Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and American Song:
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“Recommended. Academic collections supporting study of music and pop culture at the upper-division undergraduate level and above; general collections.”–Choice
“Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, And American Song is a combination dual biography and musical critique of two great and much beloved modern-day American songwriters and performers. Their distinct flavors, creative drives, and musical works are discussed in detail and contrasted in depth throughout the pages of this respectful, informative, and thoughtfully presented commentary. Simply put, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, And American Song is "must" reading for the legions of Dylan and Springsteen fans, and a very highly recommended addition to academic and community library American Music History collections.”–Wisconsin Bookwatch/Midwest Book Review
Book Description
Exposing the depth of two major artists' philosophies, creative visions, stylistic tendencies, and contributions to their craft, this unprecedented comparative analysis synthesizes biographical material, critical interpretation, and selected exemplars of the writers' work. Smith reinterprets their work in a new and fascinating light, presenting Dylan as a songwriter of enigmatic wordplay and Springsteen as the melodramatic narrator of a specific community's life struggles.
Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and American Song:
Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and American Song:,Larry David Smith,Praeger Publishers,027597393X,1941-,Analysis, appreciation,Criticism and interpretation,Dylan, Bob,,Genres & Styles - Pop Vocal,History & Criticism - General,Music,Popular music,Springsteen, Bruce,United States,Music / Popular
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