1001 Songs Ebook PDF (2023)

• Author : Robert Dimery
• Publisher : Cassell Illustrated
• Pages : 960
• Relase : 2018-10-04
• ISBN : 1788400895
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die by Robert Dimery Book PDF

From 'Eight Miles High' to 'Empire State of Mind', from Mississippi to Mali and from Ella Fitzgerald to Elton John, 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die picks through nearly a century of music to bring you an inspiring selection of some of the greatest recordings ever made. Each entry in this wonderfully browsable book tells the story of a great song. Find out what inspired the songwriter, what makes the track so enduring, which songs it influenced in turn and which cover version to listen out for. You will also pick up a wealth of fascinating trivia along the way. What links Lead Belly, Lonnie Donegan and 'Black Betty'? Whose gravestone inspired Phil Spector's first hit? And for which song did Johnny Rotten replace the singer from Def Leppard? Read on and find out. Love your music? Then you need 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die in your life.

• Author : Robert Dimery
• Publisher : National Geographic Books
• Pages : 0
• Relase : 2010-11-02
• ISBN : 9780789320896
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1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die by Robert Dimery Book PDF

This latest addition to the best-selling 1001 series offers more than ever— the world’s biggest and best playlist, referencing over 10,000 must-download songs. This book offers more than any previous book in the series. While each main entry profiles and illustrates 1,001 primary songs, it places that song into a contextual web of music history with references to other songs that are musically related. Thus, each entry points to alternate versions, covers, riffs, and influences effectively expanding the total number to 10,000. From the Beatles to Beyoncé, from Elvis to Elvis Costello, from Frank Sinatra to Rufus Wainwright, the full spectrum is covered chronologically and includes additional ancillary lists of "must-hear" songs grouped by subgenre and other special categories. Each song is analyzed by an international team of critics who explain why you must hear it. Included are key details such as lyricist, composer, producer, and label, making this a music treasure trove perfect for anyone into music, addicted to downloading, or those just getting started.

• Author : Robert Dimery
• Publisher : Cassell Illustrated
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• Relase : 2021-10-07
• ISBN : 1788403479
• Rating : 4/5 (1 users)

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die by Robert Dimery Book PDF

• Author : Tom Moon
• Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
• Pages : 992
• Relase : 2008-08-28
• ISBN : 9780761153856
• Rating : 3.5/5 (7 users)

1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die by Tom Moon Book PDF

The musical adventure of a lifetime. The most exciting book on music in years. A book of treasure, a book of discovery, a book to open your ears to new worlds of pleasure. Doing for music what Patricia Schultz—author of the phenomenal 1,000 Places to See Before You Die—does for travel, Tom Moon recommends 1,000 recordings guaranteed to give listeners the joy, the mystery, the revelation, the sheer fun of great music. This is a book both broad and deep, drawing from the diverse worlds of classical, jazz, rock, pop, blues, country, folk, musicals, hip-hop, world, opera, soundtracks, and more. It's arranged alphabetically by artist to create the kind of unexpected juxtapositions that break down genre bias and broaden listeners’ horizons— it makes every listener a seeker, actively pursuing new artists and new sounds, and reconfirming the greatness of the classics. Flanking J. S. Bach and his six entries, for example, are the little-known R&B singer Baby Huey and the '80s Rastafarian hard-core punk band Bad Brains. Farther down the list: The Band, Samuel Barber, Cecelia Bartoli, Count Basie, and Afropop star Waldemer Bastos. Each entry is passionately written, with expert listening notes, fascinating anecdotes, and the occasional perfect quote—"Your collection could be filled with nothing but music from Ray Charles," said Tom Waits, "and you'd have a completely balanced diet." Every entry identifies key tracks, additional works by the artist, and where to go next. And in the back, indexes and playlists for different moods and occasions.

• Author : Dave Marsh
• Publisher : St. Martin's Press
• Pages : 764
• Relase : 1999-05-07
• ISBN : 030680901X
• Rating : 4.5/5 (3 users)

The Heart Of Rock & Soul by Dave Marsh Book PDF

Lists and reviews rock and soul singles from rock, pop, rhythm and blues, disco, country, rap, and reggae music

• Author : Adrian Hopkins
• Publisher :
• Pages : 191
• Relase : 2015-07-24
• ISBN : 178558054X
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

The Buskers Songbook by Adrian Hopkins Book PDF

• Author : Steve Sullivan
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Pages : 830
• Relase : 2017-05-17
• ISBN : 9781442254497
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings by Steve Sullivan Book PDF

This masterful survey covers all genres of popular music, from pop, rock, soul, and country to jazz, blues, classic vocals, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and ethnic/world music. Collectors will find detailed discographical data while music lovers will appreciate the detailed commentaries and deep research on the songs, their recording, and the artists.

