He is best known as the sidekick for david letterman talk show since 1982. And in the book we see that the great thing is that he knows it and appreciates it. David ritz has collaborated on books with everyone from ray charles to aretha franklin. Paul shaffer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The book is a compilation of letters written between friends and acquaintances and is read with distinct voices by multiple actors, giving it life. This book is fun and easy to read, i found myself skipping quite a few pages that really did not have enough interesting value. The guernsey literary and potato peel pie society by mary. In the book, we see that paul has led the ultimate charmed life. Theyll talk about his work on snl and his role in cofounding the blue. Paul allen wood shaffer cm born november 28, 1949 is a canadian singer, composer, actor. The guernsey literary and potato peel pie society by. John lee, rosalyn landor, paul boehmer, juliet mills, susan duerden. Paul shaffer is joined by donald fagen of steely dan. Welcome to the official website of paul shaffer and the world.
Paul shaffer author of well be here for the rest of our. Paul allen wood shaffer cm born november 28, 1949 is a canadian singer, composer, actor, author, comedian, and multiinstrumentalist who served as david lettermans musical director, band leader, and sidekick on the entire run of both late night with. He was crawling from rock to rock when the goat spotted him. The former band leader of late show with david letterman shares about what hes up to now and his new show, paul shaffer plus one. Oct 04, 2009 early in this disjointed but very entertaining memoir, paul shaffer recalls an unusual family vacation.
Paul shaffer was born on november 28, 1949 in thunder bay, ontario, canada as paul allan wood shaffer. Also, he comes across a true fan, a music enthusiast and in awe of his idols. As a solo artist shaffer has released few albums while took part in other music. David letterman sidekick paul shaffer writes memoir time. From paul shaffer, lifelong music junkie, hipster, and longtime leader of david lettermans band, comes a candid, endearing, hilarious, and starstudded memoir of a life inand love ofshow business. He has been married to catherine maria vasapoli since august 19, 1990. The millions of viewers who enjoyed kicking back night after night to his muscular music, stunts and shtick, were exposed to only one side of paul shaffer. But because the outfit was cumbersome and irritating to the star and to the other members of the band who were also forced to wear the costume aykroyd and belushi took it upon themselves one night to change into. Paul shafferborn and bred music junkie and longtime leader of david lettermans late show bandopens up in this candid, endearing, hilarious, and. Paul shaffer interview on the paul leslie hour youtube. Nov 09, 2009 in the book shaffer explains that the blues numbers were originally intended to be sung by belushi wearing a bumble bee costume. Well be here for the rest of our lives king county library.
Throughout the reading there is a sense of respectability toward his subject matter whether family or friends. He has gotten to work with every music hero hes ever had. Such a refreshing contrast compared to the egodriven work of sammy haggar in red. Keeping the blues alive at sea vi paul shaffer super session join joe. Letterman bandleader paul shaffer tells his story in we. Mar 20, 2017 jesse talks with paul shaffer, david lettermans former bandleader and the cowriter of the disco smash its raining men.
Shaffer has been providing the soundtrack for late night tv for decades. Paul shaffer born and bred music junkie and longtime leader of david lettermans late show bandopens up in this candid, endearing, hilarious, and. In this comical, celebrityfilled, and telling memoir, ontario native paul shaffer chronicles his life in show biz, from performing at seedy toronto clubs and directing the music for torontos 1972 production of godspell to working as the musical director for the blues brothers and finally leading the cbs orchestra on late night with david letterman. Paul tells great stories about the great people of music, stage, television, and film. Steely dans donald fagen on paul shaffer plus one youtube. Dec 22, 2020 from paul shaffer, lifelong music junkie, hipster, and longtime leader of david lettermans band, comes a candid, endearing, hilarious, and starstudded memoir of a life inand love ofshow business. Paul shaffer knows what to spill and not in his memoir. Book an appointment with paul shaffer paul shaffer has not provided a way to schedule online. Paul shaffer plus one 2019 paul shaffer sits down with some of musics finest artists and discusses the stories behind their music and what inspires them. The letters reveal a delightfully layered story and history of characters you grow to love. Before landing the gig as david lettermans bandleader and sidekick on late night now called late show in 1982, the native canadian navigated a long, winding path to fame. Paul allen wood shaffer cm is a canadian singer, composer, actor, author, comedian, and multiinstrumentalist who served as david lettermans musical directo. Paul shaffer born and bred music junkie and longtime leader of david lettermans late show bandopens up in this candid, endearing, hilarious, and starstudded memoir.
He was on the first generation of saturday night live and appeared for 30 years with david letterman. Discover book depositorys huge selection of paul shaffer books online. Download audiobooks narrated by paul scofield to your device. Oct 11, 2019 the show features paul shaffer conducting interviews while seated at his piano, and on the new episode, he and fagen jam out together on the steely dan classic reelin in the years. Well be here for the rest of our lives 2009 edition open. Mar 10, 2020 paul shaffers day in rock is a perfect benchmark feature that can be programmed throughout the day and offers unique sponsorship opportunities for radio stations that are looking to add informative programming to their lineup. Top 10 things you may not know about paul shaffer from. Paul shaffer audio books, best sellers, author bio. This book is paul shaffers answer to that question. The cliffsnotes study guide on shaffer and barrows the guernsey literary and potato peel pie society supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.
