1948 in Music

1948 witnessed several important technical innovations in the recording industry. Columbia Records introduced the 33 1/3 LP, which could hold 25 minutes a side as opposed to four minutes on the standard 78. Patti Page becomes the first person to use multi-track overdubbing. Perry Como televised his first television Christmas special.

Songs of 1948:

Twelfth Street Rag by Pee Wee Hunt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SstMe2Th6Rg

I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover by Art Mooney

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY-_8XOrvTs

Nature Boy by Nat King Cole

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0XJCJ1Srw

Buttons and Bows by Dinah Shore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9MLDhAOMXo

The Woody Woodpecker Song by Kay Kyser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc0Uytp0R3c

AC/DC top 10 songs

These are not in any order and is simply my own opinion...

 

Highway to Hell

Hells Bells

You Shook Me All Night Long

Thunderstruck

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

Back in Black

Shoot to Thrill

Who Made Who

For Those About to Rock

Heatseeker

Stone Temple Pilots: Sex Type Thing (1992)

The Stone Temple Pilots incorporated KISS’ “War Machine” and Led Zeppelin’s “In the Light” together to create an anti-rape song. Despite the song title and full blown testosterone, Weiland says the song is based on a real life incident in which a girl he dated was raped by three men after a party. The song created controversy for a time. Critics misunderstood the lyrics as misogynist leading to some protests.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hhu-OyHqZM

War Machine:

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

In the Light:

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

Judas Priest: Nostradamus (2008)

Judas Priest waited a few decades before releasing their first concept album. Nostradamus focuses on the future-seer in a new and refreshing way. The album begins with his prophesies, moves to his exile, and then the world realizes Nostradamus was right and they should have listened...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drrfx5Ogk3Y
 

Smashing Pumpkins: Tarantula (2007)

The Smashing Pumpkins split in 2000 due to infighting. Six years later, Billy Corgan reconstituted the band and released a new album in 2007. The video for "Tarantula" is like a 1960s acid trip...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro8shNTlzTY

Green Day: Horseshoes and Hand Grenades (2009)

Green Day enjoyed success with American Idiot. As a result, they decided to continue with rock operas and released 21st Century Breakdown. The album is broken into three parts. The third act is "Horseshoes and Hand Grenades." The main characters have to deal with the challenges facing America, and Detroit, in the post-911 world. The song merges classic rock, arena rock, and punk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp1muwMcBzs

Stone Temple Pilots: Vaseline (1994)

"Vasoline" was STP's second most successful single after "Interstate Love Song." The intro is a bass being run through a wah-wah peddle for effect. Weiland said the song was about feeling like an "insect under a magnifying glass."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht672-wYelc
 

Bruce Springsteen: Rock n Roll HOF part 4

911 reinvigorated Springsteen and he reunited the E-Street Band

The Rising (2002):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNnB4dkVRJI

Lonesome Day (2002):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC5I_22sK4E

Waiting on a Sunny Day (2003):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiCxqhu9cio

Devils and Dust (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cG8ZQkeZvzc

Radio Nowhere (2007):

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

Girls in their Summer Clothes (2008):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8PB1a1c9zA

Barack Obama further inspired The Boss.

Working on a Dream (2008):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3ZMfPXgd_M

The Wrestler (2008):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-6DM6iWKKo

Wrecking Ball (2009):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DNwaojAJ18

We Take Care of Our Own (2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x8zBzxCwsM

Death to My Hometown (2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UASyS-jUKKI

 

Bruce Springsteen Rock n Roll HOF part 3

He fired the E Street band and entered his lost period.

Human Touch (1992):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cNRQo1m3A

Although he did score Oscars….

Streets of Philadelphia (1994):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z2DtNW79sQ

Murder Incorporated (1995):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj7hvKQ6Uhc

The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-c6GphpAeY

Secret Garden (1997):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtMhtMc1GW8

Bruce Springsteen: Rock n Roll HOF part 2

In 1980, Bruce released a double album featuring ballads and rockers.

Hungry Heart (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxptQ_75mQw

The River (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utVR3EgQkHs

He followed The River with a critical look at America in the Reagan years…although Reagan policies truly had not yet impacted the economy.

Atlantic City (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3eu1gW-bQ8

In 1984, he became a major pop sensation.

Dancing in the Dark (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=129kuDCQtHs

Born in the USA (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St_ppgWT8I4

I’m On Fire (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrpXArn3hII

Glory Days (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vQpW9XRiyM

Another shot at Reagan…

My Hometown (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77gKSp8WoRg

Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg4ys5whesE

Covering Edwin Starr:

War (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn91L9goKfQ

Bruce altered direction rather than do Born in the USA 2. He created a more personal record in 1987.

