The Cambridge companion to the Beatles / edited by Kenneth Womack.

Other author Womack, Kenneth, editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxxiii, 316 pages : illustrations, music ; 26 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCambridge companions to music
Cambridge companions to music. ^A371619
Contents Introducing the Beatles / Kenneth Womack -- Background. Six boys, six Beatles: the formative years, 1950-1962 / Dave Laing -- The Beatles as recording artists / Jerry Zolten -- Works. Rock and roll music / Howard Kramer -- "Try thinking more": Rubber Soul and the Beatles' transformation of pop / James M. Decker -- Magical mystery tours, and other trips: yellow submarines, newspaper taxis, and the Beatles' psychedelic years / Russell Reising and Jim LeBlanc -- Revolution / Ian Inglis -- On their way home: the Beatles in 1969 and 1970 / Steve Hamelman -- Apple Records / Bruce Spizer -- The solo years / Michael Frontani -- Any time at all: the Beatles' free phrase rhythms / Walter Everett -- History and influence. The Beatles as Zeitgeist / Sheila Whiteley -- Beatles news: product line extensions and the rock canon / Gary Burns -- "An abstraction, like Christmas": the Beatles for sale and for keeps / John Kimsey.
Abstract This collection of essays tells the story of the Beatles--the creation of the band, their musical influences, and their cultural significance, with emphasis on their genesis and practices as musicians, songwriters, and recording artists. Through detailed biographical and album analyses, the book uncovers the background of each band member and provides expansive readings of the band's music.
General noteIncludes 'I believe in tomorrow: the posthumous life of the Beatles by Anthony DeCurtis', and 'Chronology of the Beatles' lives and works'.
Bibliography noteIncludes discography (pages 286-293), bibliographical references (pages 294-310), and index.
Bibliography noteIncludes Beatles discography, 1962-1970.
LCCN 2009030744
ISBN9780521869652 (hbk.)
ISBN9780521689762 (pbk.)
ISBN052186965X (hbk.)
ISBN0521689767 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML421.B4 C33 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold