The Melody Lingers On This is an explanatory book on musical songs and composers. There are some stains and scratches. Thank you for your understanding. The Melody Lingers On: The Great Songwriters and Their Movie Musicals is a classic book by Roy Hemming, exploring the careers and film works of legendary Hollywood composers like Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Richard Rodgers, featuring detailed filmographies, photos, and analysis of their enduring contributions to movie musicals from the golden age. Key Aspects of the Book: * Featured Songwriters: Dedicated chapters on figures like Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Jimmy McHugh, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Harry Warren, and Richard Whiting, with shorter studies on Nacio Herb Brown, Hoagy Carmichael, Frank Loesser, Arthur Schwartz, Jule Styne, and James Van Heusen. * Content: Includes biographical sketches, filmographic essays, descriptions of key film scenes, and a comprehensive list of over 800 movies and 2,000 songs.