Contents Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Concluding Observations The “Hot 100” Popular Music Books of 1971-1995: Key References for Rock Researchers Chapter 1: Child Performers A Selected Discography of Popular Recordings Featuring Preteen Performers, Traditional Childhood Stories, and Contemporary Preadolescent Perspectives, 1945-1985 Chapter 2: Christmas Songs Chapter 3: Death A Chronological Discography of Death Theme Recordings, 1953-1993 Chapter 4: Foolish Behavior What Kind of Fool Am I? Misunderstanding of Feelings Euphoria of Falling in Love Blindness to Future Events Surrender of Self Acceptance of Prolonged Abuse Some Suggestions from Experienced Individuals Other Fools Conclusion Selected Fool Song Discography, 1945-1995 Chapter 5: Honoring Excellence Bizarre Recognitions Collaborative Efforts Eulogy Releases Greatest Hits Compilations Holiday Hits Instrumental Acknowledgments Musical Locations Particular Songs Passing the Torch Record Companies Recordings that Inspired Superstars Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven Saluting Composers Significant Musical Styles Song Hits of a Specific Artist Soundtrack Salutes Specific Dances Stylistic Acknowledgments Timeless Tunes Total Tribute Packages Wild Karaoke Chapter 6: Jobs and Workplaces Poverty and Unemployment Chapter 7: Novelty Recording Persistent Themes in Wartime Songs Discography of Wartime Songs and Their Themes The Cooper and Schurk Wacky Top 40 of Sexually Suggestive Recordings Chapter 8: Patriotism Chapter 9: Popular Music Chapter 10: Postal Images Selected Popular Recordings Containing Lyrical References to Letter Writing or Featuring Postal Service Terminology Chapter 11: Public Schools Images of Schools Images of Students Images of Teachers and Principals Images of Parents and the Community Images of Education Selected Discography of Education-Related Recordings, 1955-1980 Chapter 12: Rock Songs Chapter 13: Scholarship Chapter 14: Social Commentary American Political Concerns Unit l: Civil Authorities Unit 2: Military Involvements Unite 3: Public Education System Unit 4: Railroads Unit 5: Representative Government Unit 6: Other Sociopolitical Issues in Contemporary American Society International Political Concerns Chapter 15: Song Revivals Chapter 16: Tobacco Selected Songs Featuring Cigarette References and Tobacco Images and Themes, 1945-1995 Images and Themes Conclusions Chapter 17: Western Images Bibliography Index Reference Notes Included