The Show Must Go On! Popular Song in Britain During the First World War

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The book delves into the role of over one thousand popular songs from the First World War era, along with 150 soldiers' songs, to explore the intersection of music and social dynamics during this period. It examines how these songs reflected the tastes and experiences of working-class audiences, while also analyzing various musical genres prevalent at the time. The author offers a nuanced perspective on how commerce, propaganda, and patriotism influenced popular music and shaped audience engagement amidst the war's challenges.