Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
This live version of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” was recorded in 1968 for The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, a concert filmed in a circus tent that brought together some of the biggest stars of the era, including John Lennon, Eric Clapton, and The Who. The Rolling Stones didn’t release the film at the time—many felt they had been upstaged by some of the other acts!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Jamaica, USA
Do we live within bubbles of our own complacent conformity? Are we slaves to a hypnotic rhythm of life that prevents us from challenging ourselves and facing the issues of the world around us? American pop star Katy Perry and Jamaican reggae star Skip Marley ask questions and deliver a political message in a dancehall pop song.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Elton John’s hit song “Candle in the Wind” commemorates the sad demise of Hollywood superstar Marilyn Monroe, who became world-famous for playing “blonde bombshell” characters and was seen as a sex symbol, though she was never quite prepared for such fame and overwhelming media attention. Struggling with mental health, she died at thirty-six from a drug overdose.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Gaby Moreno's plaintive voice laments the loneliness and regret of lost love in this soulful live version of “O, Me” from her album Illusion. "O" is an old-fashioned spelling of "Oh," and is often found in poems and songs.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Australia
Adding his own inimitable style, Nick Cave’s haunting cover of the Marc Bolan song “Cosmic Dancer” poses existential questions and seems to probe each word for deeper meaning.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
"Jaded" is a song from Miley Cyrus' album Endless Summer Vacation. It tells a story of regret and missed opportunities in a failed relationship.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Taylor Swift teams up with rapper Ice Spice in this song on karma, the idea that every action has consequences and being good to people will make your life better.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
"What Was I Made For?" is a song by American singer Billie Eilish from Barbie: The Album, the soundtrack of the film Barbie.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Gwen Stefani found fame as singer-songwriter of the American rock group No Doubt, which she followed up with a dazzling solo pop career. This single was on her debut album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. At the time Gwen also had her own clothing line, “L.A.M.B.”, which was inspired by Japanese culture and fashion.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Jamaica, United Kingdom
British pop star Sting and Jamaican-American rapper Shaggy join forces on this song with a relaxed reggae vibe, and lyrics inspired by Lewis Carroll’s poem “The Walrus and the Carpenter” from his book Alice Through the Looking-Glass.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Isaac Slade, singer of the American alternative rock group The Fray, wrote this song about his experiences working as a mentor at a camp for troubled teenagers. Sometimes we just haven’t got the experience and the knowledge to know how to help someone who is going through difficulties.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Accompanied by an orchestra conducted by Van Dyke Parks, Gaby Moreno and Jackson Browne sing “Across the Borderline," a song first recorded for the 1982 neo-noir film The Border, starring Jack Nicholson.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Tom Petty had one of the biggest successes of his career with this song and its message of defiance and resilience. It was released on the studio album Full Moon Fever, which featured members of his band The Heartbreakers and some notable guest musicians. Look for Beatles guitarist George Harrison and drummer Ringo Starr appearing in the video!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Welshy Arms, a blues rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, have had their song "Legendary" featured in movies, on wrestling shows, TV shows, commercials, and even a video game soundtrack. But it started out on their album No Place Is Home.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
From their brand new studio release, simply titled The Album, American pop rock band The Jonas Brothers are taking us higher with this single “Wings," a celebration of a love that elevates and gives new meaning.
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