The Staple Singers were gospel, soul and R&B singing band from the US. The article provides some information about famous songs “Brand New Day”, “If you are ready” and “Respect Yourself” performed by this music group. “Brand New Day” is a The Staple Singers’ song written by Al Kooper for the 1970 film Hal Ashby [...]
Lights Valerie Poxleither is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She performs and composes electro-pop music. Her singles “Drive My Soul”, “Ice”, “Saviour” and “February Air” enjoy wide popularity. It should be noted that in 2008 her song “Drive My Souls” reached #18 in the Canadian Hot 100.As for another single “February Air”, it was #3 [...]
By answering the question whether David Bowie is overrated or not, we can be faced with various opinions. However one should understand the difference between two meanings such as to dislike somebody and to overrate. On the basis of the above said it becomes clear that still a musician, singer can be appreciated by the [...]
The history of the legendary band ELO begins in the late 1960’s. At that time Roy Wood arrived at the notion to form a band where such musical instruments as cellos, violins, horns would be played. All these innovations could give the music a classical sound. Jeff Lynne was fascinated by the suggested idea as [...]
The members of the English band The Move created The Electric Light Orchestra. They strived to attach great importance to the sounding of their music. Their decision was to include traditional instruments while performing. The name of band is explained by the fact that the musicians combined electric rock instruments with orchestral instruments. The first [...]
The Classic Progressive Rock which enjoys wide popularity can be subdivided into several sub-genres. One of these genres is Symphonic Rock being the largest and the most well-known one. Musicians came to the idea to combine progressive rock with classical music traditions. In order to create a more powerful impression on the audience the artists [...]
The album Discovery was released in the United Kingdom in May, 1979. Many of the tracks were written by Jeff Lynne. The back cover of the album Discovery depicts the image of a man dressed in middle eastern clothes. The personage has a turban on and he holds a big sword. The album was a [...]
“Mr. Blue Sky” is one of the most famous songs composed and performed by the ELO. The history of its appearance and composing arouses great interest. The track was written in Switzerland by Jeff Lynne. During the Lynne’s stay in this country where he hoped to find inspiration for his double album the weather left [...]
One can not imagine one of the most famous bands Electric Light Orchestra without its leader Jeffrey Lynne. Jeff Lynne (born 30 December, 1947, Birmingham) and his band ELO are inalienable from one another. By the way Lynne combines also the talents of singer, songwriter, arranger, guitarist and record producer. It is a famous fact [...]
Year of Recording Albums List of Included Songs 1971 Electric Light Orchestra 1. “10538 Overture” “10538 Overture 2. “Look at Me Now” 3. “Nellie Takes Her Bow” 4. “The Battle of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)” 5. “First Movement (Jumping Biz)” 6. “Mr. Radio” 7. “Manhattan Rumble (49th Street Massacre)” 8. “Queen of the Hours” [...]