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The Beach Boys' Smiley Smile
“Smiley Smile” is The Beach Boys album that nobody wanted, particularly not The Beach Boys' fans and critics. In 1967, when it came out, everybody was expecting and eagerly waiting for The Beach Boys and their mastermind Brian Wilson to come up with “Smile,” one of the greatest rock albums never to be. After all, “Good Vibrations” and its flipside “Heroes and Villains” that came out ahead of supposed issue of “Smile” were to be included in some version or other on that album. And that was definitely one of the best rock singles ever. If not the best.
Ljubinko ZivkovicPublished 7 years ago in BeatAre TV Viewers Too Segregated?
Late night talk shows have been an American staple since Steve Allen first hosted The Tonight Show in 1954. That show has been airing on NBC ever since, and it established a formula that has been emulated by countless other talk shows. Johnny Carson was the gold standard for many. His everyman persona endeared him to the nation and watching his show before going to sleep became a nightly ritual. But with so many talk shows on so many channels these days, have they lost a bit of their personal charm?In many ways, we can't talk about Jimmy Fallon the same way people talked about Johnny Carson in the sixties. Not only are the chances of late night viewers watching the same talk show host at 5-to-1 odds, but many people don't watch talk shows on TV from beginning to end anymore. Most people go to streaming sites like Youtube to handpick the clips they care about. Fallon and James Corden are the viral kings of late night (probably no coincidence that they are the most friendly and game-oriented late night hosts) and as a result, they are the most popular. These days the barometer for measuring success can be pinpointed by whichever video gets the most hits.
10 Best Synthpop Songs
The list below contains the Top 10 Best Synthpop Songs. This list is based on research and on my own personal opinions. This song was written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe and was released twice as a single. The song was inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem “The Waste Land” which is about the struggles of inner-city living. This song reached number one in the UK in 1985, and number one in the US in 1986. This song also won best single at the Brit Awards in 1987.
Amanda ZylstraPublished 7 years ago in BeatSlaughter Beach, Dog Album Review
After 3 episodes of Investigation Discovery’s “A Stranger in My Home,” I knew I could give up on a good night’s rest. Insomnia was my very best friend that night, but maybe, just maybe for once, it paid off.
Tristin CunniffPublished 7 years ago in BeatScott Pilgrim vs the World Review
Title: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World MPAA Rating: PG-13 Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
FilmSnob Reviews.comPublished 7 years ago in GeeksPopular Concerts: A Reflection on the Largest Audiences in History
A popular band or musician can attract huge crowds and audiences for their concerts. Tickets to the greats are expensive only because everyone wants to see them. Their shows always seem to sell out.
Anthony GramugliaPublished 7 years ago in BeatA Great Introduction to Sixties Garage Rock n' Roll
One of the best introductions to Sixties Garage Rock n Roll is ‘The Nuggets, Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era 1965-1968’ compilation. The memory of first laying eyes on this comp still saturates my mind with mist, as if walking once again through the epic and overwhelming jungle of Los Angeles Tower Records.
The Sound Station __Published 7 years ago in BeatLEGIONS OF MUTANTS
By @KurtChristenson When X-Men debuted back in 1963, the original concept of mutants was a metaphor for the Civil Rights Movement, with Professor X preaching the peaceful integration of Martin Luther King Jr., versus the radical idealism of Magneto’s Brotherhood of (Evil) Mutants and Muslim Human Rights Activist Malcolm X. Coming out as a mutant was a great equalizer as anyone, of any race or religion, of any nationality, could be one and we could overcome those differences by embracing our individual genetic uniqueness.
Kurt ChristensonPublished 7 years ago in Geeks