Let’s take a look at four of the most underrated blues songwriters of all time! Videos by American Songwriter 1. Allen Toussaint Allen Toussaint was basically a magician when it came to blending pop sentiments with the grittiest blues tunes. Some of his best songs were “Ride Your Pony” ...
His vast songwriting catalog includes iconic songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", which have left their mark on the world and solidified his place as an influential force in folk music. Dig Deeper A List of Famous Bob Dylan Quotes Also ranks #2 on ...
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...
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 Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA Dig Deeper Every Historical Reference In 'We Didn't Start The Fire,' Explained And Deeper Famous Accordionists Also ranks #1 on 12 Urban Legends ...
of delta blues, and one of the most significant blues guitarists of all-time. Not much is known about Johnson, as he used several pseudonyms while traveling on the road. Among the recordings he produced during his short life were “Cross Road Blues” and “Terraplane Blues.” His ...
Raunchy Lyrics:"This life I'm livin' be trippin' me out ’cause I just let a famous b***h spit in my mouth (Eww)"—Meek Mill Cam'ron attends the Def Jam's Pre-GRAMMY Celebration Presented by Patron Tequila with Parajumpers, Puma, Saucey and Heineken at the Garage on January 26,...
Chuck Berry is considered to be thefather of rock and roll music. He was the living legend that came as close to pioneering the genre as it stands today, and one of his most famous and most covered songs is "Johnny B. Goode," a semi-autobiographical look at the life of a young Chuc...
Chuck Berry is considered to be thefather of rock and roll music. He was the living legend that came as close to pioneering the genre as it stands today, and one of his most famous and most covered songs is "Johnny B. Goode," a semi-autobiographical look at the life of a young Chuc...
But their sludgy take on psych-blues became the core of what's now known as metal — whether modified by "thrash," "prog" or even "glam." Part of the influence lies in the way Tony Iommi's guitars were tuned down, the result of a freak accident that resulted in him shearing off ...
Another simple melody that’s transformed by its painfully heartfelt lyrics, this is one of Johnny Cash’s most famous songs, and one of his most-covered. There have surely been more lyrics written about love than anything else, and the ones that stay with us are often about...