Alice in Chains- Rotten Apples
If you like great harmonies and bright guitars, check out the 1993 Alice in Chains release Jar of Flies. Although others have attempted to duplicate their sound, songs like "Rotten Apples" prove that there is nothing quite like the combined vocals of Jerry Cantrell and the late Layne Staley.
Archers of Loaf- Might
We were definitely late to the party with this band, perhaps due to their lack of play on the radio. Check this song out and you'll understand why they have a great underground following.
Black Lab- Wash it Away
Even though "Wash it Away" is Black Lab's most successful release to date, we deem it somewhat forgotten. You will most likely recognize the track, but probably haven't heard it in a decade.
Blink 182- Carousel
Ask any Blink 182 fan what their favorite song is, and I guarantee many respond with "Carousel"! "Carousel", the opening track on Blink's 1994 debut album Cheshire Cat, instantly hooks the listener with a commanding minute long bass driven intro. Although "Carousel" is featured on Blink's Greatest Hits Album, it was never a radio hit, and therefore makes our list of unknown greats.
Bouncing Souls- The Freaks, Nerds & Romantics
If you know punk music you're probably quite familiar with the Bouncing Souls, but they're certainly not a household name. This song could have possibly propelled them into the mainstream, had it been given a shot on the airwaves.
Candlebox- Cover Me
When we think of 90's rock, one album that stands out is Candlebox's eponymous debut. As our favorite song on the album, we include "Cover Me" on this list. "Cover Me" hit the airwaves in 94, so it is unfair to categorize it as completely obscure, but (in our opinion) "You" and "Left Behind" stole its spotlight.
Counting Crows- Children in Bloom
Counting Crows are another band with countless unknown greats. We were torn in choosing just one, but "Children in Bloom" is far too catchy to pass up.
Everclear- Strawberry
The sixth track on Everclear's 1995 release Sparkle and Fade, is a must hear. Lasting only 2 minutes and 35 seconds, "Strawberry" is short, sweet, and definitely worth a few minutes of your time.
For Squirrels- Stark Pretty
While their hit "Mighty K.C." gained them some fame, we don't see any reason why this song couldn't have followed suit.
The Get Up Kids- Coming Clean
Plain and simple, an underrated track by an underrated band!
Gren- She Shines
Gren's "She Shines" is yet another forgotten track. "She Shines" was mildly successful and received some radio play, but for the most part was never "a hit". The track exudes grunge, and was a perfect fit for the 90's.
Incubus- Miss You
Even though we love the more aggressive side of Incubus, "Miss You" displays the group's versatility by introducing a more melodic sound.
Jimmy Eat World- For Me This Is Heaven
Jimmy Eat World's 1997 release Clarity contains numerous great unknowns; in fact, the album in its entirety is outright enjoyable. "For Me This Is Heaven" is our favorite, therefore earning a spot on our list.
Less Than Jake- My Very Own Flag
Although these Florida natives bear several of the catchiest songs to never hit the radio, "My Very Own Flag" definitely sticks out. Just listen to the last 50 seconds and tell us you disagree.
Live- Mother Earth is a Vicious Crowd
Live's quality music writing didn't begin with Throwing Copper. The Pennsylvania rock band's debut album Mental Jewelry had some gems, one being "Mother Earth is a Vicious Crowd".
Local H- Fritz's Corner
Local H broke onto the scene as a 2 piece band with a powerful sound. They've since received some radio play (mostly from their hit "Bound For The Floor"), but songs like "Fritz's Corner" helped distinguish them from a scene dominated by 3-5 piece bands.
Metallica- Bleeding Me
When Metallica released the album Load in 1996, many fans were surprised by the bands new alternative sound. The album had several hits, with our favorite not being one of them. "Bleeding Me" extends for over eight minutes, and the song in its entirety is simply powerful.
New Found Glory- Broken Sound
New Found Glory are known for creating great hooks. Check out "Broken Sound"- although repetitious, the two minute track will leave you yearning for more.
Nirvana- Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
Most people think of Nevermind as their pinnacle album, but for our money we'll take In Utero. Filled with raw goodness, this song aids in putting that album on top, in our minds anyway.
Our Lady Peace- Naveed
This song was popular in Canada, but it was never given a fair shot here in the States.This is an excellent song by an excellent band, and when we think back on the music of the 90s, this song definitely stands out.
The Pietasters- Without You
The Pietasters have been blessing us with soulful ska for almost 20 years now. Check out their early work (like this track) because we think you'll quickly grow to know and love this band.
Monday, May 17, 2010
classic songs
Call them one hit wonders, novelty acts or simply outrageously ridiculous songs, there are so many wacky classic songs that we have all grown to ashamedly love. We know they're stupid, we know they're pointless, we know they're meaningless, we know they're ridiculous yet we never have second thoughts about putting it on our iPod today. It's probably because of its wackiness that we love these songs.
Below are 5 classic songs for which you should hang your head in shame for liking.
