Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me by Pattie Boyd, Penny Junor Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me
Book Review: Excellent clapton and harriosn tidbits
Summary: 4 Stars
Very good book here. Really good stories of clapton and harrison. The funnything i took away from this was that , even the greatest guys go thru depression and experience the sames things that we all face. Sometimes, in life, what you think you need is not often what is best for you. As patty proves at the end of the book.Book Review: If you're a music fan of the 1960s and 70s, you'll enjoy this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was drawn to WONDERFUL TONIGHT--written and read by Pattie
Boyd--by its subtitle: GEORGE HARRISON, ERIC CLAPTON, AND
ME . . . I thought to myself that I had heard of those guys; in fact, I
had grown up listening to much of their music.
Yet I had not followed their personal lives all that closely, nor had
I known too much about Boyd other than the fact that she had been
married to both Harrison and Clapton.
It turns out that she was more than just their respective wives . . . she
was also their muse, having inspired Harrison's classic "Something"
and "Layla," Clapton's rock anthem.
In addition, she lived a fascinating life . . . WONDERFUL TONIGHT
explores it in vivid detail, including this recollection of her first real
encounter with Clapton:
* It was a sweet, turbulent life, but one that would take an
unexpected turn, starting with a simple note that began
"dearest l."
I read it quickly and assumed that it was from some weirdo;
I did get fan mail from time to time. . . . I thought no
more about it until that evening when the phone rang. It was
Eric [Clapton]. "Did you get my letter?" . . . And then
the penny dropped. "Was that from you?" I said. . . . It
was the most passionate letter anyone had ever written me.
Unfortunately, Boyd had her share of heartaches . . . her
childhood was interrupted by the divorce of her parents,
both her famous husbands cheated on her, and she was also
abused by Clapton . . . to her credit, she managed to turn
her life around and since has become a well-respected
photographer.
The author broke a 40-year period of silence with this book . . I'm glad
she did . . . do read or listen to it if you want to know more about
the music scene of the 1960s and 70s.
Book Review: Magic explained.
Summary: 5 Stars
I had heard tidbits about how Eric Clapton "stole" George Harrison's beautiful wife, Patti Boyd before, and I was curious about how that happened and...then what? Happily ever after? No, no. Patti gives us the whole story, a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the world of rock and roll musicians. The relationship interplays, the emotions, the disappointment over songs that don't "make it." The stories behind the creation of some unforgettable songs, and the personalities and friendships of the people we see only as public figures. After I read this book, I read "Clapton" and got a perspective from that side of the story. Fascinating and, well, "lovely." Well worth the read. Book Review: Wonderful Tonight:George Harrison, Eric Clapton & Me
Summary: 5 Stars
A story well told. Patty Boyd has had quite a life and does a wonderful job sharing her story. I've always wondered what life with the Beatles was like and she gives great details. The rock n'roll lifestyle (life with Eric Clapton) may not be everyone's dream after-all. Her story was well told and left me wanting more. I enjoyed every moment I spent reading her book. Book Review: Wonderful tonight was wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book about Pattie's life. It starts off with the background of her family which I always find fascinating. She didn't have the greatest childhood, but she sure made up for it as an adult! Thanks to this book,when I hear George Harrison and Eric Clapton songs, I think of the background stories she told about some of these songs. Great insight on what it was like to be up-close and personal with two talented musicians and their friends and family.