bursting upon the scene in the spring of ‘98 with “Flagpole Sitta,” an absurd, sing-along anthem written in response to the impact on mainstream culture the Seattle music scene of the early ‘90s had.
Bob Dylan is an American folksinger who moved from folk to rock music in the 1960s, infusing the lyrics of rock and roll with the intellectualism of classic literature and poetry. Dylan wrote more than 500 songs recorded by more than 2,000 artists. Learn
The 50 best love songs of all time on the Billboard charts -- songs with "love" in the title that are the biggest hits.
With the exception of the few rebels who choose differently out of principle. But even they (including me) would agree Wanted Dead or Alive is Bon Jovi’s most cinematic composition. Wanted Dead or Alive is the fifth song of the album Slippery When Wet (1986) and the closer to side A,...
Elvis Costello had released three albums over 18 months starting in mid-1977. By the timeArmed Forcesarrived in early 1979, he and returning producerNick Lowehad smoothed out a working relationship emphasizing the now-permanent backing band the Attractions. "Oliver's Army" was the first single ...
“I have not forgiven myself for not being Beethoven,” Billy Joel said in aninterviewforCBS. So, in a classic case of ‘if you can’t beat them’, Joel wove in a swung version of the opening melody from the second movement ofBeethoven’s ‘Pathétique’ Sonata in his chorus for ‘...
19. "On the Border"From: On the Border (1974)On the Border arrived during the Eagles' transition from roots to rock, personified by the mid-sessions exit of early producer Glyn Johns. (He oversaw only "You Never Cry Like a Lover" and "Best of My Love," though the latter became ...
Musical fads come and go, but love is always in style, and songs from the '70s, '80s, '90s and 2000s are all included on this list of the all-time greatest love tributes. Love is also universal: Everybody from Toby Keith to Rascal Flatts to Gabby Barrett to Dan + Shay have all ...
(I posted a couple excerpts here.) The early 70s book has a list of songs using buzzwords. Their list includes Do Your Thing, Isaac Hayes; If It Feels Good, Do It, Ian Lloyd & Stories; Love Means (You Never Have to Say You're Sorry), Sounds of Sunshine. Getting common expressions...
With stunning big band orchestration and arrangements, Bailar is a testament to the Latin flavor and star power of Tito Puente’s goddaughter, who rose to fame in the early ’80s as Prince’s percussionist. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Listen to more editors’ Latin recommendations in the playl...