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The Story Behind the Song - 150 Songs that Chronicle the 20th Century (Hardcover, New)
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The Story Behind the Song - 150 Songs that Chronicle the 20th Century (Hardcover, New)
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Songwriters often use lyrics to describe the current events and
social attitudes of a particular period or people. An examination
of America's popular songs--and the stories behind their
creation--can help us better understand our history and culture.
This chronologically organized volume provides the stories of 150
songs in 20th-century American history. Each chapter begins with an
historical overview of how songs from the period reflected the
political, social, and economic culture of the decade. A discussion
of 15 influential songs from each decade provides the songs'
histories, what inspired the writers to create them, and why they
have resonated over time. Included are patriotic songs, such as
"The Yankee Doodle Boy" and "God Bless America," protest songs of
the civil rights and women's rights movements, such as "We Shall
Overcome" and "I Am Woman," songs that defined musical genres, such
as "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Stayin' Alive," and contemporary, often
controversial music like Eminem's "Stan." Each song's entry
includes the song title, songwriter(s), publication information,
and current availability. A selected bibliography includes Web
sites and books helpful for researching songs, songwriters, and
events of the 20th century. Indexes are arranged alphabetically, by
song title, by songwriter name, and by subject, making this an
excellent research tool for students and general readers alike.
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