Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” Was a Cover—And Most People Don’t Know It
When people think of Joan Jett, one of the first things that comes to mind is her iconic 1981 hit I Love Rock ‘n Roll. The song became an anthem…
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Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which governs melody and harmony).
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The Iconic Sample Behind “It Takes Two”
If you’ve ever found yourself chanting “It takes two to make a thing go right, it takes two to make it out of sight,” you’ve experienced the power of one…
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Lessons from Dolly Parton’s Legendary Night: How We Can Spend Our Time Wisely
The story of Dolly Parton writing Jolene and I Will Always Love You in the same night is almost mythical in its brilliance. Two iconic songs, both considered masterpieces, created…
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Jerry Jeff Walker’s “Gettin’ By”: Embracing Imperfection and the Art of Perseverance
In his 1973 album Viva Terlingua, Jerry Jeff Walker opens with the track “Gettin’ By,” a candid reflection on the creative process and the realities of artistic production. The song…
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