Jim Cullen
Auteur de The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea that Shaped a Nation
A propos de l'auteur
Jim Cullen, PHD, received his doctorate in American Studies from Brown University and is the author of many books and anthologies. His articles and reviews have appeared in prestigious publications, including The Washington Post, USA Today, CNN.com, the Journal of American History, and the American afficher plus Historical Review. Jim has taught at Harvard University and Sarah Lawrence College and is a member of the faculty at the Greenwich Country, Day School in Greenwich, Connecticut. afficher moins
Œuvres de Jim Cullen
The Art of Democracy: A Concise History of Popular Culture in the United States (1996) 51 exemplaires
How to be Your Own Power Company: Low Voltage, Direct Current, Power Generating System (1980) 10 exemplaires
Bridge and Tunnel Boys: Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and the Metropolitan Sound of the American Century (2023) 7 exemplaires
Finely Carved & Nicely Painted: The Life, Art and Decoys of George H. Boyd, Seabrook, New Hampshire 1873 - 1941 2 exemplaires
The Case for Long-Term Value Investing: A guide to the data and strategies that drive stock market success (2022) 2 exemplaires
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- Œuvres
- 21
- Membres
- 504
- Popularité
- #49,151
- Évaluation
- 3.5
- Critiques
- 5
- ISBN
- 73
The careers of Springsteen and Joel are told pretty much in tandem, which highlights the similarities and differences between them as well as the part society played in their work and reception. Even having lived through the period and been a fan I was struck by some of the things I either didn't know or didn't remember. How they were perceived by audiences (and misunderstood by senile politicians) and reviewed by critics makes for fascinating reading with the benefit of hindsight.
The biographical comparisons were intriguing, though I have to admit I found the sociological aspects more up my alley. For those readers primarily interested in their lives will find a lot here of interest, especially when taken together. Depending on your familiarity with them, you may be surprised by some of the things they have in common. Understand, however, "in common" doesn't mean identical, which is why a Jersey boy and Long Island (though born in the Bronx) boy can have those very things in common: they were raised on the periphery of Manhattan, what many think of when they think NYC. Thus, the title, Bridge and Tunnel Boys.
As for the nostalgia, this will vary from reader to reader. I thought about places I've lived, about the times I saw them in concert (Springsteen five times but Joel only once), how some of their songs made me feel, which albums I constantly revisit even today, and the social and political events and changes that have happened over the last half century. Yes, I ended up going back and listening to a lot of their music (mostly Joel since I've read several Springsteen books lately and have listened to more of him recently). If you are or were a fan of either of these artists, you will likely experience some of the same types of flashbacks, er, I mean memories.
Definitely recommended for fans of theirs, this is a very accessible and enjoyable read. This is also ideal for music historians and those who study/teach any area studies where the intersection of society and popular culture are analyzed.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.… (plus d'informations)