A captivating and fanatically thorough reevaluation of Marshall's life and times. schovat popis
Ed Cray Boeken
Deze auteur richt zich op boeiende biografieën en duikt via zijn schrijven in de levens van belangrijke figuren. Zijn werk kenmerkt zich door diepgaand onderzoek en een geïnformeerd perspectief op wat de bepalende historische individuen vormt. Als ervaren journalist brengt hij een rijke dosis detail en context in zijn verhalen. Zijn toewijding aan biografieën blijkt uit zijn uitgebreide oeuvre en de oprichting van internationale studies op dit gebied.
The Erotic Muse
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- 17 uur lezen
Ever wanted to know the "correct" words to "Roll Me Over?" Wondered where the melody of "Sweet Betsy from Pike" came from? Ed Cray ranges from "The Cod Fish Song" to "Hallelujah I'm a Bum" in a tireless quest to answer such questions and restore bawdy to an esteemed place in our folk music canon. Extensively revised and including forty more songs than its predecessor, the second edition of The Erotic Muse is a unique collection of bawdy and even forbidden American folksongs. Cray presents the full texts of some 125 works with melodies for most and detailed annotations for all. In addition, he adds lively commentary that places the songs in historical, social, and, where appropriate, psychological context.
Ramblin' Man: The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie
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- 18 uur lezen
Woody Guthrie's life as a patriot and political radical is vividly portrayed, highlighting his impactful songs that resonated with the spirit of his era. Marked as a subversive by the FBI, he faced personal struggles, including family tragedies and mental illness. His battle with Huntington's disease cut his life short at forty-two. Ed Cray, the first biographer with access to the Woody Guthrie Archive, crafts a poignant narrative that underscores Guthrie's significant influence on iconic musicians like Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
