A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs

In “A Fine Romance,” acclaimed poet and cultural critic David Lehman examines the creation of the American songbook, noting that the timeless songs that have helped shape America were written almost exclusively by Jews. Lehman tells the captivating stories behind classic songs such as “Embraceable You,” “White Christmas,” and “Stormy Weather,” and he celebrates the composers and lyricists who wrote them and, in turn, wrote the story of American music. From the use of the song “Over the Rainbow” in Sabbath liturgy to why Cole Porter aimed to write “Jewish songs,” this is an enlightening and nostalgic look at the musicians who wrote the songs of the soundtrack to American history. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.