Late, Late at Night

Highly Recommend - a must read for any fan

Everyone that has ever listened to his songs, watched him on General Hospital knows how amazing Rick Springfield is. But this is a behind the "star" story about a real man, with real problems, and how he and his family dealt with the stardom and all that comes with it. I am a fan for life, and now knowing what he went through makes me know that he is a real person.

8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

Everything I've always wanted to know!

I was always curious about the 'behind-the-scenes' story of the man who has captivated my attention since the age of 9. This book gives you that ... and more! The book itself is very well written, the stories flow very well and tie nicely together. I may be bias, but this is the best book I have read in quite a while.

3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

5++ stars!!! - You've got to get this book!

I got my book in the mail and from the time it arrived, I could not put it down. I finished the book in 24 hours total. I laughed and I cried as his writing just swept me away. The unique approach to his writing allows the reader to crawl inside his head as he takes us from scene to scene of his extraordinary life to learn all the answers as if we lived through it with him. Learn the little "deeds" he did as a small boy and young man....learn the whole truth about Viet Nam, and his mistakes along the way as he struggles to make it big w/ his music career.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Love it!

I have been waiting for the 10/12 release date. What a wonderful book and how great of Rick to share so many of his life moments with all of us. All I can say is I am happy the rope broke Rick! I shared many of the same ups and downs in my own life. Thanks to Rick, his editor Stacy and S&S for bringing a honest and often humorous account of Rick's journey. Every person who has ever considered an early end should read this book. Yes, give it some time, life will change.

3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Dr. Noah Drake Still Rocks!

As a person who often battled depression, it feels good to read a book that reminded me that I was not alone. Often we hear about celebrities and their trials and tribulations, but very few took such an honest look. Rick Springfield is a great man to do this. For anyone who feels bound by a similar past filled with hurt, guilt and anger, I'd also like to suggest that you buy "When God Stopped Keeping Score," an intimate look at the power of forgiveness and yet, it's about so much more. I loved every minute of it. Given the chance, it could change your life.

3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Loved it!

He wrote this himself which impressed me because so many celebs can't tie tbeir owns shoes bot morezo becsuse he is a very good writer. Very funny and very sad at the same time. One of the best biographies I've ever read.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

must see

Rick Fan or not you will love it!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Rick Springfield Rocks and Is a FANtastic Paperback Writer!

Rick Springfield has been Rockin' since long before he met Jessie's Girl! If you want to be in the know YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. His story is riveting, hilarious, tragic, honest, and open. It is a gift to have him share his life, (particularly the darker parts), with his fans. I respect his trials and tribulations and revere his wife and family for holding it together along with him! His life has not been a typical existence...so neither is his STORY! A must read! This man is multi-talented...and writing is no exception!!!!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A must-read for any true RS fan for the brutal honesty

I purchased this book on my Nook and literally have a blister on my thumb from turning the pages so quickly. Like so many others, I have been an RS fan from as long as I can remember. I recall him on WONDER WOMAN, THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN, and BATTLESTAR GALLACTICA. And I was an avid fan of GENERAL HOSPITAL in the summer of '81 when Luke and Laura were all the rage. But it was the man with hazel eyes, crinkly smile, and sexy voice that one me over. He can sing, too? When I made the connection between JESSIE'S GIRL and Dr. Noah Drake, I was forever hooked. I found LATE, LATE AT NIGHT to be an extremely entertaining read and was very impressed with Rick's writing. It is HIS voice you read on the pages as if he's sitting right there sharing the stories with you personally which he did. The sheer abandon for which he wrote about his rise to fame, fall from glory, struggles to stay on top, and the ever challenging daily battle with depression and sexual addiction my heart bled for this man whose words and lyrics have truly influenced my life. Any true fan who has stuck by RS through the "dark" years and paid attention to his words, lyrics, and music knew there was a lot in this man's head. A lot that he had to work through, work out, and deal with. The naked honesty he uesed in the book to tell the good, bad, and the ugly was moving...touching...emotional. I laughed. I cried. My heart broke over his loss of pets. I understand how a person's life can be shaped by having or losing a pet. I appreciate RS's honestly and being forthright about the hay-day of the 80's when he was atop the chart and feeling like a special person for the first time in his life. Depression is a nasty beast and we (readers/fan) have no right to stand in judgment of him and his life. However, he DID put this out there for us to read and I will agree that through all of the infidelity, forgiveness, fessing up, therapy, medication, I was extremely disappointed in the "hero" of our book for his tryst with the 21 year old in Las Vegas. I felt that our hero just could NOT be saved from the Darkness...and perhaps, deep down didn't want to be. But it's not my marriage and RS and B worked it out that was best for them which is the most important issue. I knew the first time that I listened to SHOCK, DENIAL, ANGER, ACCEPTANCE that he was exorcising some major demons from his life. And that's just it...it's HIS life. He has merely shared it with us, his fans and public perhaps to help others from falling down the same path or encouraging them to get help for depression and/or other issues from the get-go. It was an exceptional read and I feel closer to my own Hank B. Marvin. Thank you, Rick, for sharing your story and adventures, your pain and suffering, your triumphs and joys. Your words and music have been a comforting friend for thirty years, through the stupidity of high school, to first loves, feeling unpopular, unwanted, and unneeded to helping me survive cancer at fifteen. Please know that you ARE a special person and you ARE a blessing to your fans. You may have fought and struggled and wondered who you are and where your place is in this world for a long time...it was your destiny to share your words, your music and your talents to a wanting fan base. Thank you for the rawness in this book...the humor...the love and appreciation of your fans. (I do with the book had been named GIRLS, GUITARS, AND GLORY...but that's just the author in me! Rock on!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Definitely recommend if you are a RS fan

Loved this book. I've always been a huge RS fan, and this was well-written and very interesting.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Highly Recommended!

