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AMERICA?S SONGS II IBD

ROUTLEDGE
12 / 2013
9780415810081
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Sinopsis

This book continues to tell the stories behind popular songs in our countryâÇÖs history, serving as a sequel to the bestselling AmericaâÇÖs Songs: Stories Behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley. Organized in short easy-to-read essays, this collection provides historical context to specific songs but also demonstrates how certain songs facilitated the popularity of particular genres,ásubsequently reshapingáthe landscape of American popular music. AmericaâÇÖs Songs II: Songs from the 1890âÇÖs to the Post-War Years will appeal to American popular music enthusiasts but will also serve as an ideal reference guide for students or as a supplement in American music courses.