"anidifranco.org." 26 March 2001 http://www.anidifranco.org/lyrics/songs/index.html Quality lyrics to each song from each album that ani has written.
Bowden, Betsy.
Performed Literature: Words and Music by Bob Dylan
. Bloomington: Indiana UP, 1982. A work that gives a great discussion of the fusing of music and poetry through the work of legendary folk artist Bob Dylan.
Brown, Calvin S.
Music and Literature: A Comparison of the Arts
. Hanover: UP of New England, 1987. A work that furthers the discussion of poetry and music.
Clinton-Baddeley, V.C.
Words for Music
. Cambridge: The University Press, 1941. A bit out-dated, but an excellent source of information on the earlier examples of poetry and music's tangled relationship.
Damsker, Matt.
Rock Voices: The Best Lyrics of an Era
. New York: St. Martin's, 1980. An excellent collection of lyrics to classic rock songs, complete with commentary and analysis of each of the songs.
Ferguson, Margaret, et al, eds.
The Norton Anthology of Poetry
. New York: Norton, 1997. A collection of many of the authors and works of the canon.
Fisher-Reed, Terri. "Connecting Songs and Stories."
Classroom Notes Plus
April 2001: 4-5. An interesting lesson plan that utilizes popular songs and lyrics as connectors to the high school classic literature.
Gilbert, Sandra M. and Susan Gubar, eds.
The Norton Anthology of Literature by Women: The Traditions in English
. 2nd edition. New York: Norton, 1996. Perhaps the most complete collection of literature-both prose and poetry-by women. Also, boasts great background information and analysis.
Gourly, Catherine. "How Does Music Change Your Mood?"
Writing!
January 2001: 9-11. An article geared toward students that discusses how various poems and music can alter mood. It is a follow-up to the next citation that surrounds using lyrics to teach poetry.
Kizis, Sarah. "The Lyrics of Rebellion."
Writing!
January 2001: 4-7. An article summarizing a detailed lesson on studying the art of lyrics and creating lyrics.
Koch, Kenneth.
Wishes, Lies, and Dreams: Teaching Children to Write Poetry
. New York: Perennial Library, 1980. Geared toward a younger audience, but a great resource for the teaching of poetry at any level.
Morrison, Lillian, ed.
Rhythm Road: Poems to Move to
. New York: Morrow, 1988. A collection of song lyrics and poems that celebrate rhythm.
Stark, David and Michael Randolfi.
Inspirations: Original Lyrics and the Stories behind the Greatest Songs Ever Written
. New York: Sanctuary, 1999. A great book on lyrics and their origins.
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