generally view things very simply so it was difficult to look back and reflect on things I had been exposed to that had a deeper meaning. Suddenly‚ I got in my car and began to ride around for a little bit and my music had shuffled to “Blackbird” by the Beatles. I was singing my lungs out when I stopped singing and started to wonder if there was actually a deeper meaning behind the lyrics I was singing. Knowing that media has a major effect on how we live‚ I got even more curious because I was basically
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For our listening assignment this week we compare 2 songs from the Beatles’ emulative phase with two songs from their experimental phase. The differences between the songs from these two periods are very striking. The recordings‚ “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Love Me Do” can be considered audio snap shots of those performances‚ while “I am the Walrus” and “Tomorrow never knows” are produced using studio enhancements. “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Love Me Do” are quite similar in that they each follow
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The Beatles Rock Russia “You say you want a revolution. Well you know‚ we all want to change the world”. Those lyrics from the Beatles song Revolution were considered subversive to Soviet youth by the Communist leaders. In fact until the late 1980’s‚ Beatle music was banned or very difficult to obtain in Russia.(Woodhead) Their music was smuggled into the country. If a person was caught‚ he would be punished by the KGB. Yet‚ despite the efforts of the authorities‚ the youth of Russia
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Scene Justin Lorentzen December 9‚ 2014 In My Life: The Beatles For as long as I can remember‚ The Beatles have always had a presence in my life. For instance‚ my father practically raised me on Beatles’ music and to this day I can distinctly remember driving to my grandma’s house on Sunday mornings and in the car listening to 95.5 KLOS Breakfast with The Beatles. I can remember having debates with other kids in my class about who knew more Beatles music (we were 9 years old). I can remember crying at
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and ideas. “The Revolution” by The Beatles is a perfect example of a song that speaks about a global issue‚ which reflected opinions of many people around the world‚ and still continues to do so today. In the decade of the 1960’s there were hundreds of memorable occurrences that that are still remembered today.
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music artists have covered Beatles’ songs. So‚ the song I chose for this assignment is “Blackbird” performed originally by The Beatles. For the cover version‚ I chose Kenny Rankin’s “Blackbird” cover version. The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The band consisted of four members: John Lennon‚ Paul McCartney‚ George Harrison‚ and Ringo Starr. The original version of the song “Blackbird” was written by Paul McCartney when he was with The Beatles‚ though the song was credited
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Work Paper The Beatles Subject: English Contents Contents 2 Preface 2 I HISTORY 5 II ALBUMS‚ FILMS 10 III BEATLEMANIA 14 Summary 16 References 18 Preface The Beatles were a rock and pop band from Liverpool‚ England that formed in 1960. During their career‚ the group primarily consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar‚ vocals)‚ Paul McCartney (bass guitar‚ vocals)‚ George Harrison (lead guitar‚ vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums‚ vocals). Although their initial musical style was
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The Beatles Influence on Rock-and-Roll Katelyn Geluso MUH 405OL Prof. Gleason November 21‚ 2010 Abstract: The Beatles are one of the most innovative rock bands of all time. They have not only changed the way rock and roll is looked at‚ but also the way that the music is recorded. They have influenced the artists of the 60s and the 70s‚ and also many generations later and to come. Originating from Liverpool‚ England‚ the Beatles‚ or the Fab Four‚ consists of Paul McCartney‚ John Lennon
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Beatle mania The year is 1964. The place‚ the Cavern Club in Liverpool‚ England. The club is full to capacity. The room’s aroma is one of pure anxiety and excite. Beyond the empty stage there is an ear piercing sound coming from the crowd of people. The sound is both hysterical and joyous. With each passing minute the room’s apprehension gets stronger. As the certain rises and the lights begin to dim‚ the crowd’s sound increases. Finally‚ the awaiting moment arrives. When four shadows
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scope of study‚ clarification of terms‚ and organization of the paper. 1.1. Background The Beatles have become a phenomenon and a legend among musicians who started their career in the 1960’s. The style of their music and lyrics has given a vast influence on the development of music and culture throughout the world. This statement is supported by Hecl (2006:13) in his research entitled “The Beatles and Their Influence on Culture”: What makes them so special is their impact on music in general
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