Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-316) and index.
Contents:
The years 1750-1899 -- The years 1900-1939 -- The years 1940-1959 -- The years 1960-1969 -- The years 1970-1979 -- The years 1980-2016.
Summary:
The years 1750-1899 -- The years 1900-1939 -- The years 1940-1959 -- The years 1960-1969 -- The years 1970-1979 -- The years 1980-2016. This book introduces readers to the 100 songs that helped define American culture, examines why each song became a hit, what cultural and social values it embodies, what issues it touches upon, what audiences it attracted, and what made it such a definitive part of American history and popular culture. Patriotic songs, minstrel music, and sacred songs and hymns, as well as music in the broad categories of pop, rock, hip hop, jazz, country, and folk are represented.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.