Edwin Starr

CAMBRIDGE- Glitter and imagery have recently announced that after being used by Edwin Arlington Robinson to describe Richard Cory, they have officially announced poetry war on Cory. Glitter and Imagery have accused Cory of taking away self-esteem and confidence within the lower class in “Richard Cory.” In an interview with Glitter, he was very frustrated and stated, “ that people don’t realize Cory’s true nature. They need to begin to understand how much of a jerk he is!”…

behind closed doors. People on the surface can be so confident and secure in their own skin when in the public's view, but once they get to the seclusion of their own home they can portray a much different side to their personality. "Richard Cory" by Edwin Arlington Robinson is the story of a very wealthy man who kills himself. People were stunned because everyone envied this "gentleman" who they assumed had the perfect life. It revealed that money certainly does not buy happiness. Richard…

The Beatles mostly sang about peace and love, experimenting with different concepts on the subject and various instruments. George Harrison introduced the sitar in some of their later albums. Originally, they started as a simple pop band and eventually grew and developed into a rock and roll band. Most of their fan base was composed of teenage girls, while the Rolling Stones attracted every one of every age. They would have to think of creative and clever ways to sneak lyrics about sex and drugs…

180 out of the roughly 245 Beatles songs while the remaining songs were written with or by other band mates. The Lennon McCartney songwriting duo is as historical in the field of music as any. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were only together as a band for seven years, but they impacted the world like no other. Equally gifted musicians, John Lennon and Paul McCartney are regarded as the best musical…

"Tainted Love Or Tainted Music" Musician, songwriter, and record producer of the 50's and 60's Ed Cobb wrote the memorable song "Tainted Love" in 1964. Cobb's profession of musician and songwriter has been marked as a renowned songwriter of his time. Cobb played in the band the Four Preps and wrote for several famous musical artists like the Standells, Fleetwood Mac, and Pink Floyd, just to name a few. The talents of Cobb's work has boosted musicians fame with the enjoyment of his lyrics. His…

Jared grew up in NJ and he grew up with a younger brother. The song he chose was Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd. A friend recommended the band to him. He likes to listen to the song with the windows down in his car. The guitar solos are the best parts of the song. The reason he likes the song is because he likes to be free. The song “Freebird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd tells me that they like to be free and it can also mean that he is finally free to go out into the world after living with his family for…

1. Thesis statement a. The 1998 version of The Parent Trap is a soundtrack film with many nostalgic aspects in the music, which changed the way audiences viewed this version of the film compared to the original 1961 version. 2. Use of nostalgia in film a. “As texts move through history, they encounter new audiences, are placed in new contexts, or gather new historical and cultural resonances. Thus, the political and social function of texts’ nostalgia inevitably change.” (Dwyer, 2015) i. This…

“In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes” this is a quote from the legendary pop artist Andy Warhol in a 1968 exhibition of his work at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden. Warhol was an American artist, director, and producer whose works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture, and advertising. His mediums included everything from painting, silk-screening, photography, film, and even sculpture. His studio, The Factory, became a well-known…

Music In The 1960’s The 1960’s were a time of change in society, fashion, politics, attitudes, and especially music. During these times, many different social influences impacted popular music, and songs began to include social consciousness and political statements. Events like the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and the progression of the Civil Rights Movement all inflicted change in music. During the 1960’s, many genres of music emerged, like Motown and R&B,…

Pop singers have been the highest-charting musicians for decades, captivating audiences with hook-laden tunes and mesmerizing live performances. As pop music is an amalgam of a number of different genres, including dance, RnB, hip-hop, country and rock, many performers have crossover success within many of these titles. Here are ten of the top pop singers of all time, who have been able to transcend their varied influences to create a unique experience for listeners. Number Ten: George Michael…