• Author : Bruce Pollock
• Publisher : Taylor & Francis
• Pages : 302
• Relase : 2017-03-16
• ISBN : 9781317269649
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

America’s Songs III: Rock! by Bruce Pollock Book PDF

America’s Songs III: Rock! picks up in 1953 where America’s Songs II left off, describing the artistic and cultural impact of the rock ’n’ roll era on America’s songs and songwriters, recording artists and bands, music publishers and record labels, and the all-important consuming audience. The Introduction presents the background story, discussing the 1945-1952 period and focusing on the key songs from the genres of jump blues, rhythm ’n’ blues, country music, bluegrass, and folk that combined to form rock ‘n’ roll. From there, the author selects a handful of songs from each subsequent year, up through 2015, listed chronologically and organized by decade. As with its two preceding companions, America’s Songs III highlights the most important songs of each year with separate entries. More than 300 songs are analyzed in terms of importance—both musically and historically—and weighted by how they defined an era, an artist, a genre, or an underground movement. Written by known rock historian and former ASCAP award winner Bruce Pollock, America’s Songs III: Rock! relays the stories behind America’s musical history.

• Author : Glynn Lunney
• Publisher : Cambridge University Press
• Pages : 253
• Relase : 2018-04-12
• ISBN : 9781107181670
• Rating : 4/5 (1 users)

Copyright's Excess by Glynn Lunney Book PDF

Tests copyright's fundamental premise that more money will increase creative output using the US recording industry from 1962-2015.

• Author : Norman Cazden Herbert Haufrecht Norman Studer
• Publisher : State University of New York Press
• Pages : 208
• Relase :
• ISBN : 9780791498644
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Notes and Sources for Folk Songs of the Catskills by Norman Cazden Herbert Haufrecht Norman Studer Book PDF

Notes and Sources to Folk Songs of the Catskills, also published by the State University of New York Press, is the companion volume to Folk Songs of the Catskills. It contains extensive reference notes that exemplify and support detailed citations in the commentary preceding each song. The book also includes a comprehensive list of sources, including books, broadsides or pocket songsters, disc recordings, music publications, periodicals, tape archives, and other miscellaneous material, as well as information on variants, adaptations, comments or references, texts, and tunes. These notes are designed to provide succinct reference information.

• Author : Steven Jay Schneider,Ian Haydn Smith
• Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
• Pages : 960
• Relase : 2021-10-12
• ISBN : 1438089112
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider,Ian Haydn Smith Book PDF

With over 1.75 million copies sold worldwide, this book is a must-have for all movie lovers, from casual movie-goers to film connoisseurs. This brand-new edition of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die covers more than a century of movie history. Selected and authored by a team of international film critics, every profile is packed with details, plot summaries and production notes, and little-known facts relating to the film's history. Each entry offers a fresh look at some the greatest films of all time. Learn the complete history of filmmaking, from silent-era sensations such as D. W. Griffith's controversial The Birth of a Nation to recent Oscar winners. Discover little-known facts about Hollywood's most memorable musicals, greatest dramas, noteworthy documentaries, screwball comedies, classic westerns, action and adventure films, and more. Movie lovers of all stripes will thoroughly enjoy this must-have compilation.

• Author : Phil Graham
• Publisher : Springer
• Pages : 249
• Relase : 2019-03-25
• ISBN : 9783030021436
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

Music, Management, Marketing, and Law by Phil Graham Book PDF

This collection of interviews captures a period of historic change for the global music business along with a wealth of professional knowledge that extends from the late 1960s through to late 2012 when the interviews were conducted. They record the experiences and insights of people who helped to shape a global business that is quickly passing into history and transforming into something entirely new, often because of decisions the interviewees have been directly involved in making. The material includes the aesthetic, artistic, technical, commercial, legal, and strategic aspects of the music industry. What is said is timeless in its historical significance for the music business and in its relevance for researchers engaged in studies on the dynamics of change in the global commercial music landscape.

