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The Shangri-Las - Leader of the Pack (1964) Stereo HQ Audio
"Leader of the Pack" is a song written by George "Shadow" Morton, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich. It was a number one pop hit in 1964 for the girl group The Shangri-Las. The single is one of the group's best known songs as well as a popular cultural example of a 'teenage tragedy song'.
The tune of "Leader of the Pack" is credited to pop impresario George "Shadow" Morton together with Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich. According to Morton, he wrote the song for the Goodies (also known as the Bunnies), but instead it was needed as a follow-up to the Shangri-Las hit "Remember (Walking in the Sand)". He said he did not know that he was supposed to have a second idea ready to follow up "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" until Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (Red Bird Records co-owners with George Goldner) asked him, "Hey, what do you want to do for the second record?" Morton said he "got a bottle of champagne, two cigars" and "went into the shower, sat down, drank the champagne, smoked the cigars, and wrote the song on a shirt cardboard with my kids crayons." Morton claimed he credited Barry and Greenwich as co-writers for business reasons; however, his recollection has been questioned by Ellie Greenwich.
The song is about a girl named Betty, asked by friends to confirm that she is dating Jimmy, the leader of a motorcycle gang. After singing of love at first sight ("I met him at the candy store/He turned around and smiled at me/You get the picture?/That's when I fell for the Leader of the Pack"), Betty's heart turns to despair as she bemoans her parents' disapproval. The parents claim Jimmy hails from "the wrong side of town" and ask Betty to tell Jimmy goodbye and find someone new. Betty does as she is asked, and Jimmy speeds off on his motorcycle. Moments later, he crashes on a rain-slickened surface and dies; Betty's pleas for Jimmy to slow down are in vain.
In July 1964, Morton recorded the vocals for "Leader of the Pack" with the Shangri-Las at the Ultrasonic Sound studio on the second floor of a Manhattan hotel. The song was produced by George "Shadow" Morton. These vocals were dubbed over the instrumental parts, which had been previously recorded at the Ultrasonic Recording Studios in Hempstead, New York. Billy Joel, then a young session musician, said on November 16, 2010 during an interview with Howard Stern that he played piano on one of the demos for "Leader of the Pack," but he was not sure if any of his parts made the final recording. In fact, the piano part was played by Roger Rossi, a staff musician for Ultrasonic Recording Studios at the time.
Rossi said, "I remember the date like it was yesterday, there were no written charts, so unfortunately, some musicians kept making mistakes. As I recall, it took 63 recording takes before Shadow Morton was satisfied." Rossi added, "By the end of the session, in take 62, I also messed up and Morton laughingly yelled out, 'Ohhhh, noooo. Not you, too!'"
According to legend, to add the authentic sound of a motorcycle engine, one was driven through the lobby of the hotel and up to the floor of the recording studio. No one was arrested, but a ticket was issued. However, in an interview four decades later, Shangri-Las lead singer Mary Weiss said the motorcycle sound was taken from an effects record. The Zombies' drummer Hugh Grundy recalls revving up a motorcycle backstage when the Shangri-Las performed on a U.S. tour.
"Leader of the Pack" was released as a single on the Leiber and Stoller label Red Bird Records, the song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 28, 1964. In the United Kingdom, the single was refused airplay by the BBC, probably due to its death theme, although some have speculated that it was considered likely to encourage violence between mods and rockers. It charted three times on the UK Singles Chart: number 11 in 1965; number 3 in 1972[8] (by which time the BBC ban had been lifted); and once again at number 7 in 1976, when its sales figures as a reissue on two different labels (Charly and Contempo) were combined to arrive at its chart position. The record also reached number 1 in Australia.
In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the song among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at number 447. In the 2010 revision of the list, it was moved to number 454 as new entries were added.
The song is featured in a Broadway musical based on the songs of Ellie Greenwich, Leader of the Pack, which opened in 1985. In 1990, the song was featured in the soundtrack of the Martin Scorsese film, Goodfellas.
Yul Brynner "Two Guitars" on the Ed Sullivan Show
Yul Brynner "Two Guitars" on
The Ed Sullivan Show on September 17, 1967.
The Ed Sullivan Show was a television variety program that aired on CBS from 1948-1971. For 23 years it aired every Sunday night and played host to the world's greatest talents. The Ed Sullivan Show is well known for bringing rock n' roll music to the forefront of American culture through acts like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. The entertainers each week ranged from comedians like Joan Rivers and Rodney Dangerfield, to Broadway stars Julie Andrews and Richard Burton, to pop singers such as Bobby Darin and Petula Clark.
It also frequently featured stars of Motown such as The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and The Jackson 5. The Ed Sullivan Show was one of the only places on American television where such a wide variety of popular culture was showcased and its legacy lives on to this day.
Charo - Malagueña - 3/5/22 - Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den - Uncasville, CT
@hotshoe1958 -- How old is she now? My god she plays fantastic for someone has to be close to 90. The x coochi-coochi girl that was a regular on Laugh-in in the late 60’s. Wow!
@robertfindley921 -- So sad that she had to make a fool of herself on the Johnny Carson show way back when. The woman is a virtuoso with a guitar. Wasn't that enough? Kind of like Dolly Parton's chest being more important than her great voice.
Rosetta Tharpe- The Originator
Sister Rosetta Tharpe may be the true creator of Rock n Roll, but why does no one talk about her?
Tom Jones & Janis Joplin - Raise Your Hand - This is Tom Jones TV Show
Tom Jones & Janis Joplin performing Raise Your Hand on TV show This is Tom Jones in 1969.
Grace Jones- Live at Outside Lands -August 10, 2024- FULL SHOW
1. Nightclubbing 00:01:04
(Iggy Pop cover)
2. Private Life 00:06:25
(Pretenders cover)
3. My Jamaican Guy 00:12:58
4. The Key 00:18:29
5. Williams' Blood 00:24:53
6. Amazing Grace 00:31:56
(John Newton cover)
7. Pull Up to the Bumper 00:35:10
Out to the rail 00:37:18
8. Slave to the Rhythm 00:42:27
Radioactive (10th Anniversary Tour Version) ft. Rogelio Douglas, Jr.
At 63 Years Old, Yolanda Saldívar Breaks Her Silence, Leaving The World Shocked
In the early nineteen nineties, Selena Quintanilla was at the height of her career, loved for her Tejano music and stunning style. Her rise to American superstardom was cut short by her tragic murder at the hands of Yolanda Saldívar on March thirty first 1995. Saldívar, Selena’s fan club president, shot Selena after being caught embezzling from her. Now, nearly 30 years later, Yolanda Saldívar is breaking her silence through a documentary series leaving the world shocked. What is this series about and what does Yolanda have to say? Join us as we delve right into these shocking revelations.
Before diving in, let’s revisit Selena’s life, her final moments, and the events leading up to her untimely death.
Led Zeppelin - How Many More Times (Danmarks Radio 1969)
Led Zeppelin perform 'How Many More Times' on Danish TV channel Danmarks Radio on March 17, 1969
Moonlight - Music for Sleep on Oud
- Naochika Sogabe
After 5 minutes the screen becomes darker and after 30 minutes it turns black.
FAUN - BLOT (Official Video)
"Blót" is an old Norse word meaning "sacrifice". "Blóts“ were held to create a balance between "giving" and "taking".
For this song FAUN has set very old texts to music such as the "Heimskringla" from the 13th century and the "Strassburger Blutsegen" from the 11th century.
Rudraveena: Raag Madhuwanti
@spacemissing -- After hearing too many sitar and sarod ragas ending with stupidly fast gats,
I found a very serious rudra veena recording by Sundaram Balachander and was immediately pleased.
Slower-than-slow alaps leading to no faster than moderate-tempo jhallas or gats are So much more satisfying.
Making a superior impression does not require blazing speed; it requires exceptionally skilled playing.
This young lady seems to be on her way to something great.
Sardaukar Chant Throat
Singing Cover (DUNE) w. LYRICS!
FIRE OF THE HOLY GHOST/ PROPHETIC WARFARE INSTRUMENTAL / WORSHIP MUSIC /INTENSE VIOLIN WORSHIP
"Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, 'As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.'"
1 Kings 18:36-39 (NIV):
"At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: 'Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.' Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench. When all the people saw this, they fell prostrate and cried, 'The Lord—he is God! The Lord—he is God!'"
1 Kings 19:11-13 (NIV):
"The Lord said, 'Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.' Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord,
but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, 'What are you doing here, Elijah?'"
2 Kings 2:11 (NIV):
"As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind."
Malachi 4:5-6 (NIV):
"See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction."
David Cairol & Yellowman - Last Bus [Official music video 2024]
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Tom Jones, The Cardigans - Burning Down The House
Tom Jones isn't just a singer; he's an ENTERTAINER, capable of taking performances over the top with his unique style. The contrast between his powerful, masculine voice and Nina's gentle, calm, and feminine vocals in their collaboration is what makes the song truly special. The genius pairing of Jones and the Cardigans for this cover adds a dynamic element to the music.
