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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

ROCK Sex: "Something In The Way" - James Taylor > The Beatles > Nirvana



ROCK Sex wants to tell you about "Something".

Today, how one line inspired three different classic songs.

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In 1968, The Beatles created their own record label, Apple Records, to support artists they loved. James Taylor made his first album there and this song was on it:

JAMES TAYLOR - "Something In the Way She Moves" (1968)



George Harrison was sparked by that title line and went his own direction with it. It became the first Beatles #1 not written by John or Paul, and Frank Sinatra called it "the greatest love song ever written".

THE BEATLES -"Something" (1969)


GEORGE HARRISON And Eric Clapton -"Something" (live, 1991)


PAUL McCARTNEY, RINGO STARR, + Friends -"Something" (live, 2002)



Kurt Cobain found another slant in that lyric phrase and pursued a different angle with it. The lysergic pacing, cellos, and chorus harmonies still retain the spirit of Lennon.

NIRVANA -"Something In The Way" (1991)




© Tym Stevens



See Also:

BEATLESQUE Songs: 1969-esque, with Music Player!


Cool Lost Grunge: Nirvana + Hole = VERBENA

Shocking Blue > Nirvana

"I Wanna Be Your Dog!" - The Stooges > Sonic Youth > Las Vulpes > Nirvana

NIRVANA - "Our little group has always been, and always will until the end"


The Real History of Rock and Soul!: The Music Player Checklist


Wednesday, November 3, 2010

McCARTNEY-esque: All-Star Homage Playlists To His BEATLES And SOLO Styles!


To honor PAUL McCARTNEY's unending impact on music, here are two Music Players of famous artists imitating him.

One playlist tributes his many BEATLES styles and the other homages his SOLO styles.



T H E
B E A T L E S
:
McCartney-esque Tribute



Here are 150 artists from every era and genre, lovingly imitating Paul's styles with THE BEATLES. The songs are arranged in "sonic order", meaning each of Paul's Beatles styles in order sonically from 1962 to 1970; the early MerseyBeat, the Folk Pop, the Psychedelia and Baroque Pop, and finally the boogie Rawk and piano Hymn sounds.

There are favored guests and many surprises along the way.

You would expect THE RUTLES, BADFINGER, ELO, CHEAP TRICK, THE BANGLES, CROWDED HOUSE, and ELLIOTT SMITH.

But how about SIOUXSIE SIOUX, GENE SIMMONS, ELASTICA, THE BETA BAND, and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE?

Because THE BEATLES' sounds and fashions were so fluid, they are a nexus point for every possible angle of Rock music. Without boundaries and only possibilities, they have influenced every kind of band in their wake. This takes us to the current wave of youth who wear Beatles T-shirts and listen to acolytes like SUPERGRASS, KOMEDA, SLOAN, THE DONNAS, GRANDADDY, KAISER CHIEFS, TRAVIS, BON IVER, PANIC AT THE DISCO, and THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS, all here.


Welcome to an alternate universe of BEATLES music
you've never heard!


This is a Spotify player. Join up for free here.






P A U L
M c C A R T N E Y
:
McCartney-esque
Tribute



Here are 150 artists from every era and genre, lovingly imitating Paul's SOLO styles. The songs flow in basic chronological order with his peers responding to or covering Paul's styles from 1970 to today; the piano Ballads, the boogie Rockers, the power Pop, the robo Synth, the beatle-ish Renaissance, the avant collages, and the new acoustic Classics. (Some artists are arranged in "sonic order', meaning they are placed next to songs where their sound matches that era.)

Again there are favored guests and many surprises along the way.

Paul's influence has no boundaries. His optimistic vitality, expressed though raunchy blues, hymnal piano, renaissance strumming, ethereal harmonies, and experimental noize, speaks to everyone.

Here are acolytes from every era and angle:
From the '70s and THE MOVE, ELO, CHEAP TRICK, QUEEN, NILSSON, EMMIT RHODES, and TODD RUNDGREN.

