What's Love Got to Do with It?: Emotions and Relationships in Pop Songs Contributor(s): Scheff, Thomas J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594518165 ISBN-13: 9781594518164 Publisher: Routledge
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Pop Vocal - Music | History & Criticism - General |
Dewey: 781.63 |
LCCN: 2010019006 |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.56" W x 8.57" L (0.50 lbs) 176 pages |
Features: Illustrated, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What do pop songs have to say about love? Surprisingly, this book shows that most popular love songs express much more about alienation, infatuation, estrangement, jealousy, and heartbreak than about love. Scheff takes the reader on a tour of popular lyrics from 80 years of American song to reveal the emotional and relational meaning of lyrics. He shows that popular love songs typically steer listeners away from a healthy connection to the emotions surrounding love. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of love songs while appreciating the author's suggestions for how listeners and artists could enrich the art of the love song. |
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