Relive the Golden Era of Baseball with The Baseball Songbook
Musicologist and folklorist Jerry Silverman has compiled this unique collection of 41 of the best baseball-inspired songs from 1867 to 1922, the golden era of the game. The songs in The Baseball Songbook represent the periods in which they were composed, with marches, ragtime, waltzes, two-steps, polkas, jazz, and more.
A Musical Journey Through America's Favorite Pastime
The songs are descriptive, humorous, and inspirational, and their lyrics mirror the imagery of the time, from the flowery and high-falutin' language of the mid-19th century to the raucous and jazzy lingo of the early 20th century.
A Treasure Trove of Baseball History and Culture
The book is decorated with the charming sheet music covers of all the songs and with many other vintage baseball illustrations. There is also fascinating historical information about the songs, the composers, and the performers, and, above all, the players and teams mentioned in the songs.
A Complete Musical Experience
It includes music, lyrics, and chords for each song and a CD with every song performed by the author. This comprehensive collection is a must-have for baseball enthusiasts, music lovers, and anyone who appreciates the rich cultural heritage of America's favorite pastime.
A Sweet and Simple Book for Baseball Fans
As Sports Illustrated puts it, 'It's a sweet, simple book that hearkens to a sweeter, simpler time.' So why not buy The Baseball Songbook book and CD online and relive the magic of the golden era of baseball?