Why do certain songs become popular? How do chart-topping hits reflect what's happening in society? And when did "pop music" get such a bad rap? In this episode, Visiting Assistant Professor John Freyermuth discusses his Wintersession course, Pop Music in the USA, which covers the history of popular music — from Tin Pan Alley to psychedelic rock and beyond. https://clarknow.clarku.edu/2021/02/15/pop-music-in-the-usa-a-qa-with-professor-john-freyermuth/ (Learn More >>) https://www.clarku.edu/ (Learn More about Clark University >>)