Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis

'Don't Look Back In Anger'  was from their second album 'What's the Story Morning Glory'  (1995).  Noel Gallagher, the writer of the song, says he has no idea what this song means and he doesn't know anyone called Sally.  Below is an acoustic version by Noel.

You're Beautiful (Literal Version)

This video is what the singer would be singing if they literally sang about what was happening in the video.  Below is the original by James Blunt (2004).

Take On Me - Graziella Schazad

Graziella Schazad is a German singer-songwriter and this is her cover of the song 'Take On Me.'  The original song was by a Norwegian group called A-ha and released in 1985.

Bongo Bong - Manu Chao

Manu Chao is a French singer-songwriter who sings in  French, Spanish, English, Italian, Galician, Arabic, and Portuguese as well as occasionally other languages.  This song is from his first solo album 'Clandestino' which was released in 1998.

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Daft Punk are an electronic music duo from France.  This is their new single from their recent album 'Random Access Memories.'  This song was suggested by Ricardo in T6.

If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next - Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers are an alternative rock band from Wales.  'If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next' is from their 1998 album 'This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours.'

Delivery - Babyshambles

 

 

Babyshambles are an English indie rock band from London whose lead singer is Pete Doherty.  'Delivery' is from their second album 'Shotter's Nation' (2007).



One - U2

U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin.  'One' is from their album 'Achtung Baby' (1991).  Bono, the lead singer said that:

 "It is a song about coming together, but it's not the old hippie idea of 'Let's all live together.' It is, in fact, the opposite. It's saying, We are one, but we're not the same. It's not saying we even want to get along, but that we have to get along together in this world if it is to survive. It's a reminder that we have no choice".

I Got You - Split Enz

Split Enz were from New Zealand .  'I Got You' is from their 1980 album 'True Colours.'

You and I - Graham Coxon

Graham Coxon was the lead gutarist in the British band 'Blur.'   However, he is also a singer-songwriter and painter.  'You and I' was released in 2006 and is from his sixth album 'Love Travels at Illegal Speeds.'  This song was suggested by Andrea in T7. 

Señorita - Abraham Mateo

Abraham Mateo is a Spanish singer-songwriter and actor.  The song is 'Señorita' by Abraham Mateo which was released in 2012.  This song was suggested by Reyes in T3.

Light My Fire - The Doors

The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in LA, California.  'Light My Fire' was released in 1966 and is from their debut album 'The Doors.'  This song is particularly remembered for the keyboard instrumental by the group's keyboardist Ray Manzarek, who sadly died yesterday :(

The Boxer - Simon and Garfunkel

Simon and Garfunkel were an American duo from New York.  This song is from 1969 and can be found on their 1970 album 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters.'  Below is a version by Mumford and Sons.

There is an End - Holly Golightly with The Greenhornes

'There is an End' was recorded for the film 'Broken Flowers' (2005).

Rise - Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder is an American singer-songwriter from Chicago.  'Rise' is from is from his first solo album 'Into the Wild' (2007).  The album is also a soundtrack to a film of the same name.  This song was suggested by Andrea in T7.

I Am Yours - The Adicts

The Adicts are an English punk band from Ipswich in England.  'I Am Yours' is from their album `Fifth Symphony' released in 1986.  This song was suggested by Andrea in T7.

Grenade - Bruno Mars

Hugo in L4 wanted 'What Makes You Beautiful' by One Direction.  Hugo, this is already on the blog:

http://elimacarenamusiccafe.blogspot.com.es/2012/11/what-makes-you-beautiful-one-direction.HTML

However, this is another song I think you might like.

 

Bruno Mars is an American Singer-songwriter (real name Peter Gene Hernández) from Hawaii.  Grenade is from his debut album 'Doo-Wops and Hooligans' (2010).  The song is about being in love with someone who doesn't love you.

 

Read all About It - Attraction (Shadow Dance Company)

Attraction are a shadow dance company and this is their performance on Britain's Got Talent.  This video was suggested by Jesús in T6 who thinks the performance is amazing.

Kiss You - One Direction

'Kiss You' was released as a single in 2013 and is from their current album 'Take Me Home' (2012).  Apparently, each band member has their own individual feature; Horan is "cute ", Malik is "quiet and mysterious", Payne is "sensible", Styles is "charming" and Tomlinson is "the funny one". 

This song was suggested by Anna in T3.

Impossible - James Arthur

James Arthur is a British Singer who won the X Factor in 2012.  'Impossible' was his debut single and was originally a hit for the Barbadian Singer Shontelle in 2010.  This song was suggested by Reyes in A4.

Almost Golden - Courtney Love

Courtney Love is an American singer-songwriter and was born in San Fransisco.  She was the lead Singer in Hole.  Almost Golden is from her album 'America's Sweetheart' (2004).  This song was suggetsed by Inés in T6.

