{"product_id":"9781789147667","title":"Crooner","description":"Author: Alex Coles\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781789147667\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Dec 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrooners sing close to the mic in a soft, intimate style. In this book Alex Coles explores the crooner in popular music from the 1950s to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter focuses on one song and one singer - Frank Sinatra, Scott Walker, Barry White, David Bowie, Bryan Ferry, Tom Waits, Grace Jones, Ian McCulloch, Nick Cave and Nas - and examines in detail how each contributes to the crooner image. The book describes how crooners traverse era, gender, geography and genre - where Barry White developed out of disco, Nick Cave sprung from alternative rock; where Grace Jones was born from reggae and funk, Nas originated from hip-hop. Ultimately, Coles shows how the crooner continues to be a figure that enables listeners to reflect on and communicate their emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46857099542686,"sku":"ADS-9781789147667","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781789147667.jpg?v=1779154247","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781789147667","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}