70s music
The 1970s were all about sex, drugs and rock and roll; Beat welcomes you to our Disco Inferno.
The Hi-Hat That Changed My Mind.
The first time I heard "Freak on a Leash," I turned it off. I had been playing drums for most of my life by then. I grew up on rock and metal, the kind of music where the singer sings, the guitars hit hard, and the song makes sense from the first verse to the last chorus. I knew what I liked, and I thought I knew what good music was supposed to sound like.
By Overdrive Recordsa day ago in Beat
It’s a Wild World
Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf, is a British singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1960s and 1970s for his introspective music and spiritual themes. His journey includes a significant conversion to Islam and a focus on philanthropy, making him a multifaceted figure in music and humanitarian efforts. Stevens continues to perform and advocate for peace, blending his musical legacy with his spiritual beliefs.
By Rasma Raisters4 days ago in Beat
Recording The Myth
Introduction Yesterday I bought a vinyl album I had not seen for decades, "Heavy Cream", and one of the songs was "Tales Of Brave Ulysses" penned by Eric Clapton, which got me thinking, "How many songs reference old mythology, and immediately several came to mind.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 6 days ago in Beat
The Man in Black
American country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash was known for his deep, bass-baritone voice with a distinctive sound accompanied by this backing band the Tennessee Three. His trademark was wearing all-black onstage and got him the nickname “Man in Black”. Cash was one of the best-selling music artists of all time, selling more than 90 million records worldwide. His music genre embraced country, rock, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. He was inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame. In 2005 a biopic was made of his life “Walk the Line”. He passed from this world in 2003 at the age of 71.
By Rasma Raisters7 days ago in Beat
Songs For The Orange One. Content Warning.
Introduction After the thirty-four guilty verdicts for the mendacious misogynist and habitual bankrupt and cheat and thought I put together a short playlist for the occasion, with some notes on the songs and their sources.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 days ago in Beat
My Second Favourite Album: El Dorado by The Electric Light Orchestra
The genesis of the Electric Light Orchestra was a band that would take over from the Beatles at the fade outs to “Strawberry Fields Forever” and ”I Am The Walrus” , both heavy on strings but still steeped in rock. The Beatles had not been scared of orchestral arrangements and “Eleanor Rigby” contained only Paul McCartney on vocals , the music being provided double string quartet arranged by George Martin.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 days ago in Beat
Some Electric Light Orchestra Favourites
Introduction I know a lot of people will disagree with me because I won’t include “Mr Blue Sky” which I find trite, boring and overplayed, but I will tell you a little about how the band were formed and the original idea behind it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 days ago in Beat
Thank you and goodnight
Yesterday saw the release of the film chronicling the back to the beginning concert , held last year in Birmingham. The concert was held so that Ozzy Osbourne could say one last goodbye, similarly there would be the last Black Sabbath concert with the 4 main members. Ozzy died, surrounded by family just 17 days later. In part due to having to cut back on his medication so that he could perform.
By ASHLEY SMITH14 days ago in Beat
On The Player V (Again)
Introduction Often, when I play a CD or a record, I take a photograph and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #OnThePlayerNow and a ninety second snippet of one of the songs. Click on the hashtag, and you will see the latest selection.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 15 days ago in Beat
The El Pea Situation
Introduction About a month ago, I started becoming obsessed with the vinyl album "El Pea", and I am not sure why. I had also aquired a copy of "Bumpers", which is a great album, and "Nice Enough To Eat" was one of the first albums that I bought, and it introduced me to a lot of artists who are absolute favourites of mine.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 16 days ago in Beat