Reasons to be Beautiful - Hole

Hole were an alternative American band formed in Los Angeles in 1989.  'Reasons to be Beautiful' is from their third studio album 'Celebrity Skin' which was released in 1998. This song was suggested by Inés in T6.

 

White Blank Page - Mumford and Sons

Mumford and Sons are an English folk band from London.  'White Blank Page' is taken from their debut studio album 'Sigh no More,' which was released in 2009.  This song was suggested by Andrea in T7.  I really like this song, particularly the harmonies. 

Wait So Long - Trampled by Turtles

Trampled by Turtles are an American folk/bluegrass band from Duluth Minnesota.  'Wait So Long' is from their 2010 album 'Palomino.'  This song was suggested by David in T6.  Good song David :)

Follow Me Up To Carlow - Young Dubliners

The Young Dubliners are an American Celtic rock band from Los Angeles, California.  'Follow Me Up To Carlow'  is from their 2007 album 'With all Due Respect - the Irish Sessions.'  Ths song was suggested by David in T6.

Salty Dog - Flogging Molly

Flogging Molly are Celtic punk band from Los Angeles, California.  Their lead Singer is an Irishman called Dave King.  'Salty Dog' is from their first album 'Swagger.'  This song was suggested by David in T6.

YOLO - The Lonely Island (feat. Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar)

The Lonely Island are an American comedy group originally from California.  YOLO is an acronym for 'You only live once.'  The song was released in January 2013 and is making fun of the use of the term YOLO.  YOLO normally means that you should take risks in your life and live dangerously but in the song they are using YOLO to say you should not take risks and be very conscious of your safety.

This song was suggested by David in T6.

You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry and the Pacemakers/ Liverpool FC

'You'll Never Walk Alone' is the official anthem of Liverpool Football Club.  The song is originally from the  Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'Carousel' (1945).  The song is used by the club because the most famous version (in the UK) was by a band from Liverpool called Gerry and the Pacemakers.  They recorded it in 1963 and Liverpool's manager at the time, Bill Shankly, loved it. 

This song was suggested by Alvaro in T7 who believes this is the best English football anthem.  He obviously hasn't heard Derby County's anthem 'Steve Bloomer's Watching.'  It's a classic.............sort of.

Call to the Warrior - Affiance

Affiance are a metalcore band from Cleveland, Ohio.  They formed in 2007 and have so far released two albums.  'Call to the Warrior' is taken from their first album 'No Secrets Revealed' (2010).  I really like the video, particularly the point (2.05) when the drummer lightly hits the cymbal.  This song was suggested by David in T6.

T - Shirt War - Rhett and Link

A battle with t-shirts!  This video was suggested by David in T6.

In Friends We Trust - Chunk No! Captain Chunk.

Chunk No!  Captain Chunk are a french pop punk band that formed in Paris, France in 2007.  Their strange name comes from the the adventure comedy film 'The Goonies' (1985).  This song is taken from their debut album 'Something for Nothing' (2010).  This song was suggested by David in T6.

These Words - Natasha Beddingfield

Natasha Beddingfield is a British born Singer and songwriter from Sussex which is on the south coast.  'These Words' is from her 2004 album 'Unwritten.'  The song is about the pressure she was getting from the record company to write a hit single.  Below is a great live version of the song.

The Scientist - Coldplay

This song is from Coldplay's second album 'A rush of Blood to the Head' (2002).  In order to make the video Chris Martin had to learn to sing the song backwards.

Ok, so I'm not a big Coldplay fan but this actually isn't that bad and I quite like the video.  But, don't tell Jose Manuel in T6 though : ) 

This song was suggested by Maria in T7.

Don't You Remember - Adele

'Don't You Remember' is taken from Adele's second album '21' which was released in 2011.  In the song Adele is asking her lover to foregt about her past mistakes and to remember the good things about her.  This song was suggested by Maria in T7.

One Way or Another - Blondie

Blondie are an American rock band who were instrumental in the mid 1970's punk/New Wave scene.  The song is from their third studio album 'Parallel Lines' (1979) and is about an ex boyfriend of the lead singer, Deborah Harry, who stalked her after the break up.

Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

'Teenage Kicks' was released in 1978 by The Undertones.  They are a punk rock/New Wave band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1975.  The song is from their debut album 'The Undertones'

One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) - One Direction

'One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)' are two songs covered by One Direction for the charity Comic Relief in 2013.  The song is a mix of Blondie's 'One Way or Another' (1979) and The Undertone's 'Teenage Kicks' (1978).  The video was filmed in Ghana, Tokyo, London and New York and even has an appearance  by the British Prime Minister David Cameron.  This song is for Lucy in T3.