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Which Side Are You On?: 20th Century American History in 100 Protest Songs
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Author:
James Sullivan
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Date:
January 2, 2024
Journalist and author James Sullivan delivers an anecdotal history of the progressive movements that have shaped the growth of the United States through the lens of the songs that have accompanied and defined them.
What The Reviewers Say
For a broader consideration of the historical impact of political songwriting and performance, the journalist James Sullivan offers a useful overview.
Treating protest songs thematically, journalist Sullivan...provides rich context for both well-known and more obscure musical contributions to the American experience, from the Civil War to the present, thus exceeding the boundaries of the subtitle.
Reading how Aretha Franklin took Otis Redding’s 'Respect' to a new level in the cause of women’s rights is but one highlight in this carefully researched book. An index would have aided greatly, but given the complexity and breadth of musical influences and genres discussed, Sullivan can be forgiven for the omission..
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