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"Basically it is about the foremost composers of the past and present (seventy-eight in number) and their music. Here will be found exhaustive biographies not only of the giant figures but also of secondary composers about whombiographical and critical material is not so readily accessible; thirty contemporaries are include din the gallery of composers, among them seven representataive Americans."

For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera. From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly...

Covers "jazz, opera, hip-hop, rock, gospel, musicals, country, classical, blues, world, heavy metal, vocals, swing, Celtic, samba, pop, songbook, folk, R&B, dance, punk, doo-wop, psychedelia, fado, bluegrass, zydeco, new wave, juju, electronica, bossa nova, reggae, soul, rap, rockabilly, dub, techno, ska, funk, salsa"--cover.

Pop albums from 1955 through 2003, selected by a team of international music and cultural critics, are featured in a list that includes production details and credits, reproductions of original album cover art, and an authoritative description of each album's importance and influence