This Land That I Love
Irving Berlin, Woody Guthrie, and the Story of Two American Anthems
Author:
John Shaw
Narrator:
Traber Burns
Millions of Americans have sung “God Bless America” and “This Land Is Your Land.” Few know that the latter originated when a homeless man named Woody Guthrie became so provoked by Irving Berlin’s sentimental patriotism that he wrote an American anthem of his own—one about the dark realities of the dust bowl and Great Depression. But Guthrie was unaware that the song he despised also concealed complexities. Berlin had also risen from homelessness, and his song was partly in response to Hitler’s rise overseas. This Land That I Love is a dual biography of these beloved songs, offering a unique view of America’s traditions and history.
Product Details ⌃
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ISBN:
9781482948868
SKU#:
19461
Publisher:
Blackstone Audio
Duration:
07:20:23
Release Date:
Nov. 15, 2013
Language:
English
