Redemption Song - Bob Marley

Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer song-writer who often sang about social issues.   This song is from the last album he released before he died - 'Uprising.'  He wrote this song in 1979 knowing that he was dying and it is thought to be about him coming to terms with his mortality.

Sometimes - James

James were formed in Manchester in 1982 but most of their success came in the 1990's.  James often combined catchy melodies with thoughtful lyrics, often singing about subjects that other bands avoided.  This song is from their 1993 album 'Laid.'

Crimson and Clover - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

Crimson and Clover is currently being used on an advert on Spanish TV.  The song was originally by Tommy James and the Shondells in 1968.  It was covered by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts in 1982 and is probably the best known version.

Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve

This is Bittersweet Symphony from the alternative rock band The Verve.  The song is taken from their third album 'Urban Hymns' and was released in 1997.  The video features the lead singer, Richard Ashcroft, stubbornly walking down a busy London street oblivious to what is going on around him and refusing to change the speed or direction he walks in.



Common People - Pulp

The blog has now had over 2000 visitors and to celebrate we have Common People by Pulp.  Pulp are an alternative rock band from Sheffield and are well known for their eccentric style, particularly their lead singer Jarvis Cocker.  This song is taken from their fantastic 1995 album 'Different Class.'

Vicious - Lou Reed

OMG there is a request for Lou Reed.  I love Lou Reed.  In the 1960's he was in a band called The Velvet Underground that made some fantastic songs and went on to influence generations of musicians.  He has continued to make great music.  Below are two of my favourite Lou Reed tracks including Sweet Jane by The Velvet Underground and Halloween Parade from his album 'New York.'

If It's The Beaches - Avett Brothers

If it's the Beaches by the Avett Brothers.  The Avett Brothers are a folk rock band from Concord, North Carolina who started in 2000.  The song is from their EP Gleam.  I love this song, I think it's very beautiful and will definitely try and find more of their music.  It was by suggested by someone from T7.

Summer Season - Daylight

This is Summer Season by Daylight from their album 2 Cool for School.  They started in 2004 and have recently done a European tour aswell as playing some dates in China too.  I really like this song as it has a lot of energy to it.  This song was suggested by David in T6.

Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want - Slow Moving Millie

This was an advert for a shop called 'John Lewis' in Christmas 2011.  They used The Smiths Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want but covered by another artist - Slow Moving Millie.  Below is the original video by Slow Moving Millie.

Fairytale of New York - The Pogues ft Kirsty MacColl

This is the United Kingdom's favourite Christmas song and was released in 1987. The song is an Irish folk style ballad and is a duet between the Pogues lead singer, Shane MacGowan, and Kirty MacColl.  The song is about a couple remembering their past and arguing on Christmas eve.

Manchester United and Manchester City

Funny video about the rivalry between Manchester United and Manchester City.  Similar to the rivalry between Sevilla and Betis.

Video killed the Radio Star - The Buggles

This original video for this song was the first video they ever showed on MTV at 12.01am 1 August 1981.  However, I think this lego version is probably of a higher quality.  The song is great though.

Feel - Robbie Williams

Free by Robbie Williams was released in 2002.  Robbie was originally in the boy band Take That but left after arguments with the management and other band members.   Robbie was once, very unkindly, called the 'fat dancer from Take That' by Noel Gallagher from the band Oasis.  However, my friend Michelle knew Robbie when she lived in Stoke On Trent and she says he was very friendly and down to earth.  This song was suggested by Sandra in A4.

I Want To Break Free - Queen

I Want to Break Free by Queen was released in 1984 and was taken from their album called 'The Works.'  Queen were famous for their energetic live shows, particularly from their lead singer Freddie Mercury.  Queen were never afraid to be different and this video is a good example of that as the band are all dressed as women.  This song was suggested by Raul in T7.

Watching The Wheels - John Lennon

John Lennon died 32 years ago yesterday.  He was killed by a fan as he walked into his apartment block in New York.  Watching the Wheels was from his last album and this is a demo.  I think this version shows how beautiful the song is. This song is for the mother who cried yesterday. We all miss John Lennon.

How Soon is Now - The Smiths

How Soon is Now is my favourite Smith's song.  Great lyrics and fantastic music.

I Know It's Over - The Smiths

I Know It's over by The Smiths is a song about the end of a relationship and is from their excellent album 'The Queen is Dead.'

Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want - The Smiths

OMG!  I Love The Smiths and Inés in T6 has requested two songs.  The Smiths were an alternative rock band from Manchester and were active for 5 years in the 1980's.  The Smiths combined beautiful melodies with clever and thoughtful lyrics.  They were particularly popular with students and teenagers who could identify with the message of the songs.  For Morrissey, the lead singer,  being a teenager wasn't a happy experience.  

It's My Life - Bon Jovi

It's My Life by Bon Jovi.  Bon Jovi started in 1983 and have sold more than 130 million records world wide.  However, before they were famous the lead singer worked part time in a women's shoe shop.  This song was suggested by Juan Carlos in T6.

Man Running and Man on the Phone

Two funny videos from an English TV programme called Trigger Happy TV.  Enjoy.

Santa Games

Christmas is here and Santa will soon be visiting.  Have you been good?  He particularly wants to know if any naughty girls and boys have not been doing their homework or talking too much Spanish in class.

Here is a website for these cold winter nights to keep you amused with games, stories and things to make:

Santagames

And, there is also an advent calender:

Advent Calender

Neutron Star Collision - Muse

Neutron Star Collision is a track by Muse and is on the soundtrack for the third Twilight film 'Eclipse.' Muse are a British band from Teignmouth in Devon which is in the south west of the country.  Muse are well known for their energetic live performances.  This song was suggested by Miguel Ángel in A4 whose daughter loves this song.

This Song Saved My Life - Simple Plan

This song is from their album ' Get Your Heart On' and this video is a protest against the use of child labour to make cheap clothes for large multi national companies.  This song was suggested by Jesus in T6.