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A Little History of Music

A Little History of Music

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Embark on a captivating journey through the world of music with this expertly crafted guide by Robert Philip. This engaging exploration offers a panoramic view of music's evolution across cultures and time periods, making it an essential read for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Authored by the acclaimed writer known for his insightful works on music history and performance, this book provides a rich tapestry of stories and insights. Published by Yale University Press, it promises to enrich your understanding of music's profound impact on society and its timeless appeal.
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Embark on a captivating journey through the world of music with this expertly crafted guide by Robert Philip. This engaging exploration offers a panoramic view of music's evolution across cultures and time periods, making it an essential read for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Authored by the acclaimed writer known for his insightful works on music history and performance, this book provides a rich tapestry of stories and insights. Published by Yale University Press, it promises to enrich your understanding of music's profound impact on society and its timeless appeal.
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Part 1 October 1998-August 2002

Car, Travel Far!

This And That

I'm Home

Missing You

C'mon Through

Ignorance

I Don't Need Anyone

He Loves Anna

Dear Friend

Honey Watch That Man

We're Simple Minds

Bruised

Reflected

Before You Went Away

Charlotte

We're The Acid House Kings

Once Upon A Time

Undeserved Disgrace

Everlasting Love

When Sun Falls On My Feet

You And Me

Start Anew

Maybe In The Next Life

Flowers First

Sunday Morning

Part 2 September 2002-October 2003

Against The Tide

Teenage

The Great Divide

Make It All Right

Expired

Syster Dyster

Not Today

Sacred Heart

Cold Hearts

She Stays At Home

A Pleasant Dream

Love Is Soo Cool (That My Heart Goes Boom)

Landmarks And Houses

Trying To Be Clever

The Sun Always Shines On TV

Why Won't You Talk About It?

The Astronauts

One Last Song About You Know What

Saturday Night Engine

Smoke Screen

Where Damage Isn't Already Done

A Question Of Gender

Say Yes If You Love Me

Freedom Fighters

Part 3 October 2003-April 2005

Go To Hell, Miss Rydell

Trumpets And Violins

Deliverance

There And Back Again

This Heart Is A Stone

Between The Lines

Gråt Inte Älskling

Her Breasts Were Still Small

Funeral Face

Die 5times Times5

That Grim Reality

Här Kommer Solen

When The Day Is Done

Dreams And Lies

Rent A Wreck

Pulling Our Weight

Always No

In A Dream

Hurray

Solitude

Do What You Wanna Do

And Then She Flung Me The Truth

Empty Feeling

Daddy's Boy

Call It Ours

Part 4 May 2005-February 2007

Punkdrömmar

The Worst Taste In Music

New Moon

Waterfront

Play It For Today

Släpp In Solen

I Wanna Be Like Johnny C

Pet Grief

Heart

A Tasteless Offer

Marry Me

People Like Us

Lost

Baby I Love Your Way

Will You Love Me In The Morning?

Keep Your Love

Lucky Star

The Beehive Kid

Ice & Snow

He Knows The Sun

It's OK

Little Things (That Tear Us Apart)

Riverbank

Today (Phone Edit By Les Espions)

Kate

We Made The Team

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  • Genre: Music reviews & criticism, General & world history, Social & cultural history, MUSIC, History & Criticism, HISTORY, World, Social History, Music
  • Product Type: BOOK
  • Barcode: 9780300279085
  • Release Date: April 08, 2025
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