Speaking of Beegees, you can't forget "Words".I think it was covered by some boy band recently;it also became a big hit.
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Speaking of Beegees, you can't forget "Words".I think it was covered by some boy band recently;it also became a big hit.
Rarely, songs are written about other singers/musicians.
" Killing me softly with your song" sung by Roberta Flack(though originally by Lori Leiberman) was actually about Don Mclean.It became a huge no 1 hit
Don Mclean most famous song is "American Pie" (no 1 song in 1972) The lyrics of which are still being debated now in the internet groups.Although it is supposed to by about "Buddy Holly", there are many interpretations.
Asked what "American Pie" meant, McLean once replied, "It means I never have to work again". Later, he more seriously stated, "You will find many 'interpretations' of my lyrics but none of them by me [...] Sorry to leave you all on your own like this but long ago I realized that songwriters should make their statements and move on, maintaining a dignified silence.
His other songs include:1. vincen t(about vincent von gogh)
2.I love so you so,
3.buildings castles in the air.
His lyrics are very simple but with deep meaning
If you want to know more about the interpretations of "American Pie" go to this link;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pie_%28song%29
For American Pie lyrics go here;
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.n...256BDD0005C180
abbydoss1969,
i have listened to that song by don mclean . there is a parody
by yankovich for the same song titled "The Saga begins"
here are the lyrics:
The Saga Begins
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Lyrical adaption of 'American Pie' by Don McLean
Music Corporation of America, Inc./Benny Bird Music (BMI)
(Administered by Copyright Management, Inc.)
New lyrics by Al Yankovic
With Special Thanks to George Lucas
A long long time ago
in a galaxy far away
Naboo was under an attack
And I thought me and Qui-Gon Jinn
Could talk the Federation into
Maybe cutting them a little slack
But their response, it didn't thrill us
They locked the doors and tried to kill us
We escaped from that gas
Then met Jar Jar and Boss Nass
We took a bongo from the scene
And we went to Theed to see the queen
We all wound up on Tatooine
That's where we found this boy...
Oh my my, this here Anakin guy
May be Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry
And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye
Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
"Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
Did you know this junkyard slave
Isn't even old enough to shave
But he can use the Force they say
Ahh, do you see him hitting on the queen
Though he's just nine and she's fourteen
Yeah, he's probably gonna marry her someday
Well, I know he built C-3PO
And I've heard how fast his pod can go
And we were broke, it's true
So we made a wager or two
He was a prepubescent flyin' ace
And the minute Jabba started off that race
Well, I know who would win first place
Oh yes, it was our boy
We started singin'... My my, this here Anakin guy
May be Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry
And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye
Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
"Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
Now we finally got to Coruscant
The Jedi Council we knew would want
To see how good the boy could be
So we took him there and we told the tale
How his midi-chlorians were off the scale
And he might fulfill that prophecy
Oh, the Council was impressed, of course
Could he bring balance to the Force?
They interviewed the kid
Oh, training they forbid
Because Yoda sensed in him much fear
And Qui-Gon said, "Now listen here
Just stick it in your pointy ear
I still will teach this boy"
He was singin'... My my, this here Anakin guy
May be Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry
And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye
Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
"Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
We caught a ride back to Naboo
'Cause Queen Amidala wanted to
I frankly would've liked to stay
We all fought in that epic war
And it wasn't long at all before
Little Hotshot flew his plane and saved the day
And in the end some Gungans died
Some ships blew up and some pilots fried
A lot of folks were croakin'
The battle droids were broken
And the Jedi I admire most
Met up with Darth Maul and now he's toast
Well, I'm still here and he's a ghost
I guess I'll train this boy
And I was singin'... My my, this here Anakin guy
May be Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry
And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye
Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
"Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
We were singin'... My my, this here Anakin guy
May be Vader someday later - now he's just a small fry
And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye
Sayin' "Soon I'm gonna be a Jedi"
besides this Yankovich have composed parodies for many other songs. one of my favorite is this:
Eat It
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by "Weird Al" Yankovic
parody of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson
How come you're always such a fussy young man
Don't want no Cap'n Crunch, don't want no Raisin Bran
Well don't you know that other kids are starvin' in Japan
So eat it, just eat it
Don't want to argue, I don't want to debate
Don't want to hear about what kinds of foods you hate
You won't get no dessert 'till you clean off you're plate
So eat it
Don't you tell me you're full
Just eat it... eat it
Get yourself an egg and beat it
Have some more chicken
Have some more pie
It doesn't matter
If it's boiled or fried
Just eat it, just eat it
Just eat it, just eat it... Woo!
