Music can grasp a strong bond between people and events. The influence of music in the 1930s was overwhelmingly impactful. With new genres coming in, new clubs opening, and new singers emerging, the 1930s was an uplifting time. People were shaping up their lives, and recovering from the horrid “Great Depression.” Music held a strong relationship with people as they were doing so, and helped them live everyday without sadness or sorrow.
The jazz age was ending, but the music was still maturing. New people and bands were up and coming, “Big bands began transforming it into danceable swing music,”(Berg). Dance clubs were also developing to tag along with the new genres. New singers were showing themselves, and bands were becoming increasingly …show more content…
With the new music coming in left and right, new places and clubs were opening their doors:“ The Cotton Club soon became the most famous nightclub in the city, with a house band, frequent concerts by famous jazz performers, and even live radio broadcasts of its shows,”(“The Cotton Club”). The club became an overnight sensation. Everyone had visited at least once. Music was their attraction, and there was no stopping that, “From 1922 to 1927, the Cotton Club Syncopators of Andy Preer (c. 1873–1927) served as the house band,”(“The Cotton Club”). After Preer's death, Duke Ellington began performing at the club, with his band. Soon after, they became the Cotton Club’s house band. The Cotton Club changed the way people viewed music, going to and singing there was a major …show more content…
One that especially stands out in our history is “The Wizard of Oz.” Many famous songs were generated in that movie, such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” which won several musical awards. This song was composed by, “Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, who also wrote “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “Brother Can You Spare a Dime” and more,”(“11 Fun Facts”). The incredible actor Judy Garland sang this song during the one hour and fifty-two minutes movie. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is just one of the many popular songs from “The Wizard of Oz.” The music from this timeless classic helped people see the good in the world aside from the
The jazz age was ending, but the music was still maturing. New people and bands were up and coming, “Big bands began transforming it into danceable swing music,”(Berg). Dance clubs were also developing to tag along with the new genres. New singers were showing themselves, and bands were becoming increasingly …show more content…
With the new music coming in left and right, new places and clubs were opening their doors:“ The Cotton Club soon became the most famous nightclub in the city, with a house band, frequent concerts by famous jazz performers, and even live radio broadcasts of its shows,”(“The Cotton Club”). The club became an overnight sensation. Everyone had visited at least once. Music was their attraction, and there was no stopping that, “From 1922 to 1927, the Cotton Club Syncopators of Andy Preer (c. 1873–1927) served as the house band,”(“The Cotton Club”). After Preer's death, Duke Ellington began performing at the club, with his band. Soon after, they became the Cotton Club’s house band. The Cotton Club changed the way people viewed music, going to and singing there was a major …show more content…
One that especially stands out in our history is “The Wizard of Oz.” Many famous songs were generated in that movie, such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” which won several musical awards. This song was composed by, “Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, who also wrote “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” “Brother Can You Spare a Dime” and more,”(“11 Fun Facts”). The incredible actor Judy Garland sang this song during the one hour and fifty-two minutes movie. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is just one of the many popular songs from “The Wizard of Oz.” The music from this timeless classic helped people see the good in the world aside from the