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The bishop who pleaded at the inaugural prayer service for President Trump to “have mercy” defends her sermon.
January 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The bishop who pleaded at the inaugural prayer service for President Trump to “have mercy” defends her sermon.
On this day in music history: Carl Perkins records “Blue Suede Shoes”, one of the first ever rockabilly songs. It goes on to be an iconic song for Elvis Presley, but I gotta say, I always preferred Perkins’ version #musicsky
December 19, 2024 at 5:49 PM
On this day in music history: Carl Perkins records “Blue Suede Shoes”, one of the first ever rockabilly songs. It goes on to be an iconic song for Elvis Presley, but I gotta say, I always preferred Perkins’ version #musicsky
“Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers was resurrected in ‘90 when it was used in the iconic pottery wheel scene from “Ghost”. This re-established the song as a love anthem. Robson and Jerome’s subsequent cover became the best selling UK single of ‘95, launching the career of Simon Cowell 😲
a man and a woman are making a pottery pot
ALT: a man and a woman are making a pottery pot
media.tenor.com
December 13, 2024 at 1:20 PM
“Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers was resurrected in ‘90 when it was used in the iconic pottery wheel scene from “Ghost”. This re-established the song as a love anthem. Robson and Jerome’s subsequent cover became the best selling UK single of ‘95, launching the career of Simon Cowell 😲
Hollywood has a knack for rescuing iconic songs from obscurity. Take “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen as an example. In ‘92 the song was featured in the famous head banging car scene in the movie “Wayne’s World” which gave the classic rock song a new lease of life and a new generation of listeners.
a group of people are sitting in a blue car and smiling .
ALT: a group of people are sitting in a blue car and smiling .
media.tenor.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:41 AM
Hollywood has a knack for rescuing iconic songs from obscurity. Take “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen as an example. In ‘92 the song was featured in the famous head banging car scene in the movie “Wayne’s World” which gave the classic rock song a new lease of life and a new generation of listeners.
When it comes to banned and beloved songs, “Lola” by The Kinks instantly springs to my mind. The song was banned across a lot of mainstream radio because of the transgender relationship depicted in the lyrics. It has since become one of The Kinks’ most popular songs #musicsky
December 12, 2024 at 4:39 AM
When it comes to banned and beloved songs, “Lola” by The Kinks instantly springs to my mind. The song was banned across a lot of mainstream radio because of the transgender relationship depicted in the lyrics. It has since become one of The Kinks’ most popular songs #musicsky
Bob Dylan going electric in 1965 at the Newport Festival had a significant impact on music culture at the time. To his fans, it was the biggest betrayal. To his peers, it was a move they HAD to copy if they wanted to stay relevant. Talk about influence. #musicsky #musicculture
December 12, 2024 at 12:32 AM
Bob Dylan going electric in 1965 at the Newport Festival had a significant impact on music culture at the time. To his fans, it was the biggest betrayal. To his peers, it was a move they HAD to copy if they wanted to stay relevant. Talk about influence. #musicsky #musicculture
Did you know that George Harrison’s mega hit “My Sweet Lord” was ripped off from The Chiffons’ “He’s So Fine”? The court battle was one of the longest in US history, starting in ‘76 and ending in ‘98. Harrison had to pay a hefty fine, but would go on to own the copyright to both songs! #musicsky
December 10, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Did you know that George Harrison’s mega hit “My Sweet Lord” was ripped off from The Chiffons’ “He’s So Fine”? The court battle was one of the longest in US history, starting in ‘76 and ending in ‘98. Harrison had to pay a hefty fine, but would go on to own the copyright to both songs! #musicsky
Another example of borrowed greatness in music is when The Beatles were sued by Chuck Berry for copying his ‘56 hit “You Can’t Catch Me”. Even though they tried to make it their own, “Come Together” was a pretty blatant rip off. Lennon later agreed to record 3 Berry songs as compensation! #musicsky
December 9, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Another example of borrowed greatness in music is when The Beatles were sued by Chuck Berry for copying his ‘56 hit “You Can’t Catch Me”. Even though they tried to make it their own, “Come Together” was a pretty blatant rip off. Lennon later agreed to record 3 Berry songs as compensation! #musicsky
