Girl Groups, Girl Culture

Popular Music and Identity in the 1960s

Autor*innen

• Jacqueline Warwick

Parameter

• 286 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Feminismus
• Geschichte
• Kunst & Kultur
• Musik
• Sachliteratur

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The book explores the cultural impact of iconic songs from post-World War II America, highlighting their reflection of "girlhood" during that era. Through an analysis of tracks like "Then He Kissed Me" and "Stop! In the Name of Love," it delves into themes of love, rebellion, and identity, illustrating how these melodies encapsulate the hopes and experiences of young women. The narrative connects the music to broader societal changes, revealing its lasting influence on contemporary perceptions of femininity and youth.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Hardcover