Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Nights in White Satin" is a 1967 single by The Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward and first featured on the album Days of Future Passed. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Advanced
Ireland
"Follow Me up to Carlow” is an Irish folk song, celebrating the famous victory of Irish “firebrand” Fiach McHugh O'Byrne and his countrymen, over a much larger force of English troops at the Battle of Glenmalure, which took place in 1580, high in the Wicklow Mountains. Carlow, from the title, was believed to have been an English fortress. Many of these lyrics will be hard to understand at first, even for a native English speaker. So try to follow along as best you can and enjoy the music!
Difficulty: Beginner
Ireland
A live performance, by The Navvies, of a traditional Irish song about North men and South men being on the same road, and carrying the same burdens.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The video “Stuff Is Messed Up” of the rebel band The Offspring.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In this song Spanish band The Pinker Tones are lost in translation in Tokyo. Samurai, haiku, sayonara – if you know what I mean.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ireland, United Kingdom
The Pogues' alternative Christmas song is not about snowflakes, mistletoe or angels, but broken promises and ruined dreams, as well as time spent in the drunk tank. There have always been lots of policemen in New York City with Irish ancestry, hence the connection with the NYPD (New York Police Department).
Difficulty: Newbie
United Kingdom
"Every Breath You Take" is a song recorded by the London-based band the Police. It was written by Sting and was nominated that year for several Grammy awards. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Music video by The Police performing 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic'.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
"Roxanne" is a song by English rock band The Police. Written by lead singer and bassist Sting, the song was released as a single from their debut album Outlandos d'Amour. It was written from the point of view of a man who falls in love with a prostitute.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Scotland
This catchy and rousing song from Scottish rock duo The Proclaimers is so popular that it is often played at large sporting events, especially those featuring Scottish teams or players, where the whole crowd gets involved and sings along at the top of their voices. The music video features scenes from the film "Benny and Joon," which used the song in its soundtrack.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This song by The Rembrandts might be best known as the theme song for the TV show "Friends," and judging by the cast of this music video, it seems that they embraced this fact. Sadly, Matthew Perry has now passed away, but will always be remembered for his role as Chandler Bing.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The trailer for the Rolling Stones movie Shine A Light, directed by Martin Scorsese.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
One of the two official promo videos for the Rolling Stones' 1973 single "Angie". It reached number 5 in the UK singles chart, and number 1 in the US Billboard chart.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
The official promo video for the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. This number one hit was written by Jagger/ Richards, produced by the Glimmer Twins, and performed by Mick Jagger on lead vocals, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood on guitars, Charlie Watts on drums and Bill Wyman on bass.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
A very young Mick Jagger is sending fans into delirium on The Ed Sullivan Show.
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