America's Songs II

This book continues to tell the stories behind popular songs in our country¿s history, serving as a sequel to the bestselling Americäs Songs: Stories Behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley. Organized in short easy-to-read essays, this collection provides historical context to specific songs but also demonstrates how certain songs facilitated the popularity of particular genres, subsequently reshaping the landscape of American popular music. Americäs Songs II: Songs from the 1890's to the Post-War Years will appeal to American popular music enthusiasts but will also serve as an ideal reference guide for students or as a supplement in American music courses.