Music of the World War II Era Hardback
by William H. Young, Nancy K. Young
Part of the American History through Music series
Hardback
Description
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.
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:288 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:30/12/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9780313338915
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:288 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication Date:30/12/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9780313338915
