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The Words and Music of Billy Joel (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,745
Discovery Miles 17 450
The Words and Music of Billy Joel (Hardcover): Ken Bielen

The Words and Music of Billy Joel (Hardcover)

Ken Bielen

Series: Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection

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This detailed exploration looks at the musical works of recording artist Billy Joel and his impact on popular culture. Billy Joel skyrocketed to popularity in 1977 with his fifth album, The Stranger, and he has been a major American artist ever since. His songs are timeless and appreciated by generations of fans. The Words and Music of Billy Joel examines this influential musician's songs in detail, exploring the meaning of the lyrics and placing Joel's artistry in a regional and cultural context. Covering work that ranges from Joel's recordings with the Lost Souls to his classical compositions, the book focuses on the dozen studio albums of popular music released between 1971 and 1993. A bibliographic essay is included, as are both a discography and a filmography. There is also a special focus on the interpretation of Joel's songs by other recording artists. Photographs A discography of Joel's recordings including albums and singles A selected discography of cover versions of Joel's songs by other recording artists A filmography A bibliography of significant books and articles about Billy Joel and his work A bibliographic essay

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Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin: United States
Series: Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection
Release date: July 2011
First published: July 2011
Authors: Ken Bielen
Dimensions: 235 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 187
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-38016-7
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians
Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General
Books > Music > Composers & musicians
Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General
LSN: 0-313-38016-3
Barcode: 9780313380167

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