Bob Woodward

The sixties filled ears with happiness and tranquillity, yet it never failed to disappoint certain individuals. Songs were written for the purpose of enhancing one's emotions and turning someone into a better person. When Elvis Presley wrote “If I Can Dream”, he addressed the theme of despondency as many find themselves lost in an unforeseeable future. However, the theme bounces back to hopefulness as Presley exaggerates hope that one day his dream will come true. His lyrics serve as a complaint…

In the ever expanding culture of music, certain musicians or even groups set a fundamental base for musicians or groups. Music of all sorts have always played a major role in society as a whole; certain musicians have impacted society so much to change the world at a certain point in time. The band, The Beatles, have been one of those certain musical groups that have served and continue to serve as a root for future musicians. They definitely impacted society and the world in a major way once…

Clive Donner’s film A Christmas Carol, which is based upon the novella by Charles Dickens, is arguably one of the most authentic adaptations in this present time, however it poses several slight differences to the original storyline. Both mediums represented the idea of family and familial gatherings at Christmastime as ones of warmth, joy and “all in a glow” brought on by the idea of hope through the birth of Christ and Scrooge as the stark opposite, a “grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous…

Injustice and struggle have been prevalent throughout the world and music has been a key factor in bringing people together to fight for a cause, such as the Civil Rights Movement and the apartheid in South Africa. From these tribulations, people gave rise to songs such as We Shall Overcome and Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika, to unite, to feel a sense of comfort and hope. The songs We Shall Overcome and Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika have become musical representations of triumph over the injustice within…

The Beatles are debatably the greatest musicians to ever step on this planet. Their music always sounds soothing to the ears and seems to bring delight to every listener. As far as the average person knows, there was never a time when the Beatles argued or were on the verge of splitting up due to a conflict between members, which is without regarding the transition from Pete Best to Ringo Starr on the drums. When you think of Beatles music, a person thinks of quality music with wonderful…

Casey and Abby eventually say their good nights and head home, Bryna heads up to her old room to go to sleep. I was not ready for bed and was still sipping on some coffee I had made. After tonight, I needed to feel a little bit more of Jack with me so I brewed a small pot, and grabbed Jacks favorite red coffee cup from the shelf. I poured a seconds glass for Flynn and we move our conversation to the front porch. “You don’t have to stay. I’m sure you are tired.” I say taking a seat “No, I’m fine.…

As the 60’s, or more specifically 1968, was the time of activism, and protests, and significant people stepping up to express their political values and what they thought should be changes. There were many varying factors in how the public fought for their stance so, it would be easier to pick simply one. Music is complex yet a powerful and popular tool in self expression. Not only does it bring people together but, it can bring others to change. It is a form of art that is used just about…

Rock Music Socially Impacted People in the Late 20th Century Rock N’ Roll took a big part of the late 1900s, specifically the 1980s. Rock music was an escape to the youth of people that have been through struggles in their life. Rock music was a genre that blew up overnight and was more appreciated with the connections of fans and artists as a whole. Rock N’ Roll influenced fashion and social attitudes of the 1980s. 1980s music was focused on rock songs, singers, and bands who reshaped the music…

The first reading mentions that most think that there are a lot of rock songs with political themes and rock songs that are essentially protest songs, and goes on to say that this doesn’t actually hold up. However, it mentions that there are a lot of songs with themes that are against some sort of authority or power. This seemed slightly contradictory and could easily be discussed in class. In addition to this, some people may view certain songs as protest songs, whereas other might just hear…

Charity has a big role is the novel “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens and takes an apparent theme through the book. The concept of charity changes the main character Ebenezer Scrooge and his holiday spirit throughout a short time period. When Scrooge wasn't willing to donate to charity she was a bitter and rude old man. Throughout the three days where Christmas spirits visited him, he gained Christmas spirit and donated to charity which made him and overall happier person. In the…