American Popular Song Lyricists Oral Histories, 1920s-1960s |
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| Author:
| Whorf, Michael |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-6538-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2012 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $55.00USD $5.50 |
Book Description:
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This two-volume history contains biographies of the leading American composers and lyricists, the gifted men and women who wrote the great popular songs from the 1920s to the 1960s. Featured in this volume are interviews with many of the legendary lyricists from Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway. Included are photographs and rare sheet music reproductions, as well as fascinating information on the stories behind the songs.
This two-volume history contains biographies of the leading American composers and lyricists, the gifted men and women who wrote the great popular songs from the 1920s to the 1960s. Featured in this volume are interviews with many of the legendary lyricists from Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway. Included are photographs and rare sheet music reproductions, as well as fascinating information on the stories behind the songs.