"Kung Fu Fighting" - Carl Douglas
It's been called the biggest one-hit wonder of all time. It's also been called the most ridiculous song (and dance) ever made. Which is not surprising given that songs about martial arts are not something that happens every day. One of the earliest disco songs, "Kung Fu Fighting" was a resounding success commercially when released in 1974, selling over a million copies in the US and over 4 million worldwide.
Soon enough the whole world was dancing and singing "everybody was kung-fu fighting, those cats were fast as lightning, in fact it was a little bit frightening, but they fought with expert timing." The fact that it came with a dance made it even more popular and addictive.
If you have never heard "Kung-Fu Fighting", I warn you to be prepared for one of the worst songs you'll ever hear. You'll almost certainly hate it at first, but you will grow to love it. Guaranteed. And then you'll hang your head in shame.
"Tarzan Boy" - Baltimora
Any song that uses Tarzan's cry as the melodic line is nothing but outrageous. "Tarzan Boy" was a huge one-hit wonder for Italian electro-pop dance group Baltimora in 1985. Sung by frontman Jimmy McShane, it also comes with one of the worst music videos ever created. You can see it for yourself above.
The song deals with living in the jungle just like Tarzan Boy and about "monkey business on a sunny afternoon." The lyrics are certainly some of the worst ever written, however, it is Tarzan's cry that makes this song so memorable and so loved by many of us. We should really hang our heads in shame.
"Ice Ice Baby" - Vanilla Ice
Apart from being a big hip-hop one-hit wonder in the early 90s, it was also the subject of a plagiarism dispute. And to make matters worse (or more interesting), Vanilla Ice was a white rapper which was unheard of in the early 90s.
There are few phrases in music that are more addictive than "ice ice baby." In fact, many of us still go crazy over the prospect of singing "ice ice baby" in a whisper-like voice. We've probably got this song on our iPods right now. Hang your head in shame if you love this song.
"Barbara Ann" - The Beach Boys
You'd be hard pressed to find another song that repeats its title so many times during the song. So many times that the Beach Boys themselves have made the mistake of singing "baa baa black sheep" instead "Barbara Ann" on some occasions. One wonders whether the kid's nursery rhyme was the inspiration behind this song. I wouldn't be surprised if it was.
I feel sorry for anyone named Barbara or Barbara Ann for that matter, this is certainly one song that you would not like to hear. You're probably wondering why people have to sound like sheep to sing a song. Yet it's probably because of this, that we all love to sing and dance to this song. Let's hang our heads in shame.
"I'm Too Sexy" - Right Said Fred
A worldwide hit in 1992, "I'm Too Sexy" features some of the most hilarious and ridiculous lyrics ever used. In fact, I would classify this song to be more of a comedy skit than a pop song.
The song explores the feeling of being comfortable about your personal level of sexiness that you are too sexy for many things. The song goes through a list of things which the protagonist says he's too sexy for. This includes being too sexy for "my love, my shirt, Milan, Japan, New York, your party, my car, my hat, my cat" and finally the song itself.
Men may not like to admit it, but they simply (and secretly) adore this song and dream of singing it every time they get up from bed. They can hang their heads in shame.
Below are 5 classic songs for which you should hang your head in shame for liking.
"Kung Fu Fighting" - Carl Douglas
It's been called the biggest one-hit wonder of all time. It's also been called the most ridiculous song (and dance) ever made. Which is not surprising given that songs about martial arts are not something that happens every day. One of the earliest disco songs, "Kung Fu Fighting" was a resounding success commercially when released in 1974, selling over a million copies in the US and over 4 million worldwide.
Soon enough the whole world was dancing and singing "everybody was kung-fu fighting, those cats were fast as lightning, in fact it was a little bit frightening, but they fought with expert timing." The fact that it came with a dance made it even more popular and addictive.
If you have never heard "Kung-Fu Fighting", I warn you to be prepared for one of the worst songs you'll ever hear. You'll almost certainly hate it at first, but you will grow to love it. Guaranteed. And then you'll hang your head in shame.
"Tarzan Boy" - Baltimora
Any song that uses Tarzan's cry as the melodic line is nothing but outrageous. "Tarzan Boy" was a huge one-hit wonder for Italian electro-pop dance group Baltimora in 1985. Sung by frontman Jimmy McShane, it also comes with one of the worst music videos ever created. You can see it for yourself above.
The song deals with living in the jungle just like Tarzan Boy and about "monkey business on a sunny afternoon." The lyrics are certainly some of the worst ever written, however, it is Tarzan's cry that makes this song so memorable and so loved by many of us. We should really hang our heads in shame.
"Ice Ice Baby" - Vanilla Ice
Apart from being a big hip-hop one-hit wonder in the early 90s, it was also the subject of a plagiarism dispute. And to make matters worse (or more interesting), Vanilla Ice was a white rapper which was unheard of in the early 90s.
There are few phrases in music that are more addictive than "ice ice baby." In fact, many of us still go crazy over the prospect of singing "ice ice baby" in a whisper-like voice. We've probably got this song on our iPods right now. Hang your head in shame if you love this song.
