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67th Post: Harmonizing (123 Artists)

A Guide to Singing Harmony

by MasterClass: June 7, 2021

A solo melody line can be catchy, but there is a special aural sensation when additional notes sound simultaneously with the melody. These additional notes function as harmony, and they can transform a piece of music.

What Is Vocal Harmony?

Singing harmony involves supplementing a vocal melody with additional notes that fit the underlying chord structure. For instance, if a melody sung over an A minor chord features the note A (the root note of the chord), you could harmonize by singing the note C (the minor third of the chord and a minor third above A) or the note E (the fifth of the chord and a perfect fifth above A).

How to Harmonize When Performing Music

To sing harmony or harmonize on an instrument, focus on the chord progression of the song and the scale upon which the melody is based (typically either a major scale or a minor scale).

1. Thirds: The most common type of harmonization is a third above or a third below the melody note. For instance, if the melody of your favorite song calls for the note A over an F major chord, this means the melody is using the third scale degree. To harmonize, you could sing a minor third above the note A (the note C, which is the fifth of the chord) or a major third below the note A (the note F, which is the root note of the chord). Such harmonies are pleasing to the ear in Western music. (https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=singing%20in%20harmony%20in%20thirds&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:babcc703,vid:DaeXZVa0SYs,st:0)

2. Fourths and fifths: Harmonizing notes with perfect fourths or perfect fifths can create a distinctive sound. This type of harmony pairs well with the pentatonic scales of East Asia (https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=pentatonic%20east%20asian%20scaled&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:11c9d9cf,vid:AB22Pj5nFmQ,st:0)

3. Octaves: When male and female vocalists sing unison lines, they usually end up singing an octave apart due to differences in vocal range. Octave harmonies thicken the frequency spectrum, but they tend not to sound quite as thick as harmonies based in thirds or even sixths. Octave harmonies tend to sound denser on string instruments. (https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=octave%20harmonies&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:5096f98f,vid:_6GkPT3zQtg,st:0)

4. Close harmonies: To create the iconic sound of barbershop quartets or vocal pop groups like the Beach Boys, try arranging harmony notes very close to one another. Whether you’re using all chord tones or a few tensions (like a major ninth or a major seventh), you can create a harmonically rich sound—particularly when the close harmonies move together to follow the melody. Close harmonies are famously tricky to sing, and it can take many years of music lessons to master the technique. (https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=close%20harmonies&tbm=&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#fpstate=ive&ip=1&vld=cid:81430f15,vid:l07ZIapmFwc,st:0)

Many vocalists take singing lessons to learn vocal harmonization, and classically trained singers can harmonize by reading sheet music. Popular music singers may teach themselves to harmonize by ear, which requires a mixture of ear training and natural ability.

For reinforcement purposes, singing groups within this blog have reached high degrees of their ability to harmonize. I have listened to more than a thousand individual recordings and will reproduce the best of them for your enjoyment. I have created three levels of professionals that accomplished singing in harmony. You will find my “best,” my personal ”favorites,”’and the lowest personal rating of being “ok.” Here they are (listed in no particular order):

My “Best” Harmony song examples (45):

Pentatonix – “Hallelujah” 2016 https://youtu.be/LRP8d7hhpoQ?feature=shared

Queen –“Bohemian Rhapsody” 1975 https://youtu.be/fJ9rUzIMcZQ?feature=shared

Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – “Señorita” 2018 https://youtu.be/Pkh8UtuejGw?feature=shared

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – “Greatest Hits” 1976 https://youtu.be/pNo2OTI_rIo?feature=shared

The Tokens – “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” 1961 https://youtu.be/OQlByoPdG6c?feature=shared

The Tremeloes – “Silence is Golden” 1967 https://youtu.be/n03g8nsaBro?feature=shared

The Regents – “ Barbara Ann” 1961 https://youtu.be/EDpQY3UW8D4?feature=shared

The Temptations – “Just My Imagination” 1971 https://youtu.be/WNnb1NfLrK4?feature=shared

The Vogues – “Turn Around, Look at Me” 1968 https://youtu.be/xEvZwRJnOnI?feature=shared

The Supremes –“Greatest Hits” 1967 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-SWnPeM409DUE_h0003W3e7h6pLxkRhN&feature=shared

The Ronettes – “Be My Baby” 1963 https://youtu.be/jSPpbOGnFgk?feature=shared

The Reflections – “Romeo and Juliet” 1964 https://youtu.be/vne1U03hqG4?feature=shared

The Poni-Tails – “Born Too Late” 1958 https://youtu.be/p64nDdoniIA?feature=shared

The McGuire Sisters – “Sincerely” 1956 https://youtu.be/mACgf6TXI7I?feature=shared

The Lettermen – “When I Fall In Love” 1962 https://youtu.be/RGWJ3lFvSaY?feature=shared

The Hollies – “Greatest Hits” 1973 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k3hHu0_vJHkNROlQxoFk2ZmTlX5LzYVls&feature=shared

The Fleetwoods – “Come Softly to Me” 1959 https://youtu.be/Dkf-Dhihdrc?feature=shared

The 5th Dimension – “Aquarius” 1969 https://youtu.be/VlrQ-bOzpkQ?feature=shared

The Everly Brothers – “Greatest Hits” 1974 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nD_Joyg35Nvg2NEjUpgM6D19eSjX-1pqE&feature=shared

The Eagles – “Hotel California” 1976 https://youtu.be/09839DpTctU?feature=shared

The Diamonds – “Little Darlin” 1959 https://youtu.be/k061Du6eYvY?feature=shared

The Clovers – “Love Potion No9” 1960 https://youtu.be/jRAGwOEnQUg?feature=shared

The Cowsills – “The Rain The Park And Other Things” 1967 https://youtu.be/uC9tALmALh0?feature=shared

The Chordettes – “Lollipop” 1958 https://youtu.be/vRfHfRUS8i4?feature=shared

The Chiffons – “One Fine Day” 1963 https://youtu.be/D0LYs-VqFuw?feature=shared

The Carpenters – “Greatest Hits” 1969-1973 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp_G0HWfCo5rP9KmuhTem1PCOT-aAcUsx&feature=shared

The Capitols – “Cool Jerk” 1966 https://youtu.be/R73iEOvkr10?feature=shared

The Bryds – “Greatest Hits” 1967 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5g1nz_E8ziflXtMJxXZiTvUjXoAMzrNR&feature=shared

The Beach Boys – “Greatest Hits” 1966 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2PI3BtEVzA7TfhMFjeseXkYvVJpx__ia&feature=shared

The Beatles “If I Fell” 1964 https://youtu.be/F_80s6S_7Vw?feature=shared

The Association – “Never My Love” 1967 https://youtu.be/32OSn3iNw9A?feature=shared

Spanky and Our Gang – “Sunday Will Never Be The Same” 1967 https://youtu.be/07nK9CXZvAI?feature=shared

Simon and Garfunkel – “Greatest Hits” 1972 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mCB7W0hzu4s61-OmXSVUpALalm91lSfe8&feature=shared

Sagittarius – “My World Fell Down” 1968 https://youtu.be/81skBnAAdcQ?feature=shared

Marty Robbins – “El Paso” 1959 https://youtu.be/5Q9bAWGEkcE?feature=shared

Peter and Gordon – “A World Without Love” 1964 https://youtu.be/ke4hgo43JGc?feature=shared

Aaron Neville & Linda Rhonstadt – “Don’t Know Much” 1989 https://youtu.be/i_ElZaDt2D4?feature=shared

Motherlode – “When I Die” 1969 https://youtu.be/6kd_aElZ3w4?feature=shared

Mercy – “Love Can Make You Happy” 1969 https://youtu.be/0XBqYvzkPzU?feature=shared

Little Anthony & The Imperials – “Hit Medley” 1964 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDiFHpGkbKHDo&playnext=1&feature=shared

