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A fine romance
Jewish songwriters, American songs
Book • 2009
In A Fine Romance, David Lehman delves into the formation of the American songbook, highlighting timeless numbers that became jazz standards and iconic love songs.
The book combines history, anecdote, memoir, poetry, and biography to tell the story of Jewish songwriters and their role in shaping American music.
It features stories behind songs like 'Embraceable You,' 'White Christmas,' and 'Easter Parade,' and discusses the lives and works of composers and lyricists such as Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers.
Lehman's analysis is infused with his analytical skills, wit, and exuberance, making the book a major entertainment that celebrates the American musical heritage.
The book combines history, anecdote, memoir, poetry, and biography to tell the story of Jewish songwriters and their role in shaping American music.
It features stories behind songs like 'Embraceable You,' 'White Christmas,' and 'Easter Parade,' and discusses the lives and works of composers and lyricists such as Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers.
Lehman's analysis is infused with his analytical skills, wit, and exuberance, making the book a major entertainment that celebrates the American musical heritage.
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