MUSC 2150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Hobo, Overdubbing, Mary Ford
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Chapter 1 summary the world before rock & roll. Sectional verse-chorus format romantic love messages clear-voiced singer. Sectional verse is more the introduction that sets the scene in the song. Example: judy garland with victor young and his orchestra, over the rainbow . The singer steps forward (part of tin pan alley) Rock music developed later was the opposite. Bing crosby represented a wholesome, friendly and paternal image. Frank sinatra made the singer, rather than the band, the star of the show. The sound of pop in the early 1950s. Sometimes dismissed as being hopelessly corny and stiff but was a result of trying to appeal to wide range of listeners. Tin pan alley was caught of guard with new aspects of pop music that were preparing the way for rock and roll. Guitarist and arranger for les paul and mary ford. Regional styles - country music ( western music )