Mamas and Papas – “Greatest Hits” 1998 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrtPMuiedcKo3nzeH8beFWM6Sp2KCu11V&feature=shared

Jan and Dean – “The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)” 1964 https://youtu.be/jVTybxyBspM?feature=shared

Dion and the Belmonts – “A Teenager in Love” 1959 https://youtu.be/yL0NBJuUjUM?feature=shared

Kingston Trio – “The Tijuana Jail” 1963 https://youtu.be/Smyv_nF7Ybc?feature=shared

Mimi and Josi – “Creep” 2019 (The Voice winners) https://youtube.com/shorts/4FAGUVpA_c0?feature=shared

Quorum – “Them There Eyes” 2023 https://youtu.be/63a04A7WV6k?feature=shared

My “Favorites” harmony song examples (37):

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” 1967 https://youtu.be/-C_3eYj-pOM?feature=shared

Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme – “Baby It’s Cold Outside” 1960 https://youtu.be/Z77Jyh2UuC8?feature=shared

The Zombies – “She’s Not There” 1965 https://youtu.be/ieWZpXPuIhU?feature=shared

We Five – “You Were On My Mind” 1965 https://youtu.be/c7YSANg8vgw?feature=shared

The Spiral Starecase – “More Today Than Yesterday” 1969 https://youtu.be/89eEa3RvCF4?feature=shared

The New Seekers – “I’ll Never Find Another You” 1964 https://youtu.be/pBaO6ro1CUc?feature=shared. “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” 1971 https://youtube.com/shorts/m2pgQUABpJI?feature=shared

The Shagri-Las – “Remember (Walkin’ In The Sand)” 1965 https://youtu.be/E1GiqcQ3aoQ?feature=shared

The Rolling Stones – “Greatest Hits” 2012 https://youtu.be/glyMqEwW5tQ?feature=shared

Lovin Spoonful – “Good Lovin” 1966 https://youtu.be/t3CQ-5MeRwY?feature=shared

The Monkees – “Daydream Believer” 1967 https://youtu.be/xvqeSJlgaNk?feature=shared

The Left Bank – “Walk Away Renee” 1967 https://youtu.be/qDfrW5cWqMU?feature=shared

The Four Aces – “Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing” 1981 https://youtu.be/cCFftG60A7M?feature=shared

The Happenings – “See You in September” 1966 https://youtu.be/tyYP8G2wc_s?feature=shared

The Five Satins – “In The Still of the Night” 1956 https://youtu.be/AwbXeB-Hpss?feature=shared

The Exciters – “Tell Him” 1962 https://youtu.be/6ajcWXyDv6A?feature=shared

The Dells – Oh What A Night” 1959 https://youtu.be/eD7RiUTWUj4?feature=shared

The Critters – “Mr. Dieingly Sad” 1966 https://youtu.be/HV4Tq1ZJZzs?feature=shared

The Crew Cuts – “Earth Angel” 1954 https://youtu.be/–8_OFubJLM?feature=shared

The Cascades – “Rhythm of the Rain” 1963 https://youtu.be/U0DbYAaZcwU?feature=shared

The American Breed – “Bend Me, Shape Me” 1968 https://youtu.be/PSHo146tQjQ?feature=shared

The Staple Singers – “I’ll Take You There” 1972 https://youtu.be/qXvirzznSn4?feature=shared

Small Faces – “Itchycoo Park” 1968 https://youtu.be/nO9DqvznjrQ?feature=shared

Merilee Rush – “Angel of the Morning” 1968 https://youtu.be/joQUUE8Wc9M?feature=shared

Righteous Brothers – “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” 1965 https://youtu.be/xbg1gkWb0Wo?feature=shared

Lemon Pipers – “Green Tambourine” 1968 https://youtu.be/o6IEgrQ4lrk?feature=shared

Jay and the Techniques – “Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie” 1966 https://youtu.be/jEPSrdA8kbY?feature=shared

Michael Jackson – “Will You Be There” 1991 https://youtu.be/jQY_QL_wvQU?feature=shared

Danny and the Juniors – “At The Hop” 1990 https://youtu.be/SEPvoNA1OGw?feature=shared

Crosby, Stills and Nash – “Greatest Hits” 2005 https://youtu.be/IHL-6cUtZj0?feature=shared

Chad and Jeremy – “ A Summer Song” 1964 https://youtu.be/ur5pvFCZnaU?feature=shared

Brooklyn Bridge – “Worst That Could Happen” 1968 https://youtu.be/tbNC7a_mdgY?feature=shared

Peter, Paul and Mary – “Puff, the Magic Dragon” 1963 https://youtu.be/s26e_86-K0k?feature=shared

Liam Payne, Lennon Stella and Jonas Blue – “Polaroid” 2018 https://youtu.be/xdrV2c49Vhc?feature=shared

Equip to Overcome and Marina Simioni – “Subtitulado” 2019 VOICE UK. https://youtu.be/P0eLzC2jAtk?feature=shared

Louis Prima and Keely Smith – “That Old Black Magic” 1958 https://youtu.be/02lsKQxpUP8?feature=shared

Peppermint Rainbow – “Will You Be Staying After Sunday” 1969 https://youtu.be/PZYLxrqKG-s?feature=shared

Songs that I rated as “OK” for use of harmony (41):

Elton John and Brian Wilson – “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” 2001 https://youtu.be/L5N1B-gESSQ?feature=shared

Bill Anderson and Jan Howard – “For Loving You” 1967 https://youtu.be/oREo5i_fNPM?feature=shared

George Michael and Aretha Franklin – “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” 1986 https://youtu.be/fDxzQJaA228?feature=shared

Cassandra and Callahan Star (sisters) – “A Christmas Hallelujah” 2021 https://youtu.be/XUJRZRymd1I?feature=shared

U2 – “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” 1987 https://youtu.be/e3-5YC_oHjE?feature=shared

Maurice Williams – “Stay” 1960 https://youtu.be/mSI6zlUeeCA?feature=shared

The Teddy Bears – “To Know Him Is To Love Him” 1958 https://youtu.be/DVieaWu0sLg?feature=shared

The Royal Teens – “Short Shorts” 1958 https://youtu.be/xh1FvPAP6Kk?feature=shared

The Royal Jesters – “We Go Together” 1965 https://youtu.be/qEQgw1xFqXI?feature=shared

The Rip Chords – “Hey Little Cobra” 1964 https://youtu.be/FqAen8PJ064?feature=shared

The Playmates – “Beep Beep” 1960 https://youtu.be/5DPBfbSgqbY?feature=shared

The Platters – “The Great Pretender” 1955 https://youtu.be/RBj2HN2uuNA?feature=shared

The Orions – “Wah Watusi” 1962 https://youtu.be/IRvFaGIO2Gc?feature=shared

The Ink Spots – “Address Unknown” 1955 https://youtu.be/vtcq5T8VV8s?feature=shared

The Jamies – “Summertime, Summertime” 1958 https://youtu.be/zzTi7HiFBVc?feature=shared

The Impalas – “Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)” 1959 https://youtu.be/FuomHDGXzDI?feature=shared

The Gentrys – “Keep On Dancing” 1965 https://youtu.be/AGHFaBx6j8M?feature=shared

The Foundations – “Build Me Up Buttercup” 1968 https://youtu.be/hSofzQURQDk?feature=shared

The Five Royales – “Think” 1957 https://youtu.be/ikugCjrfcB8?feature=shared

The Danleers – “One Summer Night” 1958 https://youtu.be/IvewtgXk2oc?feature=shared

The Delfonics – “La-La Means I Love You” 1968 https://youtu.be/OIqAcijqWOg?feature=shared

The Crests – “Sixteen Candles” 1958 https://youtu.be/qeEeyCON2cU?feature=shared

The Buckinghams – “Don’t You Care” 1967 https://youtu.be/IFJ2vnwRRBk?feature=shared

The Spencer Davis Group – “Gimme Some Lovin” 1967 https://youtu.be/BuQ3PaFyb9A?feature=shared

Sonny and Cher – “I Got You Babe” 1965 https://youtu.be/pwHSBCME49k?feature=shared

Judee Sill – “The Kiss“ 1971 https://youtu.be/kyPhvHEtRuw?feature=shared

Shirley and Lee – “I’m Gone” 1956 https://youtu.be/h5eJ5ttnDbs?feature=shared

Ronald and Ruby – “Lollipop” 1958 https://youtu.be/zzcwn2QHkDM?feature=shared

Paul Revere and the Raiders – “Good Thing” 1966 https://youtu.be/Gn7NfuZ7QoE?feature=shared

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap – “Woman Woman” 1968 https://youtu.be/0Mqsnx2E3ys?feature=shared

New Seekers – “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” 1971 https://youtu.be/koBiXquzmr8?feature=shared

Mickey & Sylvia – “Love Is Strange” 1955 https://youtu.be/5SwMB9v1pQ4?feature=shared

Maroon 5 – “Greatest Hits“ 2023 https://youtu.be/P1SRJKRfsVA?feature=shared

Jay and the Americans – “Come A Little Bit Closer” 1964 https://youtu.be/RF7z3sW8nGA?feature=shared

Every Mother’s Son – “Come On Down To My Boat” 1967 https://youtu.be/t8dU4RKNNBo?feature=shared

Gene and Eunice – “Ko Ko Mo” 1954 https://youtu.be/7h9dej-4-wE?feature=shared

Flying Machine – “Smile A Little Smile For Me” 1969 https://youtu.be/fkDrkspVjrI?feature=shared

Dale and Grace – “I’m Leaving It All Up To You” 1962 https://youtu.be/RBhGIH9c4TI?feature=shared

Creedence Clearwater Revival – “Greatest Hits” 1976 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtzV2248lUVVwS3LSMsWlCBKZ2h4Gs8IP&feature=shared

Chad Mitchell Trio – “The Marvelous Toy” 1963 https://youtu.be/NZeUDAoNrvQ?feature=shared

Buffalo Springfield – “For What It’s Worth” 1966 https://youtu.be/CXvyq4SyDwU?feature=shared

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66th Post: Slow Dancing (68 Artists)

**Couple Slow Dancing**
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A slow dance is a type of partner dance in which a couple dance slowly, swaying to the music. This is usually done to very slow-beat songs, namely sentimental ballads. For younger generations, slow dancing often consists of holding each other close and simply swaying along to the music. While this is acceptable in most social circles, it is also fun to learn some basic steps to more traditional slow dancing. The former is known as the “hug and sway”, while the latter consists of more organized steps. The box step is an introductory slow dance step that is used in many styles of ballroom dancing including the rumba and the classic waltz. It is also appropriate in casual slow dancing that is free from any official style.

Sometimes, as a teen growing up in the sixties, you may remember going to park dances in the summer or in winter inside of a small crowded dance hall (with one of those mirrored balls hanging from the ceiling). Most times locals depended upon a young adult to spin records.

I thought it would be a good idea to begin listing some of our favorites we’d like to dance with our mate, dates, girl/boy friends or even when meeting someone new.

Recently I listened to about (125) songs that were considered “slow-dancing” songs. For your enjoyment, here are eight of my personal favorites:

“Ooh Baby Baby” – 1978 (Linda Ronstadt) https://youtu.be/zhkKVhEZV5k?feature=shared

**Eric Clapton**
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“Wonderful Tonight” – 1977 (Eric Clapton) https://youtu.be/UprwkbzUX6g?feature=shared

“Every time I Close My Eyes” – 1996 (Babyface) https://youtu.be/GbrSO81KhBY?feature=shared

“Always and Forever” 1976 (Heatwave) https://youtu.be/9tXVK7fh-kI?feature=shared

“I Only Have Eyes for You” 1959 (The Flamingos) https://youtu.be/1_urvud-Oi0?feature=shared

**Mel Carter**
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“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” 1965 (Mel Carter) https://youtu.be/MwIJJ3mvTyQ?feature=shared

**Boys ii Men**
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“End of the Road” 1991 https://youtu.be/zDKO6XYXioc?feature=shared

**Percy Sledge**
“When a Man Loves a Woman” 1966
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Just in case you want more, the following represents another list of (60) more slow dancing songs that I believe are very good and worth listening/dancing to:

“Close to You” 1970 (The Carpenters) https://youtu.be/M268Csnue9I?feature=shared

“At Last” 1960 (Etta James). https://youtu.be/1qJU8G7gR_g?feature=shared

“In My Room” 1966 (The Beach Boys) https://youtu.be/EdrSbHU3-Ak?feature=shared

“Knights in White Satin” 1967 (The Moody Blues) https://youtu.be/066HZlam91Y?feature=shared

“If You Leave Me Now” 1976 (Chicago) https://youtu.be/-9_d-sFhmRM?feature=shared

“When I’m with You” 1982 (Sheriff) https://youtu.be/la–7Rf7u1A?feature=shared

“We’ve Got Tonight” 1978 (Bob Seger) https://youtu.be/KNMikVzs1-c?feature=shared

“You Got It Bad” 2001 (Usher) https://youtu.be/o3IWTfcks4k?feature=shared

“I Wanna Know” 1999 (Joe) https://youtu.be/dJ8VjyPw0qY?feature=shared

“Somebody to Love” 1995 (Jon B – Babyface) https://youtu.be/3geit04i9DY?feature=shared

“Saved the Best for Last” 1992 (Vanessa Williams) https://youtu.be/5EdmHSTwmWY?feature=shared

“I Will Be Here” 1989 (Steven Curtis Chapman) https://youtu.be/DqD7aq-7PWc?feature=shared

“Hard Habit to Break” 1984 (Chicago) https://youtu.be/h4Khmgvj5J4?feature=shared

“Unchained Melody” 1965 (Righteous Brothers) https://youtu.be/Zv8czIoAw5w?feature=shared

“Baby Can I Hold You” 1988 (Tracy Chapman) https://youtu.be/DqoLMGSBGYc?feature=shared

“To Know Him is to Love Him” 1958 (Teddy Bears) https://youtu.be/vDIXRWLUHA0?feature=shared

“Come Softly to Me” 1959 (The Fleetwoods) https://youtu.be/Dkf-Dhihdrc?feature=shared

“Are You Lonesome Tonight” 1960 (Elvis Presley) https://youtu.be/9XVdtX7uSnk?feature=shared

“Our Day Will Come” 1963 (Ruby and the Romantics) https://youtu.be/i6FpsXojEoQ?feature=shared

“Soul and Inspiration” 1966 (Righteous Brothers) https://youtu.be/mzrPs-hLKmM?feature=shared

“How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” 1971 (Bee Gees) https://youtu.be/kL9wJAND1WI?feature=shared

“My Eyes Adore You” 1975 (Frankie Valli) https://youtu.be/V7Ggn1JPYJc?feature=shared

“You’re the Inspiration” 1984 (Chicago) https://youtu.be/CRfy1yorkec?feature=shared

“True Love” 1983 (Elton John and Kiki Dee) https://youtu.be/z0qW9P-uYfM?feature=shared

“Just the Way You Are” 1977 (Billy Joel) https://youtu.be/HaA3YZ6QdJU?feature=shared

