Popular music perspectives : ideas, themes, and patterns in contemporary lyrics / B. Lee Cooper.

Author/creator Cooper, B. Lee
Format Book
Publication InfoBowling Green, Ohio : Bowling Green State University Popular Press, 1991.
Description213 pages : tables ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- Ideas. Education (I) ; Railroads ; Rebels and outsiders ; Education (II) -- Themes. Automobiles ; Christmas ; Death ; Food and drink ; Telephones -- Patterns. Answer songs and sequel recordings ; Cover records and song revivals ; Nursery rhymes and fairy tales ; Social trends and audio chronology.
Abstract In thirteen essays, this book probes ideas and themes that are prominent in contemporary song lyrics. The essays take social change, human interaction, technology, and intellectual development as points of departure for specific examinations of public education, railroads, death, automobiles, and rebels. The essays also examine humor, traditions, and historical events found in answer songs, cover recordings, nursery rhyme adaptations, and novelty tunes.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographies and index.
LCCN 90083700
ISBN0879725052
ISBN9780879725051 (cloth)
ISBN0879725060

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML3477.C66 P6 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold