The essays presented in this anthology explore the novelty songs phenomenpn. These articles, book reviews and CD commentaries were produced randomly over the past decade. However, when united in a single volume they illustrate the breadth and dynamism of America's unpredictable novelty tune culture. These essays probe a recording realm that is irreverent, iconoclastic, and humorous. Individual artists like The Big Bopper, The Capitol Steps, and The Coasters are highlighted; teenage fascinations with cars, clothing, dancing, ...
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The essays presented in this anthology explore the novelty songs phenomenpn. These articles, book reviews and CD commentaries were produced randomly over the past decade. However, when united in a single volume they illustrate the breadth and dynamism of America's unpredictable novelty tune culture. These essays probe a recording realm that is irreverent, iconoclastic, and humorous. Individual artists like The Big Bopper, The Capitol Steps, and The Coasters are highlighted; teenage fascinations with cars, clothing, dancing, dating, food, hairstyles, and summer fun are explored; Christmas comedy recordings and Yuletide creatures are examined; nonsense songs are studied; and Halloween tunes, coffin songs, and monster mashes are put under the musical microscope as well.
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