“Lady in Red” 1986 (Chris DeBurgh) https://youtu.be/T9Jcs45GhxU?feature=shared

“Feels So Right” 1981 (Alabama) https://youtu.be/J2Q0gHA9vXY?feature=shared

“Amazed” 1999 (Lonestar) https://youtu.be/x-skFgrV59A?feature=shared

“Miracle of Love” 1986 (Eurythmics) https://youtu.be/yOGD1WkJJok?feature=shared

“Without You” 1971 (Nilsson) https://youtu.be/8dnUv3DUP4E?feature=shared

“After the Lovin” 1976 (Engelbert Humperdinck) https://youtu.be/SiKEuqfacJE?feature=shared

“Oh Girl” 1972 (Chi-Lites) https://youtu.be/6fBJuYf9m8E?feature=shared

“Only You” 1956 (The Platters). https://youtu.be/5p2k55F-uag?feature=shared

“Sleepwalk“ 1959 (Santos and Johnny). https://youtu.be/YBRCvVpknvg?feature=shared

“Color My World” 1970 (Chicago) https://youtu.be/cWkXmx-0phc?feature=shared

“When I Fall in Love” 1956 (Nat King Cole). https://youtu.be/GfAb0gNPy6s?feature=shared

“Til the End of Time” 1958 (Earl Grant) https://youtu.be/BlyDWaFhFRM?feature=shared

“Truly” 1982 (Lionel Richie). https://youtu.be/kX-uh1MqAI4?feature=shared

“Heavenly”. 1959. (Johnny Mathis). https://youtu.be/DG8gtzdiqGY?feature=shared

“Sixteen Candels” 1958 (The Crests). https://youtu.be/qeEeyCON2cU?feature=shared

“Hey Jude”. 1968. (The Beatles). https://youtu.be/A_MjCqQoLLA?feature=shared

“Puppy Love” 1960 (Paul Anka). https://youtu.be/gyshr1hhv3E?feature=shared

“Last Date”. 1960. (Floyd Cramer). Instrumental. https://youtu.be/OPss6C_-QUA?feature=shared

“Amazed” 1999. (Lonestar). https://youtu.be/x-skFgrV59A?feature=shared

“In the Still of the Night” 1956. (The Five Satins). https://youtu.be/AwbXeB-Hpss?feature=shared

“You Were Always on My Mind” 1982. (Willie Nelson). https://youtu.be/R7f189Z0v0Y?feature=shared

“Easy” 1977 (The Commodores). https://youtu.be/LMyhMUXROMw?feature=shared

“Goodnight Sweetheart” 1954. (The Spaniels). https://youtu.be/fhe1zoKGqFQ?feature=shared

“Going in Circles” 1969 (Friends of Distinction). https://youtu.be/v2kwzUgLwxg?feature=shared

“My True Love” 1958. (Jack Scott). https://youtu.be/u5EsYoe-HCA?feature=shared

“All This Love”. 1982. (Debarge). https://youtu.be/WhOoHtwrt8A?feature=shared

“Goodnight My Love” 1959. (Jessie Belvin). https://youtu.be/24jpHhaQy4g?feature=shared

“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” 1959 (The Platters). https://youtu.be/vfBboBz3yoc?feature=shared

“Hey Paula”. 1961. (Paul and Paula). https://youtu.be/gelDMULPQL4?feature=shared

“My Girl” 1965. (The Temptations). https://youtu.be/y3KJ7d2qBoA?feature=shared

“These Eyes”. 1969 (The Guess Who). https://youtu.be/xcLdbsrSngA?feature=shared

“Sea of Love”. 1959. (Phil Phillips). https://youtu.be/G9_oASbbiPQ?feature=shared

“Don’t Close Your Eyes” 1988 (Keith Whitely). https://youtu.be/5rF_jr4RGe0?feature=shared

“Take It to the Limit”. 1975 (The Eagles). https://youtu.be/tJkW0Clsvrk?feature=shared

“Misty”. 1958. (Sarah Vaughn). https://youtu.be/-PvOCziJ0UY?feature=shared

Featured Singers (451)

Photo credit: Ray Charles – portrait smile on eBayBack in 2008, RollingStone (RSM) Magazine selected the Top100 singers of all-time.

There were 179 “experts” that made the selections. I created a spreadsheet with two tabs, first for female singers and then male singers. There are 123 female singers listed, but only 31 were selected by RSM. The RSM selections are highlighted in green. The other 92 I believe were an oversight on their part. These 92 are identified with a NA in column 3. Those with yellow highlights (13) would have been no brainer adds. Also, there are 13 more red NAs that deserved to be kept.

You’ll find a YouTube song link for each artist for your enjoyment. For the male singers, I identified 338 in total. RSM only selected 75. So I added 253! Of the 253, I believe 116 (yellow highlights) are again no brainers to include as the all time best. There are another 13 red NAs that could be kept as well…

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1pwd_SNN_VULSrWq-I6g-cEGw_F5YcLgP/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msexcel

65th Post: (46) Licks and Reels

**Accordion player. (Shown above: Pigini Caruso $14,344)**

Katerina Kasushko; “Je Veux” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiLEBEDtOEF/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Billy Strings (30 yrs old): “Dust in a Baggie” https://youtu.be/Y6CyQftidOw

**Cellist player. (Shown above: Jean-Louis Duport 1711 Strativarios** **$20,000,000. Francis Xavier Toure bow $175,000)**

Yoon-Kyung Cho (33 yrs old): “Original audio” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CizqOh1LaoB/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

**Clarinet players. (Shown above: Benny Goodman’s Buffet-Crampon $25,000)**

Corrido Guiffrodi (59 yrs old): “Salvatore Schembari” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiiGQULI8__/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Selin Gurol (15 yrs old): “Weber Concertino” https://youtu.be/t6Z-0CilOww

**Classical Guitar Players. (Shown above: 1948 Herman Hauser $179,999)**

Alexandra Whittingham (25 yrs old): “Original Audio” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiNol6Zj2WO/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Hanna Murphy (30 yrs old): “Govotte Cello Suite No6” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiP3Fwejumz/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Ilona Skowronska (25) yrs old): “Autumn Leaves” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci3L1vODee3/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Jesse Cook (57 yrs old): “Original flamenco” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci2SuzsgJe5/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Roberta Gennuso (24 yrs old): “Original Legnani” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiS1PFBPmUQ/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Tariq Harb: “Santana” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiLRNGBtepT/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Andrew Foy (21 yrs old): “Blue Bird” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjOzU98J1ip/?igshid=MTUyMWE5Zjg=

**Drum players. (Shown above: Pearl Masterworks $13,800)**

Caleb Hayes (8 yrs old): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiXnd_pK2iW/?igshid=MTUyMWE5Zjg=

Justin Wilson (10 yrs old) “playing a drum beat on a table” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiDqoG_AxsO/?igshid=MTUyMWE5Zjg=

**Pedal Steel Guitar player. (Shown above: Magnum Carter** **D-10 $4,500)**

Alex Miller (19 yrs old): “Boot Heel Drag” https://youtu.be/Po9lFXJ6LDo

**Electric Bass Players. (Shown above: 1972 Yamaha Sb50 $24,000)**

Ellen Aleverdyan (9 yrs old): “Here Comes the Sun” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci2c-ERJwjG/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Michelle League: “Snarky Puppy” https://youtu.be/b_PzLtX6Lkg

**Electric Guitar players. (Shown above: Jimi Hendrix 1968 Fender Strat $2,000,000)**

Dimitris Lois: “Blues lick” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci5SuAIDZmt/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

John Barksdale (10 yrs old): “Before the Devil Knows”. Slide guitar player. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch8kAAdsdij/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Marcin Patrzalek (21 yrs old): “Arctic Monkeys” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci-NY4gMa4O/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Mihika Sansare (17 yrs old): “Dekha ek khwab” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiP_do9DjCJ/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Niwel Trumbull (40 yrs old): “Guitar Tip” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci7_Td1DEgR/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

**Flamenco Guitar Players. (Shown above: 1919 Santos Hernandez $24,248)**

Quarantined Quartet: “Original audio” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci8bt8YjYbv/?igshid=MTUyMWE5Zjg=

