Tag: versions
Demystifying Blue Monday by New Order – Part One – Origin & Influences
“Blue Monday” is a song by the English group New Order, released on March 7, 1983 as a single which became the biggest selling 12-inches vinyl of all time, and influenced decades of pop and dance music. It is one of my (Chris’s) favorites. The vinyl is packaged in a sleeved jacket that resembles an
California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & The Papas – 8 versions + original
“California Dreamin’ ” is a song by the American group The Mamas & The Papas, released in 1965. Written in 1963 by John Phillips and his wife Michelle Phillips (members of the band), during a cold winter in New York City. Michelle was missing the warmth of California, which inspired the lyrics about wanting to leave
The Timeless and Relentless Boléro by Ravel
On this blog, we have been exploring iconic pieces of music that have inspired numerous cover versions and cross-genre reinterpretations. Maurice Ravel’s Boléro stands out as a particularly rich and fascinating work—one that continues to captivate musicians, dancers, and fans. What so special about it ? It is 15 minutes, two melodies, one crescendo—Ravel’s boldest
Lovely Day by Bill Withers – 7 covers + original
Chris heard “Lovely Day” the first time while living in the UK where it reached number 7 on the British singles chart. It is one of our all-time favorites. This song by American soul and R&B singer Bill Withers, written by Withers and Skip Scarborough, was released on December 21, 1977. There are quite a few covers out there. We have