"Barbara Ann" - The Beach Boys
You'd be hard pressed to find another song that repeats its title so many times during the song. So many times that the Beach Boys themselves have made the mistake of singing "baa baa black sheep" instead "Barbara Ann" on some occasions. One wonders whether the kid's nursery rhyme was the inspiration behind this song. I wouldn't be surprised if it was.
I feel sorry for anyone named Barbara or Barbara Ann for that matter, this is certainly one song that you would not like to hear. You're probably wondering why people have to sound like sheep to sing a song. Yet it's probably because of this, that we all love to sing and dance to this song. Let's hang our heads in shame.
"I'm Too Sexy" - Right Said Fred
A worldwide hit in 1992, "I'm Too Sexy" features some of the most hilarious and ridiculous lyrics ever used. In fact, I would classify this song to be more of a comedy skit than a pop song.
The song explores the feeling of being comfortable about your personal level of sexiness that you are too sexy for many things. The song goes through a list of things which the protagonist says he's too sexy for. This includes being too sexy for "my love, my shirt, Milan, Japan, New York, your party, my car, my hat, my cat" and finally the song itself.
Men may not like to admit it, but they simply (and secretly) adore this song and dream of singing it every time they get up from bed. They can hang their heads in shame.
free download mp3 songs for music lovers
Below are a few websites where you can download free MP3 songs and albums.
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At Free-Albums, it's not only free MP3 songs that you'll find but MP3 albums, reviews, videos, and more as well At Free-Albums.net, get the most accurate lyrics and feel free to start singing along to your favorite free MP3 song. Download a copy of the hot new free MP3 song and hit or read up on your favorite artist or band with tons of pages dedicated to artists' bios and news. You can search for and find complete discographies and download artists/bands pictures and use them as wallpaper for your PC desktop. Free-Albums.net... log on and find out what this free MP3 song and album site has to offer.
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At MP3sHits, finding free MP3 songs is as simple as typing the artist's name, song title, or the album name and hitting the search button. At MP3sHits, you can get free MP3 songs by bands such as Destiny's Child, Blue, U2, Simple Plan, and more. What's more, the website also features full albums in their special section with daily updates. Listen up to DJ Whoo Kid and Young Buck's album recorded at G Unit Radio 9 or VA's Suntribe Vol 9. Such free MP3 song samples are pure heaven to the indie music fan.
http://www.SongCrawler.com - Free MP3 Song
Whatever tune you crave, Song Crawler provides you with one-click results to all the free MP3 song downloads you can handle in a variety of music genres.
http://www.Music.Download.com - Free MP3 Song
CNet's Download.com is yet another simply enormous download site that offers free MP3 songs. With genres ranging from rock, pop, alternative, punk, electronica, hip-hop, country, folk,and blues, you can start looking for your favorite free MP3 song by typing in the name of the artist or band, song title, or the name of the album. You should also be sure to check out Download.com's Editor's Picks which feature the latest albums to hit the music market.
http://www.FindAnyMusic.com - Free MP3 Song
In our opinion, FindAnyMusic deserves their claim as the #1 replacement for Napster's software. To start downloading your favorite free MP3 songs, all you need to do is sign up with the site and install their special music software. Once you've installed the software, you'll have full and immediate access to over a billion free MP3 songs and music files online. Best of all, FindAnyMusic's software allows you to burn your downloaded free MP3 songs and create your own CDs. All you need are some blank CDs and a CD burner.
Unfortunately, we've only space enough to suggest a few of the top free MP3 song websites and there are certainly many more sites out there that also offer free MP3 songs for download, streaming, or sampling. A search of Google, Yahoo, or the MSN search engines for "free MP3 song" should provide you with just what you're looking for!
http://www.Free-Albums.net - Free MP3 Song
At Free-Albums, it's not only free MP3 songs that you'll find but MP3 albums, reviews, videos, and more as well At Free-Albums.net, get the most accurate lyrics and feel free to start singing along to your favorite free MP3 song. Download a copy of the hot new free MP3 song and hit or read up on your favorite artist or band with tons of pages dedicated to artists' bios and news. You can search for and find complete discographies and download artists/bands pictures and use them as wallpaper for your PC desktop. Free-Albums.net... log on and find out what this free MP3 song and album site has to offer.
http://www.MP3sHits.com - Free MP3 Song
At MP3sHits, finding free MP3 songs is as simple as typing the artist's name, song title, or the album name and hitting the search button. At MP3sHits, you can get free MP3 songs by bands such as Destiny's Child, Blue, U2, Simple Plan, and more. What's more, the website also features full albums in their special section with daily updates. Listen up to DJ Whoo Kid and Young Buck's album recorded at G Unit Radio 9 or VA's Suntribe Vol 9. Such free MP3 song samples are pure heaven to the indie music fan.
http://www.SongCrawler.com - Free MP3 Song
Whatever tune you crave, Song Crawler provides you with one-click results to all the free MP3 song downloads you can handle in a variety of music genres.
http://www.Music.Download.com - Free MP3 Song
CNet's Download.com is yet another simply enormous download site that offers free MP3 songs. With genres ranging from rock, pop, alternative, punk, electronica, hip-hop, country, folk,and blues, you can start looking for your favorite free MP3 song by typing in the name of the artist or band, song title, or the name of the album. You should also be sure to check out Download.com's Editor's Picks which feature the latest albums to hit the music market.
http://www.FindAnyMusic.com - Free MP3 Song
In our opinion, FindAnyMusic deserves their claim as the #1 replacement for Napster's software. To start downloading your favorite free MP3 songs, all you need to do is sign up with the site and install their special music software. Once you've installed the software, you'll have full and immediate access to over a billion free MP3 songs and music files online. Best of all, FindAnyMusic's software allows you to burn your downloaded free MP3 songs and create your own CDs. All you need are some blank CDs and a CD burner.
