Vocal Styles Music

Vocal

Classic (pre-rock & roll) mainstream American pop performed either by individual singers or vocal groups. Traditionally the songs were written by professional songwriters and accompanied by an orchestra or a swinging big band.

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• - Includes articles on Rudy Vallee, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and the first crooners.
  
• - Library of songs in WAV format, including those by several pop artists and a 1950s collection.
  
• - Historic reviews and photos from performers of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Includes old time radio broadcast, quiz, and message board.
  
• - Overview of the genre, essay, key artists and albums, and recent releases.
  
• - Defines "melodic" genre as the vocal-oriented popular American music style that came after big band music but before rock and roll, as exemplified by singers like Perry Como and Margaret Whiting.
  
• - List of writers and performers from 1900-1950; bibliography; links.
  
• - Message board and directories of singers, songwriters, movies, and shows.
  
• - Collection of popular and classical sheet music from the 1800's to the 1940's, cover art, audio samples, composer biographies, and articles on the history, styles, and themes.
  
• - Includes 40 audio files, with background and commentary.
  
  

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