| Description |
1 online resource (x, 244 pages, 19 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Prologue; 1. Breaking the Mold; 2. Three Saving Friendships; 3. The Eastman Years; 4. His Mentor; 5. Bridging the Tributaries; 6. Song Takes Center Stage; 7. Homage in a Supper Club; 8. Adventures in Opera and Film; 9. From Pop to Long Hair; 10. Music for Friends for Playing on Sunday; 11. Casting a Spell; 12. American Popular Song; 13. The Letter Writer; 14. The Young Believers; 15. Defender of the Faith; 16. The Final Years; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z |
| Summary |
This is a biography of Alec Wilder, who made an impact as a major writer of American popular songs in the 1940s and had a strong influence on the careers of Frank Sinatra and Mabel Mercer. Wilder was a great eccentric who lived a nomad's life and wrote music for unusual combinations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-231) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Wilder, Alec
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| SUBJECT |
Wilder, Alec fast |
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Wilder, Alec. swd |
| Subject |
Composers -- United States -- Biography
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MUSIC -- Individual Composer & Musician.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Composers & Musicians.
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Composers
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
95008968 |
| ISBN |
1429401265 |
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9781429401265 |
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0195357280 |
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9780195357288 |
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9780195096002 |
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0195096002 |
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1280527994 |
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9781280527999 |
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