The Joy of Easy Listening (2011)
Overview
In-depth documentary about the story of easy listening, a popular music that is often said to be made to be heard but not listened to. The film looks at easy listening's architects and practitioners, its dangers and delights, and the mark it has left on modern life, from its emergence in the 1950s until its revival in the 1990s.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.442 |
Directed By
Chris Rodley
Crew
Chris Rodley
Mark Cooper
John Williams
Chris Rodley
Kalbir Dhillon
TOP CAST
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