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Author Lehman, David, 1948-

Title A fine romance : Jewish songwriters, American songs / David Lehman.

Publication Info. New York : Nextbook/Schocken, [2009]
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 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  782.4216 LEHMAN    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 249 pages ; 20 cm.
Series Jewish encounters.
Jewish encounters.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [235]-249).
Contents Apologia : little white lies -- Prelude : Jewish genius -- My romance -- Tales of the uncles, part I -- Tales of the uncles, part II -- Last night when we were young -- I didn't know what time it was -- The world on a string -- A right to sing the blues -- Some other time.
Summary A look at the formation of the American songbook-the timeless numbers that became jazz standards, iconic love songs, and sound tracks to famous movies-and explores the extraordinary fact that this songbook was written almost exclusively by Jews. -- Dust jacket.
Subject Popular music -- United States -- History and criticism.
Popular music -- United States -- Jewish influences.
Jewish composers -- United States.
Jewish lyricists -- United States.
ISBN 9780805242508
0805242503
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