Unfortunately, we've only space enough to suggest a few of the top free MP3 song websites and there are certainly many more sites out there that also offer free MP3 songs for download, streaming, or sampling. A search of Google, Yahoo, or the MSN search engines for "free MP3 song" should provide you with just what you're looking for!
top 10 love songs
1. Everything I Do (I Do For You) - Bryan Adams
One of the biggest ballads of the 90s, "Everything I Do" is up there in many people's list of the best love songs ever composed. It is the most modern original composition in this Top 10 Love Songs list, making it even more special and unique. Easily Bryan Adam's biggest hit in terms of commercial success, this continues to be a favorite at weddings.
2. Hard To Say I'm Sorry - Chicago
Peter Cetera's voice is almost inseparable from this classic love song. This was the song that revived the fortunes of Chicago after a commercial slump in the late 70s and the early part of the 80s. This is probably the one song that will forever remain in my Top 10 Love Songs list and probably yours too.
3. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Few songs have such a vocal performance as powerful and as memorable as this song. Originally a country song from Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston remade the song completely, so much so, that it is considered to be her song, rather than Dolly's. The fact that it was part of a successful film The Bodyguard, guaranteed the success of this song.
4. Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
It shouldn't come as a surprise that this is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century. While originally recorded and released in 1965, its popularity with modern audiences is due to its inclusion in the 1990 hit movie Ghost. Old fashioned and traditional, yet sincere and timeless.
5. Don't Know Much - Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville
Don't Know Much is one of the simplest yet one of the most powerful love songs ever made. It explores how people may not be sure about a lot of things in life yet the one thing that they're always sure about is that they are in love with their partner. This is the song I would play at a first dance at a wedding. Certainly deserves its place in the Top 10 Love Songs list.
6. Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie
Probably the most well-known ballad of the 80s, it is about 2 lovers that declare their complete, limitless and eternal love to one another. It continues to be in high rotation on adult contemporary radio stations as well as at weddings. While the song was successfully remade by Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross, it doesn't top the original in my opinion.
7. Close To You - The Carpenters
More often than not, this is my most favorite love song of all time and deserving of a place in this Top 10 Love Songs list. But that's probably because I'm a big fan of The Carpenters and simply adore Karen Carpenter. I haven't been able to find another song that is sweeter, simpler and more beautiful. The lyrics are touching. The arrangement is perfect. The voice is certainly from above. A timeless classic.
8. It Must Have Been Love - Roxette
This song always reminds me of the movie Pretty Woman and the scene where it is played. It is played as Vivian (played by Julia Roberts) is leaving Edward (Richard Gere) for what appears to be the last time. The lyrics of the song explain that all that she has gone through with Edward "must have been love" even though it looks to have ended.
9. Waiting For A Girl Like You - Foreigner
You may be surprised to find that I've chosen this song in this Top 10 Love Songs list instead of Foreigner's other big hit, I Wanna Know What Love Is, which is generally considered to be their best ballad. All I can say is that this is one of the songs currently going through my head, for many different reasons. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful song, often overshadowed by their other hit. An interesting fact is that this song spent a record 10 weeks at number 2 on the US charts without ever reaching number 1.
10. Sara - Starship
Easily my favorite power ballad of all time, 2 ingredients make this song both powerful and memorable. Firstly, the emotive lyrics demonstrate the rollercoaster that relationships can be especially when they end. Secondly, lead singer Mickey Thomas' vocal performance is very genuine and combined with the great lyrics creates something that tugs the heart.
One of the biggest ballads of the 90s, "Everything I Do" is up there in many people's list of the best love songs ever composed. It is the most modern original composition in this Top 10 Love Songs list, making it even more special and unique. Easily Bryan Adam's biggest hit in terms of commercial success, this continues to be a favorite at weddings.
2. Hard To Say I'm Sorry - Chicago
Peter Cetera's voice is almost inseparable from this classic love song. This was the song that revived the fortunes of Chicago after a commercial slump in the late 70s and the early part of the 80s. This is probably the one song that will forever remain in my Top 10 Love Songs list and probably yours too.
3. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Few songs have such a vocal performance as powerful and as memorable as this song. Originally a country song from Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston remade the song completely, so much so, that it is considered to be her song, rather than Dolly's. The fact that it was part of a successful film The Bodyguard, guaranteed the success of this song.
4. Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
It shouldn't come as a surprise that this is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century. While originally recorded and released in 1965, its popularity with modern audiences is due to its inclusion in the 1990 hit movie Ghost. Old fashioned and traditional, yet sincere and timeless.
