60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
A Playlist Of My Birthday Number Ones
Introduction I was born in 1957 and the number one single at the time was the awful "Diana" by Paul Anka. Either side of that was "All Shook Up" by Elvis Presley and "That'll Be The Day" by Buddy Holly and the Crickets, both brilliant records but we have to start with that awful dirge.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Rate-O-Rama: People Are Strange
The Rate-O-Rama raffle winner for October 2023 will be announced next week!!! If you wish to receive a notice when the next Rate-O-Rama post is published please mention that you would like a notification in the comments section.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Beat
Thoughts about The Beatles "Now and Then"
The Beatles "Now and Then" was released today, the last of three John Lennon demos Yoko gave the Beatles after John was murdered. The first two were "Free as a Bird" and "Real Love". I've always loved "Real Love", and as many of you know, it inspired my short story "It's Real Life".
By Paul Levinson2 years ago in Beat
One Hit Wonders of Yesteryear Part Two
Another little series this one about one-hit wonders. It is surprising to note that all of these songs are memorable but just had their one shining moment for the artists and no other great hits followed. This is the second post in this series. I will add the links below as I go along.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
The Who vs. Led Zeppelin
Okay, boys and girls, you have indicated through your clicking of the little Valentine heart and comments that you like it when I post these types of articles comparing one thing with another (Drug Dealers vs. Banks; Montréal vs. Toronto, etc.), so here is another one for you and yours: two powerhouse groups - one that I have loved from the moment I heard them, and the other a group it took me years to appreciate...and still have my doubts about while I accept their fame.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Beat
A Devilish Playlist For Halloween And Bonfire Night. Top Story - October 2023. Content Warning.
Introduction This week we have Halloween on Tuesday and Bonfire Night on Sunday. I always think the Devil is given a bad rap. Think about it, in the Bible God is the one who punishes everyone and forces them to do terrible things, including the genocide caused by the flood. He cast out Adam and Eve because they tried to find things out, turned Lot's wife into salt, told Abraham to kill his son, and the list goes on.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
When Monsters and Spooks Come Calling
Happy Halloween to one and all! So when your doorbell rings turn up the music it just might be Frankie, Wolfie, Drac, Mummy, and the rest of the gang come for a rocking good time and some blood-red punch. Enjoy, grab a ghoul, and do some wild dancing while waiting for trick-or-treaters.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Nine
Introduction The concept of this came to mind and thought it would be a fun thing to do before I disappear to Whitby. It also makes me feel a little like the Count from Sesame Street and then between him and Whitby, you start to think Dracula, or I do.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Musical Alphabet Letter T
Usually, we choose songs we like by the melody, the lyrics, and by the musical genre. I’m starting a series with songs from all kinds of genres going according to the alphabet. Here are songs with titles that begin with the letter T. Links will be posted below as we proceed through the ABCs. At the end, you’ll find the links to the songs with titles that begin with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Ornithology - A Playlist
Introduction I am listening to "Catching A Tiger" by Lissie, and probably my favorite song on this album "Cuckoo" and I will use it to close this playlist. It also made me think of this wonderful poignant poem by my great friend Les, who tells me that she can't write poetry, but check out all this wonderful poetry of hers, and this one in particular that relates to this playlist.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
Thirtieth Century Man
Introduction This is lifted from a Seven Days In Post written two years before Scott Walker died but has been getting a few views. The man was the epitome of a true artist so was not to everyone's taste, but I find his work absolutely amazing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Beat
