Film soundtracks are very often carefully curated and interesting collections of music, containing songs selected for a variety of moods. Even the most unlikely of…
Tag: Pop
07/05/2019: “Arrow Through Me” by Wings
Paul McCartney will always be indelibly marked with the stamp of the Beatles. His solo work is also incredibly famous. Wings was a band composed…
04/05/2019: “Tell It Like It Is” by Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville is part of the Neville Brothers, so is consequently no stranger to the soulful sounds of New Orleans. However, he is the most…
26/04/2019: “Empire State Of Mind (Part II)” by Alicia Keys
Part I of this song is much harder edged, with Jay-Z rapping over the top, and a hip hop beat. This version places Alicia Keys…
17/04/2019: “Hallelujah, I Love Her So” by Ray Charles
Before Stevie Wonder, there was Ray Charles. By that, I mean that they both became very successful musicians despite being blind. Ray Charles is one…
17/03/2019: “Bella Donna” by Doe Maar
Doe Maar are a Dutch pop band, who draw their musical influences from Ska and Punk. They were actually one of the most successful Dutch…
19/02/2019: “Kernkraft 400” by Zombie Nation
For some reason, this has become a football chant. In fairness, the reason isn’t entirely mysterious. The main hook is a fantastically catchy piece of…
03/02/2019: “My Life” by Billy Joel
There’s something truly timeless about this tune. The vocals are incredible catchy, the keyboard riff is unbeatable, the rhythm section is tight and powerful. The…
22/01/2019: “Good Thing” by Fine Young Cannibals
A song like this occupies a strange place in time. It was made in the 80s, so is already about 30 years old. But…
19/01/2019: “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks
The Kinks had a rough rise to stardom, due to few factors like bad management and conflict in the group. The singer, Bob Davies, had…