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Loading... The Fireside Book of Favorite American Songs (1952)by Margaret Bradford Boni
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. (see copy 1) This was the book I learned all of my "parlor songs" from in the 1950s and 1960s. I still consider it the best,although I have many other good ones. The historical notes for each song are informative, and the arrangements easy for amateurs without being simplistic. Trigger warning for the 21st century: the lyrics and subjects come from an earlier time, and no offense was intended by any composer. Sadly, the days of families gathering 'round the piano to sing are probably gone for good. This book could use revision if they ever come back. Some of the songs are pretty horrifying -- there's a reason why "At a Georgia Camp Meeting" only appears as an instrumental nowadays. But it provides a good historical look at the songs Americans have sung since before Independence. I had fun finding recordings of some of the more obscure songs. no reviews | add a review
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"This is an extensive book of American folk songs with wonderful arrangements, charming illustrations, and historical introductions. Songs are grouped according to historical period. Includes songs such as "Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-Der-E," "Glow Worm," "When You and I Were Young, Maggie," "Little Brown Jug," "Roll, Jordan, Roll," and "The Wabash Cannon Ball."" --provided by Amazon. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)784The arts Music Instruments and instrumental ensembles and their music [formerly: Voice and vocal music]LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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