5. Don't Know Much - Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville
Don't Know Much is one of the simplest yet one of the most powerful love songs ever made. It explores how people may not be sure about a lot of things in life yet the one thing that they're always sure about is that they are in love with their partner. This is the song I would play at a first dance at a wedding. Certainly deserves its place in the Top 10 Love Songs list.
6. Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie
Probably the most well-known ballad of the 80s, it is about 2 lovers that declare their complete, limitless and eternal love to one another. It continues to be in high rotation on adult contemporary radio stations as well as at weddings. While the song was successfully remade by Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross, it doesn't top the original in my opinion.
7. Close To You - The Carpenters
More often than not, this is my most favorite love song of all time and deserving of a place in this Top 10 Love Songs list. But that's probably because I'm a big fan of The Carpenters and simply adore Karen Carpenter. I haven't been able to find another song that is sweeter, simpler and more beautiful. The lyrics are touching. The arrangement is perfect. The voice is certainly from above. A timeless classic.
8. It Must Have Been Love - Roxette
This song always reminds me of the movie Pretty Woman and the scene where it is played. It is played as Vivian (played by Julia Roberts) is leaving Edward (Richard Gere) for what appears to be the last time. The lyrics of the song explain that all that she has gone through with Edward "must have been love" even though it looks to have ended.
9. Waiting For A Girl Like You - Foreigner
You may be surprised to find that I've chosen this song in this Top 10 Love Songs list instead of Foreigner's other big hit, I Wanna Know What Love Is, which is generally considered to be their best ballad. All I can say is that this is one of the songs currently going through my head, for many different reasons. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful song, often overshadowed by their other hit. An interesting fact is that this song spent a record 10 weeks at number 2 on the US charts without ever reaching number 1.
10. Sara - Starship
Easily my favorite power ballad of all time, 2 ingredients make this song both powerful and memorable. Firstly, the emotive lyrics demonstrate the rollercoaster that relationships can be especially when they end. Secondly, lead singer Mickey Thomas' vocal performance is very genuine and combined with the great lyrics creates something that tugs the heart.
top 10 songs
10th song
Coming in at number 10 in our top song list is Eric Clapton Wonderful Tonight. I have noticed mixed reviews with this song. It is recognizable one of the most powerful slow songs (right next to Remember When and I Can't Help Falling In Love with You), however some feel it has been over played. Personally I have nothing against this song and actually enjoy it. Eric Clapton is talented and became a very successful solo artist in the mid 70s. Some people just are not digging his solo style.
9th song
The Sledge sisters are disco divas and "We Are Family" barely makes it in our top 10 of our song list. I feel indifferent about this song and a large portion of guests at parties request this song. The sisters are vocal powerhouses and the intro into the song has hypnotic guitar work. This is their anthem and once again I would say this song is timeless. Sisters everywhere can relate to this song.
8th song
Etta James At Last comes in at number 8 on our top song list. This is the essential slow song for your wedding reception. This song grabs you at the heart and the words helps you reminisce of time of lite rock and smooth jazz. Her voice is strong and filled with soul. This will make a perfect addition to your next cocktail party or private event. Enjoy!
7th song
Our first funk song holding the 7 spot in our top 10 song list is Abba Dancing Queen. This best selling single is one that I am not fond of at all! This dancey-pop Stockholm style, another #1 fabricated, which personally I felt lacked something and generally droned on somewhat. Since this song is regarded as an icon in itself, I guess this makes me out of step with the world. I will tell you one thing; it will not be played at my wedding.
6th song
The second funk song in our ranking at number 6 in the top 10 list is KC & The Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight. This disco classic is guaranteed to jump start any party. KC can deliver enthusiasm, but personally I think other KC songs could belong in this top 10 spot. Regardless, this is a great song.
5th song
The signature song of Def Leppard is Pour Some Sugar on Me. Serving as the stereotypical awesome party song; this is played at a variety of events because it is highly requested. If you are a big classic or 80s hair band fan, then you are familiar with this track and Rock n Roll. I knew this would be in the top 10 of our song list.
4th song
Van Morrison has many great songs and "Brown Eyed Girl" comes in at number 4 on our song list. This song is timeless, meaning that it appeals to practically everyone. This unforgettable melody would fit in the genre of bubbly pop. Brown Eyed Girl is a high spirited all time favorite so, it has earned its place at number 4 on our top song list.
3rd song
Who seriously has not danced or karaoked to the B-52s Love Shack before? This song is not played out yet, in some (generations it maybe), but this tune is packed full or energy and flair. The Love Shack actually has its own dance that all ages know. This seems to be a trend with the younger generation. All I have to say is Tinnnnnn Rooooof....... rusted.
2nd song
Our second place on our top 10 song list is Justin Timberlake Sexy Back. Justin Timberlake has been in the in the music scene for several years, and finally solidifies his single debut chart topper Sexy Back. This Timbaland-produced track features deep snazzy riffs with processed vocals. People know this song when it is played at our parties and is the only recent song to make its way into the top ten.
