The Story
- Examines a number of cultural contexts in which "Over the Rainbow" has been interpreted since its inception
- Positions itself as a "song biography", tracing the life of this influential number across much of the later twentieth century
- Accompanied by a companion website of audio and video examples tracing the song's evolution
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
A Note on Recordings and Primary Sources
About the Companion Website
Introduction
1. Creating the Rainbow
2. Bringing the Rainbow to Life
3. Hearing the Rainbow
4. A Garland of Rainbows
5. Ivory Rainbows
6. The Island Rainbow
Epilogue
For Further Reading and Listening
Description
- Examines a number of cultural contexts in which "Over the Rainbow" has been interpreted since its inception
- Positions itself as a "song biography", tracing the life of this influential number across much of the later twentieth century
- Accompanied by a companion website of audio and video examples tracing the song's evolution
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
A Note on Recordings and Primary Sources
About the Companion Website
Introduction
1. Creating the Rainbow
2. Bringing the Rainbow to Life
3. Hearing the Rainbow
4. A Garland of Rainbows
5. Ivory Rainbows
6. The Island Rainbow
Epilogue
For Further Reading and Listening













