B Lee Cooper
Biographic Data
| ID | 138646 |
|---|---|
| NAME | B Lee Cooper |
| GIVEN NAMES | B Lee |
| FAMILY NAME | Cooper |
| SIGNATURE | COOPER B L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Newman University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5214-7723 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 289 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 69 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 289 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1971 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Beethoven’s Conversation Books , iv: Nos. 32 to 43 (May 1823 to September 1823) . Theodore Albrecht
Journal Article Beethoven's Conversation Books, iv: Nos. 32 to 43 (May 1823 to September 1823). Theodore Albrecht Get access Beethoven's Conversation Books, iv: Nos. 32 to 43 (May 1823 to September 1823). Ed. and trans. by Theodore Albrecht. Pp. 376. ( Boydell Press, Woodbridge, 2022. ISBN 978-1-78327-621-9, £45.) Barry Cooper Barry Cooper University of Manchester Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Music and …
Ludwig van Beethoven: A Very Short Introduction . Mark Evan Bonds
Journal Article Ludwig van Beethoven: A Very Short Introduction. Mark Evan Bonds Get access Ludwig van Beethoven: A Very Short Introduction. By Mark Evan Bonds. Pp. 168. Very Short Introductions. ( Oxford University Press, New York and Oxford, 2022. ISBN 978–0–19–005173–0, $11.95.) Barry Cooper Barry Cooper University of Manchester Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Music and Letters, Volume 105, Issue 2, May…
The Roy Orbison Connection: 34 Roots and Covers of Roy Orbison
"The Roy Orbison Connection: 34 Roots and Covers of Roy Orbison." Rock Music Studies, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
I Love Paris: The Great American Songbook Goes R&B I Love Paris: The Great American Songbook Goes R&B , Various Artists, Jasmine Records JASMCD 2713, 2021, CD, $13.00 The Complete Country & Western Re…
Here Comes Santa Claus: 29 Swinging Chestnuts Here Comes Santa Claus: 29 Swinging Chestnuts , 2021, Various Artists, Bear Family Records BCD 17619, CD, $13.00 Christmas Way Back Home: Joint Sessions a…
Popular Christmas songs live forever. Like audio zombies, they return year-after-year during December to haunt Yuletide revelers. The notion that historic Christian figures must dominate holiday mu
We Did ‘em First! 33 Obscure, Lost, and Forgotten Originals
"We Did ‘em First! 33 Obscure, Lost, and Forgotten Originals." Rock Music Studies, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
The Gene Vincent Connection: 36 Roots and Covers of Gene Vincent
Gene Vincent and his band the Blue Caps were inducted separately—in 1998 and in 2012—into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That’s an extremely rare double honorific recognition. Truthfully, it is di
Trick or Treat: Music to Scare Your Neighbors—Vintage 45s from Lux and Ivy’s Haunted Basement
Most American holidays are designated by date. Valentine’s Day is always on February 14th. Independence Day is always on July 4th. However, a few holidays occur on changing dates. Thanksgiving, Mot
Rock
The Shadow Knows More: 35 Scary Tales from the Vaults of Horror
"The Shadow Knows More: 35 Scary Tales from the Vaults of Horror." Rock Music Studies, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
Destination Lust: The World of Love, Sex, and Violence
"Destination Lust: The World of Love, Sex, and Violence." Rock Music Studies, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
Valentine’s Day: 29 Tributes to Love and Passion
Imagine being asked to assemble 30 vintage romantic recordings for a new Valentine’s Day CD. Which song titles and artists immediately come to mind? Clearly, “My Funny Valentine” (1957) by Ella Fit
Talking on the Telephone: Rock & Roll and Teen Pop
"Talking on the Telephone: Rock & Roll and Teen Pop." Rock Music Studies, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
Beethoven’s Conversation Books Theodore Albrecht
Journal Article Beethoven’s Conversation BooksTheodore Albrecht Get access Beethoven’s Conversation Books, Volume 3: Nos 17–31. Ed. and trans. by Theodore Albrecht. Pp. 459xxxix + 419. ( Boydell Press, Woodbridge and Rochester, NY, 2020. ISBN 978-1-78327-152-8, £45.) Barry Cooper Barry Cooper University of Manchester [email protected] Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Music and Letters, Volume 10…
Play It Again: R&B Answers, Copycats, and Follow-Ups—Volume One and Volume 2
"Play It Again: R&B Answers, Copycats, and Follow-Ups—Volume One and Volume 2." Rock Music Studies, 8(2), pp. 182–183
Response to Reviews
Let me begin my response to these very generous reviews of my recent book, Paleolithic Politics, with the remarks by Tilo Schabert. Knowledge, he said, is precarious, though scholarship aims to mak
Tony Williams—The Signature Voice of The Platters: Volume One, 1955–1961