To the '80s and ELVIS COSTELLO, SQUEEZE, XTC, THE BANGLES, THAT PETROL EMOTION, and CROWDED HOUSE.

To the '90s and GUNS 'N' ROSES, ELLIOTT SMITH, FASTBALL, PAUL WELLER, CARLEEN ANDERSON, BOO RADLEYS, and THE MELVINS.

To the 2000s with SUPER FURRY ANIMALS, HOT CHIP, FOXY SHAZAM, SCISSOR SISTERS, JET, and FLAMING LIPS.


Welcome to an alternate universe of McCARTNEY music
you've never heard!



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You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll gasp, you'll remember how wonderful life is and how lucky we are. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!




© Tym Stevens



See Also:

BEATLE-esque: 450 Albums That Homage Specific BEATLES Albums, with 2 Music Players

B E A T L E S Q U E
Songs
series
,
with massive Music Players!:
1963-esque
1964-esque
1965-esque
1966-esque
1967-esque
1968-esque
1969-esque
1970-esque
'REUNION' 1970-Now

BEATLESQUE: Christmas


LENNONesque: Artists imitating John Lennon's BEATLES and Solo styles

WILSONesque: Artists imitating Brian Wilson's BEACH BOYS and Solo styles

SLICE TONES: Artists imitating Sly Stone's SLY & THE FAMILY STONE styles


TWIN PEAKS: Its influence on 25 years of Film, TV, and Music, with 5 Music Players

MORRICONE-esque: The influence of the Spaghetti Western sound on 50 years of Rock and Soul, with 3 Music Players


The Real History of ROCK AND SOUL!: The Music Player Checklist


Friday, October 15, 2010

LENNON-esque: All-Star Homage Playlists To His BEATLES And SOLO Styles!


To honor JOHN LENNON's unending impact on music, here are 2 Music Players of famous artists imitating him. One playlist tributes his many his BEATLES styles and the other homages his SOLO styles.



T H E
B E A T L E S
:
Lennonesque Tribute



Here are 200 artists from every era and genre, lovingly imitating John's styles with THE BEATLES. The songs are arranged in "sonic order", meaning each of John's Beatles styles in order sonically from 1962 to 1970; the early MerseyBeat, the Folk Pop, the Psychedelia and Baroque Pop, and finally the fuzzy Rawk and piano Anthem sounds.

There are favored guests and many surprises along the way.

You would expect THE RUTLES, BADFINGER, CHEAP TRICK, OASIS, LENNY KRAVITZ, and ELLIOTT SMITH.

But how about PIXIES, HUSKER DU, NIRVANA, YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA, THE DAMNED, CIBO MATTO, and LUSH?

Because THE BEATLES' sounds and fashions were so fluid, they are a nexus point for every possible angle of Rock music. Without boundaries and only possibilities, they have influenced every kind of band in their wake. This takes us to the current wave of youth who wear Beatles T-shirts and listen to acolytes like RADIOHEAD, FIONA APPLE, LOCKSLEY, KAISER CHIEFS, NIC ARMSTRONG, FRANZ FERDINAND, SAM PHILLIPS, GURUS, BECK, and BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB, all here.


Welcome to an alternate universe of BEATLES music you've never heard!


This is a Spotify player. Join up for free here.





J O H N
L E N N O N

Tribute



Here are 200 artists from every era and genre, lovingly imitating John Lennon's solo styles. The songs are arranged in "sonic order', meaning each of John's styles and albums in order from 1970 to 1980; the primal Grunge Blues, the elegaic Piano hymns, some of his avant Collage, the stark Confessionals, the political Anthems, the Retrobilly, and finally the mature Pop comeback.

Again there are favored guests and many surprises along the way.

John's influence has no boundaries. His raw honesty, expressed though grungy blues, church piano, folk strumming, ethereal harmonies and abrasive noize, speaks to everyone.