**Harmonica player. (Shown above: Suzuki F-48C $5,499)**

Rachel Plas: “Mellow Down Easy” https://youtu.be/KwXt3Tj377A

**Mandolin Players. (Shown above: Gibson F5 Master $20,199)**

Sierra Hall (31 yrs old): “E Tune” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CixYts9Ak6K/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Mary Meyer (37 yrs old): “Lick of the day” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci_G4ONAQMH/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Aliya Cycon (19 yrs old): https://youtu.be/Bk_8a20dR_4

**Piano player. (Shown above: Steinway A Satinwood $245,000)**

Christina Leow (6 yrs old): “Czerny etudes” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CincjUIhW2C/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

**Oud player. (Shown above: Arabic vintage $3,700)**

Aliya Cycon (19 yrs old): “Masar” https://youtu.be/YkOtcweXgL8

Bennett Hall Band (Kat 14, Presley 13): “Where’s My Man” https://youtu.be/CLoq6TcMiLE

Claire Crosby (9 yrs old): “Easy on Me” https://youtube.com/watch?v=itl1NDMdi-U&feature=share

Emma Armstrong (20 yrs old): “You Are Not the Only One” https://youtu.be/DNnobU3-hH4 (Band: A Short Walk to Pluto)

Four Washington (a Capella group): “Nothin Breaks Like a Heart” https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChIasBhFmFW/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Jared & Chelsea Hamilton (Wenlo Music): “Day ‘n Nite” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjAqWZVjEOR/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Jake & Shelby: “”Can’t Help Falling in Love”https://www.instagram.com/reel/CimDLX7gpTQ/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Justin Wilson Family: “I Like It.” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiNwFJVporP/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Kieran Rose (20 yrs old) “Original song – Disengage” https://fb.watch/f_D_hInztK/

Malinda Reese (27 yrs old): “The Voice – Celtic Woman” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiiLcocASXp/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Sandri Samale (17 yrs old): “Original Audio” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjMAJo0Akth/?igshid=MTUyMWE5Zjg=

**Ukulele players.**
**(Shown above: Martin 5K Koa Soprano $$17,500)**

Ada Lorenjak (aka Ukulada): “Smooth Criminal” https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci8Up5qjFlt/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Israel ‘Iz’ Kamakawiwo’ole. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” https://youtu.be/V1bFr2SWP1I. Died in 1997 at only 38 years old.

Grace Vanderwaal (18 yrs old). At 12, on AGT show sang original “Don’t Play By the Rules” https://youtu.be/IzPrQFAYREQ. Today singing (without Uke) “Lion’s Den” https://youtu.be/lHnnwJ7NkRc.

Victor Teaches Music: “Dream a Little Dream” https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjL99Q8DD5Z/?igshid=MTUyMWE5Zjg=

**Violin Players. (Shown above: Messiah Antonio Stradivari $20,000,000)**

Elizabeth Fraidley (7 yrs old): https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci0hI_LpnTV/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Ririko Takagi (21 yrs old): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiQ39-rrDdD/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

64th Post: Elvis Movie (30 songs)

Movie Insider – Brian D. Renee (June 24, 2022)

The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).

(30) Songtracks:

**Elvis Presley**
Photo Credit: irishcontrol

“Suspicious Minds” https://youtu.be/84pqAlp2mLI

**Sprach Zarathustra**
An American Triliogy
https://youtu.be/u88xJWhtfl8
A poem by Richard Strauss
Photo Credit: anylang.

**Doja Cat**
Photo credit: DIY Magazine
Vegas Soundtrack
https://youtu.be/QZp2biJul1c

**Eminem and Ceelo Green**
Photo credit: hiphop247
“The King and I”
https://youtu.be/EksSDDte7EM

**Swae Lee & Diplo**
“Tupelo Shuffle”
https://youtu.be/E6mEXWXeolk

**Stuart Price**
“I Got a Fellin’ in My Body”
https://youtu.be/C-6_t8AQFRQ

**Elvis Presley**
“Craw Fever”
https://youtu.be/C7z6lgLKb3g

**Pnau** (with Elvis)
“Don’t Fly Away”
https://youtu.be/woPkFQ05XtA

**Kasey Musgraves**
Photo Credit: allure.
“Can’t Help Falling in Love”
https://youtu.be/dkihGsS-PZQ

**Nardo Wick** (duet with Elvis)
“Product of the Ghetto”
https://youtu.be/bJ9998G7Zho

**Maneskin**
“If I Can Dream”
https://youtu.be/H81z7JZAYF0

**Stevie Nicks and Chris Isaak**
“Cotton Candy Land”
https://youtu.be/pEtucK6XWQg

**Austin Butler**
Photo Credit: British GQ
“Baby, Lets Play House”
https://youtu.be/Vs38kffttHw

**Elvis Presley**
Photo Credit: Graceland
“I’m Coming Home”
https://youtu.be/6Z0tUbFHzYQ

**Shonka Dukureh**
“Hound Dog”
https://youtu.be/Kwzg9jwWtmc

**Les Greene**
“Tutti Frutti”
https://youtu.be/76dD8y5PlrY

**Yola**
“Strange Things Are Happening Every Day”
https://youtu.be/6IfYroJOiMg

**Austin Butler**
“Hound Dog”
https://youtu.be/_m9ad1CELFI

**Denzel Curry**
“Let It All Hang Out”
https://youtu.be/7LroWMatCYQ

**Austin Butler**
“Trouble”
https://youtu.be/BNxeFPSL098

**Lenesha Randolph**
“I Got a Feeling in My Body”
https://youtu.be/dxLF45mKBdo

**Tame Impala** (duet with Elvis)
“Edge of Reality”
https://youtu.be/KvTz0bz-dxQ

**Elvis Presley**
Photo Credit: arnet.news
“Summer Kisses on My Body”
https://youtu.be/KSycEkXq0Xs

**Elvis Presley**
Photo credit: esquire
“Comeback Special”
https://youtu.be/V2kilUJZ3hU

**Jazmine Sullivan**
“Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child”
https://youtu.be/eBN1ceSIPts

**Elvis Presley**
Photo Credit: livestream
“If I Can Dream”
https://youtu.be/0q3PpEX4sNk

**Elvis Presley**
Photo credit: Reuters
“Any Day Now”
https://youtu.be/w7C84m2taWs

**Jack White** (duet with Elvis)
Photo Credit: NME
“Power of Love”
https://youtu.be/PQthxYr8GG8

**Austin Butler** (duet with Elvis)
Photo Credit: famous birthdays
“Vegas Rehearsal – That’s All Right” https://youtu.be/xBaLpzHWP30

**Elvis Presley**
Photo credit: the famous people
“Suspicious Minds”
https://youtube.com/shorts/XYkC4jgXNJo?feature=share

63rd Post: Improve Listening

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62nd Post: Eurovision (74 Artists)

There are (37) singers/bands that competed in this year’s contest (from thirty-seven countries). Here are the final results with the singer’s names, the song titles and YouTube links:

