60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
The Dear Departed. Content Warning.
Introduction In the fifties and sixties, there was a remarkable obsession with songs about lovers and friends who died, usually in violent circumstances. These were not like the folk songs and murder ballads that I wrote about here, but romanticized death in these three-minute eulogies.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Unaccompanied Folk Ballads
Introduction This originally was going to be a selection from the 100 Ballads site shared by Rosie Whinray and commented on by Julie Henigan in The Ballad Tree: Traditional Folk Ballads and Songs, but the site itself contains recordings of the songs for you to listen to, along with documents and the words, so I saw no point in trying to put them into a piece of my own. Ihave pondered what to do for a few weeks and thought I would simply trawl the world wide web for unaccompanied folk ballads. I think this will create a random feel and hopefully give some people something to listen to that they haven't heard before,
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Strange Relations
Introduction I had an idea to create a playlist where after the start each subsequent song would have a related band member from the previous song, the timeline may be a bit haphazard and is probably going to be concentrated on the nineteen sixties and seventies. I have written about how some people only listen to the music of a certain era, but in my opinion, ninety-five per cent is always rubbish and it is up to us to find that five per cent.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Exploring the Impact of Music on My Journey to Womanhood
Music has always been a powerful force in my life, shaping my experiences and influencing my journey into womanhood. From the catchy melodies of pop songs to the soulful lyrics of ballads, each musical genre has played a significant role in my growth and development.
By sudip tarafder2 years ago in Beat
Living in the Moment with Reflections of the Past
No matter how we look at things it is best to live each day as if it were our last and to rejoice in the moment. However, there is no reason not to reflect on the past especially those shining memories we have gathered through life.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Dionne Warwick.
Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Dionne Warwick would sing for her church every Sunday ( Sound familiar? ). Warwick established fame at an early age. In 1962, she was discovered by Burt Bacharach and Hal David gaining her first hit "Don't Make Me Over". Within the decade she had 18 consecutive Top 100 Singles.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).2 years ago in Beat
Eagles member and Rock & Roll hall of fame inductee, Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh, an iconic figure in American music history, has left an indelible mark on the rock music landscape through his multifaceted career spanning several decades. Born on November 20th, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, Walsh's musical journey commenced in the late 1960s when he embarked on a path that would shape the course of rock music history.
By Stephen Fryer2 years ago in Beat
Singing and Dancing Through the Week Sunday
This is a short series of songs written for each day of the week. I began with songs with Monday in the title and progressing through the week we are now up to songs with Sunday in the title and will add the links to each one below as I progress.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
