Featuring music from the 50's through to the 80's. A look at interesting aspects of the songs and the artists; their place in the social, cultural and political contexts of the day and the changes which took place in music during these times.
This week's theme NEEDING comprises songs that focus on the need for love or needing someone. The list includes Dolly Parton , ...
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Several songs this week have 'together' in the title while others embrace the idea of togetherness through the lyrics. LGBTI ...
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Instrumental hits were a big feature of pop charts during the 50s, 60s and 70s. Since then they have faded ...
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There are a variety of Metals, Minerals and Gems mentioned in song titles. Diamonds (Diamonds Are Forever, Diamonds And Rust) ...
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Similes and Metaphors both compare two things. Similes generally employ the words 'like' or 'as' (e.g 'You are like a ...
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There is nothing better than a good friend, except, perhaps, a good song about friends and friendship. Musicians have been ...
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This week's theme Featured Song Writers salutes the wonderful writing of Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan (BD) and Academy Award ...
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This week's theme is a French inspired program. Four female singing legends are represented: Ella Fitzgerald (I Love Paris), Petula ...
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This week's theme incorporates songs that have the same title but are quite different both musically and lyrically. The wonderful ...
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Many songs use the theme of Remembering or Reminiscing and Forgetting. Little River Band's classy 'Reminiscing' is an iconic song ...
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