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"You must remember this..." And we do. Note by note, word by word and "As Time Goes By," American popular standards have become a vital part of our cultural heritage. They are the show tunes of Broadway and Hollywood, which -- taken up by swing bands, jazz singers, and countless other performers of every description -- were for decades the sound of popular music. NPR proudly presents this concise history of the art form, complete with the major composers, lyricists, and performers, an A-to-Z glossary of terms, and a comprehensive list of the 75 essential popular standard CDs. This volume, the first in a series of Curious Listener's Guides, is a must-have for the shower-singing show tune lover in all of us!