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I can say so many things about the song ‘A little help from my friends.’ Joe Cocker did the song justice! When it comes to any of the Beatles songs I will always be bias in favour of John Lennon and say that he was the brainchild of the song. Music history however tells us that he co-wrote this song with Paul McCartney in the late 60’s. Both versions attested to real friends and real help. Today however it’s taken on a different meaning, when you say ‘a little help from my friends,’ the youth mean a little help from a bottle of whisky!
Blurock, since you appreciate Woodstock I’m confident that you aware that Joe Cocker performed the song at Woodstock in the late 60’s. In the 80’s a teenager really had very little to watch on t.v, I do recall however that there was a sitcom called ‘The Wonder Years,’ or something like that which featured this song as it’s introduction.. This song is the genuine stuff!
A little help from my friends by The Beatles: 1969 and performed by Joe Cocker at Woodstock in 1969
“What would you do if I sang out of tune,
Would you stand up and walk out on me.
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
And I'll try not to sing out of key.
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm,I get high with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends.
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love.
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love.
What do I do when my love is away.
Does it worry you to be alone?
How do I feel by the end of the day
Are you sad because you're on your own
No, I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, get high with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, gonna to try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love.
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love.
Would you believe in a love at first sight?
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time.
What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine.
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm I get high with a little help from my friends,
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I just need someone to love.
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Ooh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends.”
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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Another icon that appeared at Woodstock was Carlos Santana. Who can forget Oye coma va? I did not appreciate his music at first, but has since grown addicted to Santana's Latin rhythm and rock guitar which has given us greats such as Black magic woman, Samba pa ti, and others.
Carlos has also recorded his version of another Beatles song - While my guitar gently weeps on his album Guitar heaven. Other notable numbers on this album are Little wing (Jimi Hendrix),Can't you hear me knocking (Rolling Stones) and Sunshine of your love (Cream).Excellence is not a skill; its an attitude...Comment
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Holy Moly Vanash, that's quite an effort you put in there! I remember doing the same thing with my 7 single Teppaz Bambino record player; I'd play a bit, stop the player, write down the lyrics and do the same thing over and over again until the song was complete. Brings back memories.
For me, the greatest Rock guitarist of all time was Jimi Hendrix. Man he didn't just play the guitar, he made love to it. He could play it with his teeth, his tongue, behind his back, above his head. He smashed it, burned it and jumped on it when he was spaced out. The closest anyone came to him was Jim Morrison of the Doors.
Pity that the majority of Rock artists died because they overdosed. The latest casualties are Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston. George Michael, Mick Jagger and Boy George to name a few, are lucky they haven't gone the same way yet.Comment
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Another icon that appeared at Woodstock was Carlos Santana. Who can forget Oye coma va? I did not appreciate his music at first, but has since grown addicted to Santana's Latin rhythm and rock guitar which has given us greats such as Black magic woman, Samba pa ti, and others.
Carlos has also recorded his version of another Beatles song - While my guitar gently weeps on his album Guitar heaven. Other notable numbers on this album are Little wing (Jimi Hendrix),Can't you hear me knocking (Rolling Stones) and Sunshine of your love (Cream).
Trusting that you doing well on this Spring Sunday afternoon. Blurock, volumes of books can be written on Woodstock alone!
We have many different renditions of Woodstock today but it can bring back the atmosphere of the 60’s from when it was conceived. It was traditionally 3 days of music in a tranquil environment. It was held in a dairy near the town of Woodstock
“During the sometimes rainy weekend, thirty-two acts performed outdoors in front of 500,000 concert-goers.[It is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in popular music history. Rolling Stone listed it as one of the 50 Moments That Changed the History of Rock and Roll.”[1]
I think Didditmiself expresses the sentiment most accurately:"For me, the greatest Rock guitarist of all time was Jimi Hendrix. Man he didn't just play the guitar, he made love to it. He could play it with his teeth, his tongue, behind his back, above his head. He smashed it, burned it and jumped on it when he was spaced out. The closest anyone came to him was Jim Morrison of the Doors."