I admire Rick's candor in opening up to his fans about these difficult issues.I also think he is a great writer as well as a great musician. He's an encouragement to others demonstrating that the darkness can be defeated. His stories are funny, sad, and inspirational. I couldn't put it down.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Interesting at times but I like him less

While it was very interesting to learn more about someone whose face I had plastered on my wall as a teenager, I found myself liking him a lot less in the end. I think it was very brave of him (and his wife and family) to air some of this stuff, and while I am sympathetic to the effects of depression, I found myself disgusted by his behavior and disappointed in his wife for putting up with it. But it's their life,

In the end, I did finish the book and rather enjoyed the read.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

A Great Read!

I always enjoyed his music, but since reading this honest memoir, I am a fan of his writing also. I was enthralled from the beginning of this book and found it hard to put down. Even if you aren't familiar with his music or acting, this book will capture you.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

God Undid That Knot...

Some people say that they want to write a book about their lives, this book is one of those books that deserve to be written. It is a book truly meant for anybody that is at their breaking point. After you read it, you will understand why I feel God undid that knot in the rope. I highly recommend this book. I'd also recommend that you buy "When God Stopped Keeping Score," an intimate look at the power of forgiveness, that given the chance, it too could change your life.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Highly Recommended

I just finished Rick Springfields book and I must say it was good.
Its honest, to the point. I was surprised at his frankness. I saw
him in concert back in the early 80's and liked him ever since.
I never knew that a person could go through so much in ones lifetime, losing all those people, and is still going strong. Everyone makes mistakes in their lifetime, but if you learn from then, then you don't repete them. He has come a long way. I give alot of credit to his wife, B, for staying with him. That must of been hard. I also give RS alot of credit for changing his life and coming out on the positive end.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very Impressed

As others have wrote I am a huge fan a little on the obsessed side. My whole office is Rick Springfield. I love this book I would like to thank Rick for letting us go inside what seems to be a very painful part of his life. This book makes you feel like you are there. I am glad that his wife has stuck by him. I have laughed and cried through this book. I can say I was shocked at first at how much pain he has gone through. I wish him his wife and kids much happiness. He writes in the book of him meeting his idol and how much it meant I met him in 2005 and I was in awwww. I am getting ready to take the cruise this year 2010 and can not wait to see him again. Thanks again Rick and hope you write another book. I will buy it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Amazed and Speechless...and a fan for life.

As many will write, I have been a fan for years...and this book is astonishing at making you feel like you are with him for a moment in time as he sits on the edge of a stage, in front of you, as you listen to him speak about his "ups and downs" in life...and what a ride it has been. I laughed, smiled, shockingly shook my head and re-read parts along with getting teary-eyed and crying...all the while hearing snip-its of songs play in my head when stories connected with the albums mentioned.

To Rick, if you end up reading this someday....thank you! While I am sure it was a long and bumpy journey to put it all down in black and white, you have done well in sharing your story...and I am honored to "stand" by your side and proudly be a fan! See you in Sacramento...

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Riveting and Entertaining!

This book is like having a conversation with Rick Springfield. He holds nothing back; he is a gifted storyteller, and is quite funny. The book is well-written and honest. It is interesting and informative for any reader; GREAT for older teens who may be dealing with difficult self-image, and/or for aspiring musicians. A must for Rick Springfield fans! Be aware - the book is full of very colorful language.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Interesting read

I enjoyed as an old Rick Springfield fan to read of his life and his honesty in telling it. As someone that experienced depression, I could relate to some of his darkness. I didn't follow his career very much after the 80's and it was nice to catch up and learn how he got to where he is now.
I thought though that the sexual episodes, although true, were overkill at some point. I found myself thinking how lucky he was to just get some STD's he could clear up and that no one (he menioned) got pregnant. I realize though if he glossed over that part of his life, the editors would have thought that less readers would be interested. I think unless I missed it, he didn't think about the effects this might have on his wifes health, but that was part of his problem at that time. I hope his sons learn from his mistakes as they forge their paths in life. He came out a much better person but many don't.
I think he showed great resiliency and I hope others that are down, know that there is always hope and to get help.
Thanks for trip down memory lane, I just wish it was better for you.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Disappointing

Always was a fan of RS, but after reading this book I am much less of one. The book tells a lot of stories about where his songs come from, so was interesting from that perspective. It seems to be some kind of therapy session going on here. Specifically the affair in Vegas and writing a whole set of songs around another woman much less PUBLISHING them. omg how crass and disrespectful to his wife (imo). I'm sorry I bought that CD anyway. As for the book, not poorly written, but after the first half of the book, it was harder to care what happens.