Author : Jeff Hannusch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015009688071
I Hear You Knockin'
Jeff Hannusch
I Hear You Knockin
I Hear You Knockin Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of I Hear You Knockin book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Before Elvis
Larry Birnbaum
Author : Larry Birnbaum
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780810886384
Before Elvis by Larry Birnbaum Pdf
An essential work for rock fans and scholars, Before Elvis: The Prehistory of Rock 'n' Roll surveys the origins of rock 'n' roll from the minstrel era to the emergence of Bill Haley and Elvis Presley. Unlike other histories of rock, Before Elvis offers a far broader and deeper analysis of the influences on rock music. Dispelling common misconceptions, it examines rock's origins in hokum songs and big-band boogies as well as Delta blues, detailing the embrace by white artists of African-American styles long before rock 'n' roll appeared. This unique study ranges far and wide, highlighting not only the contributions of obscure but key precursors like Hardrock Gunter and Sam Theard but also the influence of celebrity performers like Gene Autry and Ella Fitzgerald. Too often, rock historians treat the genesis of rock 'n' roll as a bolt from the blue, an overnight revolution provoked by the bland pop music that immediately preceded it and created through the white appropriation of music till then played only by and for black audiences. In Before Elvis, Birnbaum daringly argues a more complicated history of rock's evolution from a heady mix of ragtime, boogie-woogie, swing, country music, mainstream pop, and rhythm-and-blues--a melange that influenced one another along the way, from the absorption of blues and boogies into jazz and pop to the integration of country and Caribbean music into rhythm-and-blues. Written in an easy style, Before Elvis presents a bold argument about rock's origins and required reading for fans and scholars of rock 'n' roll history.
Catalog of Copyright Entries
Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1070 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006281211
Catalog of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf
Louisiana Rocks!
Tom Aswell
Author : Tom Aswell
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781455607839
Louisiana Rocks! by Tom Aswell Pdf
An in-depth history of rock and roll's Louisiana roots. Taking the position that rock and roll started in New Orleans in 1947 when Roy Brown recorded "Good Rockin' Tonight," Aswell provides an expansive history of this beloved American music form. By looking at the Louisianan influences of swamp pop, Cajun, zydeco, R&B, rockabilly, country, and blues music, the author explores the way these musical forms gave birth to rock and roll as we know it today.
Development Drowned and Reborn
Clyde Woods
Author : Clyde Woods
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780820350905
Development Drowned and Reborn by Clyde Woods Pdf
Development Drowned and Reborn is a “Blues geography” of New Orleans, one that compels readers to return to the history of the Black freedom struggle there to reckon with its unfinished business. Reading contemporary policies of abandonment against the grain, Clyde Woods explores how Hurricane Katrina brought long-standing structures of domination into view. In so doing, Woods delineates the roots of neoliberalism in the region and a history of resistance. Written in dialogue with social movements, this book offers tools for comprehending the racist dynamics of U.S. culture and economy. Following his landmark study, Development Arrested, Woods turns to organic intellectuals, Blues musicians, and poor and working people to instruct readers in this future-oriented history of struggle. Through this unique optic, Woods delineates a history, methodology, and epistemology to grasp alternative visions of development. Woods contributes to debates about the history and geography of neoliberalism. The book suggests that the prevailing focus on neoliberalism at national and global scales has led to a neglect of the regional scale. Specifically, it observes that theories of neoliberalism have tended to overlook New Orleans as an epicenter where racial, class, gender, and regional hierarchies have persisted for centuries. Through this Blues geography, Woods excavates the struggle for a new society.
Rock Obituaries: Knocking On Heaven's Door
Nick Talevski
Author : Nick Talevski
Publisher : Omnibus Press
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780857121172
Rock Obituaries: Knocking On Heaven's Door by Nick Talevski Pdf
The fascination with tragedy and the subsequent theatre of voyeurism are part of human nature, especially when it involves our icons, celebrities and musicians. Knocking On Heaven's Door is the definitive book of rock 'n' roll, pop, R&B and blues deaths. Often, only the biggest selling artists are written about and sometimes it is the death of a personality that cements their iconic status. Knocking On Heaven's Door not only covers the rock legends who lived hard and died young, this detailed reference contains over 1,000 obituaries of music industry personalities, famous and obscure from mid-fifties to the present day. Alphabetical entries of all the important individuals, including: noteworthy producers, managers, songwriters, record company founders A&R men and even critics, puts all the information at your finger tips. Nick Talevski has spent a decade researching this comprehensive and authoritative reference book and it will be an indispensable and practical addition to every music library, full of irresistible and intriguing information.
