This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite songs with a number. See if you agree with any of these!
“One” is a song written by Harry Nilsson that first appeared on his 1968 album Aerial Ballet, and although Nilsson’s own version did not chart, it became widely known when Three Dog Night released their cover in 1969, taking it to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helping establish the group’s career.
Both the drummer and singer, a rare combination in rock music.
Singing lead and playing drums simultaneously is one of the great feats in popular music. Here I’ll post about some of the artists that make it work. The drummer is typically relegated to the rear, but here we’ll find some that should be right out front.
My 2nd inductee of 2024 and my 21st overall.
Queen, one of the most iconic rock bands in history, was formed in London in 1970. The band’s classic lineup consisted of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass). Each member brought a unique musical background and prior band experience to Queen, contributing to their distinctive sound and success.
Is he strong? Listen, Bud!, He’s got radioactive blood
In these posts I’ll explore some music that deals with our comic book heroes. I’ll list some of my favorites about superheroes who arrive in the nick of time and save the day. Some of these are about our Marvel and DC idols while others about some less well-known heroes. There are songs about Superman, Spiderman, the Hulk, Iron Man, Magneto, Titanium Man, Flash Gordon, Batman and Robin, the Greatest American Hero, Dragonfly, and many more.
I am forever searching high and low but why does everybody tell me no?
Neptune of the seas (seas) have answer for me, please (please)
The lily of the valley (valley) doesn’t know
Sheer Heart Attack is the third studio album by Queen released in the United States on November 12, 1974, by Electra Records. The actual song “Sheer Heart Attack” does not appear on the album but was released on their sixth studio album, News of the World. The first two albums were a bit more progressive style while this third album is more conventional rock tracks, a step towards what would become Classic Queen.
