History Through Songs: 150 Songs that Chronicle the 20th Century
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Songwriters often use lyrics to describe the current events and social attitudes of a particular period An examination of America's popular songsand the stories behind their creationcan help us better understand our history and cultureThis chronologically organized volume provides the stories ofsongs created during the th century It explains how they reflected the political, social, and economic climates of the decadeEach chapter begins with a historical overview of the decadeEach chapter presents a discussion of fifteen influential songs from each decade and provides the songs' histories, what inspired the writers to create them, and why they have resonated over timeIncluded are patriotic songs, such as The Yankee Doodle Boy, also known as The Yankee Doodle Dandy, and God Bless AmericaThis work also discusses protest songs of the civil rights and women's rights movements, such as We Shall Overcome, and I Am WomanIndexes are arranged alphabetically, by song title, by songwriter name, and by subject, making this an excellent research tool for students and general readers alike