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Music of the postwar era / Don Tyler.
| Author/creator | Tyler, Don |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Westport, CT : Greenwood Press, ©2008. |
| Description | xi, 287 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | American history through music American history through music. ^A583884 |
| Contents | Charting the hits -- How was popular music dispensed? -- From swing to sing -- The pre-rock fifties -- The early years of rock 'n' roll -- Hollywood's biggest hit songs and movie musicals of the postwar years -- The best of postwar Broadway -- Country and western music of the postwar years -- The most noteworthy composers and lyricists of the postwar years -- The top recording artists of the postwar years. |
| Abstract | Examines the history of the music of the post-World War II era and how the social and political climate of the day influenced the theme of popular music. At the end of WWII, themes in music shifted from soldiers' experiences at war to coming home, marrying their sweethearts, and returning to civilian life. The music itself also shifted, with crooners such as Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra replacing the Big Bands of years past. Country music, jazz, and gospel continued to evolve, and rhythm and blues and the new rock and roll were also popular during this time. Music is not created without being influenced by the political events and societal changes of its time, and the music of the postwar era is no exception. This volume includes combined musical charts for the years 1945-1959 and approximately 20 black and white images of the singers and musicians who represent the era's music. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-260) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007032817 |
| ISBN | 9780313341915 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0313341915 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3477 .T85 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |