I’m Waiting For The Man – The Velvet Underground Lyrics
1 Aug 2011


Album: The Velvet Underground & Nico
Genre: Rock
Length: 4:39
Lyrics by: Lou Reed
Label: Verve Record
Release Date: March, 1967

One emblematic rock bands during 60′s was The Velvet Underground, title that was inspired on a book written by the journalist Michael Leigh and published in 1963. The group was first named “The Primitives” by the time Lou Reed and John Cale decided to form a band.

The first album of this band was “The Velvet Underground & Nico”. Nico, the superstar of Andy Warhol, who also became their producer.

One of the remarkable singles of the band was I’m Waiting for the Man, a Garage rock song written by Lou Reed. The lyrics is a about a man purchasing 26 dollars worth of heroin in a Harlem Browstone. The one has been considered as one of the best 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stone. I’m Waiting for the Man was ranked at #159.

Nico,  died in 1988 at the age 50 after a bicycling accident where she suffered different injuries. On the other hand, the band was dissolved in 1996, one year later after the death of the electric guitar, Sterling Morrison, who died at age 53 due to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Recently, Metallica announced that Lou Reed will do a collaboration for their new single. While John Cale, the other singer has continued his career by releasing more then 30 albums until now.

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American Woman – The Guess Who Lyrics
11 Jul 2011


Album: American Woman
Genre: Rock
Length: 3:51
Lyrics by: Randy Bachman, Jim Kale, Garry Peterson and Burton Cummings
Label: RCA
Release Date: March, 1970

American Woman was the single that inspired the sixth studio album by the popular Canadian rock band, The Guess Who. The song is one of its hits together to “Share the Land” and “These Eyes”. The rock song co-written by Randy Bachman, Jim Kale, Garry Peterson and Burton Cummings was released in March, 1970 while the whole album was on stores in January in the same year. The one also included to remarkable singles of this band, “No Time”, a remake version and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature” which also reached the peak position at number one.

The Guess Who showed people in Canada, they could have an international success like the most important bands at that moment. The band was the Canadian answer to great rock bands or groups like Beatles and Beach Boys. The first step was given when they released “Shakin’ All Over” which was included on Top 40 in U.S.

“Bachman-Cummings Song Book” was the last compilation released, however, they use to join to do concerts and release live albums. The last of them includes 16 tracks recorded in 2009 at the Island show Room in Harris, Michigan.

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Baby Come Back – Player Lyrics
1 Jul 2011


Album: Player
Genre: Rock
Length: 4:13
Lyrics by: J.C. Crowley, Peter Beckett
Label: RSO Records
Release Date: 1977

The debut album by the rock band Player included its signature song , Baby Come Back, the single was a super hit all over the world and reached the peak position at #1 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The single has been used numerous times on T.V. and feature films. One of the last time Baby Come Back was used was on “Transformers” movie adaptation in 2007. Other important single of the rock band were: “Prisoner of your love” and “This time i’m in it for love”.

After the Michael Hakes’ death in 2003, the band had a downswing but they have joined again in last years. The current members are: Ronn Moss, Peter Beckett, Rob Math, Carig Pilo and Johnny English.
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Don’t Get Me Wrong – The Pretenders Lyrics
29 Jun 2011


Album: Get Close
Genre: Rock
Lyrics by: Chrissie Hynde
Length: 3:50
Label: Atlantic Records/ATG
Copyright: Warner Music Group Company
Release Date: August 5, 1987

The Pretenders is one of American rock bands with more changes during its years in activity. The only former member who has stood up to all the scandals and drug abuses has been Chrissie Hynde, the vocalist. The rock band was one of the representative bands of the new wave which was originated at the end in 70s.

One of the popular hits is Don’t Get me Wrong which made part of the second band Hynde organized in 1982, time when they released a single for their return “Back on the chain Gang”, another of its popular singles. Don’t Get Me Wrong was written by the same Hynde. The one became so popular because its music video included a kind of tribute to the TV series “The Avengers”.  The one was also used as a cover on the comedy film, “Gung Ho” directed by Ron Howard in 1986.

Don’t Get Me Wrong was included in the fourth album entitled “Get Close” which got a song written by Jimi Hendrix, “Room Full of Mirrors”.

The last album released by the band was 2008 with the record entitled “Break Up the Converte” that included two discs, one of them with their hits with singles like: I’ll Stand by You, Brass in Pocket and Middle of the Road.

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Come Undone – Duran Duran Lyrics
7 Feb 2011


Album: Duran Duran
Genre: Rock
Lyrics by: Duran Duran
Released: March, 1993

One of the most well-recognized singles by the English band Duran Duran is Come Undone, a rock song included on their record Duran Duran better knwon as The Wedding Album in 1993. The single was one of the only two lyrics that weren’t produced by John Jones and the same Duran Duran. In fact, the one wasn’t be included into this album cause Warren Cuccurrullo, the guitarist, was thinking about including in his personal musical project. It was when Simon Le Bon, the singer, began to use that lyrics on a new spot when the band really considered to make it part  on this record. This year, they are gonna released their new work entitled All You Need is Now in March, 2011. The release date coincides with the 30th anniversary of their first release. The track listing is got nine singles with five other titles included as additional bonus track.

Next Appearances

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Lightnin’ Strikes – Lou Christie Lyrics
19 May 2010


Album: Lightinin’ Strikes
Genre: Rock
Lyrics by: Lou Christie, Twyla Herbert
Released: September, 1965

Lou Christie co-wrote and performed this song in 1965. Ligtnin’ Strikes was a number one hit rock single, received a RIAA certification and sold more than million copies. Lou will be in a free show in Holmdel, New Jersey next 21st May, 2010. People can request their tickets throught Graden State Arts Foundation. For more information visit his website. Christie was one of the teen idols during 50′s, 60′s and 70′s.

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Beauty and the Beast – Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson Lyrics
12 Feb 2010


Album: Beauty and the Beast
Genre: Soft Rock
Lyrics: Howard Ashman, Alan Menken
Released: December, 1991

Beauty and the Beast is one of the classic movies of all time. The picture won an Academy Award for Best Original Socre and Best Original Song. This song written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken was performed by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson. Beauty and The Beast also received a certified Gold in United States and certified Platinum in Japan.

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Sailing – Christopher Cross Lyrics
18 Jan 2010


Album: Christopher Cross
Genre: Soft Rock
Lyrics By: Christopher Cross
Released: 1980

One of the most sucsessful album was released for this artist, Christopher Cross. His debut material got and Oscar Award, Golden Globe Award and five other Grammy Awards. His most popular singles into this album were Sailing and Never Be The Same. Sailing song was a super number one hit which gave him the Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist. This year is expected a new album that would be titled Dr. Faith. Besides that, Cross will start a series of concerts through the US.

Upcoming Shows

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Surfin’ Bird – The Trashmen Lyrics
4 Jan 2010


Album: Surfin’ Bird
Genre: Surf Rock
Lyrics by: Turner Wilson Jr, Al Frazier, Carl White, SOnny Harris
Released: 1963

 

The Trashmen were one of the most popular bands from 60s. The one was formed by Tony Andreason, Dal Winslow, Bobi Reed and Mark Andreason. Surfin’ Bird is one of their most remarkables singles which was released in 1963 and gave the title to their entire album. This song was used as a cover in the war film Full Metal Jacket, directed by Stanley Kubrick and starred Matthew Modine, VIncent D’Onofrio and Adam Baldwin. Last year, the band released a new album titled Teen Trot: Live At Ellsworth.

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