• Author : Steven Jay Scheider
• Publisher : Pier 9
• Pages : 960
• Relase : 2014-10-01
• ISBN : 1743363036
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Scheider Book PDF

With more than one and a half million copies sold worldwide in thirty languages, '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die' celebrates the great and groundbreaking, classic and cult, must-see movies of all time, offering a treasure trove of incisive, witty, and revealing insights. Spanning more than a century of extraordinary cinema, this comprehensive volume brings together the most significant movies from every country and all genres, from action to Western, through animation, comedy, documentary, musical, thriller, noir, short, remance, and sci-fi. Completely revised and updated for 2013, this definitive edition features a fresh new design, 500 original movie posters, and 200 new movie stills. Fifty previously overlooked or recently discovered masterpieces are reviewed for the first time, taking their place alongside the box-office smashes and critically acclaimed films of movie history. Quotes from movie directors and critics, together with little-known facts complement the incisive reviews and vital statistics of each movie to make this the most fact-filled edition ever. So, whether your passion is rom-com or art house, 'The Blue Angel' or 'Blue Velvet', '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die' is bound to become the only film book you will ever turn to.

• Author : Robert Dimery
• Publisher : Frances Lincoln
• Pages : 210
• Relase : 2022-09-13
• ISBN : 9780711259744
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

MusicQuake by Robert Dimery Book PDF

Discover music that dared to be different, risked reputations and put careers in jeopardy – causing fascination and intrigue in some and rejection and scorn in others. This is what happens when people take tradition and rip it up. MusicQuake tells the stories of 50 pivotal albums and performances that shook the world of modern music – chronicling the fascinating tales of their creation, reception and legacy. Tracing enigmatic composers, risqué performers and radical songwriters – this books introduces the history of 20th century music in a new light. From George Gershwin and John Cage to Os Mutantes and Fela Kuti; from Patti Smith and The Slits to Public Enemy and Missy Elliott – by discussing each entry within the context of its creation, the book will give readers true insight into why each moment was so pivotal and tell the stories surrounding the most exciting music ever produced. Some were shocking, others confusing, beautiful and surreal; some were scorned on release, others were chart toppers; and yet more inspired entire movements and generations of new musicians. These cutting-edge works, which celebrate novelty, technology and innovation, help define what music is today – acting as prime examples of how powerful songs can be. This book is from the Culture Quake series, which looks into iconic moments of culture which truly created paradigm shifts in their respective fields. Also available are ArtQuake, FilmQuake and FashionQuake.

• Author : Norman Cohen
• Publisher : ABC-CLIO
• Pages : 680
• Relase : 2008-09-30
• ISBN : 9780313088100
• Rating : 5/5 (1 users)

American Folk Songs: A Regional Encyclopedia [2 volumes] by Norman Cohen Book PDF

This state-by-state collection of folksongs describes the history, society, culture, and events characteristic of all fifty states. Unlike all other state folksong collections, this one does not focus on songs collected in the particular states, but rather on songs concerning the life and times of the people of that state. The topics range from the major historical events, such as the Boston Tea Party, the attack on Fort Sumter, and the California Gold Rush, to regionally important events such as disasters and murders, labor problems, occupational songs, ethnic conflicts. Some of the songs will be widely recognized, such as Casey Jones, Marching Through Georgia, or Sweet Betsy from Pike. Others, less familiar, have not been reprinted since their original publication, but deserve to be studied because of what they tell about the people of these United States, their loves, labors, and losses, and their responses to events. The collection is organized by regions, starting with New England and ending with the states bordering the Pacific Ocean, and by states within each region. For each state there are from four to fifteen songs presented, with an average of 10 songs per state. For each song, a full text is reprented, followed by discussion of the song in its historical context. References to available recordings and other versions are given. Folksongs, such as those discussed here, are an important tool for historians and cultural historians because they sample experiences of the past at a different level from that of contemporary newspaper accounts and academic histories. These songs, in a sense, are history writ small. Includes: Away Down East, The Old Granite State, Connecticut, The Virginian Maid's Lament, Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, I'm Going Back to North Carolina, Shut up in Cold Creek Mine, Ain't God Good to Iowa?, Dakota Land, Dear Prairie Home, Cheyenne Boys, I'm off for California, and others.

• Author : Robert Dimery
• Publisher : Pier 9
• Pages : 960
• Relase : 2016-01-01
• ISBN : 1743366353
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die by Robert Dimery Book PDF

An inspiring selection of the greatest song recordings ever made.

