The Fifties Child: A Social History Through the Songs of Barclay James Harvest - Couverture rigide

Torres, Alex

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1908755032 ISBN 13 : 9781908755032

Editeur : Desert Hearts, 2013

Synopsis

British rock journalist Alex Torres' topical approach to more than 125 songs by the rock group Barclay James Harvest has produced an insightful social history that covers many of the key aspects of the second half of the 20th century and the early part of the 21st. As a result, this book will appeal not only to fans of the band for its in-depth analysis of songs, but also to general readers and social historians interested in how the momentous life of the post-Second World War world is reflected in song. Amongst the aspects included in this social history are the Cold War (the Soviet threat, nuclear warfare, Berlin); the Troubles in Northern Ireland; South Africa under apartheid; Vietnam; politics & the media; sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll (along with other aspects of popular culture); nature and the environment. Corroborative societal observations from other songwriters are also included - amongst the artists referenced are Yes, Jethro Tull, Camel, Renaissance, the Sutherland Brothers, Strawbs, Black Sabbath, Hawkwind and many more.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Alex Torres is the writer of numerous reviews and articles for Classic Rock Society magazine and the Sea of Tranquility and Dutch Progressive Rock Page websites. He previously worked as a scientist and engineer for the British Antarctic Survey and Central Electricity Generating Board (and successor companies). He left the rat-race in 2005 to help his wife run a boarding kennels in the West Country.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Desert Hearts
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1908755032
• ISBN 13: 9781908755032
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible