The Words and Music of Sheryl Crow (The Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection)

Offering commentary, musical analysis, and detailed interpretation of her songs'lyrics, this book examines the qualities of Sheryl Crow's music that have served to establish the artist's success and popularity.Sheryl Crow continues to be celebrated for her legacy as a singer-songwriter and pop culture icon. This book provides an introduction to Sheryl Crow's entire music catalog. Organized into chronological periods of time, the author weaves biographical facts throughout a narrative rich with details about her songs: how they were created, recorded, distributed, and modified in live performance. Accompanying commentary features song analysis—including song structure, chord progression, and melody—and provides fascinating insights into the lyrical content of Crow's songwriting. The work begins with Crow's upbringing, her musical roots and influences, and how they manifested themselves in her later career. Subsequent sections delve into her road to success and eventual stardom, revealing how her rise to fame and widespread popularity was littered with broken friendships, acrimony, and suicide. The last several chapters follows her life after a diagnosis of breast cancer and the adoption of her sons. The work also includes a chapter on B-sides and rare songs by Crow. Offering commentary, musical analysis, and detailed interpretation of her songs' lyrics, this book examines the qualities of Sheryl Crow's music that have served to establish the artist's success and popularity. Sheryl Crow continues to be celebrated for her legacy as a singer-songwriter and pop culture icon. This book provides an introduction to Sheryl Crow's entire music catalog. Organized into chronological periods of time, the author weaves biographical facts throughout a narrative rich with details about her how they were created, recorded, distributed, and modified in live performance. Accompanying commentary features song analysisincluding song structure, chord progression, and melodyand provides fascinating insights into the lyrical content of Crow's songwriting. The work begins with Crow's upbringing, her musical roots and influences, and how they manifested themselves in her later career. Subsequent sections delve into her road to success and eventual stardom, revealing how her rise to fame and widespread popularity was littered with broken friendships, acrimony, and suicide. The last several chapters follows her life after a diagnosis of breast cancer and the adoption of her sons. The work also includes a chapter on B-sides and rare songs by Crow. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Series Foreword Acknowledgments 1. Background and Early Years 2. This is L.A. 3. From Toad Hall to Stardom 4. Chasing Dragons with Plastic Swords 5. Sessions in the Meatpacking District 6. Soaking up the Sun 7. Wildflowers and Detours 8. Exploring Genres 9. B-sides, Soundtracks, and Miscellaneous Songs Glossary of Music Terms Selected Gear Chronology Selected Discography Notes Bibliography Index