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5 Classic Hits That Were Written Shockingly Fast
When we think of an iconic song, our minds often imagine the grueling creative process that our favorite musicians have to undertake in order to produce their masterpiece. More often than not, this is indeed true.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
5 Legendary Musicians Who Were Part Of Multiple Successful Groups
Many musicians often find their biggest successes in one of two ways. There are those who stay in a group and make great music with their longtime bandmates. There are also those who go it alone and thrive on that solo spotlight. Now and then, you’ll see someone leave a group to go solo and try their luck.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
20 Most Influential Musicians of All-Time. Top Story - March 2022.
I compiled this list using four sources. I used the most recent 'Most Influential Musicians' lists published by Rolling Stone Magazine and The Dig. I also used the All-Time best selling artists list on wikipedia and awarded points to the 40 best selling musicians. Last I used a list compiled from AllMusic showing the musicians that have the most musicians listed as 'Followers.'
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
"We Shall Overcome" and other songs for hope and change
The conflict in Ukraine certainly isn't the first time the entire world was united in protest over injustice. But it is definitely the biggest moment in recent time. Every war is unjust, and it's always innocent bystanders who suffer the most. Something we, as a collective, have realized at LEAST since the Korean war. But somehow, wars keep happening. And people keep getting hurt and losing their lives and livelihood for nothing.
By Jennifer Childers4 years ago in Beat
Top 10 Personal Favorite Melanie Martinez Songs
Who is she? Melanie Adele Martinez is An American Singer, Director and Songwriter , she was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, NY, she was born in April 28, 1995, making her a Taurus ,her early childhood , she described herself to be a really emotional child , the classmates in her school , honestly, used to call her 'crybaby' ,when she got overwhelmed with emotion and in my personal opinion ,she is a Queen for naming her album, Crybaby , and it gaining multiple positive reviews and success.
By Aletze Castellanos4 years ago in Beat
ROCK & ROLL MUSINGS
Beginning my Rock & Roll playlist, it starts with The King. Yes, Elvis has had many hit songs throughout his musical career. Perhaps you remember my story, ELVIS, BETTY AND ME, that is found here, Elvis Presley appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. At age eight, his music managed to make a huge impression on me with Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes, Jailhouse Rock, and other hit songs.
By Babs Iverson4 years ago in Beat
A "Disturbed" Top Ten
Going off the back of a prompt provided at Vocal Writing Prompts, it brought me back to an idea I'd had a couple of years ago. A rock night, that caters exclusively to the patrons of that evening, with a centralized theme of one band, played throughout the night.
By Luke Foster4 years ago in Beat
25 Greatest Songs of Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar has been nominated for induction into the class of 2022's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I get this feeling Benatar will make it this year. To celebrate this impending event I have compiled this list of Pat Benatar's greatest songs.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
Going Global: Six Of The Best World Music Albums For 2022
Mdou Moctar - Afrique Victime Listen Partly traditional, partly electric punk, Mdou Moctar’s music is full of life and perfectly encapsulates a sense of cultural pride against the backdrop of centuries of oppression.
By Alexander Belsey4 years ago in Beat
Ten Folk Songs Everyone Should Be Aware Of. Top Story - February 2022.
Julie Lacksonen in her group Vocal Writing Prompts asked for a playlist of ten favourite songs in a favourite genre. My musical tastes are very eclectic, but for this one, I have chosen folk, but this playlist is a drop of water in an ocean of song. Even looking at my choices there are so many artists and songs I have missed but I hope that my choices will make you want to explore the artists in here.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
My Top 10 Rock Songs
Everyone is entitled to their own musical tastes. With that in mind, I set up a challenge for Vocal Writing Prompts for members to write a piece about their 10 favorite songs - in whatever music style they chose - and why.
By Julie Lacksonen4 years ago in Beat
Have Some Ear Candy
A song that came out as a novelty nonsensical doo-wop song in 1962 by The Rivingtons was "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow." After a few oom and mows. you knew for sure that song was going to stay on your mind. It did make it on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Cashbox charts.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Beat