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I Hear a Symphony: Motown and Crossover R&B
Andrew FloryI 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.
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Cover
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Title
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Copyright
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Contents
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Acknowledgments
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Introduction
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One. Searching for Motown
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Two. The Rise of the Motown Sound
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Three. Motown and Soul
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Four. Motown International
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Five. From Motown to the MoWest
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Six. The 1980s and Beyond
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Appendix 1. Selected International Recordings of Motown Songs, 1963–68 (Excluding England)
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Appendix 2. Selected Recordings of Motown Songs Released in England, 1963–67
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Notes
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Bibliography
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Index
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Published: 2017
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
- 978-0-472-12287-5 (ebook)
- 978-0-472-11741-3 (hardcover)
- 978-0-472-03686-8 (paper)