These are songs that contain the phrase “shooting star” in their lyrics.
“Xanadu” is a 1980 song performed by Olivia Newton-John with Electric Light Orchestra, written and produced by Jeff Lynne, and created specifically for the musical fantasy film Xanadu, in which Newton-John starred and ELO appeared in animated form. The song was conceived as a modern pop reimagining of the mythical Xanadu as an idealized place of artistic inspiration,
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite double albums. See if you agree with any of these!
The Beatles’ self-titled double LP, released on 11-22-1968 and later universally known as the “White Album,” was created by the Beatles at the height of their late-period experimentation and issued on their new Apple label, presented in a gatefold sleeve conceived by Richard Hamilton that rejected the vibrant imagery of Sgt. Pepper in favor of a stark white jacket with an embossed
These are songs that contain “radio” in their lyrics.
“Mexican Radio” is a 1982 song by Wall of Voodoo from their second album Call of the West, released as a single in 1983. It was written by Stan Ridgway (lyrics) and Marc Moreland (music). The song was inspired by the band members’ drives to rehearsal in Los Angeles, during which they’d tune into powerful Mexican “border blaster”
These are songs that contain “Salvation Army” in their lyrics.
Hazy Shade of Winter is a song written by Paul Simon and originally recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in 1966, released as a standalone single before appearing on later compilations. The track, with its urgent tempo and melancholic lyrics, reflects on the passage of time and lost opportunities, using the changing seasons
Songs that contains “Shangri-La” in the Lyrics.
“Shangri-La” is a fictional utopian paradise described in James Hilton’s 1933 novel Lost Horizon. It is depicted as a secluded and harmonious valley in the Himalayas, where inhabitants experience prolonged life and inner peace. The term has since become synonymous with an idealized, peaceful retreat. Hilton’s concept drew inspiration from Tibetan myths and Western fascination with Eastern mysticism.
Songs all involve a telephone.
“Telephone Line” is a classic ballad by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), written by the band’s frontman Jeff Lynne. Released in 1976 as the third single from their album A New World Record, the song combines a melancholic tone with lush orchestration and a distinctive use of the telephone ring sound.
Songs that contain “Learning to Fly” in the lyrics.
“Learning to Fly” is a classic song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, written by Petty himself along with Jeff Lynne. Released in 1991 as part of their album “Into the Great Wide Open,” the track became a fan favorite and climbed the charts, reaching number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
One of the longest-serving members of the iconic British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).
Richard Tandy, born on March 26, 1948, in Birmingham, England, is best known as the keyboardist and one of the longest-serving members of the iconic British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Tandy’s early life saw him develop a passion for music, particularly classical piano, which he began playing at a young age.
You gotta get up in the morning take your heavy load, And you gotta keep goin’ down the long black road
I’ve always loved music. Later in life I would make playlists on Cassette, CD’s and now on thumbdrives. With these posts I’ll reminisce about some of my all-time favorite songs.
My 4th inductee this year (2023) and my 16th overall was created by Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan, who were members of the band The Move.
The Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) is a British rock band that was formed in Birmingham, England in 1970. The group was created by Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, and Bev Bevan, who were members of the band The Move at the time. The idea for the Electric Light Orchestra was to fuse classical music with rock and roll, creating a unique sound that would set them apart from other bands of the era.
