Pantheon Reading Lyrics - 1,000+ 20th Century Song Lyrics Book

Explore a massive collection of musical history with Reading Lyrics. This comprehensive anthology brings together more than one thousand of the best American and English song lyrics from the twentieth century. It serves as both an extraordinary celebration of a unique art form and an indispensable reference work for music lovers and historians alike. The collection begins with the first masters of the colloquial phrase. You will find works from legendary figures such as George M. Cohan, known for "Give My Regards to Broadway," and P. G. Wodehouse, the writer of "Till the Clouds Roll By." The book also features the versatile career of Irving Berlin, covering his range from "Alexander's Ragtime Band" to "Anni." This volume preserves one of the most cherished legacies of the twentieth century through the power of written songcraft.