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This classic, painstakingly researched compilation of music information analyzes nearly 1,000 of the world's most familiar melodies, tracing them back to their original printed sources. Features the composers, lyricists, copyright date, first lines of music, lyrics, and other data. Explores "We Shall Overcome," Haydn'sSurprise Symphony,"Silent Night,"Pictures at an Exhibition,many more. Includes 30 black-and-white illustrations.Fuld, James J. is the author of 'Book of World Famous Music Classical, Popular and Folk', published 2000 under ISBN 9780486414751 and ISBN 0486414752.
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