Singers and the Song II
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.49 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195115562 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. . From Publishers Weekly Lyricist and editor-publisher of Jazzletter, Lees is little known to the general public but highly esteemed by music professionals and those who appreciate highly literate criticism and accomplished storytelling. This collection of his Jazzletter essays perceptively examines the work of Johnny Mercer ("the finest lyricist in the English language") and composers Hugo Friedhofer and Francy Boland, the singing styles of Dick Haymes, Peggy Lee, Edith Piaf, Jo Stafford and Frank Sinatra ("our poet laureate, the best singer we've ever had"), the reasons why big bands were killed off and the implications for song writers of the influence of French on the English language. A long final chapter, "A Journey to Cologne," tells how an international group of people ma
The Best Ever I was simply overwhelmed by the sweep and depth of this book. It is much more than a collection of essays about Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mercer, Peggy Lee et al. It is a brilliantly written history of the great days of Amerian popular music -- circa 1935-1950 -- with side excursions into etymology, culture, the art of songwriting, geography, sociology, linguistics and, above all, musicality. Lees, himself a fine lyricist, shows and tells how it's done, who did it, wher. Very good look at the Big Band years Gene Lees knew much about the Big Band era and those who participated: Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Dick Haymes, the Dorsey Brothers, and renowned sidemen. If you don't mind the jazz elitism (slamming Rock and Roll every chance he gets) you will glean many insights into the world of the Very good look at the Big Band years jay arrANGER Gene Lees knew much about the Big Band era and those who participated: Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Dick Haymes, the Dorsey Brothers, and renowned sidemen. If you don't mind the jazz elitism (slamming Rock and Roll every chance he gets) you will glean many insights into the world of the 40's and 50's.. 0's and 50's.. AppleJazz Records said This is the absolute best book on describing the pre-rock vocalists. This is the absolute best book on describing the pre-rock vocalists, lyricists, and song composers. Gene Lees covers all the bases and has immense knowledge of the English language and its origins. I greatly value this book and its information.
We also read about Julius La Rosa, the lyrics of "Yip" Harburg, Harry Warren's unforgettable compositions, and the elegant Arthur Schwartz, writer of "Dancing in the Dark" and many other memorable songs. Here readers will find a wonderful tribute to "the sweetest voice in the world," Ella Fitzgerald; a moving interview with Jackie and Roy Kral; Lees's account of his involvement with Bossa Nova music and his collaboration with Antonio Carlos Jobim. The expanded edition offers seven new essays that are n