Title: Top-notch work on Willson
Product review: Bill Oates has done excellent work in examining the little understood years of Willson's career. As a fellow Willson scholar I especially appreciate the author's attention to detail and his ability to locate previously lost materials. While Willson is primarily remembered for "The Music Man," Oates presents outstanding research which places Willson at the forefront of musical growth in the 20th century, most notably in radio and very early films. Oates also corrects errors rife in many articles on Willson, and his meticulous approach to fact presents a more human character than the flashy and trite Willson portrayed in previous works. The reader is introduced to a talented Meredith Willson who is a solid musician and arranger, and an intrepid pioneer in new media. This is a worthy work and highly recommended!
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