Stories Of Our American Patriotic Songs

Author : John Henry Lyons
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : John Henry Lyons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stories of Our American Patriotic Songs written by John Henry Lyons and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jon Meacham
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0593132963
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061977160
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Katharine Lee Bates
Publisher : Familius
ISBN 13 : 9781641700191
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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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!

Author : Ace Collins
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310866855
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America written by Ace Collins and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the moment the pilgrims landed on the shores of the New World, to the dark days following September 11, songs of faith have inspired, comforted, and rallied our beloved country. Stories Behind the Hymns That Inspire America describes the people, places, and events that have shaped the heart and soul of America. The stories behind these songs will fascinate you and bring new meaning and richness to special spiritual moments in the history of our nation. Discover how:§ “Faith of Our Fathers,” sung at Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s funeral, had its roots not with the pilgrims but with a Catholic fighting for the right to worship freely in Anglican England§ World events, from the downing of Flight 007 in Russian airspace to Desert Storm and September 11, propelled Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” § The author of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” lived the words “His truth is marching on” until the day she died§ Combining African rhythms and southern folk melodies, slaves brought Bible truths to life with songs such as “Roll, Jordan, Roll”The songs in this book have energized movements, illuminated dark paths, commemorated historic events, taken the message of freedom and faith across this nation and beyond, healed broken spirits, and righted wrongs. Their stories will make you proud of your heritage as you realize anew that in America, even one voice can make a lasting influence.

Author : Sneed Collard
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1621699811
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Dale V. Nobbman
Publisher : Centerstream Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781574241167
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book America's Patriotic Music Companion Fact Book written by Dale V. Nobbman and published by Centerstream Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story behind twenty-five popular patriotic anthems and how they affected the history of the United States.

Author : Wendy Cheyette Lewison
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0448428385
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book F Is for Flag written by Wendy Cheyette Lewison and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-04-15 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: June 14 is Flag Day, but with so many American flags proudly displayed, every day seems like Flag Day. Perfect for reading together with a young child, F Is for Flag shows in simple terms how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that-in good times and in bad-everyone in our country is part of one great big family.

Author : Lynn Sherr
Publisher : PublicAffairs
ISBN 13 : 9781586480851
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book America The Beautiful The Stirring True Story Behind Our Nation's Favorite Song written by Lynn Sherr and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2001-10-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all sung it a thousand times, and most of us know at least the first verse by heart. "America the Beautiful" has been called a hymn, a prayer, even the "national heartbeat set to music." Numerous proposals and half a dozen bills in Congress have tried to replace our national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," with this more lyrical, less militaristic song. But who knows the story behind the song? In America the Beautiful, Lynn Sherr tells the story of Katharine Lee Bates, a poet and pioneering young English professor at the newly established Wellesley College, who penned "America the Beautiful" at age 33, as she gazed over the glorious panorama from the top of Pike's Peak, Colorado. The poem, published two years later on July 4, 1895, struck a chord. Americans embraced it and immediately set it to music, trying out at least 74 different melodies. There were even Mexican, Canadian, and Australian versions. Analyzing the lyrics of "America the Beautiful" and the story of Katharine Lee Bates's unusual life, Lynn Sherr opens a window onto the shifting world of late 19th century America. She explores the lingering impact of the Civil War and the dramatic developments in commerce and technology, which shaped the American Century and the popularity of one brilliant, stirring song.