{"product_id":"book-e072","title":"There Was A Light","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThere Was A Light\u003c\/i\u003e details the pop culture phenomenon that made Big Star legendary and divulges how its staunch fanbase saved the band from obscurity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Chris Bell at the center of the Big Star universe, this book carefully reveals the production of the band's masterful 1972 debut LP, \u003ci\u003e#1 Record\u003c\/i\u003e, for Ardent\/Stax Records. Despite stellar reviews, the record suffered abysmal sales. Soon after, toxic personality conflicts and turmoil tore the band apart while Bell battled drug abuse and depression. \u003ci\u003eThere Was A Light\u003c\/i\u003e then delves into Big Star's second and third albums, while recounting Bell's second act as a struggling solo musician and born-again Christian. During several trips to Europe, he produced ambitious recordings and pitched himself to record labels—even crossing paths with Paul McCartney. From this fertile era arose Bell's lone solo album, the posthumously released \u003ci\u003eI Am the Cosmos\u003c\/i\u003e—his swan song and masterpiece.","brand":"Tantor","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49371470594352,"sku":"BDe072","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49371470627120,"sku":"ZEe072","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49371470659888,"sku":"ZMe072","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/e072-Square-cover.jpg?v=1779259581","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-e072","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}