Let’s talk about borrowed greatness in music. In ‘71, folk singer Lori Lieberman wrote a poem inspired by a Don McLean show, later turning it into a song. It flopped for her—but Roberta Flack’s ‘73 version of “Killing Me Softly” hit #1 and won a Grammy. Lori was then cut out of the credits #musicsky
December 9, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Let’s talk about borrowed greatness in music. In ‘71, folk singer Lori Lieberman wrote a poem inspired by a Don McLean show, later turning it into a song. It flopped for her—but Roberta Flack’s ‘73 version of “Killing Me Softly” hit #1 and won a Grammy. Lori was then cut out of the credits #musicsky
Another day, another show 🎚️ 🎛️ #producersky
December 8, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Another day, another show 🎚️ 🎛️ #producersky
Eva Cassidy never saw the fame she deserved. Her album “Songbird” was released in ‘98, two years after her passing, and went largely unnoticed—until her breathtaking version of ‘Over the Rainbow’ was played on BBC Radio in 2000. Such a sad story of being unappreciated in her own time. #musicsky
December 8, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Eva Cassidy never saw the fame she deserved. Her album “Songbird” was released in ‘98, two years after her passing, and went largely unnoticed—until her breathtaking version of ‘Over the Rainbow’ was played on BBC Radio in 2000. Such a sad story of being unappreciated in her own time. #musicsky
We can’t talk about delayed reactions in music history without looking at Nick Drake’s 3rd & final album, Pink Moon (1972), which was ignored, selling ~5k copies. In 1999, a Volkswagen ad featuring its title track finally gave it the recognition it deserved, 25 years after his death. #musicsky
December 8, 2024 at 6:56 PM
We can’t talk about delayed reactions in music history without looking at Nick Drake’s 3rd & final album, Pink Moon (1972), which was ignored, selling ~5k copies. In 1999, a Volkswagen ad featuring its title track finally gave it the recognition it deserved, 25 years after his death. #musicsky
Let’s talk about one of the great delayed reactions in music history. When the Velvet Underground released their debut album, it was a commercial failure only selling 30k copies. But as the years rolled on, it became one of the most influential records in rock.
December 8, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Let’s talk about one of the great delayed reactions in music history. When the Velvet Underground released their debut album, it was a commercial failure only selling 30k copies. But as the years rolled on, it became one of the most influential records in rock.
MTV didn’t kill the radio star. It saved them. 👀
When MTV launched in 1981, people were quick to say music videos marked the end of real artistry. But think about this: artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Duran Duran wouldn’t have reached the same iconic status without music videos that
When MTV launched in 1981, people were quick to say music videos marked the end of real artistry. But think about this: artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Duran Duran wouldn’t have reached the same iconic status without music videos that
December 7, 2024 at 3:58 AM
MTV didn’t kill the radio star. It saved them. 👀
When MTV launched in 1981, people were quick to say music videos marked the end of real artistry. But think about this: artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Duran Duran wouldn’t have reached the same iconic status without music videos that
When MTV launched in 1981, people were quick to say music videos marked the end of real artistry. But think about this: artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Duran Duran wouldn’t have reached the same iconic status without music videos that
Oh Lady Gaga, the things you did… 🤦♂️
December 6, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Oh Lady Gaga, the things you did… 🤦♂️
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It’s Spotify Wrapped season: a reminder of how incredibly dull streaming services have made us | Jochan Embley
It’s Spotify Wrapped season: a reminder of how incredibly dull streaming services have made us | Jochan Embley
I had long Covid and Spotify was my solace – until I realised the algorithm had killed off all my curiosity about music
I asked the doctor when, if ever, I would start feeling better again. He gave a well-meaning shrug and said there was no way of…
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2024 at 11:23 AM
It’s Spotify Wrapped season: a reminder of how incredibly dull streaming services have made us | Jochan Embley
Another day in the office #soundengineer #musicproduction
December 6, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Another day in the office #soundengineer #musicproduction
This is my petition to formally make Mr. Blue Sky by ELO the official anthem for this platform…
”And today is the day we've waited for”
Thoughts @jay.bsky.team?
youtu.be/bJ8Sz8CJY5g?...
