For here, am I sitting in a tin can
Far, above the world
Planet Earth is blue
And there’s nothing I can do
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, London, England, into a working-class family whose modest circumstances belied the creative intensity that would define his life. His father, Haywood Stenton Jones, worked in promotions for a children’s charity, while his mother, Margaret Mary Burns,
Star Baby, flashy little shiny little two-timin’ mama
Star Baby, shiny little flashy little lovin’ machine
The Canadian rock band The Guess Who originated in the fertile but geographically isolated music scene of Winnipeg, Manitoba, during the early 1960s. Like many young North American groups of the period, the musicians were deeply influenced by early rock
This British Invasion band was formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in the early 1960s.
The Kinks emerged from the working-class neighborhoods of Muswell Hill, North London, in the early 1960s, a period when British youth were reshaping popular culture through the rise of rock and rhythm and blues. The band was formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies,
Some more music and film stars to report on here.
These artists were guitar players and a founding member of the band KISS; a movie and TV star an actress in the BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers; was a movie star in such as Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, and TV like Kingdom Hospital; and a drummer in bands like Squeeze and for Jools Holland.
He served as a lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, where he wrote and performed music for morale-boosting shows.
Bobby Troup, born Robert Wesley Troup Jr., October 18, 1918, was an American jazz pianist, singer, songwriter, actor, and composer best known for writing the iconic song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66” as well as “Daddy,” which became a hit for Sammy Kaye, and “The Girl Can’t Help It,” made famous by Little Richard; he was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
These are songs that contain “Help Me” in their lyrics.
“Help Me” is a song written and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released in March 1974 as the lead single from her critically acclaimed album Court and Spark. Blending elements of folk, pop, and jazz, the song features Mitchell’s signature lyrical introspection and was produced with jazz-fusion band L.A. Express,
These are songs that contain “Toenail(s)” in their lyrics.
“Sweet Virginia” is a country-flavored track by The Rolling Stones, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and featured on their 1972 double album Exile on Main St. Known for its laid-back acoustic feel, harmonica by Jagger, and sing-along chorus, the song evokes Southern Americana influences and reflects the band’s fascination
This “Stand Out Single” was number 1 on the U.S. Billboards Adult Contemporary and Hot 100 Charts, also in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Released in late 1971, “American Pie” is one of the most iconic songs in American music history, written and performed by Don McLean. The single was issued as two parts: “American Pie (Part 1)” as the A-side and “American Pie (Part 2)” as the B-side, both extracted from his second studio album American Pie (United Artists, 1971).
The tune was originally released as the B-side to the single of “All I Really Want to Do,” but eventually earned enough airplay to become a regional hit in its own right (though on the national charts, it narrowly missed the Billboard Top 100, peaking at 103).
“I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better” is a song by The Byrds, written by the band’s lead guitarist and vocalist Gene Clark. It was released in June 1965 as part of their debut album, Mr. Tambourine Man.
The “Classic Five” lineup, consisting of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and David Ruffin, is widely regarded as the most successful and influential period for The Temptations.
The Temptations originated in Detroit, Michigan, and were formed in 1960. Initially named “The Elgins,” the group was a merger of two Detroit-based vocal groups, The Primes (which included Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams) and The Distants (which included Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Elbridge “Al” Bryant). They eventually signed with Motown Records and changed their name to The Temptations in 1961.
