I'll Tell You One Damn Thing and That's All I Know [Paperback]

Jann Arden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2004

It's been said that Jann Arden can bring an audience to the verge of tears through song only to have them rolling in the aisles moments later with her off-the-cuff comedy. It's that juxtaposition -- the poet's gift for poignant love songs paired with a comedian's timing and self-deprecating wit -- that has earned Jann a legion of loyal fans on the stage as well as the page. Two years after the success of her first publication, acclaimed singer/songwriter, and now best-selling author Jann Arden is preparing for the publication of her second book, I'll tell you one thing, and that's all I know. Little escapes the all-seeing and immensely creative Jann -- her musings and entertaining ramblings travel beyond goose poop to ponder the state of the world, the States, and her hair (she really is a blond). These are the best of the next, selected directly from Jann's own on-line journals. Admired worldwide for her singing and songwriting skills, Jann artfully conveys real-life experiences and depths of emotion through her insightful lyrics and journals.

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About the Author

Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and one of Canada's most precious resources, recording artist Jann Arden is the winner of eight Junos (including the 2002 Juno for "Best Songwriter"), and a substantial collection of other awards and honours. She is also an avid painter, philanthropist and multi-dimensional performer, having appeared in The Vagina Monologues, a feature film and at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal. With record sales in the millions from her seven CDs (that includes fourteen top ten singles), Jann's eighth CD will be released in early 2005. Jann currently resides outside of Calgary, Alberta.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Insomniac Press (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1894663748
• ISBN-13: 978-1894663748
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,801,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A great piece of work, February 11, 2009

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M. Carlisle "Look & Listen" (Deep in the Heart of Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I'll Tell You One Damn Thing and That's All I Know (Paperback)

I'm a fan of album liner notes. Those little insights that inspired the artist to pen a particular tune. They are insights into the artist.

I'll Tell You... is the second collection of writings from this Canadian singer-songwriter. This book is wonderful, from laughter to tears. It shows Jann as juxtaposition personified.

Her humorous and poignant insights are keenly observant and incredibly creative.

If you enjoy Jann and her song-writing this is a great book to add to your collection.