1,000 UK Number One Hits
Jon Kutner,Spencer Leigh
Author : Jon Kutner,Spencer Leigh
Publisher : Omnibus Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780857123602
1,000 UK Number One Hits by Jon Kutner,Spencer Leigh Pdf
The official UK charts started in November 1952 with Al Martin's Here's In My Heart at the top. Since then, there have been over 50 years of changes and we have now reached the 1,000 number one.
The Soundies
Mark Cantor
Author : Mark Cantor
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 2077 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-19
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476646428
The Soundies by Mark Cantor Pdf
The 1940s saw a brief audacious experiment in mass entertainment: a jukebox with a screen. Patrons could insert a dime, then listen to and watch such popular entertainers as Nat "King" Cole, Gene Krupa, Cab Calloway or Les Paul. A number of companies offered these tuneful delights, but the most successful was the Mills Novelty Company and its three-minute musical shorts called Soundies. This book is a complete filmography of 1,880 Soundies: the musicians heard and seen on screen, recording and filming dates, arrangers, soloists, dancers, entertainment trade reviews and more. Additional filmographies cover more than 80 subjects produced by other companies. There are 125 photos taken on film sets, along with advertising images and production documents. More than 75 interviews narrate the firsthand experiences and recollections of Soundies directors and participants. Forty years before MTV, the Soundies were there for those who loved the popular music of the 1940s. This was truly "music for the eyes."
Who Did It First?
Bob Leszczak
Author : Bob Leszczak
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780810888678
Who Did It First? by Bob Leszczak Pdf
“Everybody has to start somewhere. Businessmen start on the ground floor and try to work their way up the corporate ladder. Baseball players bide their time in the minor leagues wishing for an opportunity to move up and play in the majors. Musical compositions aren’t very different—some songs just don’t climb the charts the first time they’re recorded. However, with perseverance, the ideal singer, the right chemistry, impeccable timing, vigorous promotion, and a little luck, these songs can become very famous.” So writes Bob Leszczak in the opening pages of Who Did It First? Great Rhythm and Blues Cover Songs and Their Original Artists Here readers will discover the little-known history behind legendary rhythm and blues numbers on their way to the majors. As Leszczak points out, the version you purchased, danced to, romanced to, and grew up with is often not the first version recorded. Like wine and cheese, some tunes just get better with age, and behind each there is a story. Who Did It First? contains interesting facts and amusing anecdotes, often gathered through Leszczak’s vast archive of personal interviews with the singers, songwriters, record producers, and label owners who wrote, sang, recorded, and distributed either the original cut or one of its classic covers. The first in a series devoted to the story of great songs and their revivals, Who Did It First? is the perfect playlist builder. Whether quizzing friends at a party, answering a radio station contest, or simply satisfying an insatiable curiosity to know who really did do it first, this book is a must-have.
SongCite
William D. Goodfellow
Author : William D. Goodfellow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781135681104
SongCite by William D. Goodfellow Pdf
First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Gale Storm
David C. Tucker
Author : David C. Tucker
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476671772
Gale Storm by David C. Tucker Pdf
On December 31, 1939, nationwide radio audiences listened as 17-year-old Josephine Owaissa Cottle, a Texas schoolgirl, won Gateway to Hollywood's new talent competition. Her prize was a movie contract at RKO and a memorable stage name--"Gale Storm." One of the United States' most beloved entertainers, she appeared in 35 films, starred in two hit television series (one was My Little Margie) and earned a gold record for "I Hear You Knockin'." Drawing on interviews with family, friends and colleagues, this biography provides many unpublished details of her life and career. An annotated filmography encompasses Storm's time at Monogram Pictures, her roles in westerns and her appearances in classics such as It Happened on 5th Avenue. Her TV career is covered, including complete production histories and episode guides.