Your table manners are a crying shame
You're playing with your food, this ain't some kind of game
Now, if you starve to death
You'll just have yourself to blame
So eat it. Just eat it.
You better listen, better do as you're told
You haven't even touched your tuna casserole
You better chow down, or it's gonna get cold
So eat it.
I don't care if you're full
Just eat it... eat it
Open up your mouth and feed it
Have some more yogurt
Have some more Spam
It doesn't matter if it's fresh or canned
Just eat it! Eat it! Eat it! Eat it!
Don't you make me repeat it!
Have a banana, have a whole bunch
It doesn't matter what you had for lunch
Just eat it! Eat it!
Eat it! Eat it!
Eat it! Eat it!
If it's too cold, reheat it
Have a big dinner. Have a light snack
If you don't like it, you can't send it back
Just eat it! Eat it!
Get yourself an egg and beat it!
Have some more chicken. Have some more pie
It doesn't matter if it's boiled or fried
Just eat it! Eat it!
Don't you make me repeat it!
Very FUNNY!I loved the "Eat it" version.
:lol:
But I m not able to understand the "starwars" references in the first song :cry:
jars of clay definitely. music is mind blowing. switchfoot and jars of clay mathi mathi ketta semma combo.
i came across this band kula shakers(alternative rock) recently. they are people with some real stuff. :)
Richard marx -
1.right here waiting for you
2.hold on to the nights.
Right here waiting is my all-time favourite! :D
Smoke gets in your eyes by Platters is another of my fav.
Lionel Ritchie's Say you say me.....
From this Moment On...by Shania Twain...all time favourite song...
i like 'Hello..' by Lionel Ritchie.Quote:
Originally Posted by NM
some of my favorites would be 'Unchained Melody'
songs by Richard Marx, Bryan Adams, Beatles, Bee Gee's,Wet Wet Wet. any one like the 'The Chicago ?
I like peter cetera of "chicago".He has a great voice.
"You are the inspiration" is a very good , popular song.
Another one is "Hard to say I,m sorry" .Great song
Sick of Life - By Godsmack!
This is also a CULT CLASSIC! It doesn't matter if one likes Rock or not, But U will LIKE....no LOVE this SONG!!
The first line of the song is....
"URRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! Paralyzed! Nothin's gettin through to me! Paralyzed!"
This song is SAVAGE!! Excellent Song. Listen to it if u can. For a sample, go here (Sick Of Life) :
http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/musi...6148-2,00.html
Listen to the Sample and Let me know what u think! :D
I can't find an MP3 version of it! :cry:
Twisted Logic, Fix You, Swallowed in the Sea - ColdPlay
The Scientist and Clocks - ColdPlay
Leo sayer gets a no 1 hit after 25 years!
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/..._id=1001995807
Progressive Rock, anyone????
"21st Century Schizoid" by King Crimson [King Crimson are the fathers of progressive rock, the genre which includes the likes of Pink Floyd....]
alwarpet,
don't you think the classification of music into different categories is arbitrary. At least that is how i feel. does "in the end" by linkin park come under progressive rock? :roll:
Not necessarily arbitrary.Quote:
Originally Posted by rocketboy
Progressive rock is characterized by the unconventional pace in which the song moves.
1) There is no (mostly) rigid/uniform structure as against conventional music, rock or otherwise
2) Prolongued instrumentation, with elongated solo performances, with relatively less lyrics
3) Marked by change(s) of pace within the song
As for Linkin Park, "In the end" is definitely not progressive rock.
1. Sometimes I feel like Screaming (Deep Purple)
2. Stairway to Heaven (Led Zepplin)
"how forever feels" - kenny chesney
Kenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968 in Luttrell, Tennessee) is a popular country music singer and songwriter, known for such works as No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems and When the Sun Goes Down. Chesney is known for his laid back style of country music. In 1990, he graduated with a B.S.in Mass Communications from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. He is also an Alumni of Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
"how you remind me" -nickelback album - Silver Side Up
.
Nickelback is a post-grunge rock band founded in western Canada in 1995. The name derived from the nickel in change Mike Kroeger frequently had to give customers back in his job at a Starbucks coffee shop.
(from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia)
*DIGR*Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinthiya
Went to the Cold Play concert this sunday and man I must say that it was one of the best concerts ive ever been to.Chris martin rocks!! He was awesome!!"