Here are acolytes from every era and angle:
  • From the '70s and BIG STAR, THE MOVE, ELO, CHEAP TRICK, DAVID BOWIE, NILSSON, and OZZY OSBOURNE.
  • To the '80s and JOHNNY THUNDERS, ELVIS COSTELLO, GENERATION X, THE PRETENDERS, KEITH LEVENE, TACKHEAD, JESUS AND MARY CHAIN, and LOVE AND ROCKETS.
  • To the '90s and SOUNDGARDEN, NIRVANA, PEARL JAM, PJ HARVEY, TRACY BONHAM, LENNY KRAVITZ, WEEN, NEGATIVLAND, FASTBALL, and THE BREEDERS.
  • To now with COLDPLAY, JET, EARLIMART, DEVANDRA BANHART, GREEN DAY, MICHAEL FRANTI, SUPER FURRY ANIMALS, and LADY GAGA.

At the end are songs about John by his family, friends, and fans.


Welcome to an alternate universe of LENNON music you've never heard!


This is a Spotify player. Join up for free here.




You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll gasp, you'll remember how wonderful life is and how lucky we are. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!



© Tym Stevens



See Also:

BEATLESQUE Albums: 450 Alternate Universe BEATLES Albums You Need!, with 2 massive Music Players!

B E A T L E S Q U E
Songs
series
,
with massive Music Players!:
1963-esque
1964-esque
1965-esque
1966-esque
1967-esque
1968-esque
1969-esque
1970-esque
'REUNION' 1970-Now

BEATLESQUE: Christmas


McCARTNEYesque: Artists imitating Paul McCartney's BEATLES and Solo styles.


WILSONesque: Artists imitating Brian Wilson's BEACH BOYS and Solo styles.

SLICE TONES: Artists imitating Sly Stone's SLY & THE FAMILY STONE styles.


TWIN PEAKS: Its influence on 25 years of Film, TV, and Music, with 5 Music Players.

MORRICONE-esque: The influence of the Spaghetti Western sound on 50 years of Rock and Soul, with 3 Music Players.


The Real History of Rock and Soul!: The Music Player Checklist



JOHN LENNON: Music Playlists Of His BEATLES And SOLO Songs!


To honor JOHN LENNON for his timeless work, here are 2 Music Players of his BEATLES and SOLO songs!




T H E
B E A T L E S


Here are songs John wrote and sang with THE BEATLES in order from 1959 to 1970.

Spotify playlist title=
LENNON 1: The Beatles songs 1959-1970


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J O H N
L E N N O N
& Yoko Ono


Here's an overview of John's solo songs from 1968 to 1980.

Spotify playlist title=
LENNON 2: Solo Career 1968-1980


This is a Spotify player. Join up for free here.

To honor John you honor his partner. It's impossible to understand and appreciate the real John in his maturity without his love and inspiration from Yoko Ono, so there is an interplay of some of their or her songs to tell the true, sweet story.


© Tym Stevens



See Also:

BEATLESQUE Albums: 450 Alternate Universe BEATLES Albums You Need!, with 2 massive Music Players!

B E A T L E S Q U E
Songs
series
,
with massive Music Players!:
1963-esque
1964-esque
1965-esque
1966-esque
1967-esque
1968-esque
1969-esque
1970-esque
'REUNION' 1970-Now

BEATLESQUE: Christmas


LENNON-esque: All-Star Homage Playlists To John Lennon's BEATLES And SOLO Styles!, with 2 Music Players

PAUL McCARTNEY: Playlists Of His BEATLES And SOLO Songs!, with 2 Music Players

McCARTNEY-esque: All-Star Homage Playlists To His BEATLES And SOLO Styles!, with 2 Music Players

'Why We Love YOKO ONO (Or Should)!', with 2 Music Players!


The Real History of Rock and Soul!: The Music Player Checklist