R.E.M.: Everybody Hurts (1993)

"Everybody Hurts" was written for teenagers. Peter Buck claimed that "I've never watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer but the idea that high school is a portal to hell seems pretty realistic to me." The video has the band trapped in a traffic jam on the I-10 near San Antonio. The people portrayed in the video have their thoughts appear on screen using subtitles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijZRCIrTgQc&ob=av2e

Carole King: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

Her life and career in links.
Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/gerry-goffin-and-carole-king/bio/

Goffin married Carole King in 1960 and the pair became prolific songwriters and hit makers. They were inducted into the Rock Hall together. I split them up for simplicity’s sake.

Chains by The Cookies (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gHE2p-0zeM

Go Away Little Girl by Steve Lawrence (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0OrTZd5KM0

(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi6dqhi8Ptw

Hi-De-Ho (That Old Sweet Roll) by Blood, Sweat, and Tears (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_gY82cgg4k

Without Goffin:

It’s Too Late (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSep7QJXKlE

I Feel The Earth Move (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoHuxpa4h48

Been to Canaan (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJmAFW4idbc

Jazzman (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7x_vWNRS5c

Nightingale (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Y72vC0Pc4

One Fine Day (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcvxU8-E55E

Now and Forever (1992):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mtUYD98Qqc

Girl Power (2007):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8WGMIzL5xI

Gerry Goffin: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

His life and career in links...

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/gerry-goffin-and-carole-king/bio/

Goffin married Carole King in 1960 and the pair became prolific songwriters and hit makers. They were inducted into the Rock Hall together. I split them up for simplicity’s sake.

Will You Love Me Tomorrow by the Shirelles (1960):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbxxkwBQk_o

Take Good Care of My Baby by Bobby Vee (1961):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awNqLO6auQA

The Loco-Motion by Little Eva (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNNW0SPkChI

One Fine Day by the Chiffons (1963):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvyOqKhKWQ4

Pleasant Valley Sunday by the Monkeys (1967):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUzs5dlLrm0

After divorcing King:

Theme from Mahogany by Diana Ross (1975):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOH6SzDX3l4

Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston (1985):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewxmv2tyeRs

Miss You Like Crazy by Natalie Cole (1989):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-AUljWlvFI

Charlie Christian: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/charlie-christian/bio/

Charlie Christian played a prominent role in the development of bebop and jazz.

Born in 1916, by the early 1930s, he was touring the Midwest.

1939-1941: He was a member of Benny Goodman’s orchestra. Christian played electric guitar.

Tea for Two with Benny Goodman (1939):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAWlyg44oIQ&feature=related

Breakfast Feud with Benny Goodman (1940):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prL94c2tyHA

Swing to Bop (1941):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce9Jtl9D6FQ

Stompin’ at the Savoy (1941):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x52x5hjpD5k&feature=related

He died in 1942 from tuberculosis at age 25.

Bobby Darin: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

His life and career in links.

Official Site: http://www.bobbydarin.com/

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/bobby-darin/bio/

Rock Island Line (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSZ9KWf-eIQ

Splish Splash (1958):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMCsc4Iqvqc

Queen of the Hop (1958):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIZ8X2uS5CU

Dream Lover (1959):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVHAQX5sSaU

Mack the Knife (1959):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qrjtr_uFac

Beyond the Sea (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk9kUaxKl6k&feature=related

Clementine (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKxjvlEQvaQ

You Must Have Been a Beautiful Boy (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNSlxuOh6fY

Things (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHnLLYUJZjw

He went into publishing and production. Darin helped break Wayne Newton.

Danke Schoen by Wayne Newton (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUryeDLpY_c

However, Darin continued to write and record himself.

You’re the Reason I’m Living (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOcJDB7kODg

18 Yellow Roses (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLHlwrdBgX4

If I Were a Carpenter (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Ek7Af3ucE

The changing music industry marginalized Darin despite the many musical genres he jumped between. He went into acting and continued to record.

In 1972, he starred in a variety show, The Bobby Darin Amusement Company.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEIDep_UMmk

He died at age 37 from Sepsis. He donated his body to science.

Rodney Atkins: Take A Back Road

#1 this week...Rodney Atkins.

Maroon 5 and Christina A. are #1 on the Hot 100 and the Foo Fighters are #1 on the rock charts with "Walk."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72k7xWfjTXc

The Who: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

Their career in links...

Official Site:

http://www.thewho.com/

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-who/

The Who formed in 1962. By 1964, they wanted a recording contract. They changed their name from The Detours to The Who and Keith Moon joined the band. They got their contract…
Their first single (as the High Numbers): Zoot Suit (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQN-DznKT9U

September 1964: Pete Townsend accidentally smashes his guitar. People thought it was part of the act and loved it. So, destruction became part of a Who set.