[1] Vide: Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock. Accessed 28 October 2012.“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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Holy Moly Vanash, that's quite an effort you put in there! I remember doing the same thing with my 7 single Teppaz Bambino record player; I'd play a bit, stop the player, write down the lyrics and do the same thing over and over again until the song was complete. Brings back memories.
For me, the greatest Rock guitarist of all time was Jimi Hendrix. Man he didn't just play the guitar, he made love to it. He could play it with his teeth, his tongue, behind his back, above his head. He smashed it, burned it and jumped on it when he was spaced out. The closest anyone came to him was Jim Morrison of the Doors.
Pity that the majority of Rock artists died because they overdosed. The latest casualties are Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and Whitney Houston. George Michael, Mick Jagger and Boy George to name a few, are lucky they haven't gone the same way yet.
It a 'labour of love,' actually the real task was from another time! A time when we only had casssetes and vinly lp's. I can recall the task of trying to write down lyrics using the play and then pause button and if you didn't quite get it, the rewind button. With mp3, this task is so much easier!
I hold Cliff Richard in high regard because he never used drugs, never promoted the use of drugs, he was never an alcoholic, he was never in the media for the wrong reasons, he never used a vulgar or swear word in any of his songs yet he sold more than 200 million records and he never made a fool of himself in public. He remains a good, clean role model.
His songs by and large were love songs..he made his mark on mankind!!!
"Over a 54-year career, Richard has become a fixture of the British entertainment world, amassing many gold and platinum discs and awards, including three Brit awards and two Ivor Novello awards. He has had more than 130 singles, albums and EPs make the UK Top 20, more than any other artist[7] and holds the record (with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its first six decades (1950s–2000s). He has achieved 14 UK No. 1 singles (or 18, depending on the counting methodology) and is the only singer to have had a No. 1 single in the UK in six consecutive decades: the 1950s through to the 2000s (discounting digital downloads and counting only CDs, he had a UK No. 1 single in the 2000s)."[1]
[1] Vide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Richard. Accessed 28 October 2012“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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Indeed Blurock! Carlos Santana was another outstanding guitarist. I particularly remember Oye come va!Comment
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A high five on that one! Yes Cliff is one of the few artists that remain as squeaky clean as anyone can. Pity though as I said , fame and fortune often lead to their unhappiness.Comment
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Another icon that appeared at Woodstock was Carlos Santana. Who can forget Oye coma va? I did not appreciate his music at first, but has since grown addicted to Santana's Latin rhythm and rock guitar which has given us greats such as Black magic woman, Samba pa ti, and others.
Carlos has also recorded his version of another Beatles song - While my guitar gently weeps on his album Guitar heaven. Other notable numbers on this album are Little wing (Jimi Hendrix),Can't you hear me knocking (Rolling Stones) and Sunshine of your love (Cream).
..Picture Carlos Santana[1]
Picture Jimi Hendrix[2]
[1] Vide:http://www.biography.com/people/carlos-santana-9542276. Accessed 28 October 2012
[2] Vide: http://www.soundcheckmusicblog.com/monday-blues-jimi-hendrix-red-house. Accessed 28 October 2012
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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Vanash, I would like to get a CD of some of the pop songs currently enjoyed by Indian youngsters eg. Mr Kandasar, Derri Merri, Vishte Nate, Jen me Je. I realise I have probably not pronounced the titles properly, but since you live in Lenasia, you might have family that can identify what I'm looking for? Thanks in anticipation!Comment
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Vanash, I would like to get a CD of some of the pop songs currently enjoyed by Indian youngsters eg. Mr Kandasar, Derri Merri, Vishte Nate, Jen me Je. I realise I have probably not pronounced the titles properly, but since you live in Lenasia, you might have family that can identify what I'm looking for? Thanks in anticipation!
I'm glad you've given me an opportunity to make a once off 'bollywood,' music video post, but it will be a very special one, one that actually has a story and one that promotes racial and cultural intergration and diversity..will do so in the next post....
In memory of Nazia Hassan: 3 April 1965 – 13 August 2000
In dedication to all women who lost their lives to cancer
“Aap Jaisa Koi”
“The flower for Spring and Spring for the garden. The heart for a heart, the body for a body. Each desires the meeting of a body and soul..”
