Download or read book Songs of America written by Jon Meacham and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A celebration of American history through the music that helped to shape a nation, by Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham and music superstar Tim McGraw “Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw form an irresistible duo—connecting us to music as an unsung force in our nation's history.”—Doris Kearns Goodwin Through all the years of strife and triumph, America has been shaped not just by our elected leaders and our formal politics but also by our music—by the lyrics, performers, and instrumentals that have helped to carry us through the dark days and to celebrate the bright ones. From “The Star-Spangled Banner” to “Born in the U.S.A.,” Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw take readers on a moving and insightful journey through eras in American history and the songs and performers that inspired us. Meacham chronicles our history, exploring the stories behind the songs, and Tim McGraw reflects on them as an artist and performer. Their perspectives combine to create a unique view of the role music has played in uniting and shaping a nation. Beginning with the battle hymns of the revolution, and taking us through songs from the defining events of the Civil War, the fight for women’s suffrage, the two world wars, the Great Depression, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and into the twenty-first century, Meacham and McGraw explore the songs that defined generations, and the cultural and political climates that produced them. Readers will discover the power of music in the lives of figures such as Harriet Tubman, Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Martin Luther King, Jr., and will learn more about some of our most beloved musicians and performers, including Marian Anderson, Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, Carole King, Bruce Springsteen, and more. Songs of America explores both famous songs and lesser-known ones, expanding our understanding of the scope of American music and lending deeper meaning to the historical context of such songs as “My Country, ’Tis of Thee,” “God Bless America,” “Over There,” “We Shall Overcome,” and “Blowin’ in the Wind.” As Quincy Jones says, Meacham and McGraw have “convened a concert in Songs of America,” one that reminds us of who we are, where we’ve been, and what we, at our best, can be.

Download or read book Songs Sung Red White and Blue written by Ace Collins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-01-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout our nation's history, patriotic songs have lifted our spirits during hard times and brought us closer to our heritage and to each other. Behind these "songs sung red, white, and blue" are unforgettable stories that will enrich your appreciation of their unique power. It's hard to imagine a single American who hasn't been touched deeply at one time or another by the songs in these pages. From the soaring chorus of "God Bless America" to the quiet poetry of "America the Beautiful," historian Ace Collins takes you inside the creation of thirty-two classic songs spanning two centuries. Military anthems like "The Marine's Hymn" and "Anchors Aweigh" share pages with other songs of war, such as the War of 1812's "The Star-Spangled Banner" and the Civil War's "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Popular tunes dating back to the earliest days of our nation, such as "Yankee Doodle," are included alongside contemporary hits like "God Bless the U.S.A." Other favorites like "This Land Is Your Land" and "This Is My Country" reflect on our nation in times of peace. You'll meet a surprising and diverse cast of behind-the-scenes characters, which includes both everyday Americans -- teachers, preachers, and soldiers -- as well as celebrated songwriters like Irving Berlin and George M. Cohan. Here are songs that are as close to our hearts as any ever written -- songs that form a rousing soundtrack to America's story.

Download or read book My America the Beautiful written by Katharine Lee Bates and published by Familius. This book was released on 2018-08-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this celebration of what ties America together, My Beautiful America pairs the lyrics of Katharine Lee Bates's "America the Beautiful" with fun, modern illustrations to make a must-have for little patriots! A fuzzy touch-and-feel finger trail weaves throughout the illustrations of soldiers, farmers, and cities to remind children and grownups of the thread that ties us all together. A stunning, heartfelt presentation for all patriotic families--from sea to shining sea!

Download or read book Patriotic Song written by Arthur Stanley and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Of Thee I Sing written by George Gershwin and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1935 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Listen To Patriotic Music written by Sneed Collard and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn About The History Of Our Most Famous American Songs. Supports Emphasis On Increasing Steam (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, And Math) Content.

Download or read book Of Thee I Sing written by Jerry Silverman and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2002-05 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 50 songs that stir the American spirit, grouped by historical era for easy reference, will make readers want to tap their feet, clap their hands, and sing along.

Download or read book The World s Collection of Patriotic Songs and Airs of the Different Nations written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Holmes s Patriotic Songs for coming campaigns written by S. N. HOLMES and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Patriotic Song a Book of English Verse written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Patriotic song written by Arthur Stanley and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Just for Fun Patriotic Songs for Ukulele written by Vince Carrola and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patriotic Songs for Ukulele is perfect for holidays and patriotic occasions. Each American classic is arranged in both a simple melody and a more elaborate intermediate version. Standard notation, TAB, chords, and lyrics are included. Plus, matching guitar, mandolin, and banjo books are available---just for fun! Titles: * America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Dixie's Land * Over There * The Star-Spangled Banner * When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again * Yankee Doodle * The Yankee Doodle Boy * You're a Grand Old Flag

Download or read book Stories of Our American Patriotic Songs written by John Henry Lyons and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1942 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes words and music of our familiar songs of patriotism and stories of the origins of the songs.

Download or read book Patriotic Songs Symbols written by Melissa Hart and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2002 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encourage patriotism with lessons and activities that allow students to create their own patriotic songs, pledges and symbols.

Download or read book Just for Fun Patriotic Songs for Mandolin written by Vince Carrola and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patriotic Songs for Mandolin is perfect for holidays and patriotic occasions. Each American classic is arranged in both a simple melody and a more elaborate intermediate version. Standard notation, TAB, chords, and lyrics are included. Plus, matching guitar, ukulele, and banjo books are available---just for fun! Titles: * America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Dixie's Land * Over There * The Star-Spangled Banner * When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again * Yankee Doodle * The Yankee Doodle Boy * You're a Grand Old Flag

Download or read book Just for Fun Patriotic Songs for Guitar written by Vince Carrola and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patriotic Songs for Guitar is perfect for holidays and patriotic occasions. Each American classic is arranged in both a simple melody and a more elaborate intermediate version. Standard notation, TAB, chords, and lyrics are included. Plus, matching ukulele, mandolin, and banjo books are available---just for fun! Titles: * America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Dixie's Land * Over There * The Star-Spangled Banner * When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again * Yankee Doodle * The Yankee Doodle Boy * You're a Grand Old Flag

Download or read book Just for Fun Patriotic Songs for Banjo written by Vince Carrola and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patriotic Songs for Banjo is perfect for holidays and patriotic occasions. Each American classic is arranged in both a simple melody and a more elaborate intermediate version. Standard notation, TAB, chords, and lyrics are included. Plus, matching guitar, ukulele, and mandolin books are available---just for fun! Titles: * America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) * America the Beautiful * Battle Hymn of the Republic * Dixie's Land * Over There * The Star-Spangled Banner * When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again * Yankee Doodle * The Yankee Doodle Boy * You're a Grand Old Flag