In an interview with Nina, it was revealed that Tom's studio approach was remarkable. After a brief chat, a short preparation, and just two minutes, he nailed his singing part in the first take. This efficiency and talent further highlight the brilliance of the collaboration.
Music video by Tom Jones, The Cardigans performing Burning Down The House. (C) 2003 Universal Music TV, a division of Universal Music Operations Ltd.
Rare 1940s Rap
The Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx, NY intricately showcases the history of Hip-Hop through displays, memorabilia, art, and exhibits. According to the museum's curator, Claude "Paradise" Gray, rap music's roots can be traced back to the 1940s gospel group, the Jubalaires.
In an interview, Gray emphasized the significant influence of the Jubalaires, alongside other artists like The Last Poets, The Watts Prophets, Moms Mabley, Pigmeat Markham, and Muhammad Ali, in the creation of hip-hop. Describing the Jubalaires, Gray notes their rhythmic speaking and singing style, similar to the cadence of the Sugar Hill Gang.
Composed of Orville Brooks, Ted Brooks, Caleb Ginyard, George McFadden, and later Willie Johnson, the Jubalaires were active in the 1940s and 50s, primarily singing American Folk and Gospel Spirituals. Their harmonizing jubilee style included rhythmic speaking, now recognized as an early form of rap. Noteworthy songs like "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" and "God Almighty’s Gonna Cut You Down/Go Down Moses" contribute to their legacy as pioneers in the evolution of rap music.
The Best of Santana Full Album 1998
🔥❤🔥Feeling Nostalgic? Enjoy🔥❤🔥
Santana - Oye Como Va - Tanglewood - 1970/08/18
Carlos Santana - guitar, vocals
Gregg Rolie - keyboards, piano, lead vocals
Neal Schon - guitar
David Brown - bass
Michael Shrieve - drums
Jose Chepito Areas - percussion, conga, timbales
Mike Carabello - percussion, conga, vocals
Thomas Coke Escovedo - percussion
Kiss From a Rose - Seal METAL COVER with Violet Orlandi
This is our metal cover of the Seal classic Kiss from A Rose, featuring Violet Orlandi. Instrumental arranged and performed by Victor the Guitar Nerd.
Harmonizing AI and Human Creativity Video produced and edited by: Joshua Smith
PE18 (promoedits18@gmail.com)
Alice Cooper "100 More Miles" Animation Video
The unofficial animation video for Alice Cooper's "100 More Miles," beautifully encapsulates the poignant theme of the song. As the song narrates the bittersweet end of a tour and the journey back home, the video paints a vivid picture of the road-weary artist, capturing the mix of exhaustion and satisfaction in his eyes.
Harmonizing AI and Human Creativity
Video produced and edited by: Joshua Smith
PE18
(promoedits18@gmail.com)
Vanilla Ice 1st REACTION to Ice Ice Baby Music Video after 34 years!
Killin your brain with a poisonous mushroom..!
Wild Boys Extended Remix by Duran Duran • Mad Max: Fury Road Edition
Sweet Home Alberta (Live) - Reed Salmon
Comments -
-I live in Alabama... and I approve this song! Alberta is beautiful.
-"Now a dummy got elected and the west is pissed!!" Truer words have never been spoken.
-Go play it on Trudeau's doorstep, you guys couldn't have re-wrote it any better, keep on.
Playing guitar underwater actually sounds HEAVENLY
Such a haunting and melodic tune. I guess this type of guitar sacrifice is more humane than smashing one on stage.
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
So Into You
A largely but not entirely studio outfit, Atlanta Rhythm Section had been recording for most of the decade when this 1977 hit "So into you" was their breakthrough hit - reaching the Top 10 in America and the Top 30 here in Australia, where it received lots of radio airplay. An album released the next year, 'Champagne Jam' and its single 'Imaginary Lover' would see their success peak, before some disappointing releases and performance on the charts. 'So into you' typifies the M.O.R.
Middle of the Road sound that was best classified as Adult oriented rock. Smooth, technically proficient and catchy radio fodder.
Classical Music for the
Villains out there
Dark Academia Music for your Soul.
To fuel your studies, your work, your chores, your sleep, your dreams, your nightmares..
Through the centuries I had the pleasure to find out that art comes in countless wonderful forms, and as long there's beauty in it, it shouldn't be limited.
From classical music to medieval music, there are innumerable sounds to paint your ambient music with the clear objective to awaken your soul and... be inspired to evolve. Shall we begin?