1997: The Year That Changed Everything
Rod Perry
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
1997 wasn’t just a year — it was a cultural turning point wrapped in a Union Jack dress and soundtracked by D:Ream. Tony Blair swept into Downing Street with a grin and a guitar-laden theme tune, Britpop was still riding high (but starting to wobble), and after 18 years of Conservative rule, the country exhaled like it had just been holding its breath since Live Aid.
But joy turned quickly to heartbreak. The tragic death of Princess Diana united a nation in grief, leaving newspapers soaked in tears and Candle in the Wind back at number one. Suddenly, everything felt a little more fragile, a little more grown-up.
Still, pop kept popping. The Spice Girls ruled the charts and even the big screen, Radiohead gave us OK Computer and the sound of anxious genius, and All Saints turned parkas and crop tops into high fashion. Harry Potter quietly appeared on the shelves (just a small children’s book, nothing special — yet), and Teletubbies hypnotised toddlers and baffled adults across the land.
On telly, Cold Feet showed us neurotic middle-class relationships were the new rock 'n' roll, The Royle Family began its reign from a well-worn sofa, and Titanic prepared to take over cinemas with soggy grandeur.
1997 — the year we grew up, got hopeful, got heartbroken… and kept dancing anyway.
Duration - 7h 35m.
Author - Rod Perry.
Narrator - Digital Voice Alistair G.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Field Books ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. 1997 wasn’t just a year — it was a cultural turning point wrapped in a Union Jack dress and soundtracked by D:Ream. Tony Blair swept into Downing Street with a grin and a guitar-laden theme tune, Britpop was still riding high (but starting to wobble), and after 18 years of Conservative rule, the country exhaled like it had just been holding its breath since Live Aid. But joy turned quickly to heartbreak. The tragic death of Princess Diana united a nation in grief, leaving newspapers soaked in tears and Candle in the Wind back at number one. Suddenly, everything felt a little more fragile, a little more grown-up. Still, pop kept popping. The Spice Girls ruled the charts and even the big screen, Radiohead gave us OK Computer and the sound of anxious genius, and All Saints turned parkas and crop tops into high fashion. Harry Potter quietly appeared on the shelves (just a small children’s book, nothing special — yet), and Teletubbies hypnotised toddlers and baffled adults across the land. On telly, Cold Feet showed us neurotic middle-class relationships were the new rock 'n' roll, The Royle Family began its reign from a well-worn sofa, and Titanic prepared to take over cinemas with soggy grandeur. 1997 — the year we grew up, got hopeful, got heartbroken… and kept dancing anyway. Duration - 7h 35m. Author - Rod Perry. Narrator - Digital Voice Alistair G. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Field Books ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: A Nation's Hope: The Dawn of New Labour
Duration:00:44:04
Chapter 2: Britpop's Reign and the Rise of Cool Britannia
Duration:00:40:50
Chapter 3: Spice World and Girl Power
Duration:00:41:43
Chapter 4: The Tragedy of Princess Diana
Duration:00:43:57
Chapter 5: The Rise of Harry Potter
Duration:00:39:45
Chapter 6: Television Reflecting Society
Duration:00:41:50
Chapter 7: Titanic's Triumph
Duration:00:38:42
Chapter 8: The Changing Media Landscape
Duration:00:42:24
Chapter 9: Sport and National Identity
Duration:00:40:54
Chapter 10: Fashion and Style Trends
Duration:00:38:41
Chapter 11: A Legacy of Change: 1997's Enduring Impact
Duration:00:42:28