I’m not going to pull a Bollywood on you, I promise! In the spirit of cultural diversity and celebrating our differences, I’ll make this one post of an Indian song. I do my Indian community a great disservice in that I understand not even one of the several rich Indian languages.
1. In 1980, Nazia Hassan was 15 years old! She was a teenager yet she released a song that sold millions of albums. The song was used in the 1980 Indian movie ‘Qurbani,’. The songs name is Aap Jaisa Koi. She was one of a few Asian females that appeared on BBC in 1981. The footage of Nazia Hassan herself singing this song is very, very, very rare and can actually only be found at one link:-http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00nbwmv
2. In the Movie Qurbani, the song is lip synced by an actress. The movie was way ahead of it’s time as the stage actress was dressed in a sexy and appealing manner and so were her fellow female singers! There were White people in the audience; the singing entourage consisted of a Black drummer. This was in 1980!!!
3. In 1980, I was in grade 1 and Nazia Hassan was a teenager about 15 years of age when she made this hit song! The song was played on a regular basis in Lenasia between 1980 and 1983.
These are not my lyrics, I can’t vouch for their authenticity, I googled it!
I proudly give you ‘Aap Jaisa Koi,’(Remember this was in 1980!!!!!)
“Movie Name – Quarbani
Year – 1981
Song - Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye
Actors - Zeenat Aman, Firoz Khan
Singer - NAZIA HUSSAIN
Composer – Biddu”[1]
“English Translation of the Song Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye from Movie Quarbani is in Red Color.”[2]
“Lyrics of the song Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye from Movie Quarbani.”
“Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye
Someone like you should come into my life
To Baat Ban Jaaye, Haan Haan Baat Ban Jaaye
It will be great; Yes Yes life will become great
Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye
Someone like you should come into my life
To Baat Ban Jaaye, Haan Haan Baat Ban Jaaye
It will be great; Yes Yes life will become great
Phool Ko Bahaar, Bahaar Ko Chaman
Flowers need Spring, Spring needs garden
Dil Ko Dil, Badan Ko Badan
Heart needs heart body needs body
Har Kisiko Chahiye Tan Ka Milan
Everyone wants physical relationships attachment
Kash Mujh Par Aisa Dil Aapka Bhi Aaye
I hope wish that your heart will also feel like this for me
To Baat Ban Jaaye Haan Haan Baat Ban Jaaye
It will be great; Yes Yes life will become great
Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye
Someone like you should come into my life
To Baat Ban Jaaye, Haan Haan Baat Ban Jaaye
It will be great; Yes Yes life will become great
Maein Insaan Hoon, Farishta Nahin
I am a human being not a messenger of god or angel
Dar Hai Behak, Na Jaun Kahin
I fear that I may go out of the control
Tanha Dil Na Sambhlega
Lonely heart may not stay in control
Pyar Bina Yeh Tadpega
Without love heart will suffer
Aapsa Kahan Hai Dil Aapko Hi Paaye
No one is like you; My heart only wants to reach you
To Baat Ban Jaaye Haan Haan Baat Ban Jaaye
It will be great; Yes Yes life will become great
Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye
Someone like you should come into my life
To Baat Ban Jaaye, Haan Haan Baat Ban Jaaye
It will be great; Yes Yes life will become great
Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye
Someone like you should come into my life
To Baat Ban Jaaye, Haan Haan Baat Ban Jaaye
It will be great; Yes Yes life will become great
Aap Jaisa Koi Meri Zindagi Mein Aaye
Someone like you should come into my life
To Baat Ban Jaaye, Haan Haan Baat Ban Jaaye
It will be great; Yes Yes life will become great”[3]
[1] Vide:http://realityviews.blogspot.com/201...-song-aap.html. accessed 28 October 2012
[2] Supra n1
[3] Supra n1“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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Forever Young: Alphaville: 1984
This singular song describes my general attitude in life! I think the sentiment is ‘body grow old, heart remain young and strong!”
“Let's dance in style, let's dance for a while
Heaven can wait, we're only watching the skies
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Are you gonna drop the bomb or not?
Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
The music's for the sad men
Can you imagine when this race is won
Turn our golden faces into the sun
Praising our leaders, we're getting in tune
The music's played by the, the mad men
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever and ever?
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever? Forever young
Some are like water, some are like the heat
Some are a melody and some are the beat
Sooner or later, they all will be gone
Why don't they stay young?
It's so hard to get old without a cause
I don't want to perish like a fading horse
Youth's like diamonds in the sun
And diamonds are forever
So many adventures couldn't happen today
So many songs we forgot to play
So many dreams swinging out of the blue
We let them come true
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever and ever?
Forever young, I want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever and ever?”
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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Just a cool old song I like,
Blue Oyster Cult "Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll"
My heart is black, and my lips are cold
Cities on flame with rock and roll
Three thousand guitars they seem to cry
My ears will melt, and then my eyes
Oh, let the girl, let that girl, rock and roll
Cities on flame now, with rock and roll
Gardens of nocturne, forbidden delights
Reins of steel, and it's alright
Cities on flame, with rock and roll
Marshal will buoy, but Fender control
Let the girl, let that girl rock and roll
Cities on flame now, with rock and roll
My heart is black, and my lips are cold
Cities on flame with rock and roll
Three thousand guitars they seem to cry
My ears will melt, and then my eyes
Let the girl, let that girl rock and roll
Cities on flame now, with rock and rollpeace is a state of mind
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Just a cool old song I like,
Blue Oyster Cult "Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll"
My heart is black, and my lips are cold
Cities on flame with rock and roll
Three thousand guitars they seem to cry
My ears will melt, and then my eyes
Oh, let the girl, let that girl, rock and roll
Cities on flame now, with rock and roll
Gardens of nocturne, forbidden delights
Reins of steel, and it's alright
Cities on flame, with rock and roll
Marshal will buoy, but Fender control
Let the girl, let that girl rock and roll
Cities on flame now, with rock and roll
My heart is black, and my lips are cold
Cities on flame with rock and roll
Three thousand guitars they seem to cry
My ears will melt, and then my eyes
Let the girl, let that girl rock and roll
Cities on flame now, with rock and roll
Blue Oyster Cult "Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll" is a good all rounder! I like it!
Some nice imagery here:-Gardens of nocturne, forbidden delights, Reins of steel, and it's alright, Cities on flame, with rock and roll. Marshal will buoy, but Fender control." It ignites the though process1 Noone can rightfully say that just anyone can write like this. This song is nice on the ear as well.The drum and guitar work that introduces this song is really something else!!! Very well composed song delivered very smoothly!
I proudly give you:"Blue Oyster Cult "Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll"
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[1] Vide: http://swotti.starmedia.com/musicbands/blue-oyster-cult_21402.htm. Accessed 29 October 2012“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Winston Churchill
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Sixto Rodriquez in SA 2013 !1 Bought my tickets can't wait to see this man LIVE and on stage !!
Sugarman
Won't ya hurry
Coz I'm tired of these scenes
For a blue coin
Won't ya bring back
All those colours to my dreams
Silver majik ships, you carry
Jumpers, coke, sweet MaryJane
Sugarman
Met a false friend
On a lonely, dusty road
Lost my heart
When I found it
It had turned to dead, black coal
Silver majik ships, you carry
Jumpers, coke, sweet MaryJane
Sugarman
You're the answer
That makes my questions disappear
Sugarman
Coz I'm weary
Of these double games I hear
Sugarman (x7)
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Sugarman
Won't ya hurry
Coz I'm tired of these scenes
For a blue coin
Won't ya bring back
All those colours to my dreams
Silver majik ships, you carry
Jumpers, coke, sweet MaryJane
Sugarman
Met a false friend
On a lonely, dusty road
Lost my heart
When I found it
It had turned to dead, black coal
Silver majik ships, you carry
Jumpers, coke, sweet MaryJane
Sugarman
You're the answer
That makes my questions disappear
[....fade to echo"Out of suffering have emerged the strongest of souls; the most massive characters are seamed with scars..." - E.H. Chapin
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