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Book Synopsis Three Songs, Three Singers, Three Nations by : Greil Marcus
Download or read book Three Songs, Three Singers, Three Nations written by Greil Marcus and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-07 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greil Marcus delves into three distinct episodes in the history of American commonplace song and shows how each one manages to convey the uncanny sense that it was written by no one. In these seemingly anonymous productions, we discover three different ways of talking about the United States, and three separate nations within its borders.
Download or read book Songs of America written by Jon Meacham and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A celebration of American history through the music that helped to shape a nation, by Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham and music superstar Tim McGraw “Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw form an irresistible duo—connecting us to music as an unsung force in our nation's history.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin Through all the years of strife and triumph, America has been shaped not just by our elected leaders and our formal politics but also by our music—by the lyrics, performers, and instrumentals that have helped to carry us through the dark days and to celebrate the bright ones. From “The Star-Spangled Banner” to “Born in the U.S.A.,” Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw take readers on a moving and insightful journey through eras in American history and the songs and performers that inspired us. Meacham chronicles our history, exploring the stories behind the songs, and Tim McGraw reflects on them as an artist and performer. Their perspectives combine to create a unique view of the role music has played in uniting and shaping a nation. Beginning with the battle hymns of the revolution, and taking us through songs from the defining events of the Civil War, the fight for women’s suffrage, the two world wars, the Great Depression, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and into the twenty-first century, Meacham and McGraw explore the songs that defined generations, and the cultural and political climates that produced them. Readers will discover the power of music in the lives of figures such as Harriet Tubman, Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Martin Luther King, Jr., and will learn more about some of our most beloved musicians and performers, including Marian Anderson, Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, Carole King, Bruce Springsteen, and more. Songs of America explores both famous songs and lesser-known ones, expanding our understanding of the scope of American music and lending deeper meaning to the historical context of such songs as “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” “God Bless America,” “Over There,” “We Shall Overcome,” and “Blowin’ in the Wind.” As Quincy Jones says, Meacham and McGraw have “convened a concert in Songs of America,” one that reminds us of who we are, where we’ve been, and what we, at our best, can be.
Book Synopsis Three songs for America by : David Amram
Download or read book Three songs for America written by David Amram and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis America's Songs III: Rock! by : Bruce Pollock
Download or read book America's Songs III: Rock! written by Bruce Pollock and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America’s Songs III: Rock! picks up in 1953 where America’s Songs II left off, describing the artistic and cultural impact of the rock ’n’ roll era on America’s songs and songwriters, recording artists and bands, music publishers and record labels, and the all-important consuming audience. The Introduction presents the background story, discussing the 1945-1952 period and focusing on the key songs from the genres of jump blues, rhythm ’n’ blues, country music, bluegrass, and folk that combined to form rock ‘n’ roll. From there, the author selects a handful of songs from each subsequent year, up through 2015, listed chronologically and organized by decade. As with its two preceding companions, America’s Songs III highlights the most important songs of each year with separate entries. More than 300 songs are analyzed in terms of importance—both musically and historically—and weighted by how they defined an era, an artist, a genre, or an underground movement. Written by known rock historian and former ASCAP award winner Bruce Pollock, America’s Songs III: Rock! relays the stories behind America’s musical history.
Book Synopsis Three Songs, three Singers, three Nations by : Greil Marcus
Download or read book Three Songs, three Singers, three Nations written by Greil Marcus and published by Verlag Wilhelm Fink. This book was released on 2017-01-23 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In seinem neuesten Buch entlarvt Marcus drei "gewöhnliche" amerikanische Songs als grundlegende Dokumente amerikanischer Identität: Bascom Lamar Lunsfords "I Wish I Was a Mole in the Ground" (1928), Geeshie Wileys "Last Kind Words Blues" (1930) und Bob Dylans "Ballad of Hollis Brown" (1964). Die Art und Weise, auf die jeder dieser Songs den unheimlichen Eindruck erweckt, er sei von niemandem geschrieben worden, erhellt unterschiedliche Aspekte der Tradition des "gewöhnlichen" Songs. Manche sind im Laufe der Zeit ohne einen identifizierbaren Urheber entstanden. Andere beziehen ihre Melodien und Motive aus obskuren Quellen, nehmen aber in den Händen eines bestimmten Künstlers eine endgültige, unvergessliche Gestalt an. Und, wie im Fall von Bob Dylans "Hollis Brown", gibt es Songs, die von einem identifizierbaren Autor stammen, aber wirken wie Folksongs, die schon seit Generationen weitergereicht worden sind. So trägt jeder dieser Songs Amerikas Geschichte, seine Menschen in sich, auch in ihrer Rolle als Zuhörer.
Download or read book America's Songs written by Philip Furia and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-05-12 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's Songs tells the stories behind the most beloved popular songs of the last century. We all have songs that have a special meaning in our lives; hearing them evokes a special time or place. Little wonder that these special songs have become enduring classics. Nothing brings the roarin '20s to life like Tea for Two or I'm just Wild About Harry; the Great Depression is evoked in all of its pain and misery in songs like Brother Can You Spare a Dime?; God Bless America revives the powerful hope that American democracy promised to the world during the dark days of World War II; Young at Heart evokes the postwar optimism of the '50s. And then there are the countless songs of love, new romance, and heartbreak: As Time Goes By, Always, Am I Blue...the list is endless. Along with telling the stories behind these songs, America's Songs suggests, simply and succinctly, what makes a song great. The book illuminates the way each great song melds words and music - sentiment and melody - into a seamless whole. America's Songs also traces the fascinating but mysterious process of collaboration, the give-and-take between two craftsmen, a composer and a lyricist, as they combined their talents to create a song. For anyone interested in the history of the songs that America loves, America'sSongs will make for fascinating reading.
