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When he emerged from the nightclubs of Greenwich Village, Bob Dylan
was often identified as a "protest" singer. As early as 1962,
however, Dylan was already protesting the label: "I don't write no
protest songs," he told his audience on the night he debuted
"Blowin' in the Wind." "Protest" music is largely perceived as an
unsubtle art form, a topical brand of songwriting that preaches to
the converted. But popular music of all types has long given
listeners food for thought. Fifty years before Vietnam, before the
United States entered World War I, some of the most popular sheet
music in the country featured anti-war tunes. The labor movement of
the early decades of the century was fueled by its communal
"songbook." The Civil Rights movement was soundtracked not just by
the gorgeous melodies of "Strange Fruit" and "A Change Is Gonna
Come," but hundreds of other gospel-tinged ballads and blues. In
Which Side Are You On, author James Sullivan delivers a lively
anecdotal history of the progressive movements that have shaped the
growth of the United States, and the songs that have accompanied
and defined them. Covering one hundred years of social conflict and
progress across the twentieth century and into the early years of
the twenty-first, this book reveals how protest songs have given
voice to the needs and challenges of a nation and asked its
citizens to take a stand - asking the question "Which side are you
on?"
When he emerged from the nightclubs of Greenwich Village, Bob Dylan
was often identified as a "protest" singer. As early as 1962,
however, Dylan was already protesting the label: "I don't write no
protest songs," he told his audience on the night he debuted
"Blowin' in the Wind." "Protest" music is largely perceived as an
unsubtle art form, a topical brand of songwriting that preaches to
the converted. But popular music of all types has long given
listeners food for thought. Fifty years before Vietnam, before the
United States entered World War I, some of the most popular sheet
music in the country featured anti-war tunes. The labor movement of
the early decades of the century was fueled by its communal
"songbook." The Civil Rights movement was soundtracked not just by
the gorgeous melodies of "Strange Fruit" and "A Change Is Gonna
Come," but hundreds of other gospel-tinged ballads and blues. In
Which Side Are You On?, author James Sullivan delivers a lively
anecdotal history of the progressive movements that have shaped the
growth of the United States, and the songs that have accompanied
and defined them. Covering one hundred years of social conflict and
progress across the twentieth century and into the early years of
the twenty-first, this book reveals how protest songs have given
voice to the needs and challenges of a nation and asked its
citizens to take a stand-asking the question "Which side are you
on?"
With practical information on when to go, where to stay, what to
eat, and what to do, this is the ultimate guide to the best of
Vietnam. Vietnam is host to a unique mix of natural beauty and
cultural diversity. It has one of the most ancient cultures of
Southeast Asia, with relics of its rich history found at
tourist-friendly sites such as the Hindu temples of My Son and
Ponagar Tower. Its landscape ranges from mountain passes to lush
rice fields and some of the world's most beautiful beaches
stretched along 1,860 miles (3,000 km) of tropical coast. This
comprehensive and beautiful illustrated guidebook offers walking
and driving itineraries to well-known wonders and hidden treasures
within the country, as well as useful maps to navigate your way.
Active travelers will find plenty of opportunities to stretch their
legs with self-guided walks through the shops of the Old Quarter of
Hanoi, along the legendary Mandarin Road, and through tunnels used
by Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Thrill seekers can find
adventures from kite-surfing in Mui Ne to spotting tigers in Chu
Mom Ray Park. And for a taste of authentic Vietnam culture, visit
the markets of the mountain tribes.
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POP's (Paperback)
Lawrence W Paz; Illustrated by James Sullivan; M R Gerbo
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R463
Discovery Miles 4 630
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