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Bamboléo: song meaning and origin of the lyrics
Beatles songs composed with just three primary chords
Pedro Navaja: song meaning and origin of the lyrics
Mixolydian mode in Pink Floyd songs
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MALE VOCAL
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Music Theory
8 songs to introduce Aeolian mode and natural minor scale
England, Scotland, USA, Folk, Popular Song, Rock,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s
SONGWRITER
Foxey Lady and the Hendrix chord
USA, Popular Song, Rock,
1960s
Music Theory
Plagal cadence exemplified by 9 songs in all diatonic modes
England, USA, Rock,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
2 comments
Music Theory
7 songs featuring Mixolydian mode
England, USA, Rock,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s
1 comment
SONGWRITER
Subterranean Homesick Blues popularized Dylan's idea of an official lyric video
USA, Folk, Rock,
1960s
CHOIR
Shosholoza: meaning and origin of the famous African work song
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Work Song,
1960s
SONGWRITER
Shaman's Blues: quintessential The Doors song refined their most controversial album
USA, Rock,
1960s
Music Theory
5 songs featuring Dorian mode
Canada, England, France, USA, Ballade, Drinking Song, Folk, Popular Song, Rock, Work Song, World Music,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s
SONGWRITER
Wishful Sinful: atypical harmony of Robby Krieger
USA, Rock,
1960s
Sea Shanty
Randy Dandy O: sea chantey for raising anchors and sailing around Cape Horn
England, Drinking Song, Folk, Work Song,
1960s
Music Theory
Deceptive cadence: chord progressions and song examples
England, New Wave, Rock,
1960s
, 1980s
SONGWRITER
Savoy Truffle: cautionary song about chocolate by the quiet Beatle
England, Rock,
1960s
Music Theory
Picardy third: cadence for a happy ending in classical music and popular songs
England, France, Nocturne, Popular Song, Romantic,
1960s
Music Theory
Popular songs featuring Phrygian mode and Neapolitan chord
Australia, England, USA, Jazz, Popular Song,
1960s
, 1970s, 2010s
Music Theory
Mixolydian mode: famous examples in classical and pop music
England, Germany, Italy, USA, Concerto, Fugue, Motet, Popular Song, Raga, Renaissance, Baroque, 20st Century Classical,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, Indian Classical
13 comments
Music Theory
The Andalusian cadence: distinct chord progression of flamenco that captivated all pop music genres
Spain, Flamenco, Folk, Popular Song,
1960s
, 1970s
Album
Surrealistic Pillow as the ultimate psychedelic experience pioneered by Jefferson Airplane
USA, Art Rock, Rock,
1960s
PIANO
The avant-garde tango by Horacio Salgán that shocked audiences in the 1950s
Argentina, Dance, Tango, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
Poetry
Peter Sinfield: the songwriter whose lyrics embellished the formative prog rock albums of the 1970s
England, Progressive Rock,
1960s
, 1970s
3 comments
SONGWRITER
The morna: essential music of the Cape Verde archipelago reached mainland thanks to Cesária Évora's voice
Cape Verde, Morna,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
MANDOLIN
Jacob do Bandolim: amateur musician who instilled mandolin fashion throughout America
Brazil, Choro, Folk, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
PIANO
Songs for Drella: the minimalistic tribute to Andy Warhol that united his beloved artists for the first time since 1960s
USA, Art Rock,
1960s
, 1990s
SYNTHESIZER
The analog synthesizers of Isao Tomita programming fresh sound for all-time classics
Japan, Ambient, Concerto, Suite, 20st Century Classical,
1960s
, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
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
3 comments
SITAR
1960s clarinet & sitar duo pioneered an ambient genre with the album for spiritual practices
India, USA, Ambient,
1960s
1 comment
PIANO
Billy Strayhorn redefined jazz with a touch of classical
USA, Jazz, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s,
1960s
TECHNOLOGIES
Quadraphonic vinyl reveals new Atom Heart Mother details
England, Art Rock, Progressive Rock,
1960s
, 1970s
4 comments
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
PIANO
Sgt. Pepper's inspiration behind Carla Bley's revolutionary jazz album
USA, Jazz,
1960s
, 1970s, 2000s
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