Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Today is the 11th anniversary of George Harrison's death and this is one of his most famous songs.  He wrote it because he thought winters in England go on forever. Below is another song by George Harrison from his first album after The Beatles split up - All Things Must Pass.  This song is called The Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp and is about a previous owner of Friar Park, George's gothic mansion in Henley on Thames .

New Age - Marlon Roudette

This song is New Age by Marlon Roudette a British/Vincentian musician.  The song was number one in Germany but only reached number ninety in the UK.

Sergio Ramos hits Felix Baumgartner

This was shown to me by Jesus in T6 and had me laughing all evening.  Thanks Jesus.

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

Call Me Maybe is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen and  appears on her first album, called 'Kiss.' The song was written by Jepsen and Tavish Crowe as a folksong, but it was changed into a pop song.  This song was suggested by Reyes in T7.

ELI Plus Online

You can now go to ELI Plus Online from this blog which means you can listen to your favourite music when you do ELI Plus.  Click on the link below to open ELI Plus in a new window.

ELI Plus Online

What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction

What Makes You Beautiful was the first single from One Direction.  The song won a BRIT award for the best single of 2012.  The video was filmed on a beach in Malibu, California.  This song was suggested by Ana in T3.

Cristallo - Alicia

Below is a link to a song composed and performed by Alicia who was in T5 last year.  I think this is a very beautiful song Alicia, and you are obviously very talented : )

Cristallo by Alicia

Summer Paradise - Simple Plan

Summer Plan were formed in 1993 and are French Canadian rock band.  The band have claimed that their name comes from the 'simple plan ' to avoid working in a fast food restaurant although it is believed the name comes from the film and novel 'A Simple Plan.'  Below is the song with lyrics.  This song was suggested by Jesus in T6 and yes Jesus, I do like it : )

Diamonds - Rihanna

Rihanna was born in Barbados in 1988 and moved to the USA when she was sixteen to pursue a music career.  The song 'Diamonds' is from her new album 'Unapologetic.' The video below has the lyrics.  This song was suggested by Rocio and Ricardo in T6.

Let it Be - The Beatles

This song is for Alicia who was in T5 last year and is 15 today. It's a bit of a sad song but I remember you saying you liked it.  Happy birthday Alicia! : )

One Thing - One Direction

'One Thing' is a song by One Direction and is from their first album.  In the video the band perform on top of a bus!  Crazy pop stars!  The song was suggested by Lucy in T3.

We Are Young - Fun

Fun are an American Indie band and 'We Are Young' is their best known hit single taken from their album 'Some Nights.'   Below is the song with Spanish and English subtitles.  The song was suggested by Juan Carlos in T6.

Laughing Baby

Eli Macarena Music Cafe has had over 1000 hits and to celebrate we have a laughing baby.

Somewhere Only We know - Keane

Somewhere Only We Know by Keane.  Keane are a band from East Sussex in England.  They are known as the band with no guitars because of their heavy use of pianos.  Since the start of their career, the band have sold over 10 million albums worldwide.

Daydream Believer - The Monkees

Daydream Believer is a song by the Monkees.  The Monkees were America's answer to The Beatles.  They were popular in the 1960's and even had their own TV show.

If I had a gun - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Noel Gallagher found fame in the band Oasis with his brother Liam.  Unfortunately, Noel and Liam used to fight a lot and after many arguments, including several physical fights, Noel left Oasis.  Noel has gone on to make new records including this one.  If I had a gun was suggested by Andrea in T7.

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica

Nothing else Matters by Metallica was released in 1992.  It was written by Metallica's singer and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield while he was on the phone with his then girlfriend.  There is also an acoustic version of this song.  This song was suggested by Nieves in T6.

British Council - Kids Games

British Council Kids Games. Have fun playing games and learning English at the same time! There are  lots of free online vocabulary games for young school children to play.

British Council - Kids

Learn English Kids is the British Council's website for children around the world who are learning English as a second or foreign language.  It's a fun way to learn English.

A Day in the Life - The Beatles

In my opinion,  A Day in the Life  is probably The Beatles best song. It was the last song on the Sergeant Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band album.  It was originally banned by the BBC because they thought it had drug references (it didn't) and for the line - "I'd love to turn you on."  There is no video to the song because it was never released as a single.

Duquesne Whistle - Bob Dylan

Duquesne Whistle by Bob Dylan is hist latest song.  Bob Dylan has been making records since 1963 and he's still going strong.  I love Dylan!  The video is great for practising the narrative tenses.

Lyrics Training

Lyrics training is an easy and fun method to learn and improve your English (and other languages)  through the music videos and lyrics of your favourite songs.

Everything Counts by Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode are an electronic music band and were formed in the 1980's.  This song is about corporate greed and corruption.  Depeche mode continue to be popular even today and even have their own theme bar in Estonia.  Check out the 1980's clothes and hairstyles in the video.  This song is for Miguel in A4.

99 Red Balloons by Nena

Originally called "99 Luftballons" this was a protest song by the German band Nena and was sung in German.  It was later re-recorded in English and was a number one in England in 1984.  Interestingly, it was the German version that was more popular in America.  This song was suggested by Raul in T7 who seems to be obsessed with anything that flies at the moment  : )

Live While We're Young by One Direction

One Direction came third in the seventh series of British television music competition The X Factor.  They are a boy band that formed in London 2010.  This song was suggested by Luisa in T7.