We are sticking in the world of musical theatre for a moment with a poignant song from the 1964 production that was loosely based on the life of comedian and singer Fanny Brice. Barbara Streisandbrought the song to us on both stage and film in 1968. References to the use of the phrase ...
“My life is brilliant/My love is pure/I saw an angel/Of that I’m sure/She smiled at me on the subway/She was with another man/But I don’t lose no sleep on that/’Cause I’ve got a plan.” Of course, that “plan” is never revealed in this song, and in the end, the ...
This 1939 winner captivated generations with its poignant melody and heartfelt lyrics about longing for a place where dreams come true. Another example is Disney's timeless classic "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Pinocchio (1940), which has become an anthem for dreamers everywhere....
No matter who enters or departs your life, you’ll never be apart from yourself. And how comforting, or terrifying, is that? –Emma Madden Further Reading: “The Real World of Joanna Sternberg” Listen: Joanna Sternberg, “I’ve Got Me” 36. BAMBII: “WICKED GYAL” [ft. Lady Lykez] ...
Every film listed here could easily be considered among the best music movies ever made, but in this case, it's about the songs: "Tomorrow" from Annie, "Circle of Life" from The Lion King and "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music - can you honestly say you don't sing along...
This song is about how losing someone is like dreaming with a broken heart. It describes the pain of losing someone you love and having a hard time facing reality. It feels like you are stuck in an endless cycle of denial and hope, unable to move on with your life, no matter how har...
Though his life was short – he died of heart trouble aged 36 in 1929 – Lemon Henry Jefferson (to give him his full name) had a far-reaching impact on how the blues evolved; his wailing, high-pitched vocal style and intricate guitar-picking accompaniment, which is epitomized by “Matchbo...
In the episode "Get a Life, Don't Save One", when King K. Rool hears General Klump's testimony about the Kongs and suspects a scheme, he proceeds to sing "No One's Going to Make a Monkey Out of Me". Everyone is plotting against meThey're muttering behind me; I smell a scam...
Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell" is a wholesome story. It's about two teenagers, in love and ready to be married. Together they carve out a little life of their own, with a new car, phonograph and "seven hundred little records, all rock, rhythm and jazz." ...
Whether you're looking for a tune about falling in love with your soulmate, looking back on a life with your spouse or the bittersweet feeling of learning to let go of an ex — it's all here. No matter where you are in life, there's a country love song for you.Here are the 50...