, great ambition and fantastic ruin. T...
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Eddie Turnbull
Eddie Turnbull & Martin HannanAs the first British player to score a goal in European club competition in 1955, Hibs hero Eddie Turnbull holds a unique place in footballing history. In Eddie Turnbull: Having a ...
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Bayern
Uli Hesse‘MASTERFUL’ Raphael HonigsteinThe story of superclub Bayern Munich by the critically acclaimed author of Tor!Bayern Munich is a team of extremes. They are the most passionately sup...
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Paint it White
Gary EdwardsIn his dedication to Leeds United, Gary Edwards has no rivals. He has seen every Leeds game since 17 January 1968, home and away. League, Cup and Europe. And preseason friendlies. ...
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The Red Balcony
Jonathan WilsonBased on actual events, a gripping novel of sex, love, history and justice in the tinderbox of British Mandatory Palestine, by the acclaimed author of A Palestine Affair"The story ...
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Forza Italia
Paddy AgnewWhen journalist Paddy Agnew and his girlfriend Dympna touched down in Rome in 1985 in search of adventure, sunshine and the soul of Italian football (well, Paddy was looking for th...
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Future Leader
Jonathan WilsonIf you have been granted the privilege and the opportunity to lead a team, then this book is for you. Organizations of all sizes and in all industries are being radically and perma...
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The Poetry Of Edward Thomas
Andrew MotionWhen Edward Thomas died at Arras in 1917 few people thought of him as a poet. Yet in the two years before his death, after a lifetime writing prose, Thomas wrote some of the most e...
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The Illustrated History of Football
David Squires‘A fresh look at the beautiful game’ NMEWelcome back to the inimitable work of illustrator David Squires.Most football fans can only dream of pulling on the shirt of their favouri...
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The Premiership in Focus
Martyn SmithThe Premiership in Focus celebrates 15 years that have changed the face of football. When Football Focus began life on BBC1 in 1968 as Football Preview, football in England was abo...
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Lions of Ireland
David WalmsleyLook for a Lions legend and the chances are you will find an Irishman. Throughout the touring team's history, the heroes of Irish rugby have been at the heart of the Lions' finest ...
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The Highest Calling
David M. RubensteinFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The American Story and How to Lead and host of PBS’s History with David RubensteinDavid Rubenstein interviews living American presiden...
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This Will Not Pass
Jonathan Martin & Alexander BurnsThe “blockbuster” (The Guardian) New York Times bestseller, a shocking, definitive account of the 2020 election and the first year of the Biden presidency by two New York Times rep...
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The Whisperling Twins
Hayley HoskinsFrom the author of the Branford Boase longlisted debut The Whisperling, comes the next adventure in the legacy...Gloucester, 1918.Nin and Lemon Esmond share a special bond. They're...
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John Charles
Mario Risoli‘Whenever I look at him, it is as though the Messiah has returned.’ That's how Jimmy Murphy, manager of Wales’ 1958 World Cup side, described John Charles. In Italy, where he playe...
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Postcards to Europe
Various AuthorsThis is not a book about politics. It is a book about what makes us British, and what makes us European.Spend time with some of your favourite writers and artists in this truly uni...
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The Myth Of Decline
George L BernsteinThis history of Britain since 1945 confronts two themes that have dominated British consciousness during the postwar era: the myth of decline and the pervasiveness of American infl...
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Scoring At Half-Time
George BestMichael Parkinson: 'What was the nearest to kickoff that you made love to a woman?'George Best: 'Er I think it was halftime actually'George Best was the first celeb...
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The Anatomy of Liverpool
Jonathan Wilson, Jonathan Wilson Ltd & Scott MurrayJonathan Wilson and Scott Murray provide a forensic analysis of ten key Liverpool games that have shaped the club's fortunes over the last century: from the longlost triumphs of To...
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Joe Royle The Autobiography
Joe RoyleFOREWORD BY SIR ALEX FERGUSON Joe Royle became the youngest player to play for Everton in February 1966 and went on to win six caps under Alf Ramsey and Don Revie. Injury for...
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Play Away Please
John P. HagenThe St Andrews Old Course Starter's Box was sold in a controversial international auction on 10 September 2001, the day before the infamy of the Twin Towers attack. 'Play Away Plea...
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Claret and Blue Blood
Ben Sharratt & Kirk BlowsFrom the World Cupwinning days of Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters to highly acclaimed modernday heroes such as Joe Cole, Michael Carrick and Jermain Defoe, West Ham Unit...
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The Whisperling
Hayley Hoskins'One of the best debuts I've read in YEARS!' Emma CarrollWhen you're dead, you're dead. When you're gone, you're gone.Unless, of course, you're not.And that's where I come in.The ...
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Football Fanatic
Ken FerrisThis is the book which landed the author in the Guinness Book of Records for his recordbreaking 20,000mile tour of every Football League Ground in England. The first edition was hu...
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Players
Tim HarrisIt may be natural to play games, but the sports we love aren't natural at all. Each and every one of them has been invented, tweaked, pushed and pulled to come up with better rules...
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Out for the Count
Jonathan WilsonA counting book for young readers. Join William on his adventure as he counts the animals that live in the rain forests of the Amazon jungle. The story begins when William arrives ...
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The White Island
Stephen ArmstrongThe White Island is, and always has been, a magnet for hedonists. Its history reads like a history of pleasure itself. It is also a story of invasions and migrations, of artists an...
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Penthouse and Pavement
Bill LeckiePenthouse and Pavement is not a book for gloryhunters. It is a book about pain. It's about the anguish of watching your team lose 92 in the very first game you ever saw, about th...
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Goalless Draws
David SquiresHalfandhalf scarves? VARs? England winning penalty shootouts?Modern football can be baffling. But if you're contemplating throwing it all in for the simpler pleasures of quantum me...