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With this volume, incorporating Ballads 244-305, Bertrand Harris Bronson completes his epic task of providing the musical counterpart to Francis James Child's collection of English and Scottish ballads. As in the previous volumes, the texts are linked with their proper traditional tunes, systematically ordered and grouped to show melodic kinship an

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In the sequel to "Roosevelt's Blues", Guido van Rijn presents an account of the gospel and blues music of the immediate post-war period, concentrating on songs that comment on contemporary political events and issues during a crucial time in the shaping of black consciousness in America.

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A historical overview of the development of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame including career biographies of all the inductees.

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"An academic collection that explores and examines The Velvet Underground in the 1960s and the solo activities of band members up to the present"--

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This first in-depth study of European national anthems analyzes their evolution as indicative of the culture, characteristics, and histories of the 15 different nations.

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Through an examination of her music, videos, philanthropic work, and biographical details, this book gives insight into Alanis Morissette's musical career and day-to-day life, from her early pop beginnings in Canada to her work today.

As a whole, Alanis Morissette's work has never been critically analyzed.

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This detailed exploration looks at the musical works of recording artist Billy Joel and his impact on popular culture.

Billy Joel skyrocketed to popularity in 1977 with his fifth album, The Stranger, and he has been a major American artist ever since.

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Throughout his life and perhaps even more since his death in 1981 at the age of 36, Bob Marley's music has demonstrated a unique ability to combine with almost any cultural setting, no matter how different the elements might at first appear.

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This long overdue examination of Carole King offers her legions of fans the chance to see how her work has developed over time, understand what her music means to other contemporary performers, and grasp its significance in American music at large.

Name a Carole King song.

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Born David Jones in a London suburb in 1947, David Bowie changed his name in the late 60s to avoid confusion with the singer David Jones of The Monkees. This name change, however, would turn out to be a highly prescient act: in incorporating an exceptionally wide variety of styles, Bowie would become the most notorious chameleon of the rock era.

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This insightful biography provides a closer look at one of the entertainment world's biggest stars, with a focus on what got her to the top-and what has kept her there.

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This book provides in-depth analysis of the words, music, and recordings of Elvis Costello, one of the most enigmatic, eclectic, and critically acclaimed singer-songwriters of the rock era.

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Begins with a discussion of Zappa's role as a satirist and a discussion of his musical style, and then proceeds to an examination of his albums. This book deals with his treatment of topics, such as the falsified notion of love in popular culture, the influence of money on popular music, and the concept of freedom in a systematised society.

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This book offers a comprehensive assessment of the music of George Harrison, revealing him as one of the most gifted and authentic singer-songwriters of his generation.

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This book offers a comprehensive assessment of the music of George Harrison, revealing him as one of the most gifted and authentic singer-songwriters of his generation.

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Ice Cube is one of the most influential figures in the history of rap and hip hop. Best known for the vitriol of his 'angry black man' recordings of the late 1980s and mid 1990s, he epitomizes the genre often referred to as gangsta rap. This book examines the entirety of Ice Cube's recorded catalog.

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Despite John Lennon's immense popularity, little attention has been paid to his work apart from the Beatles. Yet his solo artistry not only illuminates what he gave to the Beatles (and what the Beatles experience gave to him), but also constitutes a significant contribution to popular music in general.

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In this book, the work of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is explored, emphasizing the way text and music work together to create an artistic statement in her recorded songs.

Few singer-songwriters have been as influential as Joni Mitchell.

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Neil Young is an icon, plain and simple. This book follows the evolution of Young's musical work, focusing on the enduring elements that have made his music successful. It covers Young's musical output album by album, and song by song - from his debut work with Buffalo Springfield, to his time with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

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This examination of the solo music of Paul McCartney, from 1970-2007, offers an analysis of his songs, recordings, and his impact on popular music.

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Paul Simon is commonly acknowledged to be one of the most successful singer-songwriters of the pop-rock era. After a brief biographical overview, this title examines Simon's songwriting work, providing a critical discussion of each song. It also discusses the variety of musical elements that contribute significantly to the value of Simon's work.