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The Dear Departed
Introduction In the fifties and sixties, there was a remarkable obsession with songs about lovers and friends who died, usually in violent circumstances. These were not like the folk songs and murder ballads that I wrote about here, but romanticized death in these three-minute eulogies.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 3 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
The Dragon Beside Me.
My journey through pain started before I had heard of Christina Aguilera. I was bullied through my childhood into my young adulthood. I walked into a relationship that I thought would work in 1993. I had a baby in 1994, and my relationship went seriously wrong.
Carol TownendPublished 3 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
Top Conservatives Rally to Defend IVF Amidst Alabama Legislative Actions
In a state where politics often intersect with deeply personal choices, Alabama's recent legislative actions surrounding in vitro fertilization (IVF) have ignited a nationwide debate. As the state administration administers new regulations impacting fertility treatments, top conservatives are emerging as unexpected defenders of IVF, challenging the boundaries between political ideology and reproductive autonomy.
Ananta Kumar DharPublished 3 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
Apple cautions: Drying a wet iPhone in rice could really exacerbate the situation
In the world of technology, where quick fixes often circulate as gospel truths, Apple shattered a long-standing myth, cautioning users against the common practice of drying a wet iPhone in rice. The seemingly innocuous hack, once hailed as a savior for water-damaged devices, found itself under scrutiny from the tech giant.
Ananta Kumar DharPublished 3 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
Tracing the Evolution and Influence of That Legendary Funk Sound
Funk music, with its distinctive blend of soul, rhythm, and groove, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of popular music. Originating in African American communities in the 1960s, funk emerged as a powerful cultural force that continues to shape music to this day.
sudip tarafderPublished 4 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
The Enigmatic Monkey Village of the United States
*** In the picturesque landscape of Silver Springs, Florida, an extraordinary tale unfolds—a story of unexpected settlers finding refuge in a land far from their native habitat. This narrative traces back to the 1930s when a Hollywood producer sought to recreate the lush jungles of Tarzan on screen. To lend authenticity to the film set, a troupe of rhesus monkeys was imported from India. Little did anyone anticipate that these primates would find a permanent home in the United States.
sudip tarafderPublished 4 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
1977
Introduction This was always going to happen. I was twenty and had been in a few bands and the do-it-yourself punk ethic hit the music industry. The USA had had a similar happening ten years earlier documented on the Elektra "Nuggets" compilation:
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 4 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
Juli Patchouli's February Miserablist Mish-Mash Playlist:
Introduction My friend Juli is a music lover, DJ, Poet, Writer, Performer, Snake Owner, and Cat Lover and publishes playlists on Facebook. I suggested she put one on Vocal, which piqued her interest. Then I said I would put it together and credit her.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 4 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
Another Collection Of Traditional Folk Songs This Time From The Laws Index
Introduction This piece was inspired by a comment by Sally Whytehead in The Ballad Tree: Traditional Folk Ballads and Songs who provided this link to
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 4 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
Address the Stress
The tension, stress, and or drama that has surrounded Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion has flummoxed anyone with a connection to the Internet these past few days. Like two divas duking it out in sneak disses and off-putting phrases, the rappers have found themselves caught in a battle where shots have been fired but seemingly, no rounds have fully penetrated.
Skyler SaundersPublished 4 months ago in Beat - Content Warning
My Top Ten 80's Songs Playlist
Some great songs from when I was a teenager in the 80s have stuck with me through the years. If you enjoy listening to the oldies, consider adding some of these to your classic playlist. I promise they'll get you out of your chair bopping around in no time.
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I was mature for my age, but I was still a child-grouptherapy.
WARNING: explicit songs (N words, S words, sexual references etc.) the talk about wanting to not exist/depression and whatnot
Jay,when I writePublished 5 months ago in Beat