Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

Smash Hits James E. Perone

Smash Hits By James E. Perone

Smash Hits by James E. Perone


$124.59
Condition - New
Only 2 left

Smash Hits Summary

Smash Hits: The 100 Songs That Defined America by James E. Perone

We are what we listen to. That's the premise of this study of 100 songs that have shaped and defined the American experience, from the Colonial period to the present. Well-known music author James Perone looks at 100 songs that helped tell America's story. He examines why each song became a hit, what cultural and social values it embodies, what issues it touches upon, what audiences it attracted, and what made it such a definitive part of American history and popular culture. The chart-topping singles presented here crossed gender, age, race, and class lines to appeal to the mass American audience. The book discusses patriotic songs, minstrel music, and sacred songs and hymns as well as music in the broad categories of pop, rock, hip hop, jazz, country, and folk. An introduction provides an overview of the history and significant issues raised by the songs as a whole. Individual songs are then presented chronologically, based on when they were written. The revealing commentary for each hit is not only interesting and fun, but reveals what it was like to live in the United States at a particular time by unveiling the social, economic, and political issues-as well as the musical tastes-that made life what it was.

Smash Hits Reviews

This strong reference work, which effectively integrates the history, popular culture, and music that defines America, is highly recommended to high school and undergraduate libraries, as well as teachers looking to incorporate new avenues into their curriculum. Members of the general public will also appreciate this work. * ARBA *

About James E. Perone

James E. Perone, PhD, is associate dean of the faculty and the Margaret Morgan Ramsey professor in music at the University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH.

Table of Contents

Introduction What Makes a Hit Song? Chronology and Overview The Years 1750-1899 The Years 1900-1939 The Years 1940-1959 The Years 1960-1969 The Years 1970-1979 The Years 1980-2016 Bibliography Index

Additional information

NLS9781440834684
9781440834684
1440834687
Smash Hits: The 100 Songs That Defined America by James E. Perone
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
2016-10-17
360
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

Customer Reviews - Smash Hits