All these songs have their title starting with the letter “A”.
“Another Day” is a song written and performed by Paul McCartney, released in February 1971 as his first solo single following the breakup of The Beatles, though it was originally started during the Let It Be sessions with lyrical contributions from Linda McCartney, who also received a co-writing credit.
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.
No matter matter what , You’re gonna gonna get the girl , I really want to, Gotta gotta get the girl
Artists have often written, and performed, songs with the sounds of a past era. Here I’ll discuss some of the fun ones that I have enjoyed over the years. I’ll start with six of my favorites, and then in Part Two, I’ll expand this list. Enjoy!
Jones was one of few producers to have number one records in three consecutive decades (1960s, 1970s, and 1980s).
Quincy Jones is one of the most influential figures in music and entertainment, celebrated for his innovative production work, his vast contributions across genres, and his collaborations with some of the industry’s biggest names. Born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Jones’s early life was marked by hardship and a drive to succeed.
When I was a little girl, I had a rag doll; The only doll I’ve ever owned
“River Deep, Mountain High” is a seminal track in pop and soul music, often hailed as one of the greatest productions of the 1960s. The song was written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich,
Beverly’s family announced the news on social media, saying in a statement that he lived his life with “pure soul”.
Frankie Beverly is a renowned American singer, musician, songwriter, and producer, best known as the frontman for the band Maze, which became one of the most influential groups in the genres of R&B, soul, and funk. Beverly’s smooth, distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics have resonated with audiences for decades, particularly through the signature sound of Maze, which blends soulful melodies with themes of love, joy, and resilience.
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.
It’s your thing, do what you wanna do, I can’t tell you, who to sock it to
Rudolph Isley is a prominent American musician known for his involvement in the legendary R&B and soul music group, The Isley Brothers. Rudolph “Rudy” Bernard Isley, born on April 1, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was one of the founding members of the group and has been an integral part of their success throughout their long and influential careers.
Hi, Hi Hi – Stop, Stop, Stop – Cry, Cry, Cry – Run, Run Run – Fun, Fun, Fun – Well, Well, Well – Why, Why, Why
How many songs can you think of that have the same word, repeated three times, for the song title? In this series of posts, I’m going to try to come up with a few. Wish me luck. I’ll check in with some of the big rock bands and solo artists to see what I can find.
My second inductee(s) for my Songwriters Award is another team, this time Holland-Dozier-Holland.
Holland-Dozier-Holland (H-D-H) was a highly successful songwriting and production team in the 1960s, responsible for creating numerous hit songs for the legendary Motown record label. The trio consisted of Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland.
