Valentine's Day Articles
A collection of articles to commemorate Valentine's Day.
Enduring Love Songs of the 1950s
The 1950s was a decade of many firsts; seat belts were introduced in 1952, Disneyland opened in 1955 and NASA was founded in 1959. In the world of music, the 1950s is known as the birth of rock and roll with hits like "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets dominating the airwaves. Aside from rock and roll, country music and folk music were also popular during this period. Love songs…
The 1950s was a decade of many firsts; seat belts were introduced in 1952, Disneyland opened in 1955 and NASA was founded in 1959. In the world of music, the 1950s is known as the birth of rock and roll with hits like "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets dominating the airwaves. Aside from rock and roll, country music and folk music were also popular during this period. Love songs…
Everlasting Songs of the 40s
Many important events happened during the 1940s; Mount Rushmore was completed in 1941, the "Big Bang" theory was formulated in 1946 and in 1949, George Orwell published his novel Nineteen Eight-Four. In terms of music, musicals were still very much in demand with the likes of Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein and Irving Berlin penning well-received show tunes.
Many important events happened during the 1940s; Mount Rushmore was completed in 1941, the "Big Bang" theory was formulated in 1946 and in 1949, George Orwell published his novel Nineteen Eight-Four. In terms of music, musicals were still very much in demand with the likes of Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein and Irving Berlin penning well-received show tunes.
Unforgettable Love Songs of the 1930s
The 1930s was another decade of unforgettable love songs; many of the well-loved classics were written during this period. The 1930s to the 1940s is also known as the Golden Age of Musical Theatre in America. Many musicals were brought to the stage and several were adapted into films. Composers and lyricists continued to collaborate to create beautiful love songs, among them were Cole Porter, Irv…
The 1930s was another decade of unforgettable love songs; many of the well-loved classics were written during this period. The 1930s to the 1940s is also known as the Golden Age of Musical Theatre in America. Many musicals were brought to the stage and several were adapted into films. Composers and lyricists continued to collaborate to create beautiful love songs, among them were Cole Porter, Irv…
Timeless Love Songs of the 1920s
During the 1920s (also called "The Roaring 1920s") jazz became very popular. Chicago became jazz capital and vocalists like Billie Holiday soon grabbed the spotlight. Songs from Broadway musicals were also very popular, especially songs by legendary composer Irving Berlin. If you listen closely to the love songs of this period, you'll notive that the lyrics are poem-like and the music is simple y…
During the 1920s (also called "The Roaring 1920s") jazz became very popular. Chicago became jazz capital and vocalists like Billie Holiday soon grabbed the spotlight. Songs from Broadway musicals were also very popular, especially songs by legendary composer Irving Berlin. If you listen closely to the love songs of this period, you'll notive that the lyrics are poem-like and the music is simple y…
Songs About Falling in Love
Love songs goes hand in hand with romance. Here are several songs about falling in love. Listen to it with your special someone and fall in love all over again.
Love songs goes hand in hand with romance. Here are several songs about falling in love. Listen to it with your special someone and fall in love all over again.
Love Quotes from Famous Music Personalities
A collection of love quotes from famous composers, musicians, singers and other music performers.
A collection of love quotes from famous composers, musicians, singers and other music performers.
The Inspiration Behind Their Music
When you listen to a certain piece of music or a song, have you ever wondered who or what influenced the composer or songwriter to create that composition? This article explores this question and cites examples.
When you listen to a certain piece of music or a song, have you ever wondered who or what influenced the composer or songwriter to create that composition? This article explores this question and cites examples.
Love Affairs of Famous Romantic Composers
Discusses the great love affairs of famous composers of the Romantic period.
Discusses the great love affairs of famous composers of the Romantic period.