Before she became a single-named sonic sensation in 2003, Beyonce Knowles was a member of the highly successful R&B group Destiny’s Child. Similarly, before he launched his remarkable solo career i
Live in Boston 1982: The Complete Concert Live in Boston 1982: The Complete Concert , George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Craft Records CR 00340, 2020, 2 CDs, $22.00 Live at Montreux 2013 , George Th…
Win the War Blues: The Blues and World War II
Since the turn of the century, American soldiers have fought and died in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and elsewhere. US military forces are well trained, well armed, and technologically savvy. They de
Rockin’ Movie Soundtracks
Discretionary dollars helped to fuel the rock-and-roll revolution. Teenage money secured many rockin’ 45 rpm discs released by Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Jerry Lee Lewis. These funds were accumu
Destination Lonely Street: 32 Tearjerkers for My Shadow, My Echo, and Me Destination Lonely Street: 32 Tearjerkers for My Shadow, My Echo, and Me , Various Artists, Bear Family Records BCD 17574, 2021…
Destination Lonely Street: 32 Tearjerkers for My Shadow, My Echo, and Me." Popular Music and Society, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
These Arms of Mine: The Birth of Southern Soul
These Arms of Mine: The Birth of Southern Soul." Popular Music and Society, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
Headin’ for the Christmas Ball: 31 Swing and R&B Christmas Crooners, by Various Artists
Headin’ for the Christmas Ball: 31 Swing and R&B Christmas Crooners." Popular Music and Society, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
Destination Health: Doc Feelgood’s Rock Therapy
Medical imagery has been a staple within recorded song lyrics since 1890. Its manifestations vary greatly, of course. Sometimes audio commentaries relate to direct contacts with doctors and nurses
Rock, Soul, and Roll: Greatest Hits and More, 1957–1961Rock, Soul, and Roll: Greatest Hits and More, 1957–1961, Larry Williams, Jasmine JASCD 1091, 2021, CD, $13.99
Rock, Soul, and Roll: Greatest Hits and More, 1957–1961." Popular Music and Society, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print), pp. 1–2
Understanding Fandom: An Introduction to the Study of Media Fan Culture
Understanding Fandom is a well-researched, clearly organized, and forcefully argued revisionist treatise. Mark Duffett, Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Chester (U
Understanding Canada: Building on the New Canadian Political Economy
The Chitlin' Circuit and the Road to Rock 'n' Roll
Preston Lauterbach, New York: W. W. Norton, 2011, ISBN-10: 0393076520, 338 pp, $26.95 (hardback) Racial segregation in twentieth-century America spawned ghetto housing conditions, inferior educatio
Leo Strauss and the Politics of American Empire
Leo Strauss and the Politics of American Empire. By Anne Norton. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2004. 256p. $25.00 cloth, $16.00 paper.Anne Norton's book combines analysis of texts, which can be checked, with oral history or gossip, which cannot. Norton also shares her opinions and judgments about U.S. foreign policy. The mixed nature of the book makes for a difficult academic review
The Pendulum of Cultural Imperialism: Popular Music Interchanges Between the United States and Britain, 1943–1967
Wise men never try: A discography of fool songs, 1945–1995
(1997). Wise men never try: A discography of fool songs, 1945–1995. Popular Music and Society: Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 115-131
Social Concerns, Political Protest, and Popular Music
Popular music is no stranger to social studies classrooms. Since the 1970s, a number of reports have described positive experiences in utilizing contemporary lyrics to promote a variety of learning activities. A particularly influential contributor to the case for introducing rock era music in the classroom is Southwest State University English professor David Pichaske (1979, 1981a, 1981b). He has argued that students can discover valuable insigh…
Beethoven and the Double Bar
The design and location of double bars in Beethovens autograph scores is very different from what one might deduce from recent scholarly editions of his music, which normally disregard this feature of his notation. The study of double bars has in fact been generally neglected in musicology as a whole, yet the signs present several problems. These are particularly acute in Beethovens music, especially in works that consist of movements or sections…
Tribute Discs, Career Development, and Death: Perfecting the Celebrity Product From Elvis Presley to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Tribute discs appear at various stages in a performing artist's career. They depict ongoing growth, maturation, influence, and singularity. This article portrays four stages of career development for recording artists: (1) original music talent; (2) established recording career; (3) major musical influence; and (4) legacy and Icon status. It also notes that posthumous tributes may sustain celebrity status and enhance fame even after death. Tribut…
