In this first collection of CD books, music historian and journalist Ed Nimmervoll (author of Friday on My Mind, founder of Juke magazine, amongst other achievements) presents concise, evocative, and accessible biographies on the artists behind several of Australia's most popular and influential performers.CLOSE-UPS is a surprisingly affectionate return to his back catalogue in a spontaneous acoustic setting. By recalling songs he hasn't played in 25 years and reconsidering some of his finest moments as a solo artist, Stephen Cummings has arguably arrived at his definitive album.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. HOW COME
2. HELL (YOU'VE PUT ME THROUGH)
3. SHE SET FIRE TO THE HOUSE
4. DON'T THROW STONES
5. SUSPICIOUS MINDS
6. WHO LISTENS TO THE RADIO
7. TWIST SENORITA
8. WHEN LOVE COMES BACKTO HAUNT YOU
9. STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
10. THE BIG ROOM
11. WALK SOFTLY BUT CARRY A BIG STICK
12. I FELL FROM A GREAT HEIGHT
13. CARRYING A TORCH FOR YOU (FOR YEARS)
14. LIVE WORK AND PLAY