Share thanks and gratitude
with a feast of friends!
Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis, Nina Simone,
The Beatles, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder,
Sam and Dave, Led Zeppelin,
Sly And The Family Stone, Nick Drake,
Bob Dylan, Big Star,
Earth Wind and Fire, Isley Brothers,
Talking Heads, Bob Marley, The Damned,
The Flaming Lips, Jane's Addiction,
Beastie Boys, Neil Young,
Gal Costa, Bad Brains, Mavis Staples,
Bjork, Kelis, Dengue Fever,
and many more guests!
LE TIGRE:
JD Samson, Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman
ROCK Orgies are songs that celebrate other artists or songs.
Today, the political call-out anthem "Hot Topic" by Le Tigre.
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After helping spearhead the Riot Grrrl Movement in the early '90s, a Punk feminist running partner with Grunge and activist youth, Kathleen Hanna eventually struck new courses with the Electro-Punk trio, Le Tigre.
"Hot Topic" gives due shout-outs to tons of female innovators in the arts, sports, activism, and music.
Here's a cool video by Wynne Greenwood that complements that with even more great influencers.
LE TIGRE -"Hot Topic" (1999)
On the music side, the song salutes sonic rebels like:
YOKO ONO -"Approximately Infinite Universe" (1972)
CIBO MATTO -"Know Your Chicken" (1995)
THE BUTCHIES -"Send Me You" (2204)
SLEATER KINNEY -"Combat Rock" (2002)
UT -"Sham Shack" (1984)
ANN PEEBLES -"I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down" (1973)
NINA SIMONE -"Revolution" (1969)
THE SLITS -"Typical Girls" (1979)
HAZEL DICKENS -"Rebel Girl" (1990)
ARETHA FRANKLIN -"Respect" (1967)
JOAN JETT ft. Kathleen Hanna -"Activity Grrrl" (1994)
LADIES FIRST wants to clear up any misunderstandings.
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In today's installment of "she did it first", here is Nina Simone with the original version of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". The song was written especially for her to record.
While it is a metaphor about emotional relationships, her vaunted activism gives it a broader social context.
NINA SIMONE -"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (1964)
The Animals released their international hit cover version the following year, making it a staple in many Garage bands' set lists. It was propelled by the distinctive vocal of Eric Burdon, the guitar figure by Hilton Valentine, and organ harmony of Alan Price.
THE ANIMALS -"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (1965)
In the late '70s it took on epic dance dimensions by the Disco group Santa Esmeralda. This version gained new street cred when its instrumental break was used in the film, KILL BILL, Vol. 1 (2004).
SANTA ESMERALDA -"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (1977)
The KILL BILL soundtrack included the Santa Esmeralda track as well as Nancy Sinatra's cover of "Bang Bang". Perhaps taking their cue from this, here is STRANGEFRUIT combining the guitar sound of Nancy's song along with Nina's version of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood":
STRANGEFRUIT -"Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (2009)
"Liberation for all. Everything must be rethought." ______________
Two great things hybrid a third great thing. ROCK SEX is a metaphor for the creative connections that link our shared culture together. This Pop Culture hub explores the roots and branches of Music, Film, Art, Comics, and more. _______________
Rock'n'Soul music is a baton relayed by everyone. Learn the holistic history with the most advanced Music Playlists online!:
BLUES, MAMBO, JAZZ, ROCKABILLY, SURF, BEAT, SOUL, GARAGE, PSYCHEDELIA, FUNK, GLAM, PUNK, NEW WAVE, HIPHOP, POSTPUNK, GRUNGE, RIOT GRRRL, ELECTRO, next! _______________
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