A number of books in the Reference Collection provide listings of popular songs. These are useful for finding information about a song, such as when it was popular, if it was originally from a musical show or movie, composer or librettist, awards won, and other information. Also includes list of Oscar-winning songs. I've Heard Those Songs Before . Morrow Quill Paperbacks, 1981.
Index includes number of weeks listed.
Cooper, B. Lee. Resource Guide to Themes in Contemporary American Song Lyrics, 1950-1985 . Greenwood Press, 1986. The guide is organized in 15 major social, political and personal themes. Includes selected discography and bibliography.