Lullabies of Hollywood: Movie Music and the Movie Musical, 1915-1992

Lullabies of Hollywood: Movie Music and the Movie Musical, 1915-1992
ISBN-10
0899508499
ISBN-13
9780899508498
Category
Music / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Pages
366
Language
English
Published
1993
Publisher
McFarland
Authors
Frederick G. Vogel, Richard Fehr

Description

Through interviews with many of the leading lyricists, aided by years of research, the authors provide a survey of the leading popular and theme songs written exclusively for Hollywood--from sheet music for silent movies through contemporary soundtracks--concentrating on both the music and its role in the development of the movie musical. Also discussed are the writers and stars.

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