The song “Stop Children What That Sound” is a protest song written by musician and civil rights activist Woody Guthrie. The song was written in response to the National Guard’s killing of four students at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. The song is a powerful plea for peace, and its lyrics touch on…
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Top Radio Song 2014
Top Radio Song 2014 According to Billboard, the number one radio song for 2014 is “All of Me” by John Legend. The song was released in August 2013 and has been on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 43 weeks, peaking at number one. “All of Me” is a love ballad that was written by…
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The Sound of Silence Disturbed The lyrics of the song “The Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel were first published in The Saturday Evening Post in October of 1964. The song was released on their album “The Paul Simon Songbook” in November of that year. The song was recorded by Simon and Garfunkel in…
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On The Radio Selena is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez for her debut solo studio album, Stars Dance (2013). The song was written by Gomez, Justin Tranter, and Nick Monson, while the production was helmed by the latter two. It was released as the album’s lead single on June 17, 2013, through…
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Raised On The Radio Journey is a six-member American country music band that was formed in early 2007. The band is composed of Denny Hemingson (lead vocals, guitar), Josh Thompson (lead guitar, vocals), Tony Lucido (bass guitar, vocals), Dean Sams (keyboards, vocals), Shane Blades (drums, percussion) and Mac McAnally (guitar, vocals). The band has released…
Read moreOne Named Singer Who Pioneered Minneapolis Sound
There are a few singers who helped pioneer the Minneapolis Sound, but one in particular stands out: Prince. Prince was born in Minneapolis in 1958 and grew up in a musical family. He started playing the guitar at age 7 and wrote his first song at age 14. In the early 1980s, Prince emerged as…
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The song “Sound of Silence” by the band Disturbed was originally released in 2002 on their debut album, “The Sickness”. The lyrics were written by lead singer David Draiman, who was inspired by the events of 9/11. The song was later covered by American singer Paul Simon in 1964, and became a massive hit. The…
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Wall of Voodoo was an American new wave band from Los Angeles, active from 1980 to 1987. The band is best remembered for its 1983 hit single, “Mexican Radio”. Wall of Voodoo was formed in 1980 by Stan Ridgway (vocals, harmonica, keyboards), Marc Moreland (guitar), and Chas T. Gray (bass). The band’s name was taken…
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The Miami Sound Machine Conga is a percussion instrument that is most commonly used in Latin music. It is a type of drum that has a cylindrical body and is played by striking the head with the fingers or a stick. The Miami Sound Machine Conga is often used in combination with other percussion instruments,…
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Spirit of Radio Lyrics The song “Spirit of Radio” by the Canadian rock band Rush is a tribute to the medium of radio and its ability to bring people together. The song was released in 1980 as the opening track on the album Permanent Waves. The lyrics of the song pay homage to the way…
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The future of songs on the radio is a topic of much debate. Some people believe that traditional radio will cease to exist, while others think that it will simply change form. There are a number of reasons why traditional radio may disappear. Firstly, the rise of streaming services means that people can listen to…
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Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio. The band was formed in 2009 by lead vocalist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun. The duo rose to fame in 2012 after releasing their sophomore album Regional at Best. Their third album, Blurryface, was released in 2015 and debuted at number one on…
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Shinedown The Sound Of Madness
Shinedown is a band that formed in 2001, in Jacksonville, Florida. The band is composed of Brent Smith (vocals), Barry Kerch (drums), Zach Myers (guitar), and Eric Bass (bass). The band has released five studio albums, three of which have been certified platinum. The band’s third album, The Sound of Madness, was released in 2008….
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The Grateful Dead were one of the most popular and successful touring bands of the 60s and 70s. This was in part due to their innovative live shows, which featured a massive sound system known as the Wall of Sound. The Wall of Sound was designed by Dead sound engineer Owsley Stanley, and it consisted…
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Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001. The band consists of Brent Smith (vocals), Barry Kerch (drums), Zach Myers (guitar), and Eric Bass (bass guitar). Shinedown has released five studio albums, including their most recent release Threat to Survival (2015). The band’s first album, Leave a Whisper, was released in…
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The Sound of Silence Pentatonix The Sound of Silence Pentatonix is an a cappella group from Arlington, Texas, consisting of vocalists Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee. Formed in 2011, the group rose to prominence following their victory on the third season of the American singing competition The Sing-Off. They…
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