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This infamous book has enjoyed a lively underground reputation since its first publication in 1970. Richard Meltzer (a.k.a. R. Meltzer) took his training as a young philosopher and applied it with una

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An analysis of the social context of the musical "Hair" and the hippies, describing the tenor of the Broadway theatre of the 1960s and the experimental trends Off-Broadway that culminated in "Hair"'s innovations on the Great White Way.

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Aladdin and Imperial, two independent recording labels, emerged on the West Coast following World War II. An entire chapter is devoted to single numerical listings and includes seven Aladdin Series labels and eight Imperial Series labels along with foreign series, Liberty/UA Series, 78 rpm albums, and 45 rpm albums.

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The American musical has achieved and maintained relevance to more people in America than any other performance-based art. This history of the genre, intended for readers of all stripes, offers discussions of how American musicals, especially through their musical numbers, advance themes related to American national identity.

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Addresses a variety of specific themes in musicals that serve this general function: fairy tale and fantasy, idealism and inspiration, gender and sexuality, and relationships, among others. This work considers three overlapping genres that are central to the projection of personal identity: operetta, movie musicals, and operatic musicals.

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The first encyclopedia of theatre songs from Broadway shows ranging from The Black Crook (1866) to the 1994 Tony Award-winning Passion, this handy guide features over 1,800 songs from over 500 musicals.

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The American Wind Symphony Editions comprises the more than 150 works commissioned by Robert Austin Boudreau for the American Waterways Wind Orchestra and published by the C.

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A sophisticated introduction to and review of Arnold Schoenberg's life, ideas, and music.

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This book is a manual for the teacher or student to use in learning how to play the guitar. It is a desert island type of book, meaning it is all you need to learn how to play by yourself if you cannot find a teacher. The focus of the book is how to practice and the most effective way to practice the guitar.

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Documents the recording history of the banjo on cylinders and 78-rpm disks from 1889 to the beginning of the LP era in the mid-1950s, offering a comprehensive compilation of all such recordings on which the banjo plays a solo role or dominant part. The discography is organized by performer.

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An analysis of Barbra Streisand's recording career, her musical style and repertoire, including a brief biographical overview.

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"Explores the band's humour, comedy, and other forms of play in both music and non-musical discourse from the 1960s to today"--

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This condensed paperback encyclopedia documents the enduring cultural impact and musical legacy of the Beatles, providing readers with a one-stop resource to the Fab Four's compelling story and breadth of achievements.

Legendary in music and popular culture, the Beatles were one of the most successful bands of all time.

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This in-depth, research-based book profiles the band that shaped a generation and changed the face of music forever.

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This generously illustrated book records the story of Russia's bells--the thousands of awe inspiring instruments that gave voice to the visual splendors of Russian Orthodoxy and to the political aspirations of the tsars. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available p

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"With more than 500 pictures, and extensive entries on more than 350 orchestras, this complete coverage of black and white bands--from the almost-forgotten Basie, Ellington, Miller, Shaw, and Dorsey--wil"