Garber, Michael G.
My Melancholy Baby: The First Ballads of the Great American Songbook, 1902-1913 (American Made Music Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496834300
- author:
- Garber, Michael G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University Press of Mississippi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 366
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The First Ballads of the Great American Songbook, 1902-1913 by Michael G. Garber explores the origins of enduring pop ballads that emerged in the early 20th century. Ten songs from this period are examined, including "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home" and "You Made Me Love You", which played a significant role in shaping the classic pop ballad style. These songs were created by innovators who worked together to achieve a collective genius that moved hearts worldwide. The development of these ballads was influenced by various styles of music, including ragtime and cabaret, and their dissemination was facilitated by new modes such as radio. Using previously underexamined sources, Garber sheds light on the lives of ordinary Americans and how these songs shaped the music industry. The book also introduces lesser-known figures who contributed to the creation of iconic ballads, such as Maybelle Watson and Frank Williams. By examining these ten ballads, Garber demonstrates how they permanently transformed American popular song.
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