Rock Music in American Popular Culture III: More Rock 'nRoll Resources explores the fascinating world of rock music and examines how this medium functions as an expression of cultural and social identity. This nostalgic guide explores the meanings and messages behind some of the most popular rock 'nroll songs that captured the American spirit, mirrored society, and reflected events in our history. Arranged by themes, Rock Music in American Popular Culture III examines a variety of social and cultural topics with related songs, such as:sex and censorship--Only the Good Die Young by Billy Joel and Night Moves by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Bandholiday songs--RockinAround the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee and The Christmas Song by Nat King Coledeath--Leader of the Pack by The Shangri-Las and The Unknown Soldier by The Doorsfoolish behavior--When a Man Loves a Woman by Percy Sledge and What Kind of Fool by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibbjobs and the workplace--Don't Stand So Close to Me by The Police and Dirty Laundry by Don Henleymilitary involvements--Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by the Andrews Sisters and War by Edwin Starrnovelty recordings--The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley and Eat It by Weird Al Yankovicletters and postal images--P. S. I Love You by The Beatles and Return to Sender by Elvis PreselyIn addition, a discography and a bibliography after each section give further examples of the themes and resources being discussed, as do extensive lists of print references at the end of the text.

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