Classical is from the Middle Ages
in the mid-1940's we had Bebop
a fast-tempo 19th / 20th century Jazz
then along came Doo-wop
with group harmonies
the 50's brought us rock and roll
which developed the 1960's
(sad to say) Disco and its glitter ball
then psychedelic pop rock
blues and folk rock
and in the 1970's it was Hip-hop
and also Rap
which was misspelt
it should read 'Crap'
the 1980's were synthesised
1990's gave us Garage and Grunge
2020's saw online streaming
by the record industry which makes me cringe
Country music (C&W) too (hit or flop)
I know it's true I left out (Reggae) more than a few
but no matter the genre tempo or key
the self-same seven notes do it for eclectic me
My heart leapt with all joy, still does, with doe eyes.
Back in that day, before I knew Elton’s face, the sighs
of my sister and I, as we lie in our parents bed,
hours of tuning in to the sounds we were fed.
My heart leapt with all joy, as this Middlesex man
belted out this timebomb tune. Pop rock began.
Begins with innocence, new releases rocks repress,
with the leer of a crocodile on “Suzie’s tight dress.”
A young mind doesn’t fixate on innuendoes; doe eyes
recklessly leap and dance; with time, lyrics synthesize.
The moment I hear this tune, I’m back in time, inside
my Haviland skin, “hopping and bopping” amplified.
just a dime per tune when
jiving in the sixties
jitterbug before that
jamming still to the hits
jazz, pop, rock, soul~~lyrics
jaunty and sad burst forth
jump up~~punch in your fave
We mourn the
death of Tina
Turner;
her raspy voice
was simply the best.
A mix of
pop rock,
soul, and blues.
Her songs
earned her the
title of
Queen of rock and roll.
And her worldwide fans loved
her;
androgynous voice.
The 27 Club is but a myth.
A lot of pop rock stars die also young
and in their 20’s; by coincidence,
four biggies of the Woodstock Era died
just years within each other, and their age
just happened to be 27, so
because of tragic deaths, these are the ones:
Joplin, singer of “White blues” was lonely.
Guitarist Jimi Hendrix was too reckless -
like wild, brilliant Doors’ Jim Morrison
and Brian Jones, a singer with the Stones.
All four did drugs and did them foolishly!
Years later, Curt Cobain in ‘94
used drugs and shot himself. He happened to
be 27; thus the term was coined!
A final truly tragic figure joined
the 27 Club by overdose:
Singer Amy Winehouse, who like Joplin -
imprisoned by her image - was so lonely.
Though many famous actors and musicians
are listed in this legendary “club,”
the focus goes to six iconic figure.
The club should be renamed “The Tragic Six.”
*Note: I was reading the history of this club and some have suggested
that in reality, this club is mainly about the "tragic Six"
Sept. 17, 2022
For Anthony Biaanco's The 27 Club Poetry Contest
I love listening to songs,
From Taylor Swift's pop,
To Olivia Rodrigo's rock,
I listen to them prolong.
It feels so amazing to listen to it all day,
With earphones on,
Singing and dancing, and I could go on.
And all I can say
Is that I can go listening to music till I am old and gray.
2/7/22
Born in ‘42, he started singing in the 60’s when we learned his name.
“Raindrops keep Falling on My Head” is the song that brought him fame.
Smooth pop, rock, and Christian singer, B.J. died in 2021 in May.
His long-time wife, dear Gloria, was with him to the final day.
Jan. 12, 2022
for Michelle Faulkner's A Celebrity Epitaph Poetry Contest
I will perfectly, peculiarly praise Him;
I will pleasing, powerfully praise Him;
I will passionately, and prettily, praise Him;
proudly, pop, rock and jump praise Him;
just purple, and pale praise Him;
I will pleasantly praise Him;;
While whole-heartedly praise Him
Alleluia in my heart.. and I will just praise Him!!!
9/4/19
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr.©2019
It for all makes the call pop rock or hip hop soul music is bold has the same beat MUSIC SPEAks
music talks and walk
its none stop
pop rock or hip hop
mabe fast
or slow make s you go
don't run out out gas
make you prance and dance
get it don't sit
COMES FORM ABOVE
MUSIC IS LOVE GET
I used to love Elvis's songs and watched all of his fine concerts;
then the long-haired Beatles came from England
and he was almost swept away in his own land!
Suddenly, new artists names appeared on the Billboard Charts,
I couldn't stick to a specific artist:
I guess they all sang to the heart!
Because of my age, people think I am a square,
I listen to Maroons 5, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry;
I can name more vocalists whom I enjoy on my Galaxy phone,
but what really matters is Pop Rock influence on me lately.
Does it mean that Pavarotti is out of the picture?
No, a great performance is still a delight to hear...
even Bocelli sings pop with a conservative style:
I embrace them all, did I forget fashionable Cher?
My Pop/Rock Experience
It gives me chills,
Energises and excites;
Pumps my heart,
Faster than a 180 dart.
Pop/rock makes rock civil,
Something within reason,
Whilst keeping that same power,
Found in rock hour.
One Direction pull me through,
Long days and gloomy times,
And the rudeness of Pink,
Lets what’s bad in me mime.
JLS let me bounce in song,
With their harmonisations strong;
5 Secs of Summer jump to meet,
My thirst for life, it’s me they greet.
With poetic lyrics and denim jeans,
It is about reality that most of them scream;
For good or happy days, either they'll do,
When you can think that they've sung for you!
It was a summery San Francisco evening.
Dressed in tight jeans, I was the modern mother
taking my daughter to the first and last concert of our youthful days together.
Though we sat back in the general admission seats of a huge amphitheater,
the excitement all around us was palpable.
The audience, mostly women, screamed with delight
each time we heard the first few notes of our heartthrob’s songs
exploding, immediately recognizable, from the speakers
strategically placed around us.
The sky began to darken as lights played upon the stage,
enhancing our idol’s chiseled features on the wide screen above us..
No longer able to contain ourselves, most of us were on our feet.
As the beat from the band pulsated through us, body and soul,
we became a mass of swaying flesh, uniting ourselves
with this enthralling performer in the only way we knew how.
Unable to stop, I let the music guide my hips inside those skinny jeans
as I stood there grooving to hit after hit after hit!
That night I was sexy, free, and forever young,
and I was one with them all
in pop rock paradise.
music talks
and music walks
its the key
to heavenly
gospel pop rock or hiphop
the story don't stop
its in every block
music makes the calls
MUAIC SAY IT ALL
it was a full moon
at its bloon
it was june
we played tunes
soul and pop rock
no stop
and all sit
with stack s back to back
we did this
and had a
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