I Can’t Explain (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3h--K5928M&ob=av2e

My Generation (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uswXI4fDYrM&ob=av2n

Substitute (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eswQl-hcvU0&ob=av2n

I’m a Boy (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4_eSW6D6sc

Pete was challenged to write longer songs and created…

A Quick One (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIpsDTSmRyM

The Who investigate the Psychedelic in The Who Sell Out.

I Can See For Miles (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4BBQMjbX3c

The Smothers Brothers Show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utpjQFBuQQM

Monterey Pop (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvznRcLNuRY

Magic Bus (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl9bvuAV-Ao

Then, Tommy…

Pinball Wizard (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AKbUm8GrbM

We’re Not Gonna Take It (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXOgZXUzp3E

Live at Leeds (1970):

Summertime Blues (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea0759BeJ2U

Pete worked on the Lifehouse project which morphed into Who’s Next.

Won’t Get Fooled Again (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp6-wG5LLqE

Behind Blue Eyes (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkLI121OBms

Baba O’Riley (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKUBTX9kKEo

Join Together (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HDMCCLlGl4&ob=av2e

Quadrophenia (1973):

5:15 (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR5v4yyPV6Y

Love Reign O’er Me (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygOaNo3M_Hw

The Real Me (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzLky4U-xCg

Squeeze Box (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Z3A53nY7Q

1975: The Who set the record for largest indoor crowd ever. 75,962 at the Pontiac Silverdome.

1976: They played the loudest concert ever (120 dBs)

Slip Kid (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4xjr9v5ehk

Who Are You (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdLIerfXuZ4&ob=av2e

Keith Moon died (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cylcq4-OqCE

Long Live Rock (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQFmB2gFI8U

The Cincinnati Tragedy (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM4DvWOjvHs

You Better You Bet (1981):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir2rFb_ghn0

Eminence Front (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APgC6XYcmSY&ob=av2n

In 1982, they embarked on a farewell tour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W0k1EcQwOM

Live Aid (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYxFGFgwlZM

Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) (1991):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE_aXE8oudY

Quadrophenia (1996):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvD0f1uW05c

Concert for New York (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG_uDDEnzC4

John Entwistle died (2002):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKVyQoZ6th0

It’s Not Enough (2006):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFalP6rme6A

VH-1 Rock Honors (2008):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F6J4NucaVw


The Superbowl Halftime Show (2010):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHJ0hJnljgw

2011: The Who announce a Quadrophenia tour.

Ike Turner: Rocket 88 (1951)

Actually, it's Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats. Sam Phillips produced this...the first rock n roll record. Notice the double entendre. It's not just about a fancy car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbfnh1oVTk0

INXS: What you Need (1986)

INXS finished the Listen Like Thieves album and record execs worried that it lacked a hit. So, in no time, they wrote "What You Need." Sometimes, it does not take long to write a hit song. Makes one wonder about pop music listeners....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSME53nL8tg

Metallica: Fade to Black (1984)

Lars and James were "obsessed with death" at the time they wrote "Fade to Black." It's about suicidal feelings and has become a concert staple. In 1992, Hetfield was severely burned when he stepped into the on-stage flames while performing the song forcing a premature end of Metallica's set. Guns n Roses came on later and Axl melted down leading to a riot in Montreal.

Live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7C90sLh5Ok

Studio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEQnzs8wl6E

Jake Owen: Barefoot Blue Jean Night (2011)

Maroon 5 and Christina return to #1 on the Hot 100. The RHCP stay at #1 on the rock charts. Jake Owen is #1 on the country charts with a song with one of the cooler titles we've seen in awhile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRh-vBOS-dU&ob=av2e

R.E.M.: Leaving New York (2004)

Michael Stipe wanted to write a "love song" for New York City. He considers NYC his second home and wrote the song after viewing the city from a plane. The song hit #5 in Britain, but failed to chart in America. It was the first lead single off a R.E.M. studio album to fail to chart since 1985.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCvnGxfBfiw

Cinderella: Coming Home (1989)

Here's a forgotten tune from 1989....of course, most of what Cinderella did is forgotten nowadays. At the time, they were a huge act and became one of the early 90s casualties when the music industry changed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-qG6o5N7oQ

John Lennon: Woman (1981)

John Lennon considered "Woman" a "grown-up version" of the Beatles' "Girl." The song begins with Lennon whispering "For the other half of the sky..." which is attributed to Chairman Mao. Interestingly, Lennon quipped "If you go around carrying pictures of Chairman Mao, you ain't gonna make it with anyone anyhow" in "Revolution." The song debuted at #2 in the U.S., but Blondie's "Rapture" blocked it from moving to #1.

