America's Songs by Philip Furia
Presents the stories behind the most beloved popular songs of the last century. This book, along with telling the stories, suggests, simply and succinctly, what makes a song great. It describes the way each great song melds words and music, sentiment and melody, into a seamless whole. It also traces the mysterious process of collaboration."This terrific book looks at the backstories of the great standards in American popular music... You'll LOVE this book!" --"Book Bit" WTBF Radio
Philip Furia is one of the best-known writers on popular music, having authored critical biographies of Johnny Mercer (2003), Irving Berlin (1998), and Ira Gershwin (1995), and the award-winning book Poets of Tin Pan Alley (1992). He teaches at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Michael Lasser is host of National Public Radio's "Fascinatin' Rhythm," a weekly program that focuses on the great American popular songs. It has been on the air since 1980, and was awarded a Peabody Award in 1995.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415972468 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415972469 |
| Title | America's Songs |
| Author | Philip Furia |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-05-12 |
| Number of pages | 358 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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