This is a series of posts that will talk about some of my favorite songs by Power Pop bands. See if you agree with any of these!
“Shine a Light” is an upbeat indie-pop/psychedelic pop song by the American band The Apples in Stereo, written by the band’s primary songwriter Robert Schneider and appearing as track 4 on their 1997 album Tone Soul Evolution; its bright, jangly production and simple, affectionate lyrics about going outside, seeing someone special, and letting light and optimism in
These are songs that contain the word “Music” in their lyrics.
“I Can Hear Music” is a pop ballad written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, first recorded by the Ronettes in 1966 but most famously covered by the Beach Boys on their 1969 album 20/20; the Beach Boys’ version, produced by Carl Wilson, was notable as one of his first major productions for the band and featured him on lead vocal,
