Sting, a famous singer from the 1980s, received his nickname from his fans during the early days of his singing career. His name came from the black and yellow sweater he would always wear during performances(http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-police/bio/). He supported human rights in many different ways and helped society become a better world for every species on earth. Sting is a passionate person who uses singing and songwriting to express his emotions and feelings, “music is something that gives my life value and spiritual solace”, he said, music is apart of him, and without music he would lose his values of life(Sting). Despite the many differences between each individual human, everyone should have equal rights and opinions about themselves. Although Sting was an extraordinary singer who was extremely popular, he supported human rights in various ways and fight with people who are fighting for their own human rights. Sting’s real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Summer. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and currently lives in Italy. Before he started his music career, he had many jobs, including being a ditch digger, an English teacher and a soccer coach. Afterwards, he joined a band named “The Police,” which was the name of the rock band that included Stewart Copeland, Henri Padovani and Sting(http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-police/bio/). However, when he felt that he had the potential and the ability to be a solo singer and stand on his feet by himself, he left the band and started his own career. He had two children with his first wife, Frances Tomelty, and four children with his second wife, Trudie Styler, who was a film producer. With Trudie Styler, they founded "The Rainforest Foundation" in 1989 to help ... ... middle of paper ... ...ice and go against them(http://tinyurl.com/l7z3k49). People start to “see the light,” which means that they are seeing the brightness of the future. In the end of the song, Sting uses repetition of the word “rechos humanos,” which means human rights in Spanish. Sting was more than just singer, but more of a person who fought with the people who were also fighting for their rights. Many songs that he sang such as Children's Crusade, The Cherry Tree, and Get Up Stand Up brought his opinions of discrimination among different people to the world and encouraged more people to stand with them and fight along with them. He spread the idea of equality between humans and the rights that everyone should have to the whole wide world. People who listen to his songs support his hope for humanities and help the ones who are out in the world fighting very hard for their right.
Some people may call him “The King”, Elvis Presley is a well-known musician who stepped out of the norm and created a different kind of music. Presley combined pop, country, gospel, and black R&B to create his musical style. Presley caught everyone’s attention with his dance moves and musical talent. Elvis Presley led the way for many musicians, and has impacted the lives of many people.
He comes to this conclusion through his un-satisfaction with the world we currently live in. Singer takes a strong awareness towards the impoverished and proclaims that that should not be the case when there are people living
Lin-Manuel Miranda summed up his feelings about art in an interview: "The ultimate way art can be political is that I think it engenders empathy which is the thing politicians can't seem to do" (Watson). Throughout history, many forms of art have created new ideas in our society and will continue to challenge new ways of thinking and how we communicate with one another. In the last fifteen years, artist Lin-Manuel Miranda has written two Broadway Musicals that have had a major impact on how we historically view our country. By writing stories based on the traditional ideas of the "American Dream" and contemporizing the history of our nation's birth, he has captivated a broad and diverse audience. Lin-Manuel's genius, coupled with his passion for the arts, plays an integral role on how we should view our nation's history, to uphold American values for all of us, not just some of us.
Elvis Presley changed the music world as they knew it back in the 50’s he came out with a wild new style unlike any other. Even to this day if you hear Elvis’ name you automatically think of his signature style or as the king of rock and roll. Hound Dog was controversial for it’s time and made extra controversial by Elvis’ moves and how the ladies would swoon and storm the stage to see him. Presley was so ahead of his time that most adults didn’t because of his so-called vulgar ways but the younger generation went crazy for Elvis and his new style of blues meets country hence creating rock and becoming the king.
Elvis did more to break down the racial barriers separating the whites and blacks in this country than most people will ever realize. That is one reason there was so much resistance to his music in the 50's and 60's and why it remains so popular today. This is not an overstatement. Presley brought music that had previously been played and enjoyed by minorities to the forefront. When people discovered they had music in common, they could talk about that subject and enjoy it together. Then conversations were started on other interests and a
There is no doubt that Elvis Presley’s impact on American society has revolutionized the world of music and movies, which eventually earned him the name . From truck driver to Rock and Roll icon, Presley’s charismatic attitude and dance moves became forever remembered in American history. His record-breaking career set a higher bar to many more musicians. Talented in both vocals and acting, his image alone speaks for its self.
