Music lyric of the day by The Beatles' John Lennon: 'My mother was of the sky. My father was of the earth. But I am of the universe...'

A music lyric from John Lennons Yer Blues is todays focus, highlighting a phase when the The Beatles were moving into more personal and experimental territory. Written during their stay in India and ...
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5 hits that prove 1965 was the decade's best year for blues rock

The rise of blues rock in the 1960s propelled acts like Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones to legendary status, and 1965 was ...
American Songwriter

The Dire Straits Lyric About the 9-to-5 Blues

If you’re a fan of wonderful songwriting, there might not be anything more exciting than when a major writer tackles a sprawling topic. Many times, they’ll make connections that break down complex ...
PBS

Delta Blues Music

As the flood waters rose, many blues artists were inspired to write songs about the disaster and describe the experience of being in a flood. The Mississippi Delta is famous for more than floods; it's ...
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These are the 15 greatest blues singers of all time (and we've got a woman at No. 1)

From Lead Belly to Janis Joplin, we profile 15 great blues singers who helped shape this most emotive and expressive of music ...