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Explore the fascinating history of America's most loved twentieth-century hits with The Popular Song Reader from Routledge. Part of the Haworth Popular Culture series, this delightful sampler provides a deep look into the stories behind well-known melodies. This book features over 200 short essays that investigate the backgrounds of a wide variety of popular songs. From uncovering the identity of Bill Bailey to exploring the meaning of the road to Mandalay, these witty and knowledgeable essays answer questions about song titles, female names in music, and the themes of moon, heart, and baby. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of American popular music.

Key Features

Contains over 200 short essays regarding the backgrounds of various twentieth-century American popular songs.

Part of the Haworth Popular Culture series published by Routledge.

Provides detailed information on well-known songs, including the history of figures like Bill Bailey.

Explores common lyrical themes found in song titles such as moon, heart, and baby.

Offers witty and knowledgeable insights into several hundred traditional and popular musical works.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
11 August 1994
Listed Since
05 January 2007

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