1st song
ACDC You Shook Me All Night Long is seriously a must play at our events, and deserves the number 1 spot on our top wedding song list. ACDC is requested by all age groups and You Shook Me All Night Long has a tendency to bring people together. When people hear those first 3 notes, they go crazy. This is one of their most recognizable/well known songs. There are still other songs by ACDC that deserve the same recognition. Angus Young can tear that guitar up!
Coming in at number 10 in our top song list is Eric Clapton Wonderful Tonight. I have noticed mixed reviews with this song. It is recognizable one of the most powerful slow songs (right next to Remember When and I Can't Help Falling In Love with You), however some feel it has been over played. Personally I have nothing against this song and actually enjoy it. Eric Clapton is talented and became a very successful solo artist in the mid 70s. Some people just are not digging his solo style.
9th song
The Sledge sisters are disco divas and "We Are Family" barely makes it in our top 10 of our song list. I feel indifferent about this song and a large portion of guests at parties request this song. The sisters are vocal powerhouses and the intro into the song has hypnotic guitar work. This is their anthem and once again I would say this song is timeless. Sisters everywhere can relate to this song.
8th song
Etta James At Last comes in at number 8 on our top song list. This is the essential slow song for your wedding reception. This song grabs you at the heart and the words helps you reminisce of time of lite rock and smooth jazz. Her voice is strong and filled with soul. This will make a perfect addition to your next cocktail party or private event. Enjoy!
7th song
Our first funk song holding the 7 spot in our top 10 song list is Abba Dancing Queen. This best selling single is one that I am not fond of at all! This dancey-pop Stockholm style, another #1 fabricated, which personally I felt lacked something and generally droned on somewhat. Since this song is regarded as an icon in itself, I guess this makes me out of step with the world. I will tell you one thing; it will not be played at my wedding.
6th song
The second funk song in our ranking at number 6 in the top 10 list is KC & The Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight. This disco classic is guaranteed to jump start any party. KC can deliver enthusiasm, but personally I think other KC songs could belong in this top 10 spot. Regardless, this is a great song.
5th song
The signature song of Def Leppard is Pour Some Sugar on Me. Serving as the stereotypical awesome party song; this is played at a variety of events because it is highly requested. If you are a big classic or 80s hair band fan, then you are familiar with this track and Rock n Roll. I knew this would be in the top 10 of our song list.
4th song
Van Morrison has many great songs and "Brown Eyed Girl" comes in at number 4 on our song list. This song is timeless, meaning that it appeals to practically everyone. This unforgettable melody would fit in the genre of bubbly pop. Brown Eyed Girl is a high spirited all time favorite so, it has earned its place at number 4 on our top song list.
3rd song
Who seriously has not danced or karaoked to the B-52s Love Shack before? This song is not played out yet, in some (generations it maybe), but this tune is packed full or energy and flair. The Love Shack actually has its own dance that all ages know. This seems to be a trend with the younger generation. All I have to say is Tinnnnnn Rooooof....... rusted.
2nd song
Our second place on our top 10 song list is Justin Timberlake Sexy Back. Justin Timberlake has been in the in the music scene for several years, and finally solidifies his single debut chart topper Sexy Back. This Timbaland-produced track features deep snazzy riffs with processed vocals. People know this song when it is played at our parties and is the only recent song to make its way into the top ten.
1st song
ACDC You Shook Me All Night Long is seriously a must play at our events, and deserves the number 1 spot on our top wedding song list. ACDC is requested by all age groups and You Shook Me All Night Long has a tendency to bring people together. When people hear those first 3 notes, they go crazy. This is one of their most recognizable/well known songs. There are still other songs by ACDC that deserve the same recognition. Angus Young can tear that guitar up!
american best songs
Song selection is both an art and a science, especially for American Idol audition. Song selection is very important whether you are doing covers or original material, or a combination of both. The rules and audition format for each city where American Idol auditions are held keep changing each year, so be sure to check the American Idol site and prepare exactly what they specify for the city where you plan to
audition.
1. American Idol Audition
So, if you're thinking of auditioning for the next round there are a few things you need to be ready for to make it by the judges. There is no other way to explain it, you need to do your homework if you're going to make it past the very first and following auditions. To become American Idol you need to give these auditions your absolute best shot if you want to make it. Factor in how an American Idol auditions is always a magnet for the really strange over the real singers. To have to listen to those people who confidently claimed that their tones sound like Freddy Mercury in the American idol audition is already emotionally and physically (to the ears of course) torturous.
2. American Idol Songs
The first rule to American Idol song selection is to pick a song that you can sing. I have seen too many good vocalists singing poor songs,which effectively reduces an artist's chances of success. The second rule to song selection is to choose a song people know. If the judges don't know your song, they will have little idea if you are singing the song correctly or not and that tends to bring scores down. The third rule of song selection is to pick a song that shows off all you have to offer. Be true to yourself and your voice to get your best shot at this business of singing. The forth and final rule to song selection is to choose a song that suites your personality. If you are shy and quite with a soft voice, you're probably better off singing a ballad than trying to fake your way through an outgoing dance song.
