Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop

by Marc Myers and Marc Meyers

Book Overview

Every great song has a fascinating backstory. In Anatomy of a Song, based on the ongoing Wall Street Journal column, writer and music historian Marc Myers brings to life five decades of music through oral histories of forty-five transformative songs woven from interviews with the artists who created them.

Bringing readers inside the making of a hit, Anatomy of a Song includes the Isley Brothers' memorable song "Shout,"...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080212559X
• ISBN13: 9780802125590
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Grove Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.1"