Bibliograph

Country music: a very short introduction, Richard Carlin

Type

Label

Country music: a very short introduction, Richard Carlin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-124) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Country music: a very short introduction

Oclc number

1242021358

Responsibility statement

Richard Carlin

Series statement

Very short introductions, 624

Summary

"Country Music: A Very Short Introduction presents an overview of country music and its impact on American culture. Country music has long been a marker of American identity; from popular culture to politics, it has provided a soundtrack to national life. While traditionally associated with the working class, country music's appeal is far broader than any other popular music style. While this music rose from the people, it is also a product of the popular music industry, and the way the music has been marketed to its audience is a key part of its story. This VSI considers country music's roots, its development, and describes key artists, songs, and musical styles"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Behind the "big bang": The roots of country music -- "Wildwood flowers": Country music goes mainstream: 1923-1930 -- "Back in the saddle again": The birth of the singing cowboy, 1930-1945 -- "Honky-tonkin'": Postwar country music: 1945-1959 -- "Make the world go away": Countrypolitan sounds, 1957-1964 -- "Mama tried": Country alternatives, 1965-1980 -- "Friends in low places": Retro-country and country-pop since 1980 -- Coda: Country music in a new millennium

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