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The Beatles - I Feel Fine

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

The mop-topped fab four from Liverpool conquered the world with catchy, feel-good hits like this song “I Feel Fine” from 1964. In the video, you can catch the Beatles' sense of humor, with George pretending to sing the wrong words and Ringo riding a bicycle instead of playing the drums.

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Lenny Kravitz - 5 More Days 'Til Summer

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Lenny Kravitz started playing music at the age of three. Back then, he would play the drums on kitchen pots and pans. At this point, he’s been hailed amongst the coolest of rock and roll royalty for over thirty years. In this song, he takes the part of a night shift factory worker who just can’t wait to get out in the sun!

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David Bowie - Let's Dance

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

"Let's Dance" is the title track from David Bowie's 1983 eponymous album. The music video shows Bowie playing with his band (including the late, great guitar player Stevie Ray Vaughan) while impassively watching an Aboriginal couple struggling against metaphors of Western cultural imperialism. Bowie described this video as a very simple and direct statement against racism and oppression.

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Diego Garcia - You Were Never There

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

At age 14 Diego Garcia started playing guitar and writing songs. In his song "You Were Never There" he sings about a bygone relationship.

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Anne Marie x KSI x Digital Farm Animals - Don't Play

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Karate world champion, West End star, BRIT Award nominee... Anne-Marie is a woman of many talents. Here, she teams up with KSI and Digital Farm Animals for a song about a relationship that is going through a rough patch, and whether it can be saved.

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Caption 42 [en]: Every game you're playing
Caption 42 [en]: Every game you're playing

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Michael Bublé - It's A Beautiful Day

Difficulty: Beginner

Canada

Michael Bublé is one of Canada's most well-known pop singers. This song is about a break-up that he doesn't seem to regret very much at all!

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Caption 31 [en]: 'Cause I'm easy, no playing this guy like a fool
Caption 31 [en]: 'Cause I'm easy, no playing this guy like a fool

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Duran Duran - Come Undone

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Enjoy this video for the song "Come Undone" by English new wave band Duran Duran. Known for hits like "Hungry Like The Wolf," the band was very popular on MTV and featured video in their live performances early on.

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Caption 17 [en]: Words playing me, déjà vu
Caption 17 [en]: Words playing me, déjà vu

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Tom Gregory - Fingertips

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Born in a seaside town in the North of England, singer and songwriter Tom Gregory dabbled in acting and appeared on TV talent shows before his music finally found a foothold… in Germany of all places! “Fingertips” will feature on his first album, which he hopes will earn him wider recognition and success.

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Caption 7 [en]: Let my fingertips keep playing your sweet melody
Caption 7 [en]: Let my fingertips keep playing your sweet melody

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James Morrison featuring Nelly Furtado - Broken Strings

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Let's listen to "Broken Strings" by British musician James Morrison. The song is a duet with Canadian recording artist Nelly Furtado.

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Caption 19 [en]: Playing house in the ruins of us
Caption 19 [en]: Playing house in the ruins of us

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Justin James - Booking Submission Video

Difficulty: Beginner

Canada

Justin James began writing songs when he was 20 years old and now tours the world performing his music. Releases include Islands (2013), A Beautiful Life (2011), Perfect Sometimes (2009), and Sun Drenched (2007). In this video, you can hear many samples of his songs in performances and music videos.

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Caption 9 [en]: I grew up playing the cello, singin' in the... in the choir.
Caption 9 [en]: I grew up playing the cello, singin' in the... in the choir.

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Hozier - Someone New

Difficulty: Beginner

Ireland

Irish singer-songwriter Hozier performs "Someone New" at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Norwich in 2015.

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Caption 3 [en]: playing the "In New Music We Trust" [radio program] stage
Caption 3 [en]: playing the "In New Music We Trust" [radio program] stage

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David Bowie - Rebel Rebel

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

David Bowie has been a major figure in the world of popular music for over four decades, and is renowned as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and eclecticism of his work. "Rebel Rebel” was released on the album Diamond Dogs in 1974.

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Caption 7 [en]: You love bands when they're playing hard
Caption 7 [en]: You love bands when they're playing hard

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Nancy Sinatra - These Boots Are Made for Walking

Difficulty: Beginner

USA

Enjoy this famous pop song recorded by American singer and actress Nancy Sinatra. “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” hit #1 in the US and UK Pop charts in 1966.

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Caption 13 [en]: You keep playin' where you shouldn't be playing
Caption 13 [en]: You keep playin' where you shouldn't be playing

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Chris Keys - City Lights

Difficulty: Beginner

United Kingdom

Enjoy this pensive little piece from solo Irish singer/songwriter Chris Keys. It went to number 1 on the Northern Ireland charts in October 2010.

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Caption 45 [en]: I'm also, uh, on the road just playing a few gigs here and there
Caption 45 [en]: I'm also, uh, on the road just playing a few gigs here and there

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Peter Gabriel - Games Without Frontiers

Difficulty: Newbie

United Kingdom

The official video of Peter Gabriel ’s song “Games Without Frontiers”.

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Caption 28 [en]: Playing silly games
Caption 28 [en]: Playing silly games

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