He formed his first band, a folk duo called Longbranch Pennywhistle, alongside Glenn Frey.
John David Souther, commonly known as JD Souther, was born on November 2, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Amarillo, Texas. Growing up in Texas, Souther was exposed to a variety of musical influences, ranging from rock ‘n’ roll to country, which later shaped his unique style. Souther learned to play multiple instruments,
She was long and she was lean, she’s a middle-aged dream, And that lady means the whole world to me
With school, around here, just out for the summer, it got me thinking about songs about school. I decided to list some of my favorites here. There are songs here for them, whether they are just beginning, starting a new grade, beginning High School/College, or graduating. Enjoy part one.
It was the third of June, another sleepy, dusty Delta day
Ode to Billie Joe is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry, released on July 10, 1967. It became an instant hit, known for its haunting narrative and mysterious storyline, capturing the imaginations of listeners with its tale of Southern gothic intrigue. Bobbie Gentry, born Roberta Lee Streeter, grew up in Mississippi, a setting that deeply influenced her songwriting.
We don’t need no education.
With school, around here, just out for the summer, it got me thinking about songs about school. I decided to list some of my favorites here. There are songs here for them, whether they are just beginning, starting a new grade, beginning High School/College, or graduating. Enjoy part one.
Elton John’s career total to 68 Billboard Hot 100 entries, a run that began with “Border Song,” which marked his Billboard chart debut on Aug. 15, 1970.
Sir Elton John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Middlesex, England, is a legendary British singer, songwriter, and pianist. Raised in a council house by his maternal grandparents, Elton displayed a prodigious talent for music from an early age, learning to play the piano by ear at just four years old. His parents recognized his musical gift and encouraged his pursuits. He later attended the Royal Academy of Music on a scholarship but dropped out at 17 to pursue a career in music.
Is that you looking at me, Or am I living a dream
The twelve-inch single (often written as 12-inch or 12″) is a type of vinyl record with wider groove spacing and shorter playing time with a “single” or a few related sound tracks on each surface. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, better sound quality, commonly used in disco and dance music for DJs in clubs.
