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200 10$aAlec Wilder in spite of himself$b[electronic resource] $ea life of the composer /$fDesmond Stone
210   $aNew York $cOxford University Press$d1996
215   $a1 online resource (277 p.)
300   $aDescription based upon print version of record.
311   $a0-19-509600-2 
320   $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 229-231) and index.
327   $aContents; Prologue; 1. Breaking the Mold; 2. Three Saving Friendships; 3. The Eastman Years; 4. His Mentor; 5. Bridging the Tributaries; 6. Song Takes Center Stage; 7. Homage in a Supper Club; 8. Adventures in Opera and Film; 9. From Pop to Long Hair; 10. Music for Friends for Playing on Sunday; 11. Casting a Spell; 12. American Popular Song; 13. The Letter Writer; 14. The Young Believers; 15. Defender of the Faith; 16. The Final Years; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index;
330   $aThis is a biography of Alec Wilder, who made an impact as a major writer of American popular songs in the 1940's and had a strong influence on the careers of Frank Sinatra and Mabel Mercer. Wilder was a great eccentric who lived a nomad's life and wrote music for unusual combinations.
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