Listening for America : inside the great American songbook from Gershwin to Sondheim /

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Main Author:	Kapilow, Robert (Author)
Format:	Book
Published:	New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2019.
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Musicals > United States > 20th century > History and criticism. Popular music > United States > History and criticism. Songs > United States > 20th century > Analysis, appreciation. Songs > United States > 20th century > History and criticism.

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