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From USA Gymnast to Broadways Female Peter Pan: The Story of Cathy Rigby
Before she was portraying the female Peter Pan role on Broadway, she was a USA Gymnast competing in the 1968 Summer Olympics. Cathy Rigby was the highest-scoring American gymnast making her a favorite gymnast with American television audiences and helping to popularize gymnastics in America. She was the U.S. national champion in 1970 and 1972, and became the first American woman to win a medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: the silver medal on the balance beam at the 1970 World Artistic Gymnastics Championship until 1974 she landed the role on Broadway as Peter Pan that earned her a Tony nomination.
Gladys W. MuturiPublished 19 days ago in BeatWhat Are the Words or Sayings That Drive You Crazy?
"Where's the Beef?" "Go ahead, make my day!" "It's not you. It's me." Certain words, catchphrases, and sayings pass through our societal vocabulary.
Thomas EgelhoffPublished 20 days ago in Beat
Mania
"I see change, in the leaves. Watch the autumn fade the spring and the summer. I just need to find another way to live today, I'm really caught in a daze..."
Kuro SeijakuPublished 23 days ago in BeatThe Psychology of Sad Songs
When all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much. — Elton John Sad songs have long been a staple in music, with many people turning to them in times of sadness or heartbreak. But why do we find solace in listening to songs that make us feel worse? Well, it turns out there are distinct psychological mechanisms behind our preference for sad music.
Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)Published 24 days ago in Beat
Favorite anime ending theme songs
Welcome to day 6!! If you missed the first few days here is the idea behind the 30-day anime challenge. I saw this post on Pinterest and thought it was a fun little challenge to do for the first month of the New Year. I did a challenge similar to this back in 2013 so I am curious to see if my tastes have changed much in the past 10 years.
Coke Studio Pakistan: A Decade of Music, Fusion, and Inspiration
As I sit down to write about Coke Studio Pakistan, it’s hard to overstate the impact that this groundbreaking music show has had on the Pakistani music industry. For over a decade, Coke Studio Pakistan has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in music, bringing together artists from all corners of the country and across a wide range of genres and styles. From its humble beginnings as a small-scale project, Coke Studio Pakistan has grown into a cultural phenomenon that has attracted a global following and garnered widespread critical acclaim. In this article, I’ll delve into the history, music, and cultural significance of Coke Studio Pakistan, and explore how it has re-defined music in Pakistan and beyond.
Zohaib SunesaraPublished 26 days ago in Beat
The Break-Up
Introduction The cover image was borrowed from this site It's now 2023, and this is my first post of 2023, and I decided to pick a first album to play this year and chose "London Calling", the Clash's signature album which is full of incredible songs covering many styles complete with the Elvis Presley influenced typography on the cover of the album.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about a month ago in Beat
Some Kind of Monster (2004)
Thrash metal was a short-lived subgenre of heavy metal that was popular during the Reagan Era. It mixed the technical complexity of heavy metal arrangements with the speed and aggression of hardcore punk, which was the OTHER form of extreme music popular at the time. Most of the countless bands--Mortal Sin, Powermad, Exodus, and on and on--have long since faded into the oblivion of yesteryear, but FOUR of them went on to succeed beyond their wildest dreams: Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth (a band created by ex-Metallica guitarist Dave Mustaine), and the El Numero Uno, all-time champion bestsellers of the heavy metal genre, the rock icon behemoth known as METALLICA. A band that I grew up listening to from the first audiocassette tape I bought back in the Good Year 1989.
How the Beatles influenced America
The Beatles were a British rock band that formed in Liverpool in 1960 and quickly gained popularity in the United States. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of popular music, and their impact on American culture was immense.
Niko KritikosPublished about a month ago in Beat
We All Feel Like “That Girl” Listening To Beyonce’s Renaissance — Album Review
Beyonce is a household name that needs no introduction. The queen is back again serving vocals like never before. On my first listen-through of the album, I was vibing to the sick production and the smooth-as-butter transitions between songs. However not much stuck out to me. It took me a couple more listens to realize that this sound reminded me of watching queens and kings leave everything on the stage at drag shows.
Mild Moon TakesPublished about a month ago in BeatThe Best Country Music In 2022
One of the best things to come out of 2022 was an abundance of refreshing and lyrically poignant new music. From Kelsea Ballerini’s GRAMMY-nominated song “HEARTFIRST” to country crooner Nate Smith’s “Whiskey On You,” we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite songs to come out this year!
Jennifer BarnesPublished about a month ago in Beat
The Ten Thousand Year Americans
Introduction The main image, "The Original Founding Fathers" is from Laura's Law & History you can click on the link to find out more.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about a month ago in Beat
