The Words and Music of Melissa Etheridge

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Popular Culture, Entertainment, Music
Cover of the book The Words and Music of Melissa Etheridge by James E. Perone, ABC-CLIO
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: James E. Perone ISBN: 9781440830082
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: March 17, 2014
Imprint: Praeger Language: English
Author: James E. Perone
ISBN: 9781440830082
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: March 17, 2014
Imprint: Praeger
Language: English

Songwriter. Pop star. Gay activist. Cancer survivor. Advocate for cancer victims. Human being. Melissa Etheridge is all of these things, and all of these elements of who she is have played an instrumental role in her music from the beginning of her career to the present day. The Words and Music of Melissa Etheridge examines Melissa Etheridge's contributions to pop music in the tradition of other greats such as Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, and Rod Stewart. Written by a music scholar and Etheridge fan, this book investigates her work chronologically by time period, underscoring her growth as a songwriter and musician and demonstrating how her music reflected the events in her life, both positive and negative.

Author James E. Perone spotlights how Etheridge's songs defy traditional gender roles and stereotypes and appeal to general audiences with their universal themes, yet serve those in the lesbian community because of the specific applicability of her words to the members of this minority group. The book supplies expert, critical, and easy-to-understand analysis of all of the songs of Melissa Etheridge's studio albums from the 1980s through to her autobiographical and reflective album, 4th Street Feeling, released in 2012.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Songwriter. Pop star. Gay activist. Cancer survivor. Advocate for cancer victims. Human being. Melissa Etheridge is all of these things, and all of these elements of who she is have played an instrumental role in her music from the beginning of her career to the present day. The Words and Music of Melissa Etheridge examines Melissa Etheridge's contributions to pop music in the tradition of other greats such as Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen, and Rod Stewart. Written by a music scholar and Etheridge fan, this book investigates her work chronologically by time period, underscoring her growth as a songwriter and musician and demonstrating how her music reflected the events in her life, both positive and negative.

Author James E. Perone spotlights how Etheridge's songs defy traditional gender roles and stereotypes and appeal to general audiences with their universal themes, yet serve those in the lesbian community because of the specific applicability of her words to the members of this minority group. The book supplies expert, critical, and easy-to-understand analysis of all of the songs of Melissa Etheridge's studio albums from the 1980s through to her autobiographical and reflective album, 4th Street Feeling, released in 2012.

More books from ABC-CLIO

Cover of the book People of Color in the United States: Contemporary Issues in Education, Work, Communities, Health, and Immigration [4 volumes] by James E. Perone
Cover of the book John Adams, Slavery, and Race: Ideas, Politics, and Diplomacy in an Age of Crisis by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Allegiance to Liberty: The Changing Face of Patriots, Militias, and Political Violence in America by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Optimizing Discovery Systems to Improve User Experience: The Innovative Librarian's Guide by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Teaching Life Skills in the School Library: Career, Finance, and Civic Engagement in a Changing World by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Why a Gay Person Can't Be Made Un-Gay: The Truth About Reparative Therapies by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Hidden Armies of the Second World War: World War II Resistance Movements by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Bookmarking: Beyond the Basics by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Women in American History: A Social, Political, and Cultural Encyclopedia and Document Collection [4 volumes] by James E. Perone
Cover of the book American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore [3 volumes] by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Suicide: A Global Issue [2 volumes] by James E. Perone
Cover of the book The Encyclopedia Of the War Of 1812: A Political, Social, and Military History [3 volumes] by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Food Truths from Farm to Table: 25 Surprising Ways to Shop & amp;Eat Without Guilt by James E. Perone
Cover of the book The Slow Book Revolution: Creating a New Culture of Reading on College Campuses and Beyond by James E. Perone
Cover of the book Librarians, Historians, and New Opportunities for Discourse: A Guide for Clio's Helpers by James E. Perone
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy