Ewen, David,  1907-1985, <br/><br/>
Panorama of American popular music :  the story of our national ballads and folk songs, the songs of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood, New Orleans jazz, swing, and symphonic jazz / 
 Story of our national ballads and folk songs  Songs of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood, New Orleans jazz, swing, and symphonic jazz 
by David Ewen 
 - x, 365 p. ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/> Table of Contents<br/><br/>My Country 'Tis of Thee: our national ballads and patriotic songs <br/>The people sing: our folk music <br/>Gonna sing all over God's heaven: the songs of the Negro <br/>Mr. Tambo and Mr. Bones: the minstrel show and its songs <br/>From extravaganza to vaudeville<br/>Union Square: where the popular song becomes big business <br/>From operetta to musical comedy <br/>Ragtime, blues, jazz <br/>Tin Pan Alley: yesterday and today<br/>Jazz becomes a sophisticated lady<br/>The heyday of the musical comedy<br/>The revue becomes sophisticated<br/>Hollywood<br/>From musical comedy to musical play 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/> A comprehensive and objective examination of American popular music 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Popular music--History and criticism--United States<br/>Jazz--History and criticism<br/>Swing (Music)--History and criticism<br/>Big band music--History and criticism
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Jazz.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>784  / EWE