• Author : Hal Leonard Corp
• Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Pages : 0
• Relase : 2006
• ISBN : 1423404122
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

Lyrics by Hal Leonard Corp Book PDF

(Lyric Library). An unprecedented collection of popular lyrics that will appeal to all music fans! Includes songs from yesterday and today, from Broadway to Rock 'n' Roll. Highlights include: American Pie * Bennie and the Jets * Blueberry Hill * Brown Eyed Girl * Come What May * Don't Cry for Me Argentina * Dream Weaver * Fame * Free Bird * Fun, Fun, Fun * The Girl from Ipanema * Goodnight, Irene * Green River * Hakuna Matata * Have I Told You Lately * Heart of Glass * I Can't Stop Loving You * I Love Paris * I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For * Jessie's Girl * Jump * Kansas City * Killer Queen * Last Kiss * Livin' La Vida Loca * MacArthur Park * A Matter of Trust * My Cherie Amour * Now You Has Jazz * Oh Sherrie * Popular * Photograph * Proud Mary * The Rain in Spain * Rocket Man * Runaway * Sixteen Candles * Smells Like Teen Spirit * Somebody to Love * Tears in Heaven * That's Life * These Dreams * Under the Sea * Venus * Walk on the Wild Side * We Are Family * You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' * Your Mama Don't Dance * Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.

• Author : Norman Cazden,Herbert Haufrecht,Norman Studer
• Publisher : State University of New York Press
• Pages : 672
• Relase : 1982-01-01
• ISBN : 9780791498637
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

Folk Songs of the Catskills by Norman Cazden,Herbert Haufrecht,Norman Studer Book PDF

Part of the ancient Appalachians and just a few miles up the road from a massive metropolitan area, the Catskills have been home to the variety of people who have made the history of the New World. The songs collected here reflect this history. They are songs of rafting and lumbering, war and railroads, prison and hard times, and nonsense and drinking. And they are songs of love—tragic love, thwarted love, foolish love—and sometimes even true love. Collecting the songs began in 1941 when educator Norman Studer and composer Herbert Haufrecht led a group of young people on folklore trips through the mountains. The distinguished musician Norman Cazden continued the collection, adding his research and scholarship. The book is the cumulative work of these three colleagues. Useful as an annotated archive of regional lore, Folk Songs of the Catskills traces roots to early Scottish, Irish, Welsh, English, and American sources. Both texts and musical structure are compared to other traditional songs. Extended search for tune relatives is directed towards tracing the known use of each tune strain, whether in variants with similar texts or quite different texts. Some of the Catskill versions of tunes have not been found elsewhere, and others are rarely encountered. Whether related to others or unique to the Catskills, the commentary on the songs in this collection contributes to a more general theory of the nature of traditional tunes and their transformation. The late composer/musicologist and university professor, Norman Cazden, worked meticulously over a period of many years to trace traditional melodies and texts. Both Cazden and fellow composer Herbert Haufrecht were music directors of Camp Woodland, a unique summer school in the Catskill Mountains which acquainted students with the folklore of this musically rich region. The late Norman Studer, one of the founders and for many years the director of Camp Woodland, was also an ardent folklorist who spent much of his life in the hills and hollows of the Catskills looking for folksingers and yarnspinners. Together, these devoted scholars have created a work that is as enjoyable as it is rare.

• Author : Wikipedia contributors
• Publisher : e-artnow sro
• Pages : 1698
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• ISBN :
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

Focus On: 100 Most Popular Billboard Mainstream Top 40 (Pop Songs) Number-one Singles by Wikipedia contributors Book PDF

• Author : Morris M. Faierstein
• Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
• Pages : 1290
• Relase : 2017-05-08
• ISBN : 9783110461039
• Rating : 4/5 (411 users)

Ze’enah U-Re’enah by Morris M. Faierstein Book PDF

This book is the first scholarly English translation of the Ze’enah U-Re’enah, a Jewish classic originally published in the beginning of the seventeenth century, and was the first significant anthological commentary on the Torah, Haftorot and five Megillot. The Ze’enah U-Re’enah is a major text that was talked about but has not adequately studied, although it has been published in two hundred and seventy-four editions, including the Yiddish text and partial translation into several languages. Many generations of Jewish men and women have studied the Torah through the Rabbinic and medieval commentaries that the author of the Ze’enah U-Re’enah collected and translated in his work. It shaped their understanding of Jewish traditions and the lives of Biblical heroes and heroines. The Ze’enah U-Re’enah can teach us much about the influence of biblical commentaries, popular Jewish theology, folkways, and religious practices. This translation is based on the earliest editions of the Ze’enah U-Re’enah, and the notes annotate the primary sources utilized by the author.