Interpreting Popular Music
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: November 6, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780520225411
Subjects: Contemporary popular music; Theory of music & musicology; Music/Songbooks; History and criticism; Music; Popular music; Genres & Styles - Pop Vocal; Instruction & Study - Theory; Music / General; General; Analysis, appreciation
First sentence: In 1965, a recording by Gary Lewis and the Playboys, "This Diamond Ring," shot up the popularity charts shortly after its release, eventually reaching the number one position in February.