Pop & Rock Music

04/25/2025

"Born To Be Wild" is a 1968 song by Steppenwolf, written by Mars Bonfire, that became a popular anthem, particularly for bikers and counterculture, after being featured in the 1969 film "Easy Rider".

It's considered a classic rock song and is credited with introducing the term "heavy metal" into rock music, although in the context of motorcycles, not a musical genre.

Here's a more detailed look:

Origin and Inspiration:
The song was written by Mars Bonfire (Dennis McCrohan/Edmonton) and initially inspired by Bonfire's car trips through the California landscape, including a thunderstorm that led to the phrase "heavy metal thunder".

Musical Style:
While not explicitly a heavy metal song in its genre-defining sense, "Born To Be Wild" is characterized by its energetic, driving rhythm and has been cited as a precursor to the heavy metal sound.

Popularity and Legacy:
The song gained significant popularity after being included in the soundtrack of "Easy Rider," becoming synonymous with the film's rebellious spirit and the biker subculture.

“Easy Rider” and Counterculture:
"Born To Be Wild" is inextricably linked to the counterculture of the 1960s, particularly the biker rebellion portrayed in “Easy Rider”.
Musical Influences:
The song's style and lyrical themes resonate with the rebellious spirit of the era, making it a fitting soundtrack for the film and its countercultural message.

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Steppenwolf is a Canadian-American rock band, prominent from 1968 to 1972. The group was formed in late 1967 in Los Angeles by lead singer John Kay, keyboard...

04/23/2025

'Stayin' Alive' by the Bee Gees
It's one of the most iconic movie songs, and the track that cemented the Bee Gees as the ultimate disco kings.

The Bee Gees topped the charts around the world with this Saturday Night Fever track, but what inspired it and how was it made?

Here's all you need to know about 'Stayin' Alive':

The executive producer of the Saturday Night Fever movie soundtrack and future Bee Gees manager Robert Stigwood asked the group to write some songs for the soundtrack.

At the time, the film was only just being developed and didn't have a title. Stigwood only knew that it had something to do with discomania.

Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb wrote the song over a few days while working on a staircase at the Château d'Hérouville studio near Paris.

The Bee Gees preferred to record the majority of the soundtrack in France for tax reasons, like many artists at the time.

What is the song about?

RSO Records wanted the song to share the title of the film (at the time) - 'Saturday Night' - but the Bee Gees refused to change the title, as there had been too many songs with 'Saturday' in the title. Plus, the album already had a song called 'Night Fever'.

Instead, Stigwood expanded the name of the film to include the title of 'Night Fever'.

Several words from Robin Gibb's Concorde ticket actually inspired the lyrics for 'Stayin' Alive'.

Robin said: "The subject matter of 'Stayin' Alive' is actually quite a serious one; It's about survival in the streets of New York, and the lyrics actually say that".

Barry Gibb added: "People crying out for help. Desperate songs. Those are the ones that become giants. The minute you capture that on record, it's gold. 'Stayin' Alive' is the epitome of that.

"Everybody struggles against the world, fighting all the bu****it and things that can drag you down. And it really is a victory just to survive. But when you climb back on top and win bigger than ever before, well that's something everybody reacts to everybody".

Maurice further explained: "We'd also written a song called 'Saturday Night'. But there were so many songs called 'Saturday Night' even one by the Bay City Rollers, so when we rewrote it for the movie, we called it 'Stayin' Alive'.

Fun fact: The rhythm of this song is used to help set the rate of chest compressions in CPR and keep it between 100-120 beat per minute In order to Stay Alive. These guys probably had no idea how many lives this song would save. They're the reason millions of people worldwide know how to do CPR.
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Doctor: You have three minutes to live
Me: I want to listen to Stayin' Alive
Doctor: But thats four minutes
God: I'll allow it

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04/23/2025

Its amazing to hear this song performed live in 1977, and they're doing it even faster than the studio version! The vocals are otherworldly-Donna and the other singers are perfect. And the musicians laying down that driving electronic beat are killing it! What a great time for music!

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Es increíble escuchar esta canción interpretada en vivo en 1977, y lo están haciendo incluso más rápido que la versión de estudio!
Las voces son de otro mundo: Donna y los demás cantantes son perfectos. ¡Un aplauso para los músicos que imponen y acompañan con esos ritmos electrónicos! ¡Qué gran momento para la música!

