All Too Well - Taylor Swift

All Too Well is from her fourth studio album 'Red' (2012).  This song was suggested anonymously.

Slow Down - Selena Gomez

Slow Down by Selena Gomez is from her album 'Stars Dance' (2013).  This song was suggested by Angela in T4.  Thanks for the suggestion  and have a good Christmas Angela.

Bad Days

If you're having a bad day, here are 19 people having an even worse day.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/people-who-are-having-a-worse-day-than-you

Shining Light - Ash

Ash are a Northern Irish alternative rock band from Downpatrick.  'Shining Light' is from their album 'Free All angles' (2001).  Below is the longer album version.

Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars

'Locked Out of Heaven' is from the album 'Unorthodox Jukebox' (2012).  This song was suggested by Mario in FCE.

Gone - Kayne West

Kayne West is an American hip hop musician and songwriter.  This song is from his album 'Late Registration' (2005). 

Best Song Ever - One Direction

'Best Song Ever' is from their third studio album 'Midnight Memories' (2013).  Below is a version from the Teen choice Awards.  This song was suggested by Marina in L4.

First Love Never Dies - Soko

 



Soko (Stéphanie Sokolinski) is a French singer and actress who was born in Bordeaux.  This song is from her first album 'I Thought I Was an Alien' released in 2012.

 

Stay - Rihanna (ft Mikky Ekko)

'Stay' by Rihanna (ft Mikky Ekko) is from her seventh studio album 'Unapologetic' (2012).  This song was suggested by Maria in T8.

Walk on The Wild Side - Lou Reed

 

 

Lou Reed died yesterday.  He was one of the most influential songwriters of his generation.  Above is his most famous solo hit 'A Walk on the Wildside' (1972).  Below are 'Endless Cycle' (1989) and the Velvet Underground's  'Stephanie Says' (1968) and 'Sunday Morning' (1967).

 

 

 

More Than Friends - Inna (ft Daddy Yankee)

Inna is Romanian singer songwriter and dancer from a village called Neptun near the Black Sea.  'More Than Friends'  features vocals by Puerto Rican reggaeton and hip hop artist Daddy Yankee.  It is from her third studio album 'Party Never Ends' (2013).  This song was suggested by Clara in T4.

Gangnam Style - Psy

 

 

Psy, whose real name is Park Jae-sang), is a South Koren Singer songwriter and TV personality. Gangnam Style is from his album Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1 (2012) and was the first video on YouTube to reach over one billion hits.  This song was suggested by Alfonso in T4.

It's My Party - Jesse J

Jesse J is an English singer songwriter from London, England.   'It's My Party' is from her second album 'Alive' (2013).  Below is an acoustic version of the song.  This song was suggested by Montse in T4.

 

PET - Information for Spanish Students

Below is a link to the Cambridge English Language Assessment site for students studying PET:

 http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/preliminary/

There is also a link to a document in Spanish:

http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/25114-informacion-para-candidatos-document.pdf

Scream and Shout - Will.i.am and Britney Spears

Scream and Shout by Will.i.am and Britney Spears from his album '#willpower' (2013).  This song was suggested by Alvaro in T4.

This Suffering - Billy Talent

Billy Talent is a Canadian punk rock band from Mississauga, Ontario.  'This Suffering' (2007) is from the album of the same name.  This song was suggested by Eduardo in FCE.

Alright - Supergrass

Supergrass were an alternative rock band from Oxford, England.  'Alright' was from their debut album 'I Should Coco' (1995).  The song is about teenagers having fun and has a very summery vibe to it.  However, it was in fact written in a very cold cottage.

Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio

Coolio is an American rapper from Compton, California.  This song is from his album 'Gangsta's Paradise' (1995).  The song is sampled from Stevie Wonder's 'Pastime Paradise' (1976).

Mama You've Been on My Mind - Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley was an alternative/ folk American singer-songwriter.  This song was recorded in 1994 and was originally written by Bob Dylan in 1964 although he never officially released it.  The bootleg version was eventually released in 1991.

Novocaine For the Soul - Eels

Eels are an American alternative rock band from California.  'Novocaine from the Soul' is from their debut album 'Beautiful Feak' (1996).  The song samples 'Let the four Winds blow' (1961) by Fats Domino.

Suedehead - Morrissey

Hi Andrea

I hope you and Maria are enjoying the FCE course - it's hard work I know.  Thanks for the suggestion and yes, I really like  'Lightning Bolt' by Jake Bugg.  In fact it's already on the blog:

http://elimacarenamusiccafe.blogspot.com.es/2013/07/lightning-bolt-jake-bugg.HTML

It reminds me of early Bob Dylan which is always a good thing. 

Below is a song I think you might like.  It's Suedehead by Morrissey from his album 'Viva Hate' (1988) and was his first single after he left The Smiths.

Moonlight Shadow - Groove Coverage

Groove Coverage are a German dance band and this is their cover of 'Moonlight Shadow' from their album 'Cover Girl' (2002).   The song was originally from the album 'Crises' (1983) by Mike Oldfield with vocals from Scottish vocalist Maggie Reilly.

Talking Dog

Dogs really can talk.

ELI Exams Blog

Eli Exams Blog is for students studying for:

PET
FCE - First Certificate
CAE
CPE

The blog has lots of practice exercises and advice.

I Love It - Icona Pop ft Charli XCX

Icona Pop are Swedish electropop duo.  This song is from their debut studio album  'Icona Pop' (2012).  Below is the Spanish version by Nancys Rubias.

Nothing Arrived - Villagers

Villagers are an Irish indie folk band.  This song is from their current album 'Awayland' (2013).

The History of the World in Two Minutes

Diamond - Lightning Dust

Lightning Dust are a Canadian indie rock duo from Vancouver. This song is from their third studio album 'Fantasy' (2013).

Pale Blue Eyes - The Velvet Underground

Pale Blue Eyes is from the band's 1969 album 'The Velevet Underground.'  The song is about Shelly Albin who was Lou Reed's first love.  However, she didn't have pale blue eyes they were in fact hazel.  Below is a version by The Kills.

Civil War - Guns N' Roses

A request for Guns N' Roses 'Sweet Child o' Mine.'  This is already on the blog:

http://elimacarenamusiccafe.blogspot.com.es/2013/02/sweet-child-o-mine-guns-n-roses.HTML

Hope you like 'Civil War' which was on their 'Use your Illusion II' (1991) album.

Save Me - Queen

A request for the excellent song (and video) 'I Want to Break Free.'  This song is already on the blog:

 http://elimacarenamusiccafe.blogspot.com.es/2012/12/i-want-to-break-free-queen.HTML

I thought you might like this one too, Amanda.

'Save Me' is from their 1980 album 'The Game.'

Love Me Again - John Newman

John Newman is a British singer from Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. This song was released as a single in May 2013 and is from his forthcoming debut album which will be released in October 2013. Below is a picture of the Yorkshire Dales.  This song was suggested by Amanda

Papua New Guinea - The Future Sound of London

The Future Sound of London are an English electronic band that formed in Manchester. This song is from their album 'Accelerator' (1991).  The vocals are sampled from Lisa Gerrard singing on the Dead Can Dance song 'Dawn of the Iconoclast' (1987) which is below.

Another Love - Tom Odell

 

 

Tom Odell is an English singer-songwriter from Chichester, West Sussex.  This song is from his debut album 'Long Way Down' which was released this year.  Below is an acoustic version.

 

 

The Harder They Come - Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican singer, songwriter and actor.  This song is from a soundtrack to a film of the same name.  It was released in 1972. 

Aisha - Death In Vegas

Death in Vegas are an electronic rock band from London, England.  'Aisha' is from their second album 'The Contino Sessions' (1999) and features vocals from Iggy Pop.

UK vs USA words

The difference between American English and British English.

The German Language

A video that shows how harsh and even angry the German language can sound compared to other languages: French, English, Italian and Spanish.  Although, obviously, it's more how the man is saying the words rather the German language itself.

Lightning Bolt - Jake Bugg

Jake Bugg is and English singer-songwriter from Nottingham.  'Lightning Bolt' is from his self titled debut album which was released in 2012.  The video was filmed in Amsterdam.  Jake Bugg has been compared with the early Bob Dylan.

Eclipse (All Yours) - Metric

Metric are a Canadian indie band from Toronto.  This song was written for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in 2010.  Below is the acoustic version.

Step - Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend are an American indie band from New York.  This song is from their latest album 'Modern Vampires of the City' which was released in May of this year.

I'm a Believer - Smash Mouth

Smash Mouth are an American rock band from San Jose, California.  This song is from their self titled album 'Smash Mouth' (2001).  The song was originally written by Neil Diamond and recorded by The Monkees in 1966.  This song was suggested by Amanda in A6.

9 PM - ATB

ATB (real name André Tanneberger) is a German DJ, musician and producer of Trance music.  This song is from the album 'Movin' Melodies' (1998). Below is the full mix.

Fútbol con Fatatas

Fútbol con Fatatas is a blog in Spanish about Spanish football co-written by A5 student Ezequiel.

 

http://futbolconfatatas13.blogspot.com.es/



White and Nerdy - Weird Al Yankovic

Another song by Amanda's 'beloved Weird Al Yankovic.'  This song is from the album 'Straight Outta Lynwood' (2006).  The original 'Ridin' (2006) is by Chamillionaire ft Krayzie Bone is below.

 

Hallelujah - Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright is a Canadian- American singer-songwriter.  This song was written by Leonard Cohen in 1984 and was covered by Wainwright in 2005.   Below are versions by Jeff Buckley, John Cale, KD Lang  and the original by Leonard Cohen.