**Loreen**
Lorine Talhaoui – 39 years old
Photo credit: The Local Sweden

1. Loreen (Lorine Talhaoui) – “Tattoo” (https://youtu.be/PcCD9n0ZYew) from Sweden.

**Kaarija**
Jere Poyhonen – 29 years old
Photo credit: Image Link Global

2. Käärijä (Jere Poyhonen)- “Cha Cha Cha” (https://youtu.be/rJHe-iZ5HSI) from Finland.

**Noa Kirel – 22 years old**
Photo credit: I24News

3. Noa Kirel – “Unicorn” (https://youtu.be/XwPEtD0_mx4) from Israel.

**Marco Mengoni – 34 years old**
Photo credit: Italy Magazine

4. Marco Mengoni – “Due Vite” (https://youtu.be/_iS4STWKSvk) from Italy.

**Alessandra Mele – 20 years old**
Photo credit: Norway Posts English

5. Alessandra Mele – “Queen of Kings” (https://youtu.be/vSfffjHjdTk) from Norway.

**TVORCHI**
**Andrii Hutsalink (left, 27 years old)**
**Jimoh Kehibde – 26 years old**
Photo credit: NPR

6. TVORCHI – (Andrii Hutsalink & Jimoh Kehibde)“Heart Of Steel” (https://youtu.be/neIscK1hNxs) from Ukraine.

**Gustaph**
Stef Coers – 43 years old
Photo credit: All Kinds of Everything

7. Gustaph – “Because Of You” (https://youtu.be/ORhEoS6d8e4) from Belgium.

**Alika Milova – 20 years old**
Photo credit: Estonian World

8. Alika – “Bridges” (https://youtu.be/wO9g5t3VSuw) from Estonia.

**Voyager (founded 1999)**
Danny Estrin – lead singer
Photo credit: The Guardian

9. Voyager – “Promise” (https://youtu.be/aqtu2GspT80) from Australia.

**Vesna (formed in 2016)**
Photo credit: The Origin Song Contest

10. Vesna – “My sister’s crown” (https://youtu.be/bFm-hw2rUeA) from Czechia.

**Monika Linkyte – 31 years old**
Photo credit: Lrytas

11. Monika Linkytė – “Stay” (https://youtu.be/68lbEUDuWUQ) from Lithuania.

**Andrew Lambrou – 25 years old**
Photo credit: EQ Music Blog

12. Andrew Lambrou – “Break A Broken Heart” (https://youtu.be/YQG9YH2nCJw) from Cypress.

**Let 3 (formed in 1987)**
Photo credit: 24sata

13. Let 3 – “Mama ŠČ!” (https://youtu.be/isZ_4AnCTnA) from Croatia.

**Brunette**
Elen Yeremyan – 22 years old
Photo credit: Ones to Watch

14. Brunette – “Future Lover” (https://youtu.be/Co8ZJIejXBA) from Armenia.

**Teya & Salena**
Theodora Spiric – 23 years old (left)
Selina Haria-Edbauer – 25 years old
Photo credit: Fandom

15. Teya & Salena – “Who The Hell Is Edgar?” (https://youtu.be/ZMmLeV47Au4) from Austria.

**La Zarra**
Fatima Zarha-Hadfield – 35 years old
Photo credit: The U.S. Sun

16. La Zarra – “Évidemmet” (https://youtu.be/GWfbEFH9NvQ) from France.

**Blanca Paloma – 34 years old**
Photo credit: NIUS

17. Blanca Paloma – “EAEA” (https://youtu.be/yxuO0qZITko) from Spain.

**Pasha Parfeni – 37 years old**
Photo credit: Eurovision.MD

18. Pasha Parfeni – “Soarele şi Luna” (https://youtu.be/se9LDgFW6ak) from Moldova.

**Blanka**
Blanka Stajkow – 24 years old
Photo credit: wikipedia

19. Blanka – “Solo” (https://youtu.be/PvQRpV1-ZhY) from Poland.

**Remo Forrer – 21 years old**
Photo credit: Radio Times

20. Remo Forrer – “Watergun” (https://youtu.be/_8-Sbc_GZMc) from Switzerland.

**Joker Out – formed in 2016**
Photo credit: Liverpool Echo

21. Joker Out – “Carpe Diem” (https://youtu.be/6y9S9RipcUY) from Slovenia.

**Albina & Familja Kelmendi**
Group includes Mother, Father & Two Sisters
Photo Credit: Escplas

22. Albina & Familja Kelmendi – “Duje” (https://youtu.be/mp8OG4ApocI) from Albania.

**Mimicat**
Marisa Mena – 38 years old
Photo credit: Note-store.com

23. Mimicat – “Ai Coração” (https://youtu.be/wa3suiOzAAk) from Portugal.

**Luke Black**
Luka Ivanovic – 31 years old
Photo credit: Twitter

24. Luke Black – “Samo Mi Se Spava” (https://youtu.be/oeIVwYUge8o) from Serbia.

**Mae Muller – 25 years old**
Photo credit: British Vogue

25. Mae Muller – “I Wrote A Song” (https://youtu.be/tJ21grjN6wU) from UK.

**Lord of the Lost – since 2007**
Photo credit: Last.fm

26. Lord Of The Lost – “Blood & Glitter” (https://youtu.be/Y12_YMs9kCQ) from Germany.

**Dilja Petursdottir – 21 years old**
Photo credit: ESC kompakt

27. Diljá – “Power” (https://youtu.be/BhlJXcCv7gw) from Iceland.

**Sudden Lights – founded in 2012**
Photo credit: DonnaPOP

28. Sudden Lights – “Aijā” (https://youtu.be/XRV2-jPqaUw) from Latvia.

**Iru**
Irina Khechanovi – 22 years old
Photo credit: RadioTimes

29. Iru – “Echo” (https://youtu.be/E8kO-QPippo) from Georgia.

**Victor Vernicos – 16 years old**
Photo credit: e-FestivalCOM

30. Victor Vernicos – “What They Say” (https://youtu.be/qL0EkId_sTY) from Greece.

**Wild Youth – formed in 2016**
Photo credit: Dublin live

31. Wild Youth – “We Are One” (https://youtu.be/ak5Fevs424Y) from Ireland.

**Mia Nicolai – 27 years old**
**Dion Cooper – 29 years old**
Photo credit: Wiwibloggs

32. Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper – “Burning Daylight” (https://youtu.be/UOf-oKDlO6A) from the Netherlands.

**Reilly**
Raini Peterson – 25 years old
Photo credit: Influencer Number

33. Reiley – “Breaking My Heart” (https://youtu.be/kY5QNC2LkG8) from Denmark.

**TuralTuranX**
Tural and Turan Bagmanov (twins, 23 years old)
Photo credit: Instagram

34. TuralTuranX – “Tell Me More” (https://youtu.be/5dvsr-L3HgY) from Azerbaijan.

**The Busker – founded in 2012**
Photo credit: Fierce & Fabulous Revolution

35. The Busker – “Dance (Our Own Party)” (https://youtu.be/Apqwl0ayL6A) from Malta.

**Theodor Andrei – 18 years old**
Photo credit: Stirile ProTV

36. Theodor Andrei – “D.G.T. (Off And On)” (https://youtu.be/NRxv-AUCinQ) from Romania.

**Piqued Jacks – formed in 2006**
Photo credit: Aussievision

37. Piqued Jacks – “Like An Animal” (https://youtu.be/Hjfq-T-8WHw) from San Marino.

The winner in 2022 was the band Kalush which is an Ukrainian rap group formed in 2019. The group consists of founder and rapper Oleh Psiuk, multi-instrumentalist Ihor Didenchuk, and breakdancer MC KylymMen. Didenchuk is also a member of the electro-folk band Go_A, which represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. One of their hits is: “Stefania” (https://youtu.be/UiEGVYOruLk).

