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Through a connection to producer Ralph Bass, they wrote "Kansas City" specifically for West Coast blues/R&B artist Little Willie Littlefield. [2] There was an initial disagreement between the two writers over the song's melody: Leiber (who wrote the lyrics) preferred a traditional blues song, while Stoller wanted a more distinctive vocal line; Stoller ultimately prevailed.
During the 1930s, a hybrid style between Kansas City jazz and big band was the most popular form of jazz music in the United States, often being played in popular venues and ballrooms. [17] In 1936, Kansas City's influence overtly transferred to the national scene, when record producer John Hammond discovered Count Basie on his car radio ...
The following is a list of songs about cities. It is not exhaustive. Cities are a major topic for popular songs. [1] [2] Music journalist Nick Coleman said that apart from love, "pop is better on cities than anything else." [1] Popular music often treats cities positively, though sometimes they are portrayed as places of danger and temptation.
Kansas City (Leiber and Stoller song) Kansas City (Oklahoma!) O. Okie from Muskogee (song) S. Salt Lake City (song) San Antonio Stroll; W. The Washington Post (march)
Make Music Day, which began in France in 1982, is held annually on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. ... The City Market will celebrate Kansas City’s LGBTQIA+ community ...
See which song they want most this weekend. We asked KC Swifties which surprise songs they want to hear Taylor Swift play at Arrowhead. See which song they want most this weekend.
Kansas delegates celebrate during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. "Kansas, how do you cast your vote?" the state's delegates were asked.
The music video for the song features a yellow brick road and dancing puppets including one that looks like the character of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. In the Wizard of Oz Dorothy Gale was from the US state of Kansas. The Kansas City most people recognize (from skyline photos and sports teams) is the city in the US state of Missouri.