3. Searching for Songs
You can search for songs with a keyword, phrase and/or composer. Perform a lyrics search by artist name, title, or song lyrics text or check out the top song lyrics searches and see the most popular love songs on The Love Lyrics Encyclopedia. Searching by titles or keywords is much faster than searching the whole text (these are "indexed" searches, and take only about a tenth the time a full-text search requires), but they only work if you know the song's title or can guess at the keywords. There is a search method for preparing a sensitivity table which can be updated with a correlation value between a search keyword (for example, cheerful song or refreshing song) and a feature word (for example, cheerfulness or energetic). After searching a song, look for the words 'Karaoke Lyrics' under song info.
4. Karaoke Tips For Next American Idols
Karaoke is supposed to be easy, breezy, and stress free for American idols contestant, where lining up an hour's worth of songs should only take 30 seconds.You have a great selection of karaoke to choose from and presented in a good package. For example, each Pocket Songs PSCDG album contains a complete performance with a professional vocalist as well as the karaoke tracks of each song, for the at-home performer. The cutting edge technology of the computerized karaoke system is a big plus for the die-hard karaoke junkie, and I can see lots of entertainment potential with the added features of the digital system. Sing at karaoke clubs as much as possible. Record yourself singing along with the singer or piano accompaniment with melody and make sure your voice matches, especially on high notes, low notes, fast phrases and runs. Record yourself again and listen for any pitch problems.
Song selection is important for every party involved in American Idol audition, especially if you want them to have a lot of fun. Practice your song in front of the mirror and make sure that your singing sounds good. When you want to become American Idol there are many things that are involved in the worship event and worship leading, but song selection is a really important one.
audition.
1. American Idol Audition
So, if you're thinking of auditioning for the next round there are a few things you need to be ready for to make it by the judges. There is no other way to explain it, you need to do your homework if you're going to make it past the very first and following auditions. To become American Idol you need to give these auditions your absolute best shot if you want to make it. Factor in how an American Idol auditions is always a magnet for the really strange over the real singers. To have to listen to those people who confidently claimed that their tones sound like Freddy Mercury in the American idol audition is already emotionally and physically (to the ears of course) torturous.
2. American Idol Songs
The first rule to American Idol song selection is to pick a song that you can sing. I have seen too many good vocalists singing poor songs,which effectively reduces an artist's chances of success. The second rule to song selection is to choose a song people know. If the judges don't know your song, they will have little idea if you are singing the song correctly or not and that tends to bring scores down. The third rule of song selection is to pick a song that shows off all you have to offer. Be true to yourself and your voice to get your best shot at this business of singing. The forth and final rule to song selection is to choose a song that suites your personality. If you are shy and quite with a soft voice, you're probably better off singing a ballad than trying to fake your way through an outgoing dance song.
3. Searching for Songs
You can search for songs with a keyword, phrase and/or composer. Perform a lyrics search by artist name, title, or song lyrics text or check out the top song lyrics searches and see the most popular love songs on The Love Lyrics Encyclopedia. Searching by titles or keywords is much faster than searching the whole text (these are "indexed" searches, and take only about a tenth the time a full-text search requires), but they only work if you know the song's title or can guess at the keywords. There is a search method for preparing a sensitivity table which can be updated with a correlation value between a search keyword (for example, cheerful song or refreshing song) and a feature word (for example, cheerfulness or energetic). After searching a song, look for the words 'Karaoke Lyrics' under song info.
4. Karaoke Tips For Next American Idols
Karaoke is supposed to be easy, breezy, and stress free for American idols contestant, where lining up an hour's worth of songs should only take 30 seconds.You have a great selection of karaoke to choose from and presented in a good package. For example, each Pocket Songs PSCDG album contains a complete performance with a professional vocalist as well as the karaoke tracks of each song, for the at-home performer. The cutting edge technology of the computerized karaoke system is a big plus for the die-hard karaoke junkie, and I can see lots of entertainment potential with the added features of the digital system. Sing at karaoke clubs as much as possible. Record yourself singing along with the singer or piano accompaniment with melody and make sure your voice matches, especially on high notes, low notes, fast phrases and runs. Record yourself again and listen for any pitch problems.
Song selection is important for every party involved in American Idol audition, especially if you want them to have a lot of fun. Practice your song in front of the mirror and make sure that your singing sounds good. When you want to become American Idol there are many things that are involved in the worship event and worship leading, but song selection is a really important one.
american best songs
Song selection is both an art and a science, especially for American Idol audition. Song selection is very important whether you are doing covers or original material, or a combination of both. The rules and audition format for each city where American Idol auditions are held keep changing each year, so be sure to check the American Idol site and prepare exactly what they specify for the city where you plan to
audition.
1. American Idol Audition
So, if you're thinking of auditioning for the next round there are a few things you need to be ready for to make it by the judges. There is no other way to explain it, you need to do your homework if you're going to make it past the very first and following auditions. To become American Idol you need to give these auditions your absolute best shot if you want to make it. Factor in how an American Idol auditions is always a magnet for the really strange over the real singers. To have to listen to those people who confidently claimed that their tones sound like Freddy Mercury in the American idol audition is already emotionally and physically (to the ears of course) torturous.