The late singer Michael Jackson, also known as the King of Pop, was an icon beyond imaginable expectations and vision. He catapulted into fame as a child music star with his brothers before becoming the most famous Jackson sibling to move on to have a solo career. Michael Jackson is undisputedly one of the most successful entertainers in all of music history. Not only did he single-handedly transform the face of pop music, he also- made a huge impact in the world of dance with signature moves like the Moon Walk. Jackson, a man of many talents, had thirteen number one singles, won seventeen Grammy Awards, and sold over one billion albums across the globe since he released his first solo
Queen never revealed the meaning behind their lyrics to the public leaving the people to decipher whatever they wish. However, this song being Freddie Mercury’s own personal story, hints at the thought of him coming out that he’s gay. In the first stanza Freddie is battling his inner thoughts asking, “Is this reality? Is this just fantasy?” As the stanza continues he explains he was a poor soul that knows he is confused and has to deal with it. In the second stanza the lyrics explain how he has killed off his past self and becomes a new person. The first line states, “Mama, just killed a man” this is interpreted as Freddie killing off his past self and hiding his feelings for this man who is homoerotic and accepts it. Midway through the stanza
Joan Baez, a famous folk singer, sang her most famous song “Oh Freedom” during the civil rights movement. She expressed her want and need for equality and freedom f...
In essence, this song carries various sociological concepts. It concentrates on the main idea about the social construction of reality and talking about how reality is changing. The song questions the actions and mentally of individuals violating the norms and values of society. The band takes into consideration various factors of why it is happening including the media and religion. As a result they talk about such influences taking control building and developing a sense of self. This is a great song about present day problems and how society changes with them.
Tupac Amaru Shakur one of the most influential, controversial rappers to have ever existed. He grew up fatherless and at times motherless because of drugs, violence, and twisted ideas. Through struggle and hardships he found his flow. He showed the world that something can come from nothing. From joining up with the Digital Underground to his single debut he worked up he grew his fan base. As he grew in fame so did the East and West rivalry.
Elvis Presley was a well-known man and loved by many people. Based on http://www.brainpickings.org/2013/04/11/elvis-presley-teens-consumer-culture/Elvis Just like Muddy Waters, Presley timing was perfect as well. He came into and era (1950s) where the devastations of the great depression and world wars were over. People were now starting to have some freedom and enjoy the thing they loved which was listening to music and living life to the fullest. The social change that the 50s brought reflected music significantly, and Elvis Presley arose.. Kids were now starting to rebel against their parents and they had a lot of extra money to spend on records because of prosperity. During the Wars, money was limited and kids and adults had to work extra hard and save for survival purposes, but once the war-ended money could be used for pleasure reasons rather than just for survival. In addition, in the 50s our country had it’s own war, and I’m not talking about the World Wars, but yet human inequality. The civil rights movement was one of the biggest social changes in history and was a time where a lot of great artist prevailed and made songs on the issue. Elvis Presley showed just how social changes could influence or reflect the history of rock “n” roll. Presley started a culture, his hairstyle, the way he dressed all became part of the youth around the country. As I said our country was fighting its own war with segregation, Elvis music help bring people together. His music not on appealed white crowds, but black crowds listened to him as well. He brought people together through music, and proved to the world that he could be successful. He was one of the artist that mastered crossover, bringing every color to liking his music. Based on Larson fourth edition pg 38, it says that his record sales boomed, and then rock “n”
You know him as the singer, the dancer, and the song writer. As the famous Artist whose words were often binary. As a man that was regarded with much adulation and scrutiny for singing and acting with audacity. The one and only, Michael Joseph Jackson, well known performer and the producer of many great songs, as well as the inventor of the moonwalk. Jackson often released songs that had powerful messages behind them e.g. 'We Are the World' and “Black and White”. Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” released as part of the “HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I” album in 1996, was addressed to “the people” in an effort to promote equality, justice, and peace. However, it led to unexpected controversy
The main gist of the song is Sting telling his girlfriend that she doesn’t have to be a prostitute anymore. One could say that repeating the words “Roxanne, you don’t have to put on the red-light” in the song causes it to become the main idea of this song. As the song is about him trying to persuade his girlfriend to stop being a prostitute, the key –which is in minor–, reflects his sadness of the predicament. The singer executes his voice in this version high pitched as if to be pleading, connecting better to the audience and punctuating his lyrics further. As Sting’s lyrics take precedence, at times the band stops playing which creates dramatical pauses for the instruments and signifies the lyrics of that section more.
This articles brings lyrics from a song that was previously considered offensive, which is now clean by today’s standards, and effectively argues for freedom of speech.