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03/09/2025

Cuando una artista no necesita micrófono con autotune. Jimmy Kimmel TV Show interviews Coldplay. This is why Coldplay, especially Chris is so down-to-earth, he's always very genuine, patient and kind.. No air of superiority.

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02/16/2025

Moves like Helen Folasade Adu, extended version. The Nothing Can Come Between Us performance from Sade's Love Deluxe World Tour,
1993. What's your special Sade memory?

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SADE - Nothing Can Come Between Us con subtítulos en castellano...

12/25/2024

🎅✨Que el espíritu navideño llene su hogar de armonía, su corazón de alegría y su vida de prosperidad. ¡Feliz Navidad y próspero 2025! 🎄✨

11/15/2024

Phil Collins y su hija Lily Collins
Antes y Después 💖 Pop & Rock Music

𝐏𝐨𝐩 & 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗕 © 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐀. 𝐀𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

10/27/2024

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers - I Won't Back Down (Official Music Video)

To have George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Jeff Lynee on your song.... then you are a legend. That's how awesome Tom Petty was: he could get half of The Beatles in his video!
The actual story is great: apparently, the guy who played drums on the record didn't show up for the filming. Tom didn't know what to do until George said he might see a drummer. Tom asks him to call this person and 30 minutes later Ringo walks in. Everyone said, "Oh yeah, George Harrison knows a drummer!!" Stan Lynch (the drummer) was having issues with the band, and he finally quit about a year later. The drum part was performed by Phil Jones. A strong man stands up for himself. A stronger man stands up for the others.

𝐏𝐨𝐩 & 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗕 © 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐀. 𝐀𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

REMASTERED IN HD!Music video by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers performing I Won't Back Down. (C) 1989 Geffen Records ...

10/27/2024

Tom Petty - Free Fallin'

Music video by Tom Petty performing Free Fallin'. (C) 1989 UMG Recordings, Inc. The first verse of this song is one of the best-written verses in all of rock history. We are still shocked about Tom Petty dying, which was very unexpected. A pure musical genius and legend. RIP Tom Petty, gone but never forgotten!

𝐏𝐨𝐩 & 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗕 © 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐀. 𝐀𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

REMASTERED IN HD!Music video by Tom Petty performing Free Fallin'. (C) 1989 UMG Recordings, Inc.

10/27/2024

Tom Petty grocery shopping in Los Angeles in 1990. If I looked this good grocery shopping, I'd come home with all kinds of chicks' phone numbers. This basket is full of poison! No wonder he left us way too soon. Tom was an amazing talent! Too bad fame doesn’t discriminate against bad dietary choices. Don't want a diet shame, but man, Tom, when Thousand Island dressing is the healthiest item in the cart. Where are his veggies and fruit, and how did he stay fit eating this way? It’s not the food though that killed him, but the drugs he overdosed on for his hip pain, I read.

𝐏𝐨𝐩 & 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗕 © 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐀. 𝐀𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

10/27/2024

07/21/2024

Pans People - When Will I See You Again - A song from a Three Degrees 08/08/1974

Babs, Dee Dee, Sue, Ruth and Cherry (Cherry and Ruth has the darkest hair) ..but can't can't take my eyes off the lady with the dark hair.

Just watching this super video again. Great song, great dancing. The girls are in harmony with the music, and the music is in harmony with the beautiful girls. There's something extra special about Dee Dee Wilde though! I hadn't realized Sue had gone that far back. She certainly must have danced more routines than anyone else being she lasted to Dec 1981.

What a great song, and fabulous routine by Pan's People. Incredibly sexy dresses, and Dee Dee Wilde looks incredibly beautiful.

Reminds me of the girl I met that autumn. Magical life changing summer of 1998 when I meet Grace at UCD over Texas A&M University in Dallas TX leading to the even more magical 2K or 2000. Sigh. Wish I could do it all over again- but with the beneficial knowledge of hindsight. Doctor Who, can you help please!

𝐏𝐨𝐩 & 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝗠𝗔𝗔𝗕 © 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐀. 𝐀𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒.

Jimmy Savile O.B.E. looks at the weekly pop chart from 8th August 1974 and introduces Mud, Paul Da Vinci, The Rolling Stones, Hues Corporation, Bobby Goldsbo...