2. American Idol Songs
The first rule to American Idol song selection is to pick a song that you can sing. I have seen too many good vocalists singing poor songs,which effectively reduces an artist's chances of success. The second rule to song selection is to choose a song people know. If the judges don't know your song, they will have little idea if you are singing the song correctly or not and that tends to bring scores down. The third rule of song selection is to pick a song that shows off all you have to offer. Be true to yourself and your voice to get your best shot at this business of singing. The forth and final rule to song selection is to choose a song that suites your personality. If you are shy and quite with a soft voice, you're probably better off singing a ballad than trying to fake your way through an outgoing dance song.
3. Searching for Songs
You can search for songs with a keyword, phrase and/or composer. Perform a lyrics search by artist name, title, or song lyrics text or check out the top song lyrics searches and see the most popular love songs on The Love Lyrics Encyclopedia. Searching by titles or keywords is much faster than searching the whole text (these are "indexed" searches, and take only about a tenth the time a full-text search requires), but they only work if you know the song's title or can guess at the keywords. There is a search method for preparing a sensitivity table which can be updated with a correlation value between a search keyword (for example, cheerful song or refreshing song) and a feature word (for example, cheerfulness or energetic). After searching a song, look for the words 'Karaoke Lyrics' under song info.
4. Karaoke Tips For Next American Idols
Karaoke is supposed to be easy, breezy, and stress free for American idols contestant, where lining up an hour's worth of songs should only take 30 seconds.You have a great selection of karaoke to choose from and presented in a good package. For example, each Pocket Songs PSCDG album contains a complete performance with a professional vocalist as well as the karaoke tracks of each song, for the at-home performer. The cutting edge technology of the computerized karaoke system is a big plus for the die-hard karaoke junkie, and I can see lots of entertainment potential with the added features of the digital system. Sing at karaoke clubs as much as possible. Record yourself singing along with the singer or piano accompaniment with melody and make sure your voice matches, especially on high notes, low notes, fast phrases and runs. Record yourself again and listen for any pitch problems.
Song selection is important for every party involved in American Idol audition, especially if you want them to have a lot of fun. Practice your song in front of the mirror and make sure that your singing sounds good. When you want to become American Idol there are many things that are involved in the worship event and worship leading, but song selection is a really important one.
audition.
1. American Idol Audition
So, if you're thinking of auditioning for the next round there are a few things you need to be ready for to make it by the judges. There is no other way to explain it, you need to do your homework if you're going to make it past the very first and following auditions. To become American Idol you need to give these auditions your absolute best shot if you want to make it. Factor in how an American Idol auditions is always a magnet for the really strange over the real singers. To have to listen to those people who confidently claimed that their tones sound like Freddy Mercury in the American idol audition is already emotionally and physically (to the ears of course) torturous.
2. American Idol Songs
The first rule to American Idol song selection is to pick a song that you can sing. I have seen too many good vocalists singing poor songs,which effectively reduces an artist's chances of success. The second rule to song selection is to choose a song people know. If the judges don't know your song, they will have little idea if you are singing the song correctly or not and that tends to bring scores down. The third rule of song selection is to pick a song that shows off all you have to offer. Be true to yourself and your voice to get your best shot at this business of singing. The forth and final rule to song selection is to choose a song that suites your personality. If you are shy and quite with a soft voice, you're probably better off singing a ballad than trying to fake your way through an outgoing dance song.
3. Searching for Songs
You can search for songs with a keyword, phrase and/or composer. Perform a lyrics search by artist name, title, or song lyrics text or check out the top song lyrics searches and see the most popular love songs on The Love Lyrics Encyclopedia. Searching by titles or keywords is much faster than searching the whole text (these are "indexed" searches, and take only about a tenth the time a full-text search requires), but they only work if you know the song's title or can guess at the keywords. There is a search method for preparing a sensitivity table which can be updated with a correlation value between a search keyword (for example, cheerful song or refreshing song) and a feature word (for example, cheerfulness or energetic). After searching a song, look for the words 'Karaoke Lyrics' under song info.
4. Karaoke Tips For Next American Idols
Karaoke is supposed to be easy, breezy, and stress free for American idols contestant, where lining up an hour's worth of songs should only take 30 seconds.You have a great selection of karaoke to choose from and presented in a good package. For example, each Pocket Songs PSCDG album contains a complete performance with a professional vocalist as well as the karaoke tracks of each song, for the at-home performer. The cutting edge technology of the computerized karaoke system is a big plus for the die-hard karaoke junkie, and I can see lots of entertainment potential with the added features of the digital system. Sing at karaoke clubs as much as possible. Record yourself singing along with the singer or piano accompaniment with melody and make sure your voice matches, especially on high notes, low notes, fast phrases and runs. Record yourself again and listen for any pitch problems.
Song selection is important for every party involved in American Idol audition, especially if you want them to have a lot of fun. Practice your song in front of the mirror and make sure that your singing sounds good. When you want to become American Idol there are many things that are involved in the worship event and worship leading, but song selection is a really important one.
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