Rock and Roll, Desegregation Movements, and Racism in the Post-Civil Rights Era
Beth Fowler
Author : Beth Fowler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781793613868
Rock and Roll, Desegregation Movements, and Racism in the Post-Civil Rights Era by Beth Fowler Pdf
The rock and roll music that dominated airwaves across the country during the 1950s and early 1960s is often described as a triumph for integration. Black and white musicians alike, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and Jerry Lee Lewis, scored hit records with young audiences from different racial groups, blending sonic traditions from R&B, country, and pop. This so-called "desegregation of the charts" seemed particularly resonant since major civil rights groups were waging major battles for desegregation in public places at the same time. And yet the centering of integration, as well as the supposition that democratic rights largely based in consumerism should be available to everyone regardless of race, has resulted in very distinct responses to both music and movement among Black and white listeners who grew up during this period. Rock and Roll, Desegregation Movements, and Racism in the Post-Civil Rights Era: An "Integrated Effort" traces these distinctions using archival research, musical performances, and original oral histories to determine the uncertain legacies of the civil rights movement and early rock and roll music in a supposedly post-civil rights era.
Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans
John Broven
Author : John Broven
Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781455619528
Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans by John Broven Pdf
A chronicle of the rise and development of a unique musical form. Inducted into the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall of Fame under its original title Walking to New Orleans, this fascinating history focuses on the music of major R&B artists and the crucial contributions of the New Orleans music industry. Newly revised for this edition, much of the material comes firsthand from those who helped create the genre, including Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Wardell Quezergue.
Ham-Farir: the Faring of Matthew Thorin Dier
Montague Whitsel
Author : Montague Whitsel
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781434341099
Ham-Farir: the Faring of Matthew Thorin Dier by Montague Whitsel Pdf
Two groups of unlikely companions have converged on the idyllic Deer Hill home of horror novelist Daniel Westforth Whittier in order to recall the bizarre events they experienced a year before in the summer and fall of 2003, ostensibly to furnish him with the plot for a new book. But Daniel's guests soon reveal that something truly inexplicable and almost unbelievable has shattered the customary tranquility of rural Ross County, Pennsylvania-something that has shaped the history of the county and of Daniel's own family. Their tales return time and again to the enigmatic family known as the Dier who lived on Deer Hill in the 1880s. Several waves of murder and destruction in Ross County linked to the presence of the Dier have fixed them in local folklore, and the memory of the family's violent end still haunts the darkened woods and ruined Victorian homes that dot the countryside. The men and women who became entangled in the horrific and wondrous saga of the Dier must face the repercussions of their encounters with extraordinary forces. For some, the experience confirmed persistent whispers of lingering evil; for others, it was an unforeseen journey into a realm of terror and sublime beauty. Who-or what-were the Dier, and what was their ultimate fate? The answers to these questions will challenge each participant's convictions, and may hold dire consequences for their futures and that of Ross County itself.
Bounce
Matt Miller
Author : Matt Miller
Publisher : Univ of Massachusetts Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781558499362
Bounce by Matt Miller Pdf
Over the course of the twentieth century, African Americans in New Orleans helped define the genres of jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, and funk. In recent decades, younger generations of New Orleanians have created a rich and dynamic local rap scene, which has revolved around a dance-oriented style called "bounce." Hip-hop has been the latest conduit for a "New Orleans sound" that lies at the heart of many of the city's best-known contributions to earlier popular music genres. Bounce, while globally connected and constantly evolving, reflects an enduring cultural continuity that reaches back and builds on the city's rich musical and cultural traditions. In this book, the popular music scholar and filmmaker Matt Miller explores the ways in which participants in New Orleans's hip-hop scene have collectively established, contested, and revised a distinctive style of rap that exists at the intersection of deeply rooted vernacular music traditions and the modern, globalized economy of commercial popular music. Like other forms of grassroots expressive culture in the city, New Orleans rap is a site of intense aesthetic and economic competition that reflects the creativity and resilience of the city's poor and working-class African Americans.