Love and the Times: The Depiction of Love in Popular Music

This work covers music in the 20th Century as it depicts love and other popular topics. The emphasis is on jazz but also looks at general pop music and TV themes. There are insider views of music as well as a look at the views of fans. The relationship between culture and jazz is a dominant theme.Important trends are captured and interesting connections explored between types of music. The style is easy to follow even when the subject matter goes into often unexplored areas.