By Colin Larkin
The Encyclopedia Of well known song is universally famous because the so much accomplished and authoritative reference paintings on well known tune. This improved fifth variation is an important reference booklet for somebody who has a question approximately any point of twentieth Century well known track, together with rock, dance, rap and R&B, in addition to blues, soul, state and people. this can be the main exact and up to date well known tune reference to be had in a single quantity. Over 3,000 entries, lots of them thoroughly revised, improved and up-to-date. enormous quantities of latest entries, unique to this version complete insurance of the main significantly major performers and albums. important details on checklist labels, figures and ancient points of rock and pa. totally listed
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