Women's studies and popular music stereotypes
It's still rock and roll to me: Reflections on the evolution of popular music and rock scholarship
A taxonomy of tributes on compact disc
Dot's Cover to Cover . . . Hit Upon Hit (ACE CDCHD 609). Compiled by Rob Finnis and John Broven. London: Ace Records, 1995. 30 songs. $16.95
Sultry songs as high humor
Oral History, Popular Music, and American Railroads, 1920–1980
(1983). Oral History, Popular Music, and American Railroads, 1920–1980. The Social Studies: Vol. 74, No. 6, pp. 223-231
The Image of the Outsider in Contemporary Lyrics
Audio Reviews
Charting the Success of Male Recording Duos: Billboard Recognition of Country, Pop, and R & B/Rap Pairs, 1944–2004
This essay investigates the song-charting success of male recording duos between 1944 and 2004. Achieving song listing on Billboard's country, pop, or R&B/rap singles charts during the sixty years surveyed constitutes an initial measure of success. Beyond that, multiple song listings and chart crossovers demonstrate professional persistence and an enlarged scope of audience popularity. This study examines 418 male recording duos. Of that total, n…
Honky Tonks, Jukeboxes, and Wild, Wild Women: Audio Images of Blue‐Collar Night Life—A Selected Discography
The honk‐tonk barroom setting is a staple for country music singers and songwriters. This study lists nearly 400 recordings—single releases and album cuts—that explore roadhouses, taverns, and bars as venues for public entertainment and personal tragedy. Jukebox music and female patrons are linked with the loud, lubricated male atmosphere during blue‐collar weekends. An extended bibliography of honky‐tonk scholarship is also provided
Before the Beatles: International Influences on American Popular Recordings, 1940–63
This discographic study illustrates the influences of foreign‐born recording artists, classical composers, ethnic folk tunes, and other global music sources on Billboard‐ charted songs from 1 January 1940 to 31 December 1963. The research demonstrates that American popular music was impacted by a broad representation of international compositions and foreign performers prior to the British Invasion of 1964. A lengthy discography and supplementary…
From the Bunny Hop to the Funky Chicken: An American Dance Song Discography, 1945–1975
A significant number of US popular recordings between 1945 and 1975 were devoted to dance themes. Identifiable by either song title or lyrics that defined either dance steps or dancer roles, the recorded tunes were vehicles for high school sock hops, television's American Bandstand, and wedding reception gyrations. The following discography features more than 300 recordings that defined the pre‐disco period of American popular dance
American Disc Jockeys, 1945–1975: A Bibliographic and Discographic Survey
The prominent place of the disc jockey in mid–century radio broadcasting is receiving greater scholarly attention. Books and articles assess the roles of DJs as music gatekeepers, community leaders, cultural icons, and zany personalities. From 1945 to 1975 the degree of playlist independence rose and declined. This study provides an extensive bibliography and discography that illustrates the observations of biographers, music critics, rock journa…
You're the cream in my coffee: A discography of Java Jive
Teaching with popular music resources: A bibliography of interdisciplinary instructional approaches
(1998). Teaching with popular music resources: A bibliography of interdisciplinary instructional approaches. Popular Music and Society: Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 85-115
Images of women in popular song lyrics: A bibliography
(1998). Images of women in popular song lyrics: A bibliography. Popular Music and Society: Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 79-89
Audio reviews
Turn On the Music Machine. The Music Machine. Compact disc. Performance PERF 397CD (P.O. Box 156, New Brunswick NJ 08903–0156), 1993. Recorded 1966. Produced by. Brian Ross. Reissue produced by Stephen Kaplan and Arthur Marko. Beyond the Garage. The Bonniwell Music Machine. Compact disc. Sun‐dazed SC 11030 (P.O. Box 85, Coxsackie NY 12054), 1995. Recorded 1967–1968. Produced by Brian Ross and Sean Bonniwell. Reissue produced by Bob Irwin and Sean…
Maurice Cranston, The Quintessence of Sartrism/La quintessence de Sartre. Montreal: Harvest House, 1969, pp. 78
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Values and the Methodology of Political Science: A Comment
Readers of Thomas H. Greene's article, “Values and the Methodology of Political Science,” may have detected a theme of importance to political philosophy, a theme which, however, the author did not explicitly identify. Greene divided his essay into five parts: the first, third, and fifth parts contain what I believe to be an argument in favour of the reconciliation of social science and political philosophy; the second and fourth parts are devote…
