Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The band The Specials was formed in Coventry, UK in the late 70's. They stood apart from the prevailing punk scene due to their ska influence and more upbeat way of conveying political messages.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
"Side to Side" is a song from Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. In this live version on The Tonight Show, Ariana performs it solo with some help from The Roots.
Difficulty: Beginner
Ireland
The Cranberries, one of Ireland's best-known bands, had a career that spanned several decades until the tragic death of singer Dolores O'Riordan in early 2018. This song is from their fourth studio album "Bury the Hatchet."
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Written by John as an expression of his love for Yoko Ono, the song is heartfelt and passionate. As John told Rolling Stone magazine in 1970, “When it gets down to it, when you’re drowning, you don’t say, ‘I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,’ you just scream.”
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Selena Gomez collaborated with Norwegian DJ Kygo on the hit single "It ain't me." The song features an eclectic mix of acoustic instruments and electro-house effects.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Listen to the debut solo single “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles, formerly of the boy band One Direction.
Difficulty: Beginner
Sweden
Swedish singer Zara Larsson teams up with British electronic music band Clean Bandit, who appear in this music video as members of the orchestra.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Here are Cheryl Crow and Kris Kristofferson together performing "Me and Bobby McGee," a popular song written by Kristofferson and Fred Foster, but most well-known from a posthumously released version by Janis Joplin.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
When you are "out of the woods," as in the metaphor that gives this song its title, the crisis has passed; you have found your way again. You are going to be OK. In the song, Taylor Swift asks herself while in the middle of a relationship, "Are we going to be OK? Are we out of the woods yet?"
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Bee and Flower is a band founded in New York City by singer-songwriter, bassist, animator, illustrator, composer and producer Dana Schechter. Here's a live performance of their song "Twin Stars."
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada
Canadian rock band Simple Plan performs Summer Paradise, a reggae and ska punk-based track inspired by the band vocalist's hobby of surfing. One reviewer commented: It’s a quintessential summer track, with all the hooks and melodies to make you feel like you’re either at the beach, or on your way there having the time of your life.
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
Shawn Mendes and Ellie Bamber, the actress who plays his flame, are filmed palling around in Paris, Amsterdam, and in the UK.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Australia
Listen to “Black & White” by INXS, an Australian rock band from Sydney, New South Wales. They sold over 70 million albums worldwide, making them one of Australia's highest selling music acts of all time.
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
Here is the unique music video for Alessia Cara's hit song about body image and positivity. The Canadian singer-songwriter emphasizes the importance of embracing what makes you unique and ignoring standards of beauty set by the media.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Neil Young joins R.E.M. to perform their song "Country Feedback." The title of the song describes its musical influences rather than its lyrical content, which is a series of chaotic, disconnected observations describing the state of mind of a protagonist contemplating the breakdown of a relationship.
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