America is clearly a land of song! In this fine collection, prolific Mel Bay author Jerry Silverman explores the dusty archives of songdom to rediscover golden treasures of bygone days. The book offers over 50captivating American songs loosely classified as related to Home, Home Runs, and Heartbreak. All selections are arranged for piano and voice with complete lyrics and suggested guitar chords. Includes a historical essay by Russell Baker plus an introduction and commentary on many of the individual songs by the author.