The Green Book of Songs by Subject: The Thematic Guide to Popular Music (Hardcover)

by Jeff Green (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
With over 35,000 songs classified in almost 1800 logical categories, this is an important reference tool for songwriters, disc jockeys, production companies, researchers, and trivia buffs. Since the fourth edition (1995), more than 14,000 songs and 905 categories and subcategories have been added, as has an effective subject index with cross references. Green, executive editor of the trade publication Radio & Records, comes about as close as possible to being exhaustive, offering both well-known and relatively obscure songs that range from jazz and popular standards to rap and television jingles. He also supplies discographical information about currently available recordings of songs. Although the omission of Chicago's mid-1970s hits "Old Days" and "Harry Truman" from the categories of "Remember" and "Presidents," respectively, shows that the book is not entirely comprehensive, it is still an impressive feat. Green began developing the book in 1977, so this edition marks its 25th anniversary. While most useful to disc jockeys and those in advertising, this unique work will most certainly find users in public and academic libraries. Highly recommended. James E. Perone, Mount Union Coll., Alliance, OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Looking for a song about rain or friendship or feeling sad? How about parakeets or Popsicles? This new edition classifies more than 35,000 songs under almost 1,800 themes, from Advice to Young. Selections focus on singles and album tracks from U.S. record companies, and all categories of popular music are represented, including TV themes, advertising jingles, and children's songs. The index offers additional access points. RBB
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1569 pages
• Publisher: Professional Desk References; 5th edition (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939735105
• ISBN-13: 978-0939735105
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 2.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #956,018 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome reference book for Disc Jockeys and Bands, July 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Green Book of Songs by Subject: The Thematic Guide to Popular Music (Paperback)

I work as a Mobile Entertainment Professional. When I have a "theme" party to perform, I immediately turn to The Green Book. I look for the category that the theme is centered around and I am immeditely amazed at how many songs are listed. My clients are blown away by the theme music that I play all because of The Green Book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars With the ease of a dictionary and the magic of music, May 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Green Book of Songs by Subject: The Thematic Guide to Popular Music (Paperback)

How many times does the fragment of a song go through your mind, or a phrase and you cannot think where it comes from? And even more, how often during a day do you think of a song again and again and you cannot recapture where you heard it or who sang it on the record.This Book is the answer to any music lover who forgets the title or author of a favorite song. I have used it to plan theme parties, since it lists songs by subject. I cannot imagine how they did the work and keep it so up to date, but this is a reference book for the professional, and for any music lover who has a headfull of songs and needs a hand remembering "Where have I heard that song before"
Don't even think about planning a wedding or a 50th anniversary or 21st brirthday with the Green Boook. It is a treasure!!...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable Music Reference, May 23, 2002

By A Customer

I just received the latest edition (5th) and am blown away by how comprehensive this book is. As a marketing professional, I consider it a competitive advantage and a wise business investment. At times, it's downright entertaining. I would love to see a pocket or "bathroom reading" edition. In the meantime, I'll haul it's comprehensive girth around with me wherever I "go." ;?) LOVE it. HIGHLY recommend it.