Dale Hunter's Collection Of Hill Billy And Cowboy Songs: Including Blues And Yodel Songs

By Dale Hunter

Book Overview

Dale Hunter's Collection of Hill Billy and Cowboy Songs: Including Blues and Yodel Songs is a book that features a compilation of traditional American songs that are commonly associated with rural life and the wild west. The book is authored by Dale Hunter, a renowned collector of folk music who has spent decades researching and preserving the music of America's past.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular genre of music. The first section is dedicated to hillbilly songs, which are characterized by their lively rhythms and upbeat melodies. The second section features cowboy songs, which often tell stories of life on the range and the struggles of the American frontier. The third section includes blues songs, which are known for their soulful lyrics and emotional intensity. The final section of the book is devoted to yodel songs, a unique style of singing that originated in the Swiss Alps and became popular in America during the early 20th century.Throughout the book, Hunter provides historical context and background information on each song, including its origins, meaning, and significance in American culture. He also includes musical notation and lyrics for each song, making it easy for readers to learn and perform the music themselves.Overall, Dale Hunter's Collection of Hill Billy and Cowboy Songs: Including Blues and Yodel Songs is a comprehensive and informative guide to the rich musical traditions of America's past. It is a must-read for anyone interested in folk music, American history, or the cultural heritage of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432588249
• ISBN13: 9781432588243
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"