In Meeting Jimmie Rodgers; the first book to explore the deep legacy of "The Singing Brakeman" from a twenty-first century perspective; Barry Mazor offers a lively look at Rodgers career; tracing his rise from working-class obscurity to the pinnacle of renown that came with such hits as "Blue Yodel" and "In the Jailhouse Now." As Mazor shows; Rodgers brought emotional clarity and a unique sense of narrative drama to every song he performed; whether tough or sentimental; comic or sad. His wistful singing; falsetto yodels; bold flat-picking guitar style; and sometimes censorable themes--sex; crime; and other edgy topics--set him apart from most of his contemporaries. But more than anything else; Mazor suggests; it was Rodgers shape-shifting ability to assume many public personas--working stiff; decked-out cowboy; suave ladies man--that connected him to such a broad public and set the stage for the stars who followed him. In reconstructing this far-flung legacy; Mazor enables readers to meet Rodgers and his music anew-not as an historical figure; but as a vibrant; immediate force.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. As expectedBy George T Hale IIIAs expected0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy Jhoanna GIt was a homework book. but to be honest I really enjoyed reading it. A great tragedy in which the story turns around.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great readable translation!By Betsy AldrichSurprisingly enjoyable read. I got this for my sons 10th grade English class and we read it out loud together. with each of us reading different characters. It was easy to understand and for our first exposure to Greek Tragedy. I was very pleasantly surpised. I highly recommend it.
