Redemption Song – Bob Marley Lyrics
1 Feb 2010


Album: Uprising
Genre:Folk rock, reggae
Writer: Bob Marley
Released: June, 1980

Bob Marly wrote this song that was included in her album Uprising in 1980. The lyrics is inspired from the popular speech given by the Pan-Africanist orator, publisher and journalist, Marcus Garvey. The song is a strong warming to emancipate yourself from mental slavery. Many artist has used as cover. Recently, Redemption song was performed by Rihanna on the album Hope for Haiti Now, the campaing. The director Martin Scorsese announced his intentition to produce a new documentary movie about this legend. If you want to help the haitinian’s cause, you can visit hopeforhaitinow.org.

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Yellow Submarine – The Beatles Lyrics
7 Oct 2009


Album: Revolver
Genre: Folk rock, Soundtrack
Writers: Lennon, McCartney
Released: August, 1966

Yellow Submarine is one of the most best selling singles on UK. The song reached the peak position at #1 during for weeks. The title of the song was used in an animated film directed by George Dunning. The song was included on their album Revolver released in August, 1966. The one won an Ivor Novello Award for the highest certified sales. Last month, it was released a box set compilation album titled The Beatles in Mono together The Beatles: Rock Band Videogame.

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Get Ready – The Temptations Lyrics
11 Aug 2009


Album: Gettin’ Ready
Genre: Soul, Funk
Writer: Smokey Robinson
Released: February, 1966

 

Get Ready is song written by the American singer, songwriter and producer William Smokey Robinson, Jr that make popular both Rare Earth in 1970 and The Tempations in 1966. This band included the cover version in their album with same title on November, 1966 and recorded again in 1990 with lead vocals by Ron Tyson and Ali-Ollie Woodson. The album also included other popular songs like Ain’t Too Proud to Beg, Too Busy Thinking About My Baby and I’ve Been Good to You. This american band formed in the 60s in Detroit Michigan. Their genres have been Soul, Funk, Rock and Roll and R&B. During the next month and October, 2009 they are at Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV from September 17th and September 20th, and at UNLV Soccer Field next October 2nd, 6th and 9th.

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The House of the Rising Sun – The Animals Lyrics
5 May 2009


Album: Talkin Bout You
Genre: Folk Rock
Released: June, 1964

Many artists have recorded this oldies song, but the most popular was made by The Animals into their album Talkin’ Bout You which was released in June, 1964. The version recorded for this band was a number one hit in the United States, Canada, Sweden and United Kingdom. In spite of the popularity of the song, its writter is uncertain. The House of the Rising Sun has been ranked at #122 on the Rolling Stones listo of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and during 1999 it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame Award. The band was active until 1984. Five years ago, they released their last compilation album titled Retrospective. This year, one of their other famous singles was used on the third season of the series Heroes, the song used was We Gotta Get Out Of This Place.

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American Pie – Don Mclean Lyrics
20 Apr 2009


Album: American Pie
Genre: Folk Rock
Writer: Don McLean
Relesased: October, 1971

American Pie is a song written and performed by Don McLean. It also gave the name to one of the most important albums of this American artist. The single is a remarkable song from North America. It talked about a story surrounding The Day the Music Died tragic event that killed three musicians, Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and J.P. The Bigo Bopper Richardson. The song has been ranked at #5 into the Songs of the Century. The single has been used and has appeared on different movies, series and tv commercials. Madonna made a cover which was included into the albums Music and The Next Best Thing OST the soundtrack of the motion picture premiered in 2000 and starred Benjamin Bratt, Madonna and Rupert Everett. The original release contained other songs like: Till Tomorrow, Sister Fatima, Empty Chairs, Babylon, Vincent and Winterwood. Last year, Don McLean released his sixth studio album title American Pie & other Hits. This month he is going to release a new album titled Adicted to Black. Also, he will be on Tour through North America, Australia and Europe.

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Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon And Garfunkel Lyrics
25 Mar 2009


Album: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Genre: Folk Rock
Writer: Paul Simon
Released: January, 1970

 

Bridge Over Troubled Water was included into the album with self-title in 1970. The one was the last material of the Duo Simon and Garfunkel. The song is one of the most remarkable singles from 70s. It won two Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Beside that, it was ranked at #47 on the Greatest Songs of All Time. The single spent six weeks on the position number one on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The album sold more than 25 million copies around the world. This year, their other song The Sound of Silence was used on the film Watchmen.

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Who Will Save Your Soul – Jewel Lyrics
9 Mar 2009


Album: Pieces of You
Genre: Folk
Writer: Jewel Kilcher
Released: June, 1996

 

Who Will Save Your Soul was the first track included into the debut album of Jewel which was titled “Pieces of You”. This single received a 1996 MTV Video Music Awards nomination for Best Female Video. The song reached the peak position at number one on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 by becoming in her first hit single. In fact, it gave her five more nominations for Best New Artist (MTV), Favorite New Artist on American Music Awards (Won), Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (Grammy Awards). The album received multi Platinum certified in Australia, Canada, United States and New Zealand.

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Mr. Tambourine – The Byrds Lyrics
7 Mar 2009


Album: Mr. Tambourine Man
Genre: Folk Rock
Writer: Bob Dylan
Released: April,1965

This song written by Bob Dylan was also recorded by The Byrds who released it into their album Mr. Tambourine Man in April 1965. Dylan included it on his album Bringing It Al Back Home one year later. Many artists have used it as covers like: Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, Melanie Safka and Judy Collins; however, the version sung by The Byrds was ranked at #79 on the Rolling Sonte’s List of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The album had a reissue bonus tracks in 1996 with songs like: She Has a Way, It’s No Use, You and Me, All I Really Want to Do among others. The Byrds were an rock an roll band which were active until 1973. The last Live album was released last year, and it was titled Live At Royal Albert Hall in 1971.

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Fast Car – Tracy Chapman Lyrics
26 Feb 2009


Album: Tracy Chapman
Genre: Contemporary Folk
Released: June, 1988

 

Fast Car is maybe the signature song of Tracy Chapman who included it into her debut self-titled album in 1988. The song got an important popularity when she performed it on Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute. She received a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and many other nominations like Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The song reached the top ten positions in Europe and The United States. The Rolling stones ranked to Fast Car on the positon #165 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The album also got a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. At the end of the last year, Chapman released her eight album titled Our Bright Future which received a certified Gold for more than 100.000 copies sold in France.

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