Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution Is The Most Comprehensive Guide Yet to the fascinating relationship between American music, culture, and politics. Music expert Dick Weissman dares to take on this massive topic and presents it with ease. From the early days of the U. S. to the twenty-first century, Weissman draws upon and explains a vast amount of music, including songs by and about Native Americans, African Americans, women, and Latinos and spanning pop, punk, folk, "music of hate," music of war, and beyond. Unprecedented in its approach, this book offers a multidisciplinary discussion that is broad and diverse, and illuminates how social events impact music as well as how music impacts social events.Walk through the crowded streets of Manhattan during the waves of immigration in the early 1900s and experience the settlers' wonder, anxiety, excitement, and longing for home conveyed in their songs. Sway co the spirituals of the Deep South and the soulful guitar of Muddy Waters. Hear the screams of enamored girls at the debut of Elvis. Dance to the music of Stax and Motown. Sing to the flowery folk of the sixties. Stomp to the anarchy of punk rock. Smell the teen spirit of grunge, and hope for peace in the new millennium. Accompanied by dozens of photos, including rare historical images, here is a powerful tool for professors teaching classes about politics and music and a stimulating, accessible read for all kinds of enthusiasts, from casual music fans to social science lovers and devout music history buffs.