The Fifties Child: A Social History Through the Songs of Barclay James Harvest - Hardcover

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British rock journalist Alex Torres' topical approach to more than 125 songs by the rock group Barclay James Harvest has produced an insightful social history that covers many of the key aspects of the second half of the 20th century and the early part of the 21st. As a result, this book will appeal not only to fans of the band for its in-depth ysis of songs, but also to general readers and social historians interested in how the momentous life of the post-Second World War world is reflected in song. Amongst the aspects included in this social history are the Cold War (the Soviet threat, nuclear warfare, Berlin); the Troubles in Northern Ireland; South Africa under apartheid; Vietnam; politics & the media; sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll (along with other aspects of popular culture); nature and the environment. Corroborative societal observations from other songwriters are also included - amongst the artists referenced are Yes, Jethro Tull, Camel, Renaissance, the Sutherland Brothers, Strawbs, Black Sabbath, Hawkwind and many more.

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