History of Eurovision

The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the longest running television shows in the world and celebrated its 66th anniversary this year. The first show aired on 24^th May 1956 and since then it has embedded itself in European tradition and is without doubt one of Europe’s most treasured TV shows and a guilty pleasure of many. With six decades of history, well over 1000 songs have been performed on the show by the likes of ABBA, Céline Dion, Cliff Richard and Julio Iglesias. But where did it all begin? It was started by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) following a meeting in Monaco in 1955, when Marcel Bezençon, a Frenchman working for the EBU, came up with the idea of an international song contest based on the Italian Festival di Sanremo. It was initially conceived as a technological experiment in live television in the days before satellite TV, YouTube and Netflix but was such a huge success that it continued to air annually in Europe, as well as Australia, Canada, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Jordan, Korea, New Zealand and the United States in more recent years. It continues to grow every year and if you’re a Eurovision fan then you may have noticed that Australia entered the contest (and performed very well) in the 2015 and 2016 shows, and it is anticipated that other non-EU countries may enter in the future, making it a truly global contest. In the early years of the competition, as only a small number of countries participated, all acts performed on the big night and then a televote was opened, allowing viewers to vote for their favourite act, with the exception of their own country. The winner of the public vote was crowned champion and the prize was the privilege of hosting the contest the following year. However, as the competition has grown with more countries entering acts (43 countries in total), there are now several knock-out rounds and semi-finals leading up to the main event, and currently only 26 acts perform on the night, although all 43 participating countries can vote for their favorite. Another change to the format in recent years has been the use of national juries, who professionally judge the acts, with their votes being added to the public vote. These panels were brought in to try to negate political voting, whereby neighboring countries voted for one another, as this was beginning to ruin the results of the show. In a twist to the 2016 contest, the votes of the national juries were presented first by representatives from each participating country, with the televoting points then being added and announced by the show hosts.

A sample of one country’s singers: Serbia

To give you an idea of the talent levels, I have included the singers from just one country: Serbia. The Serbia’s public broadcaster RTS has revealed the 36 songs competing in ‘Song For Eurovision 22’, alongside the running orders of the semi-finals, and a first look at the new logo! Below are the names of the songs and artists participating in Serbia’s national final but you won’t have to wait very long to hear them… you will be able to listen to all 36 on the RTS Pesma Evrovizije – Zvanični YouTube channel as of 14:00 CET on Tuesday 8 February. The participants will also present their songs on the RTS morning show on a daily basis, starting from Wednesday 9 February.

Song For Eurovision ’22, broadcast dates:

Thursday 3 March: Song for Eurovision ‘22(Semi-Final 1)
Friday 4 March: Song for Eurovision ‘22 (Semi-Final 2)
Saturday 6 March: Song for Eurovision ‘22(Grand Final) ⭐️

Each semi-final will feature 18 songs, with 9 songs qualifying from each for the grand final. In all shows, 50% of the final score will come from televotes and 50% from professional juries.

Semi-Final 1, Running Order:

Thursday 3 March

1. Sanja Bogosavljević from Serbia – Priđi mi (Approach me) (https://youtu.be/0UHDaNtrP0s) ) (RQ 10+)

Music: Ilija Antović
Lyrics: Ilija Antović

2. VIS Limunada – Pesma ljubavi (The Song of Love) (https://youtu.be/VBua89S33HY). A six member group. The melody reminds me of an old time favorite: “Mr. Tambourine Man.”

Music: Miodrag Ninić 6 member group.
Lyrics: Miodrag Ninić

3. Zorja Pajic – Zorja (Pesma za Evroviziju) https://youtu.be/eoTsDAPM39U

Music: Zorja Pajić, Lazar Pajić
Lyrics: Zorja Pajić

4. Bojana Mašković – Dama (Lady). https://youtu.be/RS6EyAcv9Bo

Music: Dušan Krsmanović i Alen Duš
Lyrics: Alen Duš

5. Boris Subotić – Vrati mi (Give Me Back) https://youtu.be/0W67ZsJ7iek

Music: Boris Subotić
Lyrics: Boris Subotić

6. Ivona Pantelić – Znam (I Know) (https://youtu.be/m2wwALbDXS8) RQ 10. Great harmonies!

Music: Ivona Pantelić
Lyrics: Ivona Pantelić

7. Bane Lalić i MVP – Tu gde je ljubav, tu ne postoji mrak (Where There Is Love, These Is No Darkness) https://youtu.be/lej1pX7vsZY

Music: Bane Lalić
Lyrics: Bane Lalić

8. Brie Angellina – Reach. (https://youtu.be/E1Em1er1XIw)

Photo Credit: starry constellation magazine

Music: Ognjen Jovanov, Marko Kon, Angellina
Lyrics: Ognjen Jovanov, Marko Kon, Angellina

9. Ana Stanic – Ljubav bez dodira (Love Without a Touch) https://youtu.be/Ny47UhP0hgo

Music: Vojislav Dragović
Lyrics: Ana Stanić

10. Juliya Samoylova – Brzina (Speed) https://youtu.be/bgBwbr_fUxA

Music: Nenad Ćeranić
Lyrics: Nenad Ćeranić

11. Aca Lukas – Oskar (Oscar) piano player. https://youtu.be/kxVk2QqkZGI

Music: Saša Nikolić
Lyrics: Mira Mijatović

12. Konstrakta (Ana Duric) – In Corpore Sano https://youtu.be/3S1jrYq87Zw

Music: Ana Đurić i Milovan Bošković
Lyrics: Ana Đurić

13. Igor Simić – Nisam ja (It Wasnt Me) https://youtu.be/uhf32DwyU5Q

Music: Darko Dimitrov
Lyrics: Vladimir Danilović

14. Mia – Blanko (Blank) https://youtu.be/r-Nw7HbaeWY

Music: Aleksandra Milutinović
Lyrics: Aleksandra Milutinović

15. Jelena Pajić – Pogledi (Looks) https://youtu.be/SmqYH6PE9mQ

Music: Marijo Pajić
Lyrics: Đorđe Miljenović

16. Biber – Dve godine i šes’ dana (Two Years and Six Days) https://youtu.be/mB1C6OcY_SI

Music: Rastko Aksentijević
Lyrics: Momčilo Bajagić Bajaga

17. Marija Mikić – Ljubav me inspiriše (Love Inspires Me) https://youtu.be/486rVm3NbDk

Music: Vuxa
Lyrics: Miladin Bogosavljević

18. Lift – Drama (Drama) https://youtu.be/TJNc6ggop9k

Music: Milan SevdahBABY Stanković, LIFT
Lyrics: Milan SevdahBABY Stanković, LIFT

Semi-Final 2, Running Order:

Friday 4 March

1. Srđan Lazić – Tražim te (Searching For You) https://youtu.be/QXI9Z8A5zTg

Music: Srđan Lazić
Lyrics: Srđan Lazić

2. Julijana Vincan – Istina i laži (Truth and Lies). (https://youtu.be/yxHNGlw5xqQ) A quartet. (RQ 9)

Music: Linda Cristina Persson, Ylva Cristina Persson
Lyrics: Vildana Husibegović

3. Marko Nikolić – Dođi da te volim (Come, So That I Can Love You) https://youtu.be/_r9Q8B-jJ9c

Music: Marko Nikolić
Lyrics: Nada Bučević

4. Zoe Kida – Bejbi (Baby) https://youtu.be/9CLSdmpBggU

Music: Zoe Kida
Lyrics: Zoe Kida

5. Orkestar Aleksandra Sofronijevića – Anđele moj (My Angel) https://youtu.be/yJRppHovWPE

Music: Aleksandar Sofronijević, Nikola Labović, Mirna Kosanin
Lyrics: Mirna Kosanin

