This song about the racist lynchings in the US shocked audiences whenBillie Holidayfirst sang it in a New York night club in 1939. All these years later it still stands out as one of the most famous, most explicit and most powerful protest songs ever written, with Holiday’s version named...
1. ‘Strangers’ by Kenya Grace “Strangers” is a song by British musician Kenya Grace and it was released as her major-label debut single on 1 September 2023 through Major Recordings. This year, Kenya Grace’s global hit “Strangers” climbed to No. 1 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. A ...
Cash began writing songs at the age of 12, and many of his tunes were about the hardships of his life in Arkansas. Birthplace: Kingsland, Arkansas, USA Also ranks #1 on The Top Country Artists of All Time Also ranks #2 on Who Is The Most Famous Celebrity From Your State? Also ranks...
A milestone from Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer, this poetic song tells you all need to know about being a dreamer. Hepburn introduced the song in character, but more famous versions were cut by Andy Williams and silky soul voice Jerry Butler. Even R.E.M. has done a version. (The band...
His home state is well-represented in his music with songs like "New York State of Mind" and "Miami 2017." Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA Dig Deeper Every Historical Reference In 'We Didn't Start The Fire,' Explained And Deeper Famous Accordionists Also ranks #6 on The Greatest ...
Some songs mean exactly what they say, others are open for broader interpretation. And especially if you're an internationally famous musician, this means a whole lot of people interpreting your work as they see fit. Naturally, it can lead to some incorrect assumptions and downright wild theorie...
44 Famous Records You Probably Didn't Realize Were Covers Bet you didn't know somebody else recorded these songs before they got popular. Denis Leary Doesn't Understand Why Led Zeppelin Won't Reunite
"Come Together" manages to combine Lennon's love of blues with his famous mischievous lyricism. A special shoutout should really be given to Starr, for the smooth drum work on this track. 1. "Here Comes the Sun" From: Abbey Road (1969) ...
that’s wrong / They’ll sure put you down on the country farm”. The Hawaiian-tinged blues twang associated with bluesmen like Son House is again showcased on songs like “Suzy Lee”, though only appearing in pure stripped-down form for a couple of measures before it morphs into a hard...
Some songs mean exactly what they say, others are open for broader interpretation. And especially if you're an internationally famous musician, this means a whole lot of people interpreting your work as they see fit. Naturally, it can lead to some incorrect assumptions and downright wild theorie...