 

Love Will Tear Us Apart and Atmosphere - Joy Division

Two songs by the band Joy División who were a post punk band from Manchester in England.  'Love Will Tear Us Apart' and 'Atmosphere' were both singles from 1980 and can be found on the compilation album 'Substance' (1988).

Fifteen Feet of Pure White Snow - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne.  This song is from their eleventh studio album 'No More Shall We Part' (2001).

Why Aye Man - Mark Knoplfer

'Why Aye Man' is a song by British singer-songwriter Mark Knoplfer.  The words 'why aye man' mean 'hello' or 'yes' and are used by people from Newcastle (also known as Geordies) which is in the North East of England.  The song is from his album 'The Ragpickers Dream' (2002). 

The song was also used in the third series of the British comedy drama series 'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet' about a group of British builders who have to find work abroad because there are no jobs in Britain.  If you really want to test out your English check out the series on YouTube. The Newcastle accent is one of the most difficult to understand.

Fade Into You and Into Dust - Mazzy Star

Two songs by Mazzy Star:  'Fade Into You,'which is their most famous song and  'Into Dust' both of which are from the album 'So Tonight That I Might See' (1993).  Mazzy Star are an American alternative rock band from Santa Monica, California.  They are about to release their fourth studio album 'Seasons of Your Day' in September of this year.

The Day We Caught The Train - Ocean Colour Scene

 

Ocean Colour Scene are an indie band from Birmingham, England. This song is from their second album Moseley Shoals (1996).  Below is the acoustic version.

 

 

Need to Believe - Gotthard

Gotthard are a Swiss heavy metal band from Lugano.  'Need to Believe' was released in 2009 from the album of the same name.  Sadly, Steve Lee, who was the lead singer, died in a crash whilst on a motorcycle holiday in the USA in 2010.  This song was suggested by Amanda in A6 who says Gotthard are one of her favourite rock bands and this song is their 'most gorgeous.'  She also misses Steve Lee.

Hero - Chad Kroeger ft Joesy Scott

Chad Kroeger is a Canadian singer-songwriter best known as the lead singer of Nickelback.  This song, recorded in 2002, was featured in the soundtrack to the film 'Spider-Man.'   This song was suggested by Amanda in A6.

More Than Words - Extreme

Extreme are an American rock band formed in Malden, Massachusettes.  'More Than Words' was their biggest hit and was released in 1991.  The song is about showing someone you love them rather than simply saying 'I love you.'  This song was suggested by Amanda in A6.

Carry On My Wayward Son - Kansas

Kansas are an American progressive rock band from Topeka, Kansas.  This song is from their 1976 album 'Leftoverture.'  This song was suggested by Amanda in A6.

May It Be - Enya

Enya is an Irish singer-songwriter and this song was especially written for The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).  This song was suggested by Amanda in A6.

Over the Hills and Far Away - Gary Moore

Gary Moore (1952 - 2011) was a singer and guitarist from Northern Ireland.   This song was from his 'Wild Frontier' album released in 1987.  Below is Nightwish's version released in 2001.  These songs were suggested by Amanda in A6.
 

The Islander - Nightwish

Nightwish are a symphonic metal band from Kitee in Finland.  'The Islander' is from their album 'Dark Passion Play' released in 2007.  This song was suggested by Amanda in A6.

American Pie - Don McLean

Don McLean is an American singer songwriter and this song is from his excellent 1971 album 'American Pie.'  The song is about the death of 1950's singer songwriter  Buddy Holly in a plane crash in 1959.  This song was suggested by Amanda in A6.

The Saga Begins - Weird Al Yankovic

Alfred Mathew 'Weird Al' Yankovic is an American singer songwriter and humourist.  This song is from his 'Running wth Scissors' album and is a parody of Don McLean's 'American Pie' and the first episode of the Star Wars saga.  This song was suggested by Amanda in A6.

Mr Tambourine Man - The Byrds

The Byrds were an American rock band from LA, California and were one of the most influential band of the 1960's.  This song, originally written by Bob Dylan, is from their first album 'Mr Tambourine Man' (1965).

On the Chain and When I'm Gone - Phil Ochs

Two songs by Phil Ochs (1940 - 1976) who was an American protest singer although he preferred 'topical singer.'  These songs are from the albums 'I Aint Marching Anymore' (1965) and 'Phil Ochs in Concert.' (1966).

Ho Hey - The Lumineers

The Lumineers are an American folk rock band from Denver, Colorado.  'Ho Hey' is from their album 'The Lumineers' released in 2012.  Below is a version of the song performed by some chickens.

Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men are an English speaking indie band from Iceland.  'Little Talks' is from their album 'My Head is an Animal' released in 2012.  Check out the video - it's a little different.