Annotated+Bib

Annotated Bibliography

"A-Z Lyrics Universe." //A-Z Lyrics Universe//. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. . This site is a collection of song lyrics where I found lyrics to multiple songs for research.

Aschmann, Lisa. //1000 Songwriting Ideas//. New York: Music Pro Guides, 2008. Print.

This book goes through techniques and tips concerning writing lyrics to songs in general. The author goes over certain literary devices and demonstrates how they are used in the lyric writing process.

"Hot 100." //Billboard//. Web. 20 Feb. 2012. .

 I used this site to search for R & B songs to review to become familiar with the genre. The following songs came from different time periods and were listed as top 100 songs:

Aaliyah. //Miss You,// BlackGround/Universal Music Group, 2002

Belle, Regina. //Make it like it was//. Columbia, 1989

Boys II Men. //On Bended Knee.// Motown, 1994

The Miricales. Y//ou’ve Really Got a Hold on Me//, Motown, 1962

The Penguins. //Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine),// Dootone, 1954

Ross, Diana & the Supremes. //Someday We'll Be Together,// Motown, 1970

"How to Write an R&B Love Ballad | EHow.com." //EHow.com//. Web. 07 Feb. 2012. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"><http://www.ehow.com/how_2099622_write-rb-love-ballad.html>. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This entry is a step by step process that instructs readers how to write an R&B love song. The site lists six practical steps one can use in order to get into the frame of mind necessary for writing a love ballad.

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">How to Write an R&B Ballad //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">. Perf. Ssalvia. //Gearslutz.com//. Ssalvia, 10 July 2010. Web. 07 Feb. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">2012. <http://www.gearslutz.com/board/electronic-music-instruments-electronic-music-production/509209-how-write-r-b-ballad.html>.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This video is an online users tutorial concerning how to write the music for an R & B love song. The user goes through basic musical structure of "typical" love songs. The user puts together an actual song on the sight.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Oland, Pamela Phillips. //The Art of Writing Great Lyrics//. New York: Allworth, 2001. Print.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This book is written by a notable song writer, and offers insight into how to write lyrics to great songs. The advice is practical and the author goes through demonstrations of the techniques of that she discusses in the book.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Weissman, Dick. //Blues: The Basics//. New York: Routledge, 2005. Print.

//<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Blues: The Basics //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> gives a brief introduction to a century of the blues; it is ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this treasured American artform. The book is organized chronologically, focusing on the major eras in blues's growth and development. It opens with a chapter defining the blues form and detailing the major genres within it. Next, the author gives the beginning blues fan points on how to listen to and truly enjoy the music. The heart of the book traces blues's growth from its folk origins through early recordings of city blues singers like Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith and country blues stars like Robert Johnson and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Finally, the author gives an overview of the blues scene today. The book concludes with lists of key recordings, books, and videos. I chose this resource because it outlines some of the basic structure of R&B love songs.


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">These are good, but all secondary sources. Where do you find the actual lyrics? Can you find them from different decades? You need to go beyond your personal experience. **