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Barrelhouse Words : A Blues Dialect Dictionary by Stephen Calt (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Illinois Press
ISBN-100252076605
ISBN-139780252076602
eBay Product ID (ePID)72567289
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
Publication NameBarrelhouse Words : a Blues Dialect Dictionary
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
SubjectDictionaries, Reference, Genres & Styles / Blues
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaMusic, Reference
AuthorStephen Calt
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight16.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2009-021912
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"A treat for anyone who loves language, and who sees it as a living, breathing entity."-- PopMatters, "A valuable, unique work. No other book explains as many new, often subtle aspects of the blues language that Stephen Calt has lived with for over forty years." Kip Lornell, author ofThe NPR Curious Listener's Guide To American Folk Music, "An impeccably scholarly, irresistibly readable guide to the language heard on the recordings of the great blues singers who were active in the first half of the 20th century."-- Wall Street Journal , "Stephen Calt is without question the best and most authoritative writer in the world on the subject of the blues. His work on the blues is not only informative but is highly entertaining, a great pleasure to read."--R. Crumb, cartoonist "A valuable, unique work. No other book explains as many new, often subtle aspects of the blues language that Stephen Calt has lived with for over forty years."--Kip Lornell, author of The NPR Curious Listener's Guide To American Folk Music, "An impeccably scholarly, irresistibly readable guide to the language heard on the recordings of the great blues singers who were active in the first half of the 20th century."-- Wall Street Journal, "A very useful and mamlishly good book."-- Juke Blues "A fascinating and entertaining read."-- All About Jazz, "A fun book to read through and one that blues record collectors may want to keep on the shelf next to their record collection."-- In the Groove , Steve Ramm, "Others have tried to unlock the meaning of the old blues, but Stephen Calt sets a new standard in this important work. His book will serve as an indispensable guide for blues fans and delight those who love the twists and turns of American vernacular language at its most creative. Whether you are a scholar or just a browser, this learned lexicon belongs on your shelf."--Ted Gioia, author of Delta Blues and The History of Jazz, ''A valuable, unique work. No other book explains as many new, often subtle aspects of the blues language that Stephen Calt has lived with for over forty years.'' Kip Lornell, author of The NPR Curious Listener's Guide To American Folk Music
Dewey Decimal781.64303
Intended AudienceTrade
Table Of ContentAuthor's Note; Introduction; A Note on Language; Select Annotated Bibliography of Dictionary Sources; General Bibliography; Informants Cited in Text; Abbreviations and Symbols Used in Text; Dictionary Entries A-Z; Index
SynopsisThis fascinating compendium explains the most unusual, obscure, and curious words and expressions from vintage blues music. Utilizing both documentary evidence and invaluable interviews with a number of now-deceased musicians from the 1920s and '30s, blues scholar Stephen Calt unravels the nuances of more than twelve hundred idioms and proper or place names found on oft-overlooked ''race records'' recorded between 1923 and 1949. From ''aggravatin' papa'' to ''yas-yas-yas'' and everything in between, this truly unique, racy, and compelling resource decodes a neglected speech for general readers and researchers alike, offering invaluable information about black language and American slang.''Others have tried to unlock the meaning of the old blues, but Stephen Calt sets a new standard in this important work. His book will serve as an indispensable guide for blues fans and delight those who love the twists and turns of American vernacular language at its most creative. Whether you are a scholar or just a browser, this learned lexicon belongs on your shelf.''--Ted Gioia, author of Delta Blues and The History of Jazz ''Stephen Calt is without question the best and most authoritative writer in the world on the subject of the blues. His work on the blues is not only informative but is highly entertaining, a great pleasure to read.''--R. Crumb, cartoonist ''A valuable, unique work. No other book explains as many new, often subtle aspects of the blues language that Stephen Calt has lived with for over forty years.''--Kip Lornell, author of The NPR Curious Listener's Guide To American Folk Music, This fascinating compendium explains the most unusual, obscure, and curious words and expressions from vintage blues music. Utilizing both documentary evidence and invaluable interviews with a number of now-deceased musicians from the 1920s and '30s, blues scholar Stephen Calt unravels the nuances of more than twelve hundred idioms and proper or ......, This fascinating compendium explains the most unusual, obscure, and curious words and expressions from vintage blues music. Utilizing both documentary evidence and invaluable interviews with a number of now-deceased musicians from the 1920s and '30s, blues scholar Stephen Calt unravels the nuances of more than twelve hundred idioms and proper or place names found on oft-overlooked "race records" recorded between 1923 and 1949. From "aggravatin' papa" to "yas-yas-yas" and everything in between, this truly unique, racy, and compelling resource decodes a neglected speech for general readers and researchers alike, offering invaluable information about black language and American slang.
LC Classification NumberML3521
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- Oct 25, 2019
Great for Delta Blues Lyric Translation
Good reference particularly if you follow Delta Blues. I recommend the book but think it is a bit over priced.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
