Tuesday, 6 November 2012

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.

Friday, 2 November 2012

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  : )