Encyclopedia of great popular song recordings
Sullivan, Steve, 1954-2016
eBook
Abstract: From John Philip Sousa to Green Day, from Scott Joplin to Kanye West, from Stephen Foster to Coldplay, The Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings covers the vast scope of its subject with virtually unprecedented breadth and depth. Approximately 1,000 key song recordings from 1889 to the present are explored in full, unveiling the stories behind the songs, the recordings, the performers, and the songwriters.
Main title:
Encyclopedia of great popular song recordings / Steve Sullivan.
Author:
Sullivan, Steve, 1954-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
Lanham [Maryland] : Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2013.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2016.
Collation:
1 online resource (1085 entries) : 82 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 883-912).Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 2 volumes (1016 pages) : illustrations
Contents:
Abbreviations -- Criteria for Song Selection -- Introduction -- Playlist 1: Crazy Blues, 1906 / 2004 -- Playlist 2: Down Home Rag, 1897 / 2005 -- Playlist 3: Sitting on Top of the World, 1890 / 2011 -- Playlist 4: Good Rockin' Tonight, 1904 / 2005 -- Playlist 5: Jazznocracy, 1897 / 2010 -- Playlist 6: Hot Time in the Old Town, 1893 / 2008 -- Playlist 7: Fascinating Rhythm, 1891 / 2008 -- Playlist 8: Let the Good Times Roll, 1895 / 2011 -- Playlist 9: Wasn't That a Time? 1895 / 2006 -- Playlist 10: Memories of You, 1889 / 2012 -- Bibliography.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781786841896 (electronic version)9780810882959 (cloth : alk. paper)9780810882966 (ebook)
Dewey class:
016.781640266
LC class:
ML156.4.P6
Language:
English
BRN:
501890
Electronic access:
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