Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada
The Canadian singer-songwriter says of this work, “It's about individual responsibility for war and how the old feudal thinking kills us all.” Donovan and Glen Campbell are among the artists who have done covers of this song.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The video for Taylor Swift's hit "Look What You Made Me Do" is chock full of references to her personal life, including ex-boyfriends and feuds with other celebrities.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
As a surprise special guest, Carly Simon joined Taylor Swift on stage to sing "You're So Vain" together. It was the second night of Swift's sold-out Red Tour at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This video features some excerpts from the performance, as well as backstage footage and interviews with Carly and Taylor.
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: 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: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Listen to the debut solo single “Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles, formerly of the boy band One Direction.
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: 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: 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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The British-Georgian artist performs in Berlin with the Gori Women's Choir from her native Georgia.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
"Party in the U.S.A." put American singer Miley Cyrus on the map when she released her album The Time of Our Lives. Originally coming from a country background, it also marked a departure towards a more mainstream pop sound.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Canada, USA
Stevie Salas and Christina Fon discuss what is next for the film Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World as it premieres around the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The video for British artist Dua Lipa's breakup song "New Rules" is staged at The Confidante, a hotel in Miami. It looks at the power of female friendship and female allies in dealing with difficult situations.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Ride is a song written and recorded by hugely popular American musical duo Twenty One Pilots, from their fourth studio album, Blurryface. The chorus is "I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride." When you take your time, you relax and slow down. But in slowing down, he's also asking questions about life and "thinking too much."
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