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Stories in Beat that you'll love, handpicked by our team.
A Playlist for Writers Who Like to Run...or Walk. Top Story - August 2022.
Before I became sick with COVID last May, I loved to walk and do interval jogging. Fitness has always been a big part of my life. I did it all—aerial yoga, Zumba, dance yoga, HIIT, cardio kickboxing, vinyasa yoga, cheerleading, track, aerobics, Pilates, Peloton, personal training, and of course, the treadmill. Unfortunately, I haven't recovered enough yet to do these intense workouts. I am grateful that I seem to be improving and can go for short walks. Who knows? Full recovery might not be too far off in the distance.
By Jennifer M. Ward4 years ago in Beat
'If You're Happy And You Know It...' Where Did This Song Come From?. Top Story - August 2022.
Watching the Chicago Cubs on TV recently, a visit to the pitcher's mound by the opposing team’s coach brought the opportunity for a little ballpark filler. Visits to the mound are often given musical accompaniment with a host of public domain standards offering a wide array of choices for ballpark organists.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Beat
A Playlist for Runners. Top Story - August 2022.
Whether you're a new runner or veteran to the sport, chances are you probably like to listen to some music while you run! While it's pretty easy to put your music on shuffle and just listen randomly, having a playlist tailored for runners by a runner is sure to get you motivated!
By Krystal Katz4 years ago in Beat
Fans Choice: 20 Favorite Songs of Kate Bush. Top Story - August 2022.
I have long been a Kate Bush fan. She first came to my attention in the fall of 1980. I was, as per usual, visiting my friends that worked at Licorice Pizza Music Store #20. One of the employees, I forget who it was, put Never for Ever, Kate's newest album at the time, onto the turntable. Right from the first song, "Babooshka," I was sold.
By Rick Henry Christopher 4 years ago in Beat
Iggy Pop Is The Passenger. Top Story - August 2022.
Introducing The Passenger I have always been a fan of Iggy Pop ever since The Stooges. I loved “The Idiot” his first David Bowie collaboration, but the follow-up, “Lust For Life” was jam-packed with amazing songs like the title track, “Success” and for me, most importantly “The Passenger” written by Ricky Gardiner, the lead guitarist on the album.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
Ten Alternative Roxy Music Songs For Your Pleasure. Top Story - July 2022.
Introduction A recent Top Story on the most popular Roxy Music songs caused a discussion about the songs that were missed. I and the fans agreed that “Mother of Pearl” is the greatest Roxy Music song.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
Indie Music Madness: A Seven-Song Sweaty Heatwave Playlist. Top Story - July 2022.
Well, here we are Philadelphia. Stuck in the middle of a sweaty heatwave. Just like my ass to this chair. Or, my glutes would be glued, that is, if I wasn't blasting my house's A.C. at max power. And didn't have two small desk fans on both sides of my computer aimed at my face. As well as an industrial-sized mega fan behind me blowing my back. And I wasn't wearing two frozen pea bags bandanaed around my face as if I had the mumps. I don't have the mumps.
By Ashley Hans: Philly Music Vocalizer4 years ago in Beat
The Music Died. Top Story - July 2022.
Dragging a brush through my hair sent screams of agony ringing through the house. Nothing was worse than the sharp bits of the brush tangling my hair until it wrapped into one huge mess. My Long ringlets became one big ringlet, a scrambled mess after a restless night’s sleep. Those mornings following a few drinks at the pub the night before were even worse.
By Mardi Quon4 years ago in Beat
