Flory, Andrew, <br/><br/>
I hear a symphony :  Motown and crossover R&B / 
Andrew Flory. 
 - ix, 334 pages :  illustrations, music ;  23 cm. 
 - Tracking pop .
 - Tracking pop. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-322)  and index. 
<br/><br/> I Hear a Symphony" opens new territory in the study of Motown's legacy, arguing that the music of Motown was indelibly shaped by the ideals of Detroit's postwar black middle class; that Motown's creative personnel participated in an African-American tradition of dialogism in rhythm and blues while developing the famous "Motown Sound." Throughout the book, Flory focuses on the central importance of "crossover" to the Motown story; first as a key concept in the company's efforts to reach across American commercial markets, then as a means to extend influence internationally, and finally as a way to expand the brand beyond strictly musical products. Flory's work reveals the richness of the Motown sound, and equally rich and complex cultural influence Motown still exerts. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780472036868 9780472117413 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2017011934 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Corporate Names: </label><br/>Motown Record Corporation--History.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Rhythm and blues music--History and criticism.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>ML3792.M67  / F56 2017 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>781.64409774/34