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Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of 55 Hits That Changed Rock, R&B, and Soul

Pop-music fans of a certain age will enjoy this collection and might even use it as a playlist.

Rock Concert: An Oral History as Told by the Artists, Backstage Insiders, and Fans Who Were There

While not a totally comprehensive account, this book places the live concert in context with the broader story of popular music; its insider perspectives have an immediacy that will appeal to a broad swath of music fans.

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Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop

Despite all that, a book inclusive enough to represent artists ranging from Loretta Lynn to Pink Floyd to The Clash does have merit. Recommended for larger libraries. ["Most of the author's oral histories are informative and entertaining. Recommended for libraries with a popular music section.": LJ 9/15/16 review of the Grove hc.]
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Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B, and Pop

Recommended for libraries with a popular music section.
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Why Jazz Happened

A thoroughly compelling study of jazz music and the sociological and economic forces essential to the genre's development from 1942 to 1972. An essential volume for any jazz fan.
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