A captivating and fanatically thorough reevaluation of Marshall's life and times. schovat popis
Ed Cray Knihy
Tento autor se soustředí na působivé životopisy a prostřednictvím svého psaní se ponořuje do životů významných osobností. Jeho práce se vyznačuje hlubokým zkoumáním a poučeným pohledem na to, co formuje klíčové postavy historie. Jako zkušený novinář přináší do svých vyprávění bohatý smysl pro detail a kontext. Jeho zájem o biografii je zjevný z jeho rozsáhlého díla a zakládání mezinárodních studií v tomto oboru.
The Erotic Muse
- 480 stránek
- 17 hodin čtení
Ever wanted to know the "correct" words to "Roll Me Over?" Wondered where the melody of "Sweet Betsy from Pike" came from? Ed Cray ranges from "The Cod Fish Song" to "Hallelujah I'm a Bum" in a tireless quest to answer such questions and restore bawdy to an esteemed place in our folk music canon. Extensively revised and including forty more songs than its predecessor, the second edition of The Erotic Muse is a unique collection of bawdy and even forbidden American folksongs. Cray presents the full texts of some 125 works with melodies for most and detailed annotations for all. In addition, he adds lively commentary that places the songs in historical, social, and, where appropriate, psychological context.
Ramblin' Man: The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie
- 512 stránek
- 18 hodin čtení
Woody Guthrie's life as a patriot and political radical is vividly portrayed, highlighting his impactful songs that resonated with the spirit of his era. Marked as a subversive by the FBI, he faced personal struggles, including family tragedies and mental illness. His battle with Huntington's disease cut his life short at forty-two. Ed Cray, the first biographer with access to the Woody Guthrie Archive, crafts a poignant narrative that underscores Guthrie's significant influence on iconic musicians like Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