Loreena McKennitt
the highway man
(traditional country)
C.M., (b. February 17, 1957) is a Canadian singer, harpist and pianist who performs Celtic-style music with a new-age feel often compared to Enya, but more grounded in traditional and classical invocations using such literary works as "The Lady of Shalott" by Lord Tennyson, "Prospero's Speech", the final soliloquy in William Shakespeare's The Tempest, "Snow" by Archibald Lampman, and "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes as sources of lyrics and springboards for interpretation.
(from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia)
Against all odds - Phil Collins
Truly, madly, deeply - Savage Garden
You sang to me - Marc Anthony
You're still the one - Shania Twain
Sometimes when we touch - Dan Hill
Back at One - Brian Mcknight
Nothing's gonna change my love for you - George Benson
Close to you - Maxi Priest
When you say nothing at all - Ronan Keating
Eternal Flames - Bangles
Cant help falling in love - U2
Total Eclipse of the heart - Bonnie Tyler
Every breath you take - Police
Everything I do, I do it for you - Brain Adams
L'Absente - Yann Tiersen
Yann Tiersen (born June 23, 1970) is a versatile French minimalist multi-instrumentalist. In his songs, he normally uses instruments like piano, accordion and several types of violins.
'It's just a little crush' - Jennifer Paige
Hazard by Richard Marx
I too like these numbers.Quote:
Originally Posted by shalushalu
but of Bangles, :arrow: Walk Like an Egyptian
U2 :arrow: I Still Havent Found What I was Looking For;
Kill Me Thrill Me ( Batman Forever )
Numa Numa - This is a Rumanian single by the group O-zone.
CHECK THESE TUNES OUT:
CHAMILLIONAIRE - RIDIN
YUNG JOC - ITS GOIN DOWN
CASSIE - YOU AND ME
CHERISH - DO IT TO IT
NELLY FURTADO - PROMISCUIOUS
S.O.S - Rihana
Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
For young lovers or to be married couples ;-)
Sangeedha Swarangal ezhe kanakka ...... :-)
1. that day - Natalie Imbruglia
1. frozen - Madonna
2. chicago - Peter Cetera
3. hello - Lionel Richie
4. i want to break free - Queen
5. liberian girl - Michael Jackson
1. Sick Of Life - Godsmack
2. Drug Balled - Eminem (Explit Content :roll: )
3. Stan - Eminem
4. I Don't wanna wait - Paula Cole. :oops:
5. Boyz In Da Hood - NWA (Niggas with Attitude)
6. Straight Outta Compton - NWA.
7. Cleaning Out Ma Closet - Eminem
Hmm hmm .... wonderful song.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingleguy
So is James Blunt's 'Good Bye My Lover' :cry: :cry:
can any one tell me what is that beautiful song that comes in the film "The ghost" acted by Patrick Swayze and Demi moore which came about in 1990's . And also is there any link from where i can download that song.
Adding...Quote:
Originally Posted by Surya
8. Thug Love - Tupac Amaru Shakur.
9. Thug Life - 2Pac
10. Thug Mansion - 2pac
11. Brendas Gotta Baby - 2Pac
12. Ressurection Sourdrack. 8-)
1. Hotel California - Eagles :thumbsup: A true classic! mindblowing guitar solos strewn all over the song. my eternal classic :2thumbsup:
2. Leaving on a jet plane - John Denver : Manadhai urukkum paadal. simple and powerful lyrics, with beautiful singing. 'will make u cry' kinda stuff.
3. November Rain - Guns N Roses : a mind-numbing number. Slash just rocks with guitar :thumbsup: A true epic :) .
4. Wind of change - Scorpions
5. Reason - Hoobstank
6. Yellow - coldplay( Coldplay lyrics are something to watch out for )
7. The Scientist - coldplay
8. Breaking my heart - Michael learns to rock ( I would also recommend I'm gonna be around and sleeping child from the same MLTR )
9. Someday - Nickelblack
10. Aicha - Outlandish
11. Every Breath you take - Puff Daddy & Sting
12. Californication - Red hot chilli pepper
13. I knew I loved you - Savage Garden
14. White Flag - Dido
15. Sacrifice - creed
16. Desert Rose - Sting & Cheb Miami
17. Addicted - Enrique Iglesias
And many more, but cant recall right now. I am sure these are some songs you would never like to miss out on :) .