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Although less common, musical quotations can be found in rock music, for example Barenaked Ladies "Hello City" quotes a stanza from The Housemartins' "Happy Hour". Sampling, a foundation of hip hop music, is the reuse of a portion (or sample) of a sound recording in another recording. [10]
Portal:Classical music/Quotes/14 Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend. — Ludwig van Beethoven
Charles Ives quotes "Loch Lomond" in "The Alcotts" movement of his Concord Sonata. [26] In 1921, Ralph Vaughan Williams arranged "Loch Lomond" for baritone solo and male choir. [27] It has been recorded several times, notably by the tenor Ian Partridge and the London Madrigal Singers for EMI in 1970. [28]
The late artist’s most famous songs include “Super Bad,” “I Got You (I Feel Good),” “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” and “I Got the Feelin.'” The funk, soul and hip-hop pioneer’s ...
Walk down Reader's Digest memory lane with these quotes from famous people throughout the decades. The post 100 of the Best Quotes from Famous People appeared first on Reader's Digest.
Francis Albert Sinatra (/ s ɪ ˈ n ɑː t r ə /; December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and actor.Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and "Ol' Blue Eyes," he is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the mid-20th century.
Mahalia Jackson (/ m ə ˈ h eɪ l i ə / mə-HAY-lee-ə; born Mahala Jackson; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) [a] was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.
You know their songs, but what you don't know about some of your favorite singers is that they were pretty talented athletes before their careers took off. 15 famous musicians you'd never guess ...