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Fans Choice: 20 Favorite Songs of Roxy Music
Fan's Choice: 20 Favorite Songs of Roxy Music I caught on to Roxy Music a little late in the game. It was in the summer of 1979. I was at my local Licorice Pizza music store browsing through the records and I came across Roxy Music's Manifesto. The album cover itself was enough to sell me, so I bought it on faith without sampling the tracks. When I got home I immediately tore that shrink wrap off and played the album. Home run!!! The album was a hit with me. I loved it upon the first listen. The album became one of my favorites of the summer of '79 along with Supertramp's Breakfast in America and Blondie's Parallel Lines. Within the next six months I bought the entire catalog of Roxy Music albums. I was a bonafide fan.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
5 Sets Of Musicians You Probably Did Not Know Were Related
Over the years, we have seen many legendary musical families. The Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Jacksons and The Isley Brothers are just a few that instantly come to mind. There have even been various other artists who are known to be related to one another but often work apart such as the Gallagher brothers who were formerly part of Oasis.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
Tangled Up In Blue
The title of this post is from a song by one of the most brilliant, iconic, and original artists of the baby boomer generation, Bob Dylan, who wrote so many really great songs. He is brilliant in his choice of word composition and vivid visuals of a surreal world gone mad, interwoven into a musical format that is catchy and thought-provoking as well.
By John Whye4 years ago in Beat
5 One-Hit Wonders Who Have Made Millions From Their Only Hits
One-hit wonders are a rather unique trope in music. To put it briefly, a one-hit wonder is usually an artist who releases just one very popular song that their subsequent body of work simply cannot eclipse. Generally, one-hit wonder songs are extremely catchy and become staples of the mainstream to the point that it becomes difficult for the artist to further replicate their success.
By Isa Nan4 years ago in Beat
Soul Song
My mother told me early on that the only things that would hold me back from obtaining all that I desire, are the things that I allow.
By Veronica Coldiron4 years ago in Beat
In a Perfect World My Niche is Dolly Parton
--- Like every other new writer of blog posts, I'm in a near constant kerfuffle over figuring out the ideal niche. You know what I'm talking about. The niche that is in demand enough to keep you in front of readers, while holding enough of your own interest to make content production relatively painless.
By Kelsea4 years ago in Beat
Everyone’s a Critic
Drake dropped an album night before last night. I should say now that I like it even if nobody is wondering, even if it waters down the following points somehow (covering all bases sort of thing).
By Annee4 years ago in Beat
The Beatles Vs The Rolling Stones
The Beatles were the spearhead of the British Invasion and paved the way for the music of all the other English bands to follow. Their top rivals were the Rolling Stones. The Beatles, as we all know, were the loveable shaggy mop tops who captured America’s heart in the mid-1960s and beyond with their clean-cut, bouncy, irresistible pop rhythm songs.
By John Whye4 years ago in Beat
What It Really Means To Be A Creator Today
My interest in the world of creativity started in 2008 after I failed my first guitar exam. Our teacher knew how hard it was to play the guitar so he was not strict in the marking process. All he wanted was for us to at least have an understanding of the guitar fundamentals.
By James Ssekamatte4 years ago in Beat
Viva Elvis
Introduction To Viva Elvis I bought this album when it was released. On listening to it I think a lot of Elvis Presley fans will be shocked and appalled, I thought this was an Elvis album, the cover features The King prominently displayed against his name in gold block letters against a purple background,
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
(The Unofficial) Bridgerton: The Musical - Review
Dearest Reader, With all the musical adaptations in the works, Netflix’s regency romance was one I wouldn’t have expected. Yet, here we are.
By Ted Ryan4 years ago in Beat
BTS Visit The White House
Let's admit it, I too, was surprised to see BTS at The White House in Washington D.C. Well, surprised but not overly surprised because after all, they are known to speak out against many social issues at the global level. BTS has built a respectable reputation to speak out against various issues that address the need for change. BTS has accomplished the defeat to break down various cultural barriers that unite people through music from all kinds of cultures, nations, and languages. Therefore, it is no surprise President Biden welcomed BTS to The White House to discuss about the discrimination many Asian Americans have faced over these past few years.
By G.B4 years ago in Beat