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Music of the World War II era / William H. Young and Nancy K. Young.
| Author/creator | Young, William H., 1939- |
| Other author | Young, Nancy K., 1940- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Westport, CT : Greenwood Press, 2008. |
| Description | xix, 261 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Music of the World War 2 era |
| Variant title | Music of the World War Two era |
| Series | American history through music American history through music. ^A583884 |
| Contents | Music about World War II -- Popular hits and standards -- Swing, jazz, and rhythm 'n' blues -- Recordings and the music business -- Music on radio -- Music on stage and screen -- Country music -- Classical music -- A musical timeline for the period 1939-1945 -- Appendix A: Broadway and Hollywood musicals by title, 1939-1945 -- Appendix B: The songs, composers, and lyricists of World War II, 1939-1945. |
| Abstract | Popular music for the most part turns a blind eye to history. But with the country's plunge into World War II, songwriters composed their responses. Songs ridiculing the Axis powers flooded the market, as did patriot calls to duty. The draft of male musicians opened the way for all-girl bands, and ethnic vocal groups. In the World War II era, big bands and swing music reached the heights of popularity with soldiers as well as friends and loved ones back home. Many entertainers such as Glenn Miller also served in the military, or supported the war effort with bond drives and entertaining the troops at home and abroad. In addition to big band and swing music, musicals, jazz, blues, gospel and country music were also popular. Chapters on each, along with an analysis of the evolution of record companies, records, radios, and television are included here, for students, historians, and fans of the era. Includes a timeline of the music of the era, an appendix of the Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, 1939-1945, and an appendix of songs, composers, and lyricists, 1939-1945. An extensive discography and bibliography, along with approximately 35 black and white photos, complete the volume. |
| Local note | JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY--Gift of John R.M. Lawrence. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-249) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007035359 |
| ISBN | 9780313338915 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0313338914 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3477 .Y683 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |