On playlists I've made from reading music books

Music history books are fascinating and can teach you not just music history, but interesting new music to investigate. Here are a couple books I’ve read and the playlists I made to introduce me to new music I learned from the books (Note: I didn’t include every song mentioned in each book - just the ones that intrigued me the most):

• Flowers in the Dustbin: The Rise of Rock and Roll, 1947-1977 by James Miller - This book is all about the development of rock ‘n’ roll, so all the music is early rock history and will help give you an understanding of how rock changed over time.

• Your Song Changed My Life: From Jimmy Page to St. Vincent, Smokey Robinson to Hozier, Thirty-Five Beloved Artists on Their Journey and the Music That Inspired It by Bob Boilen - Bob Boilen (from NPR) interviews musicians from many different backgrounds and genres and asks them what song changed their life. The answers are surprising and I learned a lot about musicians I love and the music they love.

What other music history books provide excellent playlists?