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This title in other formats:Swing Shift: All-Girl Bands of the 1940sby Sherrie Tucker
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Tucker's nuanced presentation reveals who these remarkable women were, where and when they began to play music, and how they navigated a sometimes wild and bumpy road - including their experiences with gas and rubber rationing, travel restrictions designed to prioritise transportation for military needs, and Jim Crow laws and other prejudices. She explains how the expanded opportunities brought by the war, along with sudden increased publicity, created the illusion that all female musicians - no matter how experienced or talented - were. "Swing Shift Maisies," 1940s slang for the substitutes for the "real" workers (or musicians) who were away in combat. Comparing the working conditions and public representations of women musicians with figures such as Rosie the Riveter, WACs, USO hostesses, pin-ups, and movie stars, Tucker chronicles the careers of such bands as the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Phil Spitalny's Hours of Charm, The Darlings of Rhythm, and the Sharon Rogers All-Girl Band. Synopsis:Filled with firsthand accounts of more than 100 women who performed during the World War II era, "Swing Shift" offers a history of this significant aspect of American society and culture and also examines how and why bands of dedicated and talented women musicians were dropped from the nation's memory. 45 photos. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [371]-397) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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