Century of Song

Dive into 100 years of America’s rich musical history with this deeply informative and captivating book from writer and music aficionado Noah Lefevre, whose musical opinions and analysis have captured over 1 million fans through his hit YouTube channel Polyphonic. Readers won’t want to miss which songs made the cut, as Noah painstakingly chose the most important song for every year for the last decade. Taking into consideration each song’s lyrics, artist, origination, and significance to both the artform and society at large, each pick was decided based on how well it captured the aesthetic, political, and historic spirit of that year. The result is so much more than anything a reader could hope to find on a “greatest hits” or Billboard’s “Top 40” list; these 100 songs make up the playlist of America. From funk, soul, jazz and R&B to pop, punk, rock and rap, Noah explores how music is interwoven into the fabric of our history. His analysis beautifully captures the complexities that make up America’s musical tradition—from race relations and political unrest to technological innovation and human perseverance—offering music lovers an incredible new angle on the evolution of music. Featuring original and stunning artwork that Noah is known for on both the cover and throughout, along with an image to complement every song, this unique book is the ultimate gift for every music lover in your life. Anyone who reads this book is guaranteed to never listen to music the same way.