Musical Monday
Remember the days long ago when song lyrics were enunciated and easy to understand?
Skeeter Davis: The End of the World:
I hope it plays.
Sunday Selections #757
Long ago, Kim of Frog Ponds Rock, (who no longer blogs), dreamed up a meme called Sunday Selections. A place where those who were willing could put up photos they wanted to share, new, old, good, bad or indifferent, any photos you please. Nothing rude or vulgar though. And we don't mind at all if other bloggers care to join us. The meme is now continued by Elephant's Child and I join in as do a few others. Andrew is one. Messymimi is another. Drop in to their blogs and have a look. Wisewebwoman has also been joining us occasionally. Beginning today with a few photos of my TV screen, on the news: In the far north, the APY Lands (I think, it was a while ago) the indigenous people held their own Grand Final football match: in the heat and the red dust much fun was had spectators as well as players it was lovely to see, quite a change from the city matches with over-crowded stands and all the cheering and booing that goes on. on another TV show: she really killed...
Yes, I do! We watch several musical reality shows, and this is something the coaches often tell them.
ReplyDeleteJenn jilks; I never watch musical reality or talent shows and I especially don't watch the "Idol" series from any country, some of the singers are probably really good, but the judges annoy the s*** out of me.
DeleteEven some 'old' music performances the lyrics could be difficult to understand. It's a nice song.
ReplyDeleteAndrew; that's true too, I've recently learned the true words to several songs by watching them on you tube and selecting the "lyrics" option.
DeleteI used to find American accents in singing difficult to understand, yet Skeeter Davis' lyrics were crystal clear and beautiful.
ReplyDeletehels; I have difficulty with newer styles such as rap and those that tend to scream their words in order to be heard over the too loud music. I was used to American accents though from years of American television sitcoms and westerns. English singers were often easier to understand.
DeleteA beautiful and sad song.
ReplyDeleteMy parents complained about not understanding the lyrics when I'd listen to the radio. One of my sons listens to Metal and similar and I'm probably glad I don't understand!
messymimi; it is a sad song. I dislike Heavy Metal, prog rock (whatever that means) and rap. Not a big fan of songs that go on too long either. I find opera hard to understand too.
DeleteWe don't have the data volume to watch, but I agree, today's music is mostly awful!
ReplyDeleteIris; you can listen to this one when you get home again if you remember.
DeleteOh yes R, remember those days, and liked your video...thanks.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D; those days really weren't so long ago were they?
DeleteOh, yes, I can't understand any music on my computer or even on tv anymore. Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteCatalyst; I can understand some and it helps if I can look up the lyrics.
DeleteI get a laugh out of some of the misunderstood song lyrics. Like "There's a bathroom on the right" instead of "There's a bad moon on the rise."
ReplyDeletehttps://stacker.com/music/lyrics-60-famously-misunderstood-songs-explained
Val; I remember that one and there were quite a few more that I now know the correct words to, though the words I thought were right often sounded better to me.
DeleteYou're right, and then you're not. I love "Mairzy Doats". Also Mondegreens - those misunderstood lyrics - is a never ending source of fun.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte; mondegreens are fun aren't they?
DeleteSo much of today's music just doesn't come up to scratch. Again, I show my age, and don't care that I do...but the music of my era, and years gone by,...is still far better than the messes that we're being present with these days.
ReplyDeleteLee; you're right, it doesn't come up to scratch, but only for us. For the generation that spawned it, it's right. For them. Each generation has their own sound and style. I just hope that soon the songs will become less "dark" and less inclined to make people angry. Some of the lyrics are almost hateful or should I say hate inducing?
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