This is a wonderful book. The writer knows the era and the songs inside and out. His analysis is incisive, thorough, and original. He is always fair. He comes up with some insights that will make you look at the music and the songwriters with fresh eyes and ears.

this is very well-researched and written. The author must have spent a long time on this book. This is a great reference book and you'll find that you use it much more often then you think.

An excellent comprehensive discography. This includes old and rare recordings. Finding old and rare recordings might prove difficult and/or completely impossible, but you will know what to look for. A complete reference for collectors (and libraries/researchers).