6. Goca Tržan – Fitilj (Fuse). https://youtu.be/MShmfjlGWgs (RQ 10)

Music: Dušan Bačić
Lyrics: Dušan Bačić

7. Euterpa – Nedostaješ (Missing) https://youtu.be/q9aKK4jd7V8

Music: Boris Krstajić
Lyrics: Vladimir Danilović

8. Dušan Svilar – Samo ne reci da voliš (Just Dont Say You Love) https://youtu.be/qm7-SulDiXo (RQ 10)

Music: Rastko Aksentijević
Lyrics: Momčilo Bajagić Bajaga

9. Ivana Vladović i Jovana Stanimirović – Prijaće ti (It’ll Be Good For You) https://youtu.be/lJ6igOPuaP4 (RQ 10)

Music: Ivan Ilić i Nikola Bulatović
Lyrics: Ivan Ilić i Nikola Bulatović

10. Gift – Haos (Chaos) https://youtu.be/mV2bmcskgbQ

Music: Gift
Lyrics: Jovan Matić

11. Zejna Murkić – Nema te (You Are Gone) (https://youtu.be/HYGh1OBFhzc). RQ 9. Soft easy listening voice.

Music: Vlado Maraš
Lyrics: Sanja Perić

12. Sara Jo – Muškarčina (Manly Man) https://youtu.be/2ILWULTkm2c (RQ 10)

Music: Slobodan Veljković Coby
Lyrics: Slobodan Veljković Coby

13. Marija Mirković – Požuri, požuri (Hurry, Hurry). https://youtu.be/qL3on8LgdlE (RQ 10)

Music: Marija Mirković
Lyrics: Alka Vuica

14. Rocher Etno Band – Hajde sad nek svak peva (Let Everybody Sing) Far East sound. https://youtu.be/gYjZLongEWI

Music: Miodrag Klisarić
Lyrics: Miodrag Klisarić

15. Vasco – Znaš li (Do You Know). https://youtu.be/vgicabNf1PM

Music: Vasilije Čolan Vasco, Ivan Franović, Marko Kon
Lyrics: Vasilije Čolan, Marko Kon, Anđela Vujović Angellina

16. Tijana Dapčević – Ljubi, ljubi doveka (Kiss, Kiss Forever) (https://youtu.be/RPrNR7xyc8c) RQ 10. Interesting deep, gravelly voice.

17. Gramophonedzie – Počinjem da ludim (I’m Going Mad) https://youtu.be/fRLnUMEIslc

Music: Leontina Pat
Lyrics: Leontina Pat
Arrangement: Nemanja Filipović

Music: Marko Milićević, Milana Popović
Text: Milana Popović, Tamara Milićević

18. Naiva – Skidam (I Take Off) https://youtu.be/g55KQnlajM4 (RQ 10)

Music: Zoran Babović Babonja
Lyrics: Jelena Živanović (Jelena Zana)

The hosts for all three shows are well known to Eurovision fans in Serbia; Dragana Kosjerina and Jovan Radomir will greet us on the main stage, while Kristina Radenković and Stefan Popović will be in the green room.

Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest

Serbia debuted as a newly independent nation in 2007, winning the Contest on its first attempt with the classic Balkan ballad Molitva by Marija Šerifović.

61st Post: (15) Raters of Music

Thought it would be interesting for you to compare other sources of rating music. I’ve included fifteen different companies that have recently rated musicians historically over time. The first firms (1-4) most likely are well known to you. The others may or may not be familiar to you.

1. Rollingstone.com: “500 Best Songs of All Time.” Their first ranking came out in 2004. Their latest update was on September 15, 2021. Their No.1 rated song from 1967 is Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” (https://youtu.be/9iayJ8u4Qew).

2. Billboard.com: “Greatest of All Time Music.” They selected The Beatles as their No.1 group. I’ve included their 1965 recording of “Yesterday” for your enjoyment (https://youtu.be/NrgmdOz227I).

3. Spotify.com: “Greatest Music of All Time.” Their list was published in April of 2020. Their No.1 ranked artist was Chris Rea. He has sold over 30 million records. One of his popular 1986 recordings is called “On the Beach.” (https://youtu.be/-yXVufG5oV0).

4. Imdb.com: “Greatest Musicians of All Time.” Their list is not numbered (and, not in alphabetical order). The Beatles are the first band listed. So, I have included their 1995 album “Anthology” (https://youtu.be/bXqMLChVbik).

5. Ranker.com: “The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time.” While they include various popular bands, etc. their No.1 ranked musician is Ludwig van Beethoven. One of his most popular 1811 symphonies was “Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major” (https://youtu.be/p3qfJQGngQc).

6. Musicgrotto.com: “51 Best Songs of All Time.” They ranked Nirvana’s 1991 “Smells Like Teen Spirit” No.1. (https://youtu.be/hTWKbfoikeg).

7. Thetoptens.com: “Greatest Music Artists of All Time.” Like Billboard and Imbd, they also rated The Beatles No.1 on their list. Here is their 1968 recording of “Hey Jude” (https://youtu.be/A_MjCqQoLLA).

8. Xpn.org: “All Time Greatest Songs.” Its their 2020 Countdown. Their theme is: Rhythms not Algorithms. They have an FM radio station (88.5). Their No.1 rated 1975 song is: “Thunder Road” by Bruce Springsteen (https://youtu.be/UDIDawmeeI0).

9. Joe.ie.com: “50 Most Iconic Songs of All Time.” Like Musicgrotto.com, they also rated Nirvanna’s 1991 “Smells Like Teen Spirit” as their No.1 song. (https://youtu.be/hTWKbfoikeg).

10. Thedelite.com: “Top Rated Songs.” On May 14, 2021, they published that their No.1 rated song was “Imagine” in 1971 by John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band. (https://youtu.be/YkgkThdzX-8).

11. Popvortex.com: “100 Greatest Albums of All Time.” Their rankings are broken down into decade favorites. From 1959: “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis (https://youtu.be/8uUCIQ50e-4). From 1968: “White Album” by The Beatles (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0jp-uZ7a4g9Gfh-Cbhdp4Y-I3TiR4Hur). This was their overall No.1. From 1977: “Rumours” by Fleetwood Mac (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nVaA0orpORfdRjNAGyfMZhGkvrYkkgMHI). From 1982: “Thriller” by Michael Jackson (https://youtu.be/sOnqjkJTMaA). And, from 1991 “Nevermind” by Nirvanna (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnif9Rfb5AdmtzpHwWI-T0Tx0wQAmTxFS).

12. Timeout.com: “Absolute Best Music Videos of All Time.” Their list was updated on January 17, 2022. As Popvortex rated 1982 “Thriller” by Michael Jackson No1 (for the 80s), so did Timeout. (https://youtu.be/sOnqjkJTMaA). This video was made in 1983.

13. Yardbarker.com: “50 Greatest Music Videos of All Time.” Their No.1 rated video was the 1965 song “Subterranean Homesick Blues” by Bob Dylan. (https://youtu.be/MGxjIBEZvx0).

14. Slantmagazine.com: “100 Greatest Music Videos of All Time.” Their ranking was updated on November 15, 2021. Steve Parron’s 1985 song “Take Me On” by A-lta was their No.1 recording (https://youtu.be/djV11Xbc914).

15. Rockonthenet.com: “100 Greatest Music Videos Ever Made.” Just like Popvortex and Timeout, Rockonthenet rated Michael Jackson’s 1982 “Thriller” No.1. (https://youtu.be/sOnqjkJTMaA).

60th Post AGT- (13) Golden Buzzers

America’s Got Talent (often abbreviated as AGT) is a televised American talent show competition, and is part of the global Got Talent franchise created by Simon Cowell. The program is produced by Fremantle USA and Syco Entertainment, distributed by the former, and broadcast on the NBC television network, premiering on June 21, 2006, after plans for a British edition in 2005 were suspended following a dispute within the British broadcaster ITV; production would later resume in 2007, following the success of the first season. Each season is mainly run during the network’s summer schedule, and has featured various hosts over the course of the program’s history; the current host is Terry Crews.

The Golden Buzzer is a concept that was introduced in Season 9 of America’s Got Talent. Each judge may press their Golden Buzzer only once during the season. In Season 9, the Golden Buzzer sent the act to the next round regardless of the other judges’ votes; its main purpose was to break ties. In Season 10, the Golden Buzzer was upgraded to send an act straight to the live shows. This method continues on for the next several seasons. From Season 11 onwards, the host can use the Golden Buzzer to send an act straight to the live shows. Here are (13) of the most talented singers when they received their golden buzzers: