Off the Record is a terrific book. Anyone who has a love of music, history, or even photography, this book presents itself as a must have. It is the ultimate liner note. Original in its concept, the book takes a sincere and valuable look into songwriting and its place in history. The accompaning stories are touching and authentic, adding a new depth to the music, and time when it was first heard. After reading, the same music i heard so many years before brought me back to those wonderful places, except this time filled with the wealth of background and the artists intent.