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70 Years On
I was born the year Reginald Kenneth Dwight’s first album Empty Sky was released in the U.K. I was singing to “Crocodile Rock” as a youngster as I watched him on the Muppet Show, covered in feathers and backed by singing reptiles amongst an assortment of Jim Henson’s creatures — all wearing oversized sunglasses. I realized I was bisexual as I watched the music video for “I’m Still Standing” at age 13. My junior year of high school I went from being a quiet backward nerd to an overnight socialite as I belted out “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” in the school musical — decked out in full sequined garb, platform shoes and sunglasses, which I decorated with hair from one of my grandmother’s wigs and rhinestones from her sewing kit. I got married to “The One” and sung “Skyline Pigeon” to my infant son as I rocked him to sleep. Marriage 2.0 was set to “Your Song”; and I have seen this amazing artist in concert 27 times thus far. His music has literally been the soundtrack to my life and still excites me as much today as it did when I first spun my father’s copy of Madman Across the Water on his record player when I was 4. He turned 70 years old this year as he and his lyricist, Bernie Taupin, are celebrating 50 years as writing partners. His Aids Foundation is commemorating their 25th anniversary this year. He has a catalog of 40+ albums, 100+ singles, and still puts on a 3+ hour energized show — a feat artists half his age cannot keep up with. He holds the record for the highest selling single of all time. He earned multiple Grammy, Academy, and Tony awards. He has been Knighted by Her Queen Majesty. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is a Kennedy Center Honor recipient Indeed, there is not much the man has not accomplished. He is a musical genius. He is a legend. He is none other than Sir Elton Hercules John.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
Awesome Versions Of Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do'
Taylor Swift's single, "Look What You Made Me Do," became the most watched music video in 24 hours with the most plays in a single day on Spotify. It also topped a lot of music charts all around the world. The song shows a change in Taylor Swift as opposed to the sweet country girl she started off as.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Beat
The 'List: Halloween Musicthon
Hello, one and all, and.... boo! So, my buddy Calvin "Oates" Cherry and I have been dealing with work and some personal issues, which is why our 'lists have been a little slow to come lately. November will be the ideal month to resume our fun music lists with an array of artists and various musical genres we are officially cooking up for you.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
Top 10 Songs for Physical Fitness
Top 10s 1. "Lose Yourself" (Artist: Eminem Release Year: 2002 Creators and Producers: Marshall Mathers and Jeff Bass) Being a core Eminem fan, there was no other reason for me to start with someone else's song. "Lose Yourself" is a song that instantly gives me inspiration. Though the lyrics are meant to be for Marshall Mathers' own journey in music industry, it is very much motivational for anyone trying to achieve any goal in his/her life. When I start with this song, I know that it will surely boost my energy levels and charge me up for the upcoming gymnasium session. The best thing about this song is that it has very remarkable music with lyrics having almost every word rhyme with some other and that too with keeping their meanings straight. What a beauty! I can literally feel the struggle in his lyrics and easily relate to his/her workout difficulties and hence gradually starting and finishing the workout session successfully and that makes this the top song to start my workout/yoga with. It really makes me forget the stress from the day.
By Hitarth Raval8 years ago in Beat
7 Best Rock Bands of the 2000s
As of July 2017, it was revealed that rock is no longer the most popular musical genre in the United States. While many different factors played into rock's seemingly sudden fall from grace, one particular catalyst can be identified as the deluge of bland and uninspiring rock music that came out of the 2000s. From the formulaic post-grunge stylings of Puddle of Mudd, Nickelback, and Creed that dominated rock radio in the late 90s to mid 2000s to the offensively brain-dead dribble that nu metal bands like Limp Bizkit and Papa Roach, and pop punk bands such as Simple Plan and Good Charlotte, pumped out, the public was being pushed into listening to the worst that the rock scene had to offer. While the 2000s bred about as many awful musical acts as any other decade, the 2000s were an interesting time period in which it seemed that the most mediocre and drab talents were planted upon the pedestal of the mainstream, leaving some of the truly great bands to gain audiences within the underground. In this list we will be taking a look at some of the best bands to produce rock music during the 2000s, as opposed to that... well, other list I made about 2000s rock bands (will be linked below). Like in previous decade-centered lists, not all of these bands made music only throughout the given decade. Each of these bands not only produced amazing work during the 2000s, but were also major players in the rock scene by innovating and influencing other bands and subgenres. Let us kick things off with:
By Matt Knight8 years ago in Beat
Silver Linings Playlist: Halloween
Hello, and welcome back to Silver Linings where I spotlight the best of the weird, maligned, and forgotten. Halloween is my favorite time of the year; I've said that before. Any excuse to indulge in the creepiest movies and games is fine by me. However, I do lament that my radio largely gets ignored during this time as there's very little in terms of music that fits the holiday. That stands in stark contrast to Christmas which sees everyone and their grandmothers putting out albums singing the same Christmas songs that have been sung for centuries.
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Beat
Songs to Savor
I don't know about you, but I listen to music practically 24/7. I enjoy having a soundtrack to my day, something to keep my story driving on. Whether it be listening to "Sh Boom" while cooking pasta, the Mamma Mia soundtrack while speed-walking to class in the morning, or a classic Beatles tune while putting my laundry away, music plays a huge role in my life.
By Jessica Desplenter8 years ago in Beat
The 'List: 1977
Hello one and all. Like the Tony Manero (John Travolta) character from Saturday Night Fever, I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and while my recollection is pretty fuzzy at this point, I do remember going to the supermarket on Thursdays with my mom to buy groceries. I remember going to kindergarten at a local head start nearby. I remember my mother casually announcing that I had a baby sister on the way and I do remember sitting in front of the television enjoying everything from The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, The Six-Million Dollar Man, The Donny & Marie Show, The Captain & Tennille Show and wall-to-wall segments regarding the soon-to-be-blockbuster smash, George Lucas' seminal space-opera, Star Wars.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Beat