Paul allen wood shaffer cm born november 28, 1949 is a canadian singer, composer, actor, author, comedian, and multiinstrumentalist who served as david lettermans musical director, band leader, and sidekick on the entire run of both late night with david letterman 19821993 and late show with david letterman 19932015. A swingin showbiz saga and other books by paul shaffer. Paul shaffer author of well be here for the rest of our lives. Jan 01, 2009 this audio book narrated by shaffer himself was a real joy to read. Paul schafer photos and premium high res pictures getty images. In developing the sound of the shows music, shaffer initially looked to letterman for guidance. This book combines the rarest of rare delights, namely a five star book with a five star audio production. He was on the first generation of snl and appeared for 30 years with david letterman. Well be here for the rest of our lives details shaffer s appearances on saturday night live, his extended stint. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Well be here for the rest of our lives by paul shaffer, david ritz. But there is another side to shorts life that he has long kept private. Keeping the blues alive at sea vi paul shaffer super session join joe bonamassa and paul on keeping the blues alive at sea vi, sailing february 1822, 2020. How does a kid go from a remote canadian town at the tip of lake superior to the bright lights of broadway and a gig leading the band on letterman.
Paul shaffer, legendary musical director of the cbs orchestra on the late show with david letterman and before that the worlds most dangerous band on late n. Welcome to my official website, a place where you can groove, swing and learn a little a more about my career, solo and sideman recordings, upcoming concerts dates with the worlds most dangerous band and order my cds or book. Welcome to the official website of paul shaffer and the worlds. Browse paul shaffer s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Well be here for the rest of our lives by paul shaffer with david ritz. From playing seedy strip joints in toronto, to being the first musical director of saturday night live and helping to form the blues brothers, to being onstage every night with david letterman and playing with the greatest. Mar 18, 2017 for more than 40 years, paul shaffer has been providing the soundtrack for late night tv. Shaffer s book is the story of a dream coming true. Please call paul shaffer s office at 704 5782725 for more information. Usually authors dont make good readers but paul shaffer proves that untrue. Well be here for the rest of our lives king county. Late show band leader paul shaffer reveals which guest. Paul shaffer generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Paul shaffer born and bred music junkie and longtime leader of david lettermans late show bandopens up in this. Paul has as many chops as any cat who ever touched any instrument. I especially loved that paul, himself, is the reader. Read more about well be here for the rest of our lives. Paul shaffer, author, david ritz, author with david ritz. Paul shaffer is a freelance illustratorartist and a retired episcopal priest, who has been working with childrens and youth stories and concerns for the last ten years. Paul shafferborn and bred music junkie and longtime leader of david lettermans late show bandopens up in this.
Audio book sample courtesy of penguin random house audio. Books many notes, chords to musical sidekick shaffer s life october 7, 2009 paul shaffer is much more than just david lettermans sidekick, his memoir reveals. You can check out a video of the dualkeyboard performance on and the axs tv youtube channel. His caliber as a musician is undisputed, for he has played in so many important dates that he surely deserves the recognition. Paul and donald discuss songwriting, donalds relationship with steely dans cofounder walter becker.
Download audiobooks narrated by paul boehmer to your device. The spy at jacobs ladder by lindsay hardin freeman, paul. How does a kid go from a remote canadian town at the tip of lake superior to the bright lights of bro. Discover well be here for the rest of our lives as its meant to be heard, narrated by paul shaffer. Join facebook to connect with paul shaffer and others you may know. This book is like a leisurely dinner spent listening to stories from the hippest guy at the table. Browse audiobooks written by paul shaffer sorted by best.
Paul shaffer comes across exactly as how i imagined him to be. Paul boehmer, susan duerden, rosalyn landor, and others. Jenna bush hagers today show book club, book club selections. Paul shaffers stories about david letterman, bill murray. As the title suggests this book was a bit of a golden nugget. Oct 07, 2009 paul shaffer is much more than just david lettermans sidekick, his memoir reveals. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. May 16, 2015 paul shaffer, the rock and roll hall of fame, grammy winning musician and bandleader will be moving on. They witnessed his talent, his wit, and his eccentric stage personality. From playing seedy strip joints in toronto, to being the first musical director of saturday night live and helping to form the blues brothers, to being onstage every night. Audiobooks matching keywords guernsey literary and potato. Watch donald fagen play steely dan classic with paul shaffer. Excerpted from well be here for the rest of our lives, by paul shaffer with david ritz, to be published. Listen free to well be here for the rest of our lives.
He does all the voices like dylan and letterman, and it is great. He was not yet a teenager at the time no specific year is mentioned. Mar 14, 2017 even though his main gig was as david lettermans bandleader for 33 years of latenight tv, paul shaffer is one of the music worlds true zeligs. A swingin showbiz saga audiobook by paul shaffer, david ritz with a 30 day free trial. Paul shaffer speakers bureau and booking agent info. A swingin showbiz saga book paul s candid, endearing, hilarious, and starstudded memoir. Well be here for the rest of our lives by paul shaffer. Paul schafer schneider 4 december 1921 24 april 2010 was the founder and leader of a sect and agricultural commune of 300 german immigrants called colonia dignidad dignity colonylater renamed villa bavieralocated in the south of chile, about 340 km 210 miles south of santiago from 19612005. Paul shaffer is the author of well be here for the rest of our lives 3. Paul shaffer on letterman and show paul shaffer plus one. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. After our bc trip, paul and i began to hunt together a.
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