Listening to Classic American Popular Songs

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Year: 2001
Pages: 219
Binding Hardcover
ISBN 300083386

Product Code: 756775949

Description

Allen Forte (au). In the 20s, 30s, & 40s, American songwriters & lyricists created a repertoire of popular songs that have captured the hearts of generations of music lovers. George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael, & many others, along with such lyricists as Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, & Dorothy Fields, produced songs of importance to the American musical heritage. This book discusses in detail 23 songs, guiding readers & listeners toward a deeper appreciation of this vital music. Each song is discussed individually & includes complete lyrics & simple leadsheet. Readers can follow the music while they listen to the accompanying CD, with 27 songs which were specially recorded for this volume.

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