60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
Tiptoeing Through the Tulips
“The Rose” is a pop song that was written by Amanda McBroom. The song became popular when American singer, actress, comedian, and author Bette Midler recorded it for her movie “The Rose” in 1979. Midler won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “The Rose.”
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Last Night, A DJ Shaved My Wife
Did I hear that right? I am sure that we have all been through the same experience with songs that we know and love. We hear a lyric, admire the melody, and then make the mistake of trying to sing it or discuss what we heard in front of a better informed audience.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Beat
Train Coming Down the Track
“This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore” by Elton John is the final track on his 2001 album Songs from the West Coast. The song is written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The lyrics in this song refer to John’s star no longer shining as bright, but he still tours and gives great performances worldwide. It was released as the second single from the album and made it on the UK Singles chart and was a Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the US.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Sunshine Superman
Donovan Phillips Leitch came into this world on May 10, 1946, and became a popular and successful singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Scotland. His musical style mixes up a combination of folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia, and world music. He has lived in different places such as London, Scotland, and California and at present makes his home in Ireland. Donovan burst on the scene in early 1964 while performing in the U.K on the pop TV series Ready, Steady, Go! He successfully blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelic, and world music, like calypso.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
The Extreme Violence Of Folk Music and Murder Ballads
Introduction I am currently listening to “Sweet Child” by Pentangle, a live album I had for sale on Discogs but have now withdrawn as it is so good. I am sure that they have some violence somewhere in their music but here are a few of my favourites.
By Mike Singleton 🌜 Mikeydred 🌛2 years ago in Beat
Found My Thrill on Blueberry Hill
This is the legendary rocker who sang one of my all-time favorite songs “Blueberry Hill,” and I found a thrill in every note. His full name is Antoine Dominique “Fats” Domino, Jr.. or in rock and roll simply Fats Domino. He’s an American R&B and rock and roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. Before 1955 he had released five gold records and had 35 Top 40 Hits in the U.S. Fats Domino comes from New Orleans, Louisiana, and has a mixture of African-American heritage and French Creole background. Music was prominent in his family his father was a well-known violinist, and his uncle was a jazz guitarist.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Nine Artists I Discovered From Twitter, Facebook, Bandcamp And Other Unexpected Sources
Introduction. These are some amazing artists that I have discovered through social media and as support to other artists. They are all amazing musicians and some I have written about before, often on my blogs.
By Mike Singleton 🌜 Mikeydred 🌛2 years ago in Beat
A Playlist Of Places. Top Story - September 2022.
Introduction I was wondering if I could create a playlist of songs I love about places, because I love the place or have a great friend who lives there or it is just a beautiful song that makes me want to go there. We all love something that gives us a feeling of warmth, comfort and longing.
By Mike Singleton 🌜 Mikeydred 🌛2 years ago in Beat