”And today is the day we've waited for”
Thoughts @jay.bsky.team?
youtu.be/bJ8Sz8CJY5g?...
Mr. Blue Sky
YouTube video by Electric Light Orchestra - Topic
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December 5, 2024 at 4:07 PM
This is my petition to formally make Mr. Blue Sky by ELO the official anthem for this platform…
”And today is the day we've waited for”
Thoughts @jay.bsky.team?
youtu.be/bJ8Sz8CJY5g?...
”And today is the day we've waited for”
Thoughts @jay.bsky.team?
youtu.be/bJ8Sz8CJY5g?...
Did you know the Rolling Stones were the first major rock band to create a dedicated band logo—the iconic ‘Tongue and Lips’? They basically pioneered band merch as we know it today. Now if only their frontman were half as subtle as the logo… 🤔 😂
December 4, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Did you know the Rolling Stones were the first major rock band to create a dedicated band logo—the iconic ‘Tongue and Lips’? They basically pioneered band merch as we know it today. Now if only their frontman were half as subtle as the logo… 🤔 😂
Nothing makes me lose my mind more than 2 hours of straight vocal comping. Listening to the same phrase, the same word, the same SYLLABLE over and over again to find the “perfect” one 😫 it’s like…the worst example of nagging.
December 4, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Nothing makes me lose my mind more than 2 hours of straight vocal comping. Listening to the same phrase, the same word, the same SYLLABLE over and over again to find the “perfect” one 😫 it’s like…the worst example of nagging.
What if I told you rock ‘n’ roll happened by accident? In 1951, guitarist Willie Kizart’s amp broke on the way to a recording session. Instead of fixing, they recorded the distorted sound, becoming the hallmark of Jackie Brenston’s “Rocket 88”, which many consider to be the first rock ‘n’ roll song.
December 4, 2024 at 12:13 PM
What if I told you rock ‘n’ roll happened by accident? In 1951, guitarist Willie Kizart’s amp broke on the way to a recording session. Instead of fixing, they recorded the distorted sound, becoming the hallmark of Jackie Brenston’s “Rocket 88”, which many consider to be the first rock ‘n’ roll song.
Remember when Tipper Gore and the PMRC pushed for parental advisory labels in the ‘80s to warn parents about explicit lyrics? It backfired—those labels made albums wayyyyy cooler (taboo = irresistible). Fun fact: 2 Live Crew’s “Banned in the USA” was the first to sport the iconic sticker.
December 4, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Remember when Tipper Gore and the PMRC pushed for parental advisory labels in the ‘80s to warn parents about explicit lyrics? It backfired—those labels made albums wayyyyy cooler (taboo = irresistible). Fun fact: 2 Live Crew’s “Banned in the USA” was the first to sport the iconic sticker.
Live Aid is widely regarded as the moment that saved Queen from falling into obscurity...and also the moment Bohemian Rhapsody became a karaoke classic (probably)
December 3, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Live Aid is widely regarded as the moment that saved Queen from falling into obscurity...and also the moment Bohemian Rhapsody became a karaoke classic (probably)
ABBA’s ‘82 “The Visitors” has the distinction of being the first ever album on CD. The first ever MP3 album? “Subterranean Homesick Blues” by Suzanne Vega in ‘97. Then “Life in Slow Motion” by David Gray was the first streamed album in ‘05. I often wonder if we’ll ever have a “format first” again 🤔
December 2, 2024 at 9:11 PM
ABBA’s ‘82 “The Visitors” has the distinction of being the first ever album on CD. The first ever MP3 album? “Subterranean Homesick Blues” by Suzanne Vega in ‘97. Then “Life in Slow Motion” by David Gray was the first streamed album in ‘05. I often wonder if we’ll ever have a “format first” again 🤔