Topics include: The tension between listening and considering music in its political/cultural contexts; the challenge of hearing innovation in relation to sources; the evolution of musical styles; how Dave inspired new paths to hearing rock and pop music.
Suggested reading: “Introduction,” “The Lonesome Death of Florence Thompson,” Fortunate Son, Dave Marsh (1985);“I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag,” “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling” from The Heart of Rock and Soul, Dave Marsh (1989)
