Elton John: Goodbye Yellowbrick Road (1973)

This is probably Elton John's best song. The title derives from the Wizard of Oz. Supposedly, the film was the first John had ever seen and he used it as a tool to reflect his own life and desire to get back to his own roots.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDOL7iY8kfo

Jeff Beck: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009 part 3

1991-the present

During the 90s, he worked with Roger Waters, Kate Bush, recorded a tribute to Gene Vincent and almost played with Guns n Roses.
What Mama Said (1999): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsOfQVTkmDw

Dirty Mind (2001): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JCs_OSaoBI

A Day in the Life (2008): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHHY3eRUMsM

Over the Rainbow (2010): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJqrNAkndd0



He continues to record, collaborate, and tour.
  
 

The Year in Music: 1939

The Great Depression began its second decade while World War II broke out in Europe. The music of 1939 reflects the hopes for a better time as well as patriotism. Big band music evolved from swing and dominated the musical landscape beginning in 1935.

The following is a sample of what was popular in 1939:

The #1 song of 1939 was Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow."

Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HRa4X07jdE

and some other popular tunes.

Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller:

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

Little Brown Jug by Glenn Miller:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYo6G8RBjAE

God Bless America by Kate Smith:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8QksTKRYS0

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

Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXdnD39GYVU

When the Saints Go Marching In by Louis Armstrong:

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