Today's a pretty epic day in the history of flight. On this day in 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first transatlantic, nonstop solo flight. Then, in 1932 (the same year Lindbergh, like a dickhead, lost his kid) Amelia Earhart became the first broad to accomplish the same feat (though she did it far less impressively, landing in Ireland, whereas Chuck landed in France).
For today I put together a list of songs about flight. There are a lot of them.
Today's genre tour is Doo-Wop, an American pop genre in the 50s and 60s. It's a cool genre because it served as a bridge between gospel and the more stylized R&B that defined the 60s. It's also pretty cool because it was really only commercially viable between 1955 and 1960. I put together a list of songs that weren't all about holding hands and milkshakes and shit (though almost every song in the genre is about walking someone home).
imeem: External: (Note: There were way too many songs that had to be uploaded for this list to work. There were only 8 songs on imeem. If you'd like to check the songs out, I suggest sessioning the YouTube videos)
Well, this week's genre tour is Soul/R&B. Much like I did with the Classic Rocklists, this is going to be more of an R&B Radio play-list. This list is half of a larger list, which will conclude in a week or two.
Note: I draw distinctions between older R&B and newer. Like, Boyz II Men won't share a list with the Temptations. But modern R&B is a genre in itself (which may be a list some day!!!...?)
On this day in 1972, Charlie Chaplin returned to the United States after a nearly 20-year exile on account of McCarthy-era Red Scare politics. Mr. Chaplin (who is best known for his silent-era comedies and physical humor) was labeled a Communist and, after leaving the country in 1952, wasn't allowed return. So he stayed away until the Academy offered him an honorary Oscar in '72.
Originally, I wanted to make a list of songs that effectively use silence. It sounds cool in theory, but I honestly don't know enough about music to make such a list. I'm sure if I had a staff of people it would be a great collaboration.
Instead, I've made a list of instrumental songs. Chaplin made great movies without talking, so I thought a cool tribute would be a list of songs without talking. Granted some of these tracks have a little bit of talking in them, but they are, for the most part, strictly instrumental.
I wanted to have a broad spectrum of musical styles here; and I think I succeeded. There's really a sampling of nearly every genre imaginable. I hope you enjoy! This list would also probably be great for studying (I know I have trouble focusing when there are lyrics going on in the background).
This list is a little late, but still in a respectable timeframe to be relevant. Last Friday was officially the first day of Spring. Today's list is my Spring mix.
Spring is the hardest season to make a list for; and the hardest to make artsy. With Fall and Winter you can work a lot of sad songs into the mix (and coincidentally a lot of emotional music like folk or indie, for example), because they're pretty sad seasons. Summer can also have some darker songs in it, because Summer is hot and mischievous and miserable, not unlike Hell. But Spring, Spring is happy. Spring is the end of sadness and cold and the rebirth of green and vegetation and flowers; not a whole lot to hate here (it's a season for Pop music). Spring is the season in which one falls in love. So the list reflects this.
Seasonal mixes are purely subjective, so don't hate on this list if you have a totally different definition of what constitutes a good Spring song. With that little disclaimer, here's my list. Get Happy!!!
Yay! A new Wildcard! If you're new to this blog. I encourage you to go back and Check out the last 8 Wildcards. I don't think you'll be 100% disappointed. Now for this week's: a lot of newer (last 1-2 years) music. I hope you enjoy.
Well, being that it's Valentine's Day tomorrow. I thought I'd put together my list of the best love songs ever. The list is 30. Perfect for a 2 CD set to be given to your significant other. Enjoy!
Wildcard time!!!
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