Wednesday, June 11 Noon
McManus Room
Westporter and American songbook expert Max Wilk will discuss the new edition of his book They're Playing Our Song: Conversations With America's Classic Songwriters, originally issued in 1973 and recently revised for a paperback edition. Included are 26 oral histories of legendary composers and lyricists with interviews that give readers an up-close-and-personal look at the individuals and inspirations behind some of the words and melodies that made musical history. Singer Susan Terry and pianist Mark Cherry will provide a musical backdrop to Wilk’s talk.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
NYT article from 1997 about the book
Furthur book information.
