I hear a symphony: Motown and crossover R&B

by Flory, Andrew

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Title Statements

Full title :I hear a symphony : Motown and crossover R&B / Andrew Flory.

Summary

I Hear a Symphony" opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous "Motown Sound." Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of "crossover" to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company's efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory's work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2017

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):University of Michigan Press
Place of Publication:Ann Arbor
Language:eng
Publication Date:2017

The Physical Object

Description:ix, 334 pages : : illustrations, music ; : 23 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780472036868, 0472036866, 9780472117413, 0472117416
oclc:ocn965760895
LC Classification:ML3792.M67
Dewey Decimal:781.64409774/34

Searching for Motown -- The Rise of the Motown Sound -- Motown and Soul -- Motown International -- From Motown to the MoWest -- The 1980s and Beyond -- Appendix 1 : Selected international recordings of Motown songs, 1963-68 (excluding England) -- Appendix 2 : Selected recordings of Motown songs released in England, 1963-67.

Subjects

Criticism, interpretation, etc History Motown Record Corporation Motown Records Motown-Sound Rhythm and blues Rhythm and blues music Rhythm and blues music -- History and c…