Brilliant Disguise (1987):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idnJnjV_8rg

Tunnel of Love (1987):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw2OnNoy5JQ

Bruce Springsteen: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1999 part 1

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/bruce-springsteen/bio/

Official Site: http://brucespringsteen.net/

Part 1:

Elvis appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show inspired a 7-year-old Bruce Springsteen to take up music.  Bruce worked the New Jersey rock circuit and eventually scored a record deal.

Blinded By the Light (1973):

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

Spirit in the Night (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyB-L4Jb0m4

Springsteen’s lack of success almost got him dumped from his label. He made one last shot at the big time…

Born to Run (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuThNgl3YA

Afterward, he did not have to worry about being dropped…

Tenth Avenue Freeze Out (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-HL3ELvFI

Badlands (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0ExmL4LzCk

Promised Land (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsRNqF0CbC8

Paul McCartney: Rock n Roll HOF part 3

During the 90s and 00s, Paul experimented with electronica and classical music. He also remained in the pop sphere.

Put it There (1990):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fvKr8MOlJI

Hope of Deliverance (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5rxkQ9bia8

Off the Ground (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFbTk6yfoME

The Beatles Anthology (1995):

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

The World Tonight (1997):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMH3u0_HX-o

Linda died in 1998.

Freedom (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpOwePJdzO0

2001 Concert for NY:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M17qFKXSMiw

Concert for George (2002):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U16IU7HwhDY

Live 8 w/U2 (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keo7_kPAwH8

Ever Present Past (2007):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCMAV5BEKxk

Walk with You w/Ringo Starr (2009):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c68v6WIZeRI

Queen’s Jubilee (2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS1x1iFw3QE

Closing ceremonies for Olympics (2012):

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

Sandy Relief w/Nirvana(2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1svF1Yyhnc

 

Paul McCartney: Rock n Roll HOF part 2

By 1980, McCartney dispatched Wings and went solo again.

Coming Up (1980):

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

Ebony and Ivory w/Stevie Wonder (1982):

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

The Girl is Mine w/Michael Jackson (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHp0s2wKajw

Say Say Say w/Michael Jackson (1983):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9jGSdGVNFI

In 1983, he paid homage to the 1914 Christmas Truce along the Western Front.

Pipes of Peace (1983):

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

Paul starred in the film Give My Regards to Broad Street in 1984.

No More Lonely Nights w/David Gilmour (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxYpsB_jdH8

Live Aid (1985):

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

Spies Like Us (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27ATt3FXAUY

He worked with Elvis Costello for his Flowers in the Dirt album.

My Brave Face (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h85OGkCaKIg

This One (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pb-8bdhogs

Figure of Eight (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlwLo8txw1k

Paul McCartney Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1999 part 1

Official Site:

http://www.paulmccartney.com/

Rock Hall bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/paul-mccartney/bio/

Paul McCartney joined John Lennon’s Quarrymen in 1957. They morphed into the Beatles in 1960. In 1970, Paul went solo.

Maybe I’m Amazed (1970):

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

Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ma8OhzFdIA

In 1971, he formed Wings

My Love (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SB3x6KtNi4

And he did a James Bond theme:

Live and Let Die (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK2hKzZss5Y

Jet (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8V1nFCP058

Band on the Run (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3wA4ZxGd3U

Listen to What the Man Said (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0v_DLkJmN0

Silly Love Songs (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_kkp9S9a3w

With a Little Luck (1978):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFqKN8yhA54

Goodnight Tonight (1979):

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

Wonderful Christmas Time (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9BZDpni56Y

Billy Joel: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame part 3

Part 3

Joel ended the 80s on top.

We Didn’t Start the Fire (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFTLKWw542g

I Go To Extremes (1990):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xgjtm4_M20

All Shook Up (1992):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvauA34dIJc

The River of Dreams (1993):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSq4B_zHqPM

Joel divorced Brinkley in 1994 and quit writing. He did continue touring. Also, he began a series of Face-to-Face tours with Elton John.

 At the 911 Concert (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylxw-nG5VWI

Christmas in Fallujah (2007):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm2aqyXL7YE

Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Concert w/ Bruce Springsteen (2009):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhUD1cwg9kk

Hurricane Sandy Relief (2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOy8sloWBGg

 

 

Billy Joel: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame part 2

Official Site:

http://www.billyjoel.com/

Joel’s success continued into the 80s. However, some critics considered his music too soft, so he responded…

It’s Still Rock n Roll To Me (1980):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAQa4MOGkE

Don’t Ask Me Why (1980):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NVABxCrTJ0

Allentown (1983):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHnJp0oyOxs

Tell Her About It (1983):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0pM5dm--yQ

He married Christie Brinkley…

 Uptown Girl (1983):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCuMWrfXG4E

The Longest Time (1984):

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

With help from the Mythbusters Adam Savage…

 You’re Only Human (1985):

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

A Matter of Trust (1986):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKhE-2tOaE0