Theyre Playing Our Song: Conversations With America's Classic Songwriters / Revised Ed. By Max WILK

They're Playing Our Song: Conversations with America's Classic Songwriters by Max Wilk is a collection of interviews with some of the most influential and legendary songwriters in American music history. In this book, Wilk engages in insightful conversations with iconic figures such as Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, and others, who helped shape the American music landscape, particularly in the realms of Broadway, jazz, and popular music.

The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes of these songwriters, providing readers with a glimpse into their inspirations, struggles, and the stories behind their famous works. Wilk’s interviews reveal the personalities and experiences that shaped some of the most enduring songs in American culture. It’s a celebration of the craft of songwriting, as well as a historical exploration of the musical golden age of America.