Lyrical: “Take” (Part One)

These are songs that contain the word “take” in their lyrics.

“Fearless” is a song by Taylor Swift written by Swift and Liz Rose and originally released in 2008 on Swift’s second studio album Fearless, with production by Swift and Nathan Chapman, and it functions as a thematic mission statement for the album’s idealized vision of youthful bravery, romantic optimism, and emotional openness,

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My Favorite Songs by Elton John (Part Three)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Elton John songs. See if you agree with any of these!

I’m a big fan of Bernie Taupin and Elton John’s works. In the first two posts, which I will link at the bottom of this third post, I chose 12 of my all-time favorite Elton songs. I’ll list them for you, and then get started with my next picks!

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My Favorite Songs with Numbers (Part One)

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.

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Misplaced Album Title Songs

Title songs, not on the album.

Most of the songs, that an album is named for, will be on that very album. What about album title songs that became , somehow, misplaced and appeared on another of that groups albums somewhere. I’ll try to locate a few here to talk about.

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Johnny Rodriguez, Ruth Buzzi, Mike Peters, and Peter Engel Dies

Spring of 2025 has taken some more musicians, actors and producers.

These artists have recorded country #1 hits like “You Always Come Back to Hurting Me,” “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” and “That’s the Way Love Goes”; performed comedy and TV on Laugh-In, Sesame Street, The Monkees; sang for bands such as Hairy Hippie, The Toilets, Seventeen and The Alarm; and produced over 1000 episodes of TV like Saved By The Bell.

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Lyrical: “7” or “Seven” (Part One)

These are songs that contain the word, or number, 7 in their lyrics.

“You Never Give Me Your Money” is a song by The Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney (though credited to Lennon–McCartney), and first released on their 1969 album Abbey Road. It serves as the opening track of the album’s climactic medley on side two, transitioning from a melancholic piano ballad into shifting

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Singing Drummers (Part Two)

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.

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Nostalgic “Sounding” Songs (Part One)

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!

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Lyrical: “You and I” (Part One)

Songs that contain the phrase “You and I” in the lyrics.

“Fall” by Ed Sheeran is a heartfelt love song from his 2010 EP Songs I Wrote with Amy. Written by Ed Sheeran, it explores the vulnerabilities and joys of falling in love, emphasizing the need for mutual commitment and emotional risk. Lyrics like “Would you fall too?” highlight the longing for reciprocation and reassurance in a relationship.

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Queen – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

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.

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