Woman:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-x1FsvOAz4

Girl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZshCZndWmco

The Animals: It's My Life (1965)

The Animals emerged during the British Invasion. The song was written for the band by former members of the Brill Building. The writers also provided the Animals "We Gotta Get Out of This Place" and "Don't Bring Me Down."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJUI-NRDflU

Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Heaven's Door (1973)

Bob Dylan wrote "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" for the 1973 film Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid. The song describes a dying deputy's last moments as he lays down his guns and can no longer continue. Eric Clapton's version appeared in Lethal Weapon 2 as Mel Gibson's character lay dying. Guns n Roses recorded the most famous version around the same time and released it on Use Your Illusion.

Bob Dylan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_swaxOidGU

Eric Clapton:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVFhmsku6Lo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p2eEvSREfU

Guns n Roses:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcWTTs8QVRc

Adele: Someone Like You (2011)

#1 this week...Adele. She actually did not consider a singing career until taking a music course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAc83CF8Ejk&ob=av2e

The Rolling Stones: Has Anybody Seen My Baby? (1997)

Keith Richards put his new record on and his daughter starting singing "Constant Craving" over it. At that moment, he realized the similarity and the Stones gave KD Lang writing credit. In addition, the band samples Biz Markie. The video included Angelina Jolie as a stripper.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElOXKt0v7-A

KD Lang:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXqPjx94YMg&ob=av2e

Paul McCartney: Maybe I'm Amazed (1970)

Paul wrote "Maybe I'm Amazed" before the Beatles breakup. It became his first monster hit after the band dissolved. He dedicated it to his wife, Linda, who he credits with helping him through the Beatles collapse. Although it was a big hit, Paul never released it as a single and is probably his most recognizable post-Beatles song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm2YyVZBL8U

Buddy Holly: That'll Be The Day (1957)

Buddy Holly titled this hit on a line from The Searchers. The band went to the movies to see the film and John Wayne uttered the line frequently inspiring Holly. On a side note, Holly was under contract with Decca and tried to avoid his label by crediting the song to "The Crickets." In a strange twist, Holly ended up with two recording contracts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk6YDzmqZ0I

Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera: Moves Like Jagger

#1 this week. This bolted up the charts very quickly. An ode to Mick Jagger...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suRsxpoAc5w

Stevie Wonder: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1989

His career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:

 http://rockhall.com/inductees/stevie-wonder/bio/

Born: May 13, 1950
He went blind shortly after birth.
1961: He was discovered by Ronnie White of the Miracles. He introduced Stevie Wonder to Berry Gordy, who was impressed and signed him.

Fingertips Pt 2 (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iioFz1wA1pY

Uptight (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDbyOLzEyfk

I Was Made to Love Her (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pYux5-d1Es

For Once in My Life (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vxVyaYuGYE

Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inXC_lab-34

From 1972-1976: Stevie Wonder released some of the greatest albums of all time with Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life.

Superstition (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZFf0pm0SE

Living for the City (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rid-xkNS67Q

You Are the Sunshine of My Life (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPyq4iqt6Go

Higher Ground (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnbdXWvmysg

A shot at Richard Nixon...

You Haven’t Done Nothin’ w/the Jackson 5 (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ji2ma2mfyhU

I Wish (1977):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYKYka-PNt0

Sir Duke (1977):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH36ugGsy4M

Send One Your Love (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMvVYCV-d8E

Master Blaster (Jammin’) (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyqClwGu_Sk

Ebony and Ivory w/Paul McCartney (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmALA8miQY8

I Just Called to Say I Love You (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwOU3bnuU0k&ob=av2e

Part Time Love (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll6LLGePYwM

That’s What Friends Are For w/Elton John, Dionne Warwick, and Gladys Knight (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGbnua2kSa8

My Eyes Don’t Cry (1988):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgH2yswwywI

Fun Day (1991):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uk5f8ZGz1o

Gotta Have You (1991):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev_-RfTmAl0

So What The Fuss (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6dvy4m-LyE

Superbowl XL Pregame Show (2006):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvyZsIbX9jE

Obama Inaugural (2009):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTA_J37kKx4

Special Olympics in Greece (2011):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_CYCLqipqM

Phil Spector: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/phil-spector/bio/

Official Site:
http://philspector.com/

Spector was a producer and songwriter. He is best known for his “Wall of Sound”

Examples of Spector’s work:

To Know Him Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears (1958):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW2Bi9J2hQE

He’s a Rebel by The Crystals (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu3bKBIEypE

Be My Baby by the Ronettes (1963):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzhbGaCwBzs

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling by the Righteous Brothers (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTvU3BELZEo

Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK5u5W8afc&feature=related

The Long and Winding Road by the Beatles (1970):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cUaO1P2mfo

What is Life by George Harrison (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XFfUt7HQWM

Imagine by John Lennon (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b7qaSxuZUg

Rock n Roll High School by the Ramones (1979):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQb9sWuWFqU

Silence is Easy by Starsailor (2003):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDyrpYQ_1p8

He was convicted in 2009 for the murder of Lana Clarkson and sentenced 19 years to life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC9N6kd7EUU