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Lyrics can be studied from an academic perspective. For example, some lyrics can be considered a form of social commentary. Lyrics often contain political, social, and economic themes—as well as aesthetic elements—and so can communicate culturally significant messages. These messages can be explicit, or implied through metaphor or symbolism.
Traditional blues verses in folk-music tradition have also been called floating lyrics or maverick stanzas.Floating lyrics have been described as “lines that have circulated so long in folk communities that tradition-steeped singers call them instantly to mind and rearrange them constantly, and often unconsciously, to suit their personal and community aesthetics”.
The Eagles' version of "Journey of the Sorcerer" was used as the theme tune to the original BBC Radio 4 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series in 1978. [5] [6] Creator Douglas Adams was looking for a particular piece of music that would distinctively represent the series, that sounded "spacey" but not serious, such as a banjo.
The song was first recorded by American country singer Marilyn Sellars in 1974. [2] This version became a US top 40 hit and top 20 hit on the Country charts. Following this, it won the 1975 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards for best song.
The 57-year-old Russian woman who stowed away on a flight from New York to Paris last week is set to return to the United States on Tuesday, a French airport official confirmed to CNN.
"Substitute" is a song by the English rock band the Who, written by Pete Townshend. Released in March 1966, the single reached number five in the UK and was later included on the compilation album Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy in 1971. [4]
On the verge of his 99th birthday, film legend Dick Van Dyke said he's not afraid to die.. The Emmy-winning actor starred in Coldplay's new music video for the track "All My Love," in which Van ...
What time is NWSL Championship? The NWSL Championship game between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit is scheduled to begin shortly after 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local).