Book Synopsis Three Songs for Courage by : Maxine Trottier
Download or read book Three Songs for Courage written by Maxine Trottier and published by Tundra Books (NY). This book was released on 2006 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1956, sixteen-year-old Gordon Westley finds his summer vacation shattered by tragedy, forcing him to come face-to-face with the darkest--and the sweetest--side of human nature.
Book Synopsis Three Songs for America by : David Amram
Download or read book Three Songs for America written by David Amram and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Wee Sing America by : Pamela Conn Beall
Download or read book Wee Sing America written by Pamela Conn Beall and published by Price Stern Sloan. This book was released on 2002-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational and entertaining, these classic Wee Sing book and CD titles are now tailored for the most modern Wee Sing fans. Each 64-page book and one-hour audio CD are contained in reusable blister packages.
Download or read book America, the Band written by Jude Warne and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As if recovering from a raucous dream of the 1960s, Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, and Dan Peek arrived on 1970s American radio with a sound that echoed disenchanted hearts of young people everywhere. The three American boys had named their band after a country they’d watched and dreamt of from their London childhood Air Force base homes. What was this country? This new band? Classic and timeless, America embodied the dreams of a nation desperate to emerge from the desert and finally give their horse a name. Celebrating the band’s fiftieth anniversary, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell share stories of growing up, growing together, and growing older. Journalist Jude Warne weaves original interviews with Beckley, Bunnell, and many others into a dynamic cultural history of America, the band, and America, the nation. Reliving hits like “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” and of course, “A Horse with No Name” from their 19 studio albums and incomparable live recordings, this book offers readers a new appreciation of what makes some music unforgettable and timeless. As America’s music stays in rhythm with the heartbeats of its millions of fans, new fans feel the draw of a familiar emotion. They’ve felt it before in their hearts and thanks to America, they can now hear it, share it, and sing along.
Book Synopsis Games and Songs of American Children by : William W. Newell
Download or read book Games and Songs of American Children written by William W. Newell and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1963-06-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features 190 games and play situations, full song texts, many melodies, and comparison with similar material from other cultures. An entertaining, basic book in the field.
Book Synopsis Games and Songs of American Children by : Various
Download or read book Games and Songs of American Children written by Various and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-23 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Games and Songs of American Children," a compilation by various authors, delves into the playful world of childhood in America. This collection offers a vibrant tapestry of traditional games, rhymes, and songs that have been passed down through generations, providing a glimpse into the cultural and social fabric of American youth. The book captures the spirit of youthful camaraderie and imagination as children engage in a wide array of activities. From jump rope rhymes to handclap games, the pages come alive with the echoes of laughter and the rhythms of childhood play. Through the games and songs, readers are transported to a simpler time when outdoor play and communal activities were at the heart of childhood experiences. The compilation showcases the ingenuity, creativity, and shared experiences of generations of American children. "Games and Songs of American Children" serves as both a cultural artifact and a celebration of the joyous moments that children have shared across the ages. With its nostalgic charm, the collection invites readers to remember their own playful past and revel in the timeless traditions that continue to shape childhood today.
Book Synopsis Songs of Three Centuries by : John Greenleaf Whittier
Download or read book Songs of Three Centuries written by John Greenleaf Whittier and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Three Songs for America by : David Amram
Download or read book Three Songs for America written by David Amram and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Listening to Classic American Popular Songs by : Allen Forte
Download or read book Listening to Classic American Popular Songs written by Allen Forte and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the twenties, thirties, and forties, now-legendary American songwriters and lyricists created a repertoire of popular songs, songs that have captured the hearts of generations of music lovers. George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael and many others, along with such lyricists as Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, and Dorothy Fields, produced extraordinary songs of signal importance to the American musical heritage. In this book Allen Forte shares his love of American popular song. He discusses in detail twenty-three songs, ranging from Gershwin’s “Fascinating Rhythm” (1924) to Irving Berlin’s “Steppin’ Out with My Baby” (1947), guiding readers and listeners toward a deeper appreciation of this vital and engaging music. Forte writes for the general reader, assuming no background other than a familiarity with basic music notation. Each song is discussed individually and includes complete lyrics and simple leadsheet notation. Forte discusses the songs’ distinctive musical features and their sophisticated, often touching and witty lyrics. Readers can follow the music while they listen to the accompanying compact disc, which was specially recorded for this volume by baritone Richard Lalli and pianist-arranger Gary Chapman, with Allen Forte, pianist-arranger for “Embraceable You” and “Come Rain or Come Shine”. Learn about these favorite songs and more: “How Long Has This Been Going On?” “What Is This Thing Called Love?” “Embraceable You” “Autumn in New York” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” “The Nearness of You” “That Old Black Magic” “Come Rain or Come Shine”
Book Synopsis Songs of Sacred Praise, Or, The American Collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Anthems, Sentences and Chants by : Edward Hamilton
Download or read book Songs of Sacred Praise, Or, The American Collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Anthems, Sentences and Chants written by Edward Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Slave Songs of the United States by : William Francis Allen
Download or read book Slave Songs of the United States written by William Francis Allen and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1867, this book is a collection of songs of African-American slaves. A few of the songs were written after the emancipation, but all were inspired by slavery. The wild, sad strains tell, as the sufferers themselves could, of crushed hopes, keen sorrow, and a dull, daily misery, which covered them as hopelessly as the fog from the rice swamps. On the other hand, the words breathe a trusting faith in the life after, to which their eyes seem constantly turned.