An Unknown Bach Source
The Image of American Society in Popular Music: A Search for Identity and Values
Additional informationNotes on contributorsB. Lee CooperDr. B. Lee Cooper received his degree from Ohio State University. He is currently Chairman of the Division of Social Studies at Urbana College, Urbana, Ohio. Mr. Haverkos holds a Masters degree from Ohio State, and is Chairman of the Social Studies Department at Northeastern High School in Springfield, Ohio.Larry S. HaverkosDr. B. Lee Cooper received his degree from Ohio State University. He…
Hegel. Raymond Plant
Oral History, Popular Music, and Les McCann
Additional informationNotes on contributorsB. Lee CooperB. Lee Cooper, who has published a number of articles in the popular culture field, is Dean of the College, Urbana College, Urbana, Illinois
Handel Concertos
The Evolution of the First Movement of Beethoven's ‘Waldstein’ Sonata
Journal Article THE EVOLUTION OF THE FIRST MOVEMENT OF BEETHOVEN'S ‘WALDSTEIN’ SONATA Get access BARRY COOPER BARRY COOPER Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Music and Letters, Volume 58, Issue 2, April 1977, Pages 170–191, https://doi.org/10.1093/ml/58.2.170 Published: 01 April 1977
Hegel and the genesis of Merleau-Ponty's atheism
Did Purcell Write a Trumpet Voluntary? 1
The Organ Parts to Handel's ‘Alexander's Feast’
Journal Article THE ORGAN PARTS TO HANDEL'S ‘ALEXANDER'S FEAST’ Get access BARRY COOPER BARRY COOPER Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Music and Letters, Volume 59, Issue 2, April 1978, Pages 159–179, https://doi.org/10.1093/ml/59.2.159 Published: 01 April 1978
The Image of the Outsider in Contemporary Lyrics
Notre violenceJacques Léauté Paris: Denoel, 1977, 191 p
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Pavane pour une Europe défunte: L'adieu aux technocratesJean-Marie Benoist Paris: Denoël-Gonthier, 1978, 249 p
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Reason & Interpretation in Contemporary Political Theory
This essay critically examines the clash between conventionalist and absolutist, relativist and dogmatist political theory. The author's point of departure is a confrontation of the historicism of Sabine with Easton's attack, which held historicism largely responsible for the poverty of political theory. Exposing the common foundation of Sabine's and Easton's positions in a sceptical and faulty dogmatism, he argues that the problem can be resolve…
Popular Music: An Untapped Resource for Teaching Contemporary Black History
author James Baldwin has observed, People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.' This perceptive comment invites teachers to explore the experiences of their students as the content of classroom instruction. Unfortunately, most history instructors have ignored this approach. This omission is particularly lamentable in regard to black students. The ability of a teacher to stimulate reflection by young blacks on issues of historica…
Discographies of contemporary music, 1965–1980: A selected bibliography
A Popular Music Perspective: Challenging Sexism in the Social Studies Class
Additional informationNotes on contributorsB. Lee CooperB. Lee Cooper is a professor of history and vice president for academic affairs at NewberrY College in South Carolina. He has written a variety of essays illustrating techniques for utilizing popular music lyrics and science fiction stories as teaching resources
Audio Images of the City Pop Culture in the Social Studies
Additional informationNotes on contributorsB. Lee CooperB. Lee Cooper is a professor of history at Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina
Hermeneutics and Social Science
Oral History, Popular Music, and American Railroads, 1920–1980
(1983). Oral History, Popular Music, and American Railroads, 1920–1980. The Social Studies: Vol. 74, No. 6, pp. 223-231
The End of History: An Essay on Modern Hegelianism
History ended, according to Hegel according to Kojève, with the establishment and proliferation in Europe of states organized along Napoleonic lines: rational, bureaucratic, homogenous, atheist. This state lives in some tension with the popular slogan that helped give it birth: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. But there is now also totalitarianism – the only new kind of regime, according to Arendt, created since the national state. Man is now in ch…
It's a wonder I can think at all”: Vinyl images of American public education, 1950–1980”
The Sources of ‘Alexander's Feast
Journal Article THE SOURCES OF 'ALEXANDER'S FEAST' Get access BARRY COOPER BARRY COOPER Department of Music, Powis Gate, College BoundsOld Aberdeen AB9 2UG Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Music and Letters, Volume 65, Issue 3, July 1984, Pages 324-a–324, https://doi.org/10.1093/ml/65.3.324-a Published: 01 July 1984
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On: Jerry Lee Lewis
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