The Jarvis Lounge

Here are the links/references for the latest podcast episode (7/4). Hope you had a good 4th!

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1. George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” turned 100 years old this year.

2. Happy birthday to Stephen Foster the ‘father of American Music,’ born on July 4, 1826.

3. Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The USA” album is 40 years old this year. The title track is one of the most misunderstood tracks in pop music. I’ve also included the acoustic version mentioned in the episode.

4. Another 4th of July track, Jimi Hendrix’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner from Woodstock (1969).

5. Sufjan Stevens wrote his song “Fourth of July,” from his “Carrie & Lowell” album, about his mother dying from cancer.

Parasocial Relationships – links to sources

The Helpful Professor – This link is a great summary of parasocial relationships and examples.

https://time.com/6294226/parasocial-relationships-benefits/

https://www.refinemagazine.com/the-blog/exploring-parasocial-relationships-with-celebrities

The Journal of Social Media in Society Fall 2019, Vol. 8, No. 2, Page 30-50 thejsms.org

TURNER, J. S.; TOLLISON, A. C. The Evolving Communicative Value of Popular Music: Music Is Interpersonal Communication in the Age of Digital Media. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, [s. l.], v. 65, n. 3, p. 357–376, 2021.

KRESOVICH, A. The Influence of Pop Songs Referencing Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation on College Students’ Mental Health Empathy, Stigma, and Behavioral Intentions. Health Communication, [s. l.], v. 37, n. 5, p. 617–627, 2022.