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Author: Ronald D. Lankford Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 081304782X Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 285
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When Bing Crosby’s "White Christmas" debuted in 1942, no one imagined that a holiday song would top the charts year after year. One of the best-selling singles ever released, it remains on rotation at tree lighting ceremonies across the country, in crowded shopping malls on Black Friday, and at warm diners on lonely Christmas Eve nights. Over the years, other favorites have been added to America’s annual playlist, including Elvis Presley’s "Blue Christmas," the King Cole Trio’s "The Christmas Song," Gene Autry’s "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," Willie Nelson’s "Pretty Paper," and, of course, Elmo & Patsy’s "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." Viewing American holiday values through the filter of familiar Christmas songs, Ronald Lankford examines popular culture, consumerism, and the dynamics of the traditional American family. He surveys more than seventy-five years of songs and reveals that the “modern American Christmas” has carried a complex and sometimes contradictory set of meanings. Interpreting tunes against the backdrop of the eras in which they were first released, he identifies the repeated themes of nostalgia, commerce, holiday blues, carnival, and travesty that underscore so much beloved music. This first full-length analysis of the lyrics, images, and commercial forces inextricably linked to Yuletide music hits the heart of what many Americans think Christmas is--or should be.
Author: Ronald D. Lankford Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 081304782X Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 285
Book Description
When Bing Crosby’s "White Christmas" debuted in 1942, no one imagined that a holiday song would top the charts year after year. One of the best-selling singles ever released, it remains on rotation at tree lighting ceremonies across the country, in crowded shopping malls on Black Friday, and at warm diners on lonely Christmas Eve nights. Over the years, other favorites have been added to America’s annual playlist, including Elvis Presley’s "Blue Christmas," the King Cole Trio’s "The Christmas Song," Gene Autry’s "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," Willie Nelson’s "Pretty Paper," and, of course, Elmo & Patsy’s "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." Viewing American holiday values through the filter of familiar Christmas songs, Ronald Lankford examines popular culture, consumerism, and the dynamics of the traditional American family. He surveys more than seventy-five years of songs and reveals that the “modern American Christmas” has carried a complex and sometimes contradictory set of meanings. Interpreting tunes against the backdrop of the eras in which they were first released, he identifies the repeated themes of nostalgia, commerce, holiday blues, carnival, and travesty that underscore so much beloved music. This first full-length analysis of the lyrics, images, and commercial forces inextricably linked to Yuletide music hits the heart of what many Americans think Christmas is--or should be.
Author: Publisher: Alfred Music ISBN: 9780769208985 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 0
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Forty-three of the best-loved Christmas songs arranged by David Carr Glover for easy piano. These easy piano arrangements of songs like Joy to the World * (All I Want for Christmas Is) My Two Front Teeth * Silent Night all have the words included.
Author: Ron Berry Publisher: Christmas Carol Book ISBN: 9781641232463 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 12
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"Jingle Bells," composed by James Pierpoint in 1857, is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. During the winter in pre-automobile days, a horse-drawn sleigh was the typical way to get around town. To avoid collisions at blind intersections, it was common to adorn horses' harnesses with straps that had bells attached. Inspired by this popular Christmas song, Jingle Bells will engage children's imaginations as they take a magical sleigh ride in the snow at Christmastime. Also, Jingle Bells features new verses that give meaning to the wonderful traditions of Christmas and a caroling choir that sings the favorite song.
Author: Renee Pierce Publisher: ISBN: 9781602612686 Category : Languages : en Pages : 204
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When the season rolls around and the carolers sing out, how often do we actually know the story behind the song? Songs of Christmas provides fascinating and sometimes surprising enlightenment for every reader who cherishes our most beloved holiday hymns and carols. From Silent Night to Jingle Bells, Joy to the World to Sleigh Ride, the Christmas songs detailed here will delight readers everywhere with their amazing origins and varied creators. A holiday classic for every family library.
Author: David Carr Glover Publisher: Alfred Music ISBN: 1457456745 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 90
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Thirty-nine big note piano arrangements. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard on High * The First Noel * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * O Holy Night * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Author: Dan Coates Publisher: Alfred Music ISBN: 9781457429484 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 84
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Simply Christmas is a collection of the most beloved carols and popular Christmas tunes. These selections have been carefully arranged by Dan Coates for Easy Piano, making them accessible to pianists of all ages. Phrase markings, articulations, fingering, pedaling and dynamics have been included to aid with interpretation, and a large print size makes the notation easy to read. Titles: * Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * The Christmas Waltz * The Coventry Carol * Deck the Halls * The First Noel * Frosty the Snowman * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * (There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays * I’ll Be Home for Christmas * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bells * Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! * The Little Drummer Boy * O Christmas Tree * O Come All Ye Faithful * O Come, O Come Emmanuel * O Holy Night * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Santa Claus Is Coming to Town * Silent Night * Sleigh Ride * The Twelve Days of Christmas * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Winter Wonderland. 80 pages.
Author: Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9780805067552 Category : Children's poetry, American Languages : en Pages : 52
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From the tender and moving to the bustling and cheerful, this stunning collection of poems and songs captures Christmas in all its magical glory. Full color.
Author: Donna Alward Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1459244869 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 192
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A week before Christmas, city girl Hope McKinnon finds herself snowbound with rugged rancher and all round do-gooder Blake Nelson. What is it about this handsome, generous man that has her blood boiling and her pulse racing? Blake knows his ranch is the last place that Hope wants to be, but somehow her presence feels so right! Hope is the first woman guarded Blake has wanted to be around for a long time. Her visit may be temporary, but he has one more night to convince her to stay….
Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1607106124 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 192
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A heartwarming collection of merry tales and Christmas lore in the Uncle John’s tradition. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…again! Uncle John’s follow-up to his wildly successful Christmas Collection unwraps even more treasures of holidays past and present. Packed with more fun than an elf’s goodie bag, this anthology includes all the legends, lore, trivia, and history we didn’t have room for in the first Christmas collection. Read about… * The history of Jingle Bells * Secret Santas, bad Santas, and goofy Santas * 10 great holiday films you may have missed * Christmas on the range…and in outer space * How to make your own figgy pudding * The legend of the Christmas Spider * The real Scrooge And much, much more!
Author: Ronald D. Lankford
Author: Ronald D. Lankford
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Author: Ron Berry
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Author: Renee Pierce
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Author: Donna Alward
Author: Bathroom Readers' Institute