Richard Crawford, Larry Hamberlin
Second Edition
An ear-opening exploration of music’s New World, from Puritan psalmody to mash-ups.More
John Covach, Andrew Flory
Third Edition
The music—front and center.More
Hunter Davies
Updated Edition
The book that defines a band that defined a generation.More
Pete Seeger, Bob Reiser, Jesse Jackson
“Filled with beautiful music, glorious lyrics, and the soul of one of the most important historical and social revolutions of our history.” —Judy CollinsMore
Benjamin Hedin
"The most absorbing, wide-ranging and stimulating body of writing about the mighty Bob that's ever been assembled."--Salman RushdieMore
Paul McCartney
"McCartney writes as freely—and often as beautifully—as a blackbird sings....[He] is a genius with the common touch."—Stephen Logan, The Sunday Times [London]More
J. Heywood Alexander
Following the same chapter organization as An Introduction to America’s Music, To Stretch Our Ears is the first gathering of significant and far-reaching readings that illuminate many aspects of American music.More
Richard Crawford
An Introduction to America’s Music tells the fascinating story of music in the United States, from the sacred music of its earliest days to the jazz and rock that enliven the turn of the millennium.More
Duncan McLean
High Fidelity meets Blue Highways in this gloriously offbeat quest for the true roots of Texas Swing.More
Bob Spitz
"No other book captures it so well, understands so well.... "—Greil MarcusMore