This discography documents, in alphabetical order by artist, every commerical country music recording from 1921 to 1942

A user-friendly lexicon containing more than 2,000 carefully researched entries that supply information on most of the mythological, historical, geographical, and literary references contained in western art song. It is designed to help singers and accompanists enhance their performances of art songs by providing them with the background on the many references embedded in this vast repertoire.

"An invaluable aid to scholars."--Symphony

Still the "bible" for collectors of pre-war African American music

In the third edition of this landmark work, Bordman ranges from the very first musicals to productions of the 1999-2000 season, illuminating the history and evolution of musical comedy, operetta, revues, and the one-man show.