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Stardust Melodies: The Biography of Twelve of America's Most Popular Songs

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Stardust Melodies: The Biography of Twelve of America's Most Popular Songs

In Stardust Melodies, Will Friedwald takes each of these legendary songs apart and puts it together again, with a staggering wealth of detail and unprecedented understanding.

Each chapter gives us an extended history of one songâ€”the circumstances under which it was written and first performedâ€”and then explores its musical and lyric content. Drawing on his vast knowledge of records and the careers of performing artists, Friedwald tells us who was responsible for making these songs famous and discusses in depth the performers who have left their unique marks on them. He writes about variations in performance style, about both classic and obscure versions of the songs, about brilliantly original interpretations and ghastly travesties. And then thereâ€™s the completely unexpected, like Stan Frebergâ€™s politically correct â€œElderly Man River.â€

This is a book for all lovers of American song to explore, argue with, and savor.
Country USA
Manufacturer Pantheon
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2002-04-23
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780375420894

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