Annie Kapur
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English Lecturer
🎓Literature & Writing (B.A)
🎓Film & Writing (M.A)
🎓Secondary English Education (PgDipEd) (QTS)
đź“ŤBirmingham, UK
Stories (1964/0)
The 5 Best Covers: "The Times They Are a-Changin'" by Bob Dylan
"Come gather 'round people wherever you roam..." the opening lines to quite possibly one of the most iconic songs ever written. It has been covered far and wide by many. But first, let's have a look at the song itself and the incredible lyricism of it all. After this briefing, we'll get into the top five covers of the song.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
Playlist: 250 Songs from the 1960s
This is part two of a small series I have done, part one is on the 250 songs of the 1950s. Whether I'm going to give each of these their own part twos is unknown as of yet, but welcome to the 1960s. I'm a big 40s, 50s, and 60s music fan and well, the 1960s were a very special time for a lot of people. For example: My parents were both born in the 1960s. Bob Dylan became a household name in the 1960s. There were also these four guys called John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr that... well, you probably haven't heard of them because they are a small underground band. *Laughs in Beatles*
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
The Essential Songs: Bob Dylan (Pt. 1)
Bob Dylan, Robert Zimmerman, Elston Gunnn, Boo Wilbury, The Bard, King of Folk, God of Lyricism, whatever you want to call him, he is one of the greatest things to ever happen to music. A modern blend between a Shakespeare/Beethoven icon; Bob Dylan is not just the King of Folk Rock, he is Folk Rock. His songs consist of complex lyrics that people have spent decades, some their entire lives, on trying to decipher.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
My Essential Songs: Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens, Godfather of Chicano Rock and one of the greatest vocalists to ever live was a pioneer of classic 1950s music and one hell of a guitarist. His songs are severely underrated but I want to share with you one of my favourite singers in the whole world. As you know, Ritchie Valens was taken from us early—aged only 17-years'-old, he died in the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. He was the youngest to die in the crash.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
My Essential Songs: Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley, known as The King of Rock and Roll, or simply as "The King," was one of the most influential human beings to ever grace music. Nobody has "not heard" an Elvis Presley song, even if they don't know it's Elvis, they've heard one. There could be many songs to put on this list, but I will share with you the "essentials" to get your Elvis playlist started. Here's a bit of history of Elvis and I...
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
Playlist: 250 Songs from the 1950s
Now, I love songs from the 1950s and if I were to tell you the truth, I was meant to make this list "100 songs from the 1950s" as that is what it previously said on my handwritten notes. I got a bit carried away and realised that when I reached about 70, I still had so much more to say. I still have so much more to say now and yet, I wanted to keep this article manageable. I may do a "part two" to this playlist, but for no,w I hope you enjoy the first 250 songs that I love that came out between the years 1950 and 1959. This means that people like Bobby Vee, Bob Dylan and some of Joan Baez's music will not be making the list (cries in anger, oh god why). But, you will see some familiar faces I hope and I really do hope with all my heart that you have a lovely time reading my list and listening to my recommended 250 songs.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
My Essential Albums: 'Desire' by Bob Dylan
One of Bob Dylan's most respected albums and one of his most iconic outputs, this album has become one of the most revered amongst his discography. The album was recorded between July and October 1975, meaning that it is possibly one of the longest recording sessions we have covered so far. It was finally released in all its glory on the January 5, 1976.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
My Essential Albums: 'Nashville Skyline' by Bob Dylan
Recorded in the days between the 12th and 21st of February 1969, Nashville Skyline features a timeless cover image of a happy, healthy Bob Dylan holding an acoustic guitar. The cover is a reminder that Bob Dylan has changed since his Blonde on Blonde days. You can just about tell that those two men are the same person. Bob Dylan's output in the 1960s was incredible and I feel, personally, that Nashville Skyline is under-appreciated because of how large the output was.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
My Essential Albums: 'Bringing It All Back Home' by Bob Dylan
Bringing It All Back Home was released in March of 1965. Recorded in two days between January 13 and 15, 1965, this was Bob Dylan's warning that he was breaking off from the "Blowin' in the Wind"guy and moving towards the "Like a Rolling Stone"guy. He was already on his way to becoming the "Visions of Johanna"guy as well. The album cover was shot by Danny Kramer who recently published a photography book on Bob Dylan called Bob Dylan: A Year and a Day (I would highly recommend it because of its incredible high quality pictures of his Royal Bobness). To think that Bob Dylan was the same age as me whilst the album was being recorded and released is unreal. I can't believe he could write like this. His voice is bouncy and raw, his instruments are stringy, and he brings the rock and roll vibe to folk, blending them together in a beautiful experiment and creating a brand new sub-genre. A sub-genre of which he is the King. Ladies and gentlemen, His Right Royal Bobness takes the throne.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
My Essential Albums: 'Self Portrait' by Bob Dylan
Go on, fight me. I dare you. Yes, this is an essential album and don't worry, I will explain why. Self Portrait was controversial because Bob Dylan was apparently not giving his best when it came to "form." Instead, it was just a big misunderstanding and Bob Dylan was really experimenting with a new sound.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat
My Essential Albums: 'Tempest' by Bob Dylan
This album is very much under-appreciated and I want to share just why it has appeared on my list of my "essential" albums to listen to before you die. I want to (be not the first) to say that this album is seriously good if you love Bob Dylan, like I do. It is one of those albums you can seriously jam out to and has a brilliant set of songs to listen to. Each of the songs is different to the last and each of the sounds is different entirely, telling its own story.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Beat