Coldplay
adapted Kraftwerk’s “Computer Love” for their own and created “Talk.” The band
had worked and reworked the song before scrapping it for the Kraftwerk inspired
motif. The video is a nod to old fashioned sci-fi movies complete with a giant
robot.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Green Day: Homecoming (2004)
Green Day
took inspiration from The Who and created their own rock opera. American
Idiot climaxes with “Homecoming.” The record follows the adventures of
Jesus of Suburbia, who transforms at the end of the story. A part of the main
character dies at the end and loses touch with whatshername. The journey's end is something we can all identify with.
Studio:
Live:
Friday, March 15, 2013
U2: Breathe (2009)
Edge
created the initial treatment for “Breathe” after working with Jack White and
Jimmy Page for It Might Get Loud. The
song is directly influenced by the pair. Originally, the lyrics referenced
Nelson Mandela, but the band developed a second set that was eventually used.
On
Letterman:
Studio:
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Pearl Jam: I Got Id (Shit) (1995)
The lyrics
cry “I got shit” which made people wonder if the band changed the song’s name
to placate the record company. The concept of Id comes from Freud. Neil Young
makes a guest appearance on guitar. This is classic mid-90s rock. It also makes a great post break-up song to
compliment “Black.”
Live:
Studio:
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
John Mellencamp: Paper in Fire (1987)
“Paper in
Fire” was Mellencamp’s lead single off The
Lonesome Jubilee album. The album spawned a number of hit songs and was
influenced by Mellencamp’s uncle’s death.
The album seemed more personal and influenced by folk music as opposed
to his earlier efforts.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Of Monsters and Men: Mountain Sound (2013)
This is Of
Monsters and Men’s second single off their debut album. It became a worldwide
hit in 2013 for the Icelandic Indie band. This song sounds like Iceland.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Billie Holiday: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000
Billie
Holiday was a seminal jazz singer and influence on rock artists.
She died in
1959.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Bonnie Raitt: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000
After
graduating high school, Raitt ended up playing folk and R&B in Boston
clubs. She signed with Warner Brothers
in 1970.
A buzz
surrounded her leading to press coverage. Raitt did not breakthrough
commercially until 1977.
She was
dropped from her label in 1983. By the late 80s, she had kicked substance abuse
and experienced her greatest commercial success.
Since
election to the RnR HOF, she continues to work.
Right Down the Line
(2012): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T_aMNbXVdA
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Clive Davis: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000
Davis is an
important record executive that helped sign many of rock’s biggest acts.
A partial
list of acts Davis’ brought to the public:
Janis
Joplin
Santana
Bruce
Springsteen
Billy Joel
Chicago
Pink Floyd
Earth,
Wind, and Fire
Alicia Keys
Kelly
Clarkson
He also won
several Grammys as a producer.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Earl Palmer: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000
Earl Palmer
was a session drummer most noted for his work with Little Richard. Palmer
helped popularize the “back beat” so important to rock music.
Here is
some of his work:
River Deep-Mountain
High by Ike and Tina Turner (1966):
Sweet Little Bullet
From a Pretty Blue Gun by Tom Waits (1978):
Earl Palmer
died in 2008
Monday, March 4, 2013
Earth Wind and Fire: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000
The
soul/funk band formed in 1969. Their classic period ran from 1973-80, but their
most interesting era occurred during the 80s when they went electronic. EWF
continue to perform to this day.
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