60s music
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Moments of Fun With Big Daddy
THE HAIR-RAISING STORY OF BIG DADDY'S INCREDIBLE ESCAPE EXCLUSIVE INQUIRER INTERVIEW Big Daddy, a popular 1950's rock n' roll combo, has recently returned home after being held captive for more than two decades by Communist Revolutionaries in Northern Laos. The group was secluded in Camp David where they underwent gruelling debriefing sessions by day, while recording a record album by night. Amazingly, because the group had not heard Rock n' Roll for nearly a quarter of a century, the record comista of contemporary hits recorded in the musical styles of the 1950%. Read on for their complete, incredible but true story.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
Musical Europe
"Barcelona" is a single release that was a duo by Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury and operatic soprano Montserrat Caballe. This song was part of their collaborative album Barcelona, and the song is on the album Greatest Hits III by Queen. "Barcelona" reflects Mercury's love of opera and was backed by a full orchestra. It was released in 1987 and became one of the biggest hits of Mercury's solo career. After Mercury passed on in 1991, the song was featured at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
The Best Bands My Girls Introduced Me To
One aspect of becoming adults and having children is sharing our love of music with our kids. We have a jump start of anywhere from eight to ten years on them in the regard to music choices. We have to make the most of this window of opportunity to set them straight about cool music.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer3 years ago in Beat
Tiptoeing Through the Tulips
“The Rose” is a pop song that was written by Amanda McBroom. The song became popular when American singer, actress, comedian, and author Bette Midler recorded it for her movie “The Rose” in 1979. Midler won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “The Rose.”
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Last Night, A DJ Shaved My Wife
Did I hear that right? I am sure that we have all been through the same experience with songs that we know and love. We hear a lyric, admire the melody, and then make the mistake of trying to sing it or discuss what we heard in front of a better informed audience.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Beat
Train Coming Down the Track
“This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore” by Elton John is the final track on his 2001 album Songs from the West Coast. The song is written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The lyrics in this song refer to John’s star no longer shining as bright, but he still tours and gives great performances worldwide. It was released as the second single from the album and made it on the UK Singles chart and was a Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the US.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Sunshine Superman
Donovan Phillips Leitch came into this world on May 10, 1946, and became a popular and successful singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Scotland. His musical style mixes up a combination of folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia, and world music. He has lived in different places such as London, Scotland, and California and at present makes his home in Ireland. Donovan burst on the scene in early 1964 while performing in the U.K on the pop TV series Ready, Steady, Go! He successfully blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelic, and world music, like calypso.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
The Extreme Violence Of Folk Music and Murder Ballads
Introduction I am currently listening to “Sweet Child” by Pentangle, a live album I had for sale on Discogs but have now withdrawn as it is so good. I am sure that they have some violence somewhere in their music but here are a few of my favourites.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
Found My Thrill on Blueberry Hill
This is the legendary rocker who sang one of my all-time favorite songs “Blueberry Hill,” and I found a thrill in every note. His full name is Antoine Dominique “Fats” Domino, Jr.. or in rock and roll simply Fats Domino. He’s an American R&B and rock and roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. Before 1955 he had released five gold records and had 35 Top 40 Hits in the U.S. Fats Domino comes from New Orleans, Louisiana, and has a mixture of African-American heritage and French Creole background. Music was prominent in his family his father was a well-known violinist, and his uncle was a jazz guitarist.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
