Popular Song

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Bésame Mucho: song meaning and source of inspiration behind the famous Mexican bolero

Mexico, Bolero,
Popular Song
, 1940s
Music Theory

Locrian mode: music examples and harmonic structure

England, Russia, USA,
Popular Song
, Prelude, 20st Century Classical, 2000s

Music Theory

Picardy third: cadence for a happy ending in classical music and popular songs

England, France, Nocturne,
Popular Song
, Romantic, 1960s
SONGWRITER

Twist in My Sobriety: rare oboe solo in Tanita Tikaram's best song

England, Folk,
Popular Song
, 1980s
Music Theory

Popular songs featuring the Phrygian mode and Neapolitan chord

Australia, England, USA, Jazz,
Popular Song
, 1960s, 1970s, 2010s
SONGWRITER

Salma Ya Salama: historical record by Sayed Darwish, the father of Egyptian popular music

Egypt,
Popular Song
, 1920s, 1970s

Music Theory

Mixolydian mode: famous examples of the Mixolydian major scale in classical and pop music

England, Germany, Italy, USA, Concerto, Fugue, Motet,
Popular Song
, Raga, Renaissance, Baroque, Indian Classical, 20st Century Classical, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
Music Theory

The Andalusian cadence: distinct chord progression of flamenco that captivated all pop music genres

Spain, Flamenco, Folk,
Popular Song
, 1960s, 1970s
Music Theory

Microtonality: the variety of approaches to microtonal music in world cultures

England, India, Italy, USA, Madrigal,
Popular Song
, Raga, Renaissance, Indian Classical, 20st Century Classical, 2000s
SONGWRITER

Mixture of traditional Mexican melody and rhythms as the secret of popularity behind Maria Grever's songs

Mexico, Spain, USA,
Popular Song
, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s
CHOIR

Gershwin's Summertime: the most recorded song draws inspiration from Ukrainian lullaby and African American spiritual

Ukraine, USA, Folk, Jazz, Opera,
Popular Song
, Rock, 20st Century Classical, 1930s, 1960s, 2010s 2 comments
Classical Guitar

The native heart of Peruvian folk as explored by ethnomusicologist Alomía Robles

Peru, USA,
Popular Song
, Zarzuela, 1970s, 20st Century Classical
SONGWRITER

The smoky alto of Chabuca Granda elevated the Creole waltz to the international level

Peru,
Popular Song
, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
SONGWRITER

Just Another Diamond Day: the stunning rediscovery of the hippie-era gem

England, Folk,
Popular Song
, 1960s, 1970s
Cor Anglais

The alloy of melody and spoken word in the music of Reynaldo Hahn

France, Venezuela,
Popular Song
, Romantic
SONGWRITER

The timeless tragedy of Molly Malone

Ireland, Folk,
Popular Song
, 20st Century Classical, Romantic
FILM

The unique music garden of Toru Takemitsu

Japan, Film Score,
Popular Song
, 20st Century Classical
SONGWRITER

La Mer poem became an international hit after years of searching for a melody

France, USA, Jazz,
Popular Song
, Soundtrack, 1940s, 1950s, 1990s
SONGWRITER

German roots of the Moon of Alabama

Germany, USA, Opera,
Popular Song
, 1920s, 1960s, 1970s
SONGWRITER

Voice of Wassoulou preserves the ancient roots of West Africa

Mali, Folk,
Popular Song
, World Music, 1980s
FILM

The drama of The Chain kept alive on the big screen

United Kingdom, USA,
Popular Song
, Rock, Soundtrack, 1970s, 2010s
Trombone

Moonlight Serenade got its name to contrast the sun

USA, Jazz,
Popular Song
, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
SONGWRITER

Cream's biggest hit inspired by Hendrix's debut in England

England,
Popular Song
, Rock, 1960s
SONGWRITER

I Put a Spell on You: the wild roots of the song's blackout drunk recording

USA,
Popular Song
, 1950s, 1960s
SONGWRITER

There were no bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover

United Kingdom, USA,
Popular Song
, 1940s
FILM

Easy Living owes Billie Holiday for giving it voice

USA, Film Score,
Popular Song
, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
Anthem

Prog rock version of Jerusalem was banned by BBC

England,
Popular Song
, Progressive Rock, 20st Century Classical 4 comments
SONGWRITER

Ursula Le Guin as told through English alt-folk

England, Folk,
Popular Song
, 2010s
SONGWRITER

The Birth of 'Venus': from Stephen Foster, to The Big Three, and Shocking Blue

England, Netherlands, USA,
Popular Song
, 1960s, 1970s, Classical
MALE VOCAL

Dede Efendi: the father of the famous Ottoman waltz

Turkey, Dance,
Popular Song
, Waltz, Classical

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