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Duke University Press Real Men Don't Sing - Crooning in American Culture Book

Name: Real Men Don't Sing - Crooning in American Culture Book
Brand: Duke University Press
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Explore the complex history of American vocal styles with Real Men Don't Sing: Crooning in American Culture. Published by Duke University Press, this book examines how the soft and intimate delivery of crooners like Rudy Vallee transformed popular music. By analyzing the shift from minstrelsy to the microphone-driven sounds of the late 1920s, Allison McCracken provides a deep look into how vocal styles influenced social perceptions. This work investigates the tension between popular music and the era's social norms. As crooners challenged traditional ideas of masculinity during the Depression, they faced significant criticism from cultural authorities. This book traces that evolution, looking at how gender fluidity was reflected in the music and how these performers were often stigmatized by the society of their time. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of music, gender studies, and American cultural shifts.

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Examines the history of crooning from its origins in minstrelsy to the development of microphone-based vocal styles.

Analyzes the career of Rudy Vallee and how his sensual vocal delivery impacted millions of fans and critics.

Provides a detailed look at how popular music reflected the gender fluidity of the late 1920s.

Explores the social tensions between crooners and the conservative masculine norms of the Depression era.

Investigates how cultural authorities responded to performers who challenged traditional social standards.

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Brand: Duke University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0822359170
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Rock
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 25 September 2015
Listed Since: 05 November 2014

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