Wily Wordsmiths and Masterful Melody Makers: Influential Singer-Songwriters, 1950 - 2000

This study expands upon an earlier volume titled THE DAWN OF THE AMERICAN SINGER-SONGWRITER ERA, 1944-1963 (Paw Paw Press, 2015). This 2024 investigation probes more than fifty examples of successful performer-composers who produced multiple hit recordings during the second half of the 20th century. From Sam Cooke, Buddy Holly, Carole King, and Willie Nelson to Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Wonder, the array of stars is remarkable. The variety of musical genres explored and the mix of audio themes covered are divided into four categories: (1) love songs, (2) novelty numbers, (3) dance music, and (4) social commentary. Each profiled artist is represented via a selected listing of specific songs, a representative compilation of their compact disc releases, and an assembly of biographical print resources. A familiar theme or a review of a recently issued compact disc also accompanies each singer-songwriter citation. WILY WORDSMITHS AND MASTERFUL MELODY MAKERS is a selected overview rather than a comprehensive study of the 1950-2000 singer-songwriter phenomenon. The authors trust that readers will benefit from exploring this cross-section of the popular music world. For additional perspectives on this topic, the following two books are highly recommended: SINGER-SONGWRITERS (Billboard Books, 1994) by Dave DiMartino and SINGER-SONGWRITERS OF THE 1970s (McFarland and Company, 2022) by Robert McParland. An extensive bibliography of popular music resources is also provided at the end of this volume.
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