Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
After Paul McCartney realized that all the great Scottish ballads he knew were composed many years ago, he decided to write his own. The resulting ballad, accompanied by authentic Scottish bagpipes and drums, became an instant classic for Paul and his band Wings. The Mull of Kintyre is on the remote southwest coast of Scotland, and is where Paul sought tranquillity after his Beatles’ fame, and where he and his wife Linda had a farm.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The song "Iris" by New York rock band the Goo Goo Dolls spent spending eighteen weeks at the top of the charts. The track took inspiration from the movie “City of Angels," in which an angel falls in love with a mortal woman, and is willing to give up everything to be with her.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
English reggae and pop band UB40 were at the peak of their fame in the nineteen eighties, and they continue to make music and tour. They collaborated with new reggae band KIOKO for this single, which was featured on their album Bigga Baggariddim.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
This record from the band Culture Club made them an instant pop sensation and brought international fame, especially for their singer, Boy George, who had written this simple, catchy love song.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Top Gun returns to the big screen as Tom Cruise returns to his role as high flying fighter ace Captain Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell more than thirty-five years after the original movie!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ireland
Even our best friends aren’t always how we’d like them to be, but what’s important is that they’re there for us when we need them. This is certainly the case in Patrick Kelley and Rea Garvey’s wonderfully catchy ode to a “Best Bad Friend."
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Abi decides that a picnic in the park will be a great way to spend time with her friends, but first she needs to prepare the sandwiches. Follow Abi through the process and learn a lot of English food vocabulary along the way!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Strict water restrictions come into force for millions of people in California as the US west coast continues to experience a crippling drought.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Kids in America” was the debut single for British singer Kim Wilde. Catching the mood and the imagination, this pop masterpiece defines the style and attitude of the early 1980s.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Things are going so well for Colbie Caillat that she's ready to say "I do." This light and breezy single is from the American singer's album All of You.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The summer before college, Auden meets the mysterious Eli, a fellow insomniac. While the seaside town of Colby sleeps, the two embark on a nightly quest to help Auden experience the fun, carefree teen life she never knew she wanted.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Inductees Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of The Beatles perform "With A Little Help From My Friends" with special guests at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"Golden Brown" is one of the most famous hits from English rock group the Stranglers, noted for its unusual use of the harpsichord and lyrics about heroin usage.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
English singer Billy Idol is known for his rock anthems such as "White Wedding," but this ballad from his album Rebel Yell is also one of his greatest hits.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen calls for government action and full transparency as she rejects Facebook’s claim that privacy issues prevent it from sharing research data.
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