60s music
Groove along to Beat Media's breakdown of the bands, artists, songs and culture that defined the 60s.
Some Canterbury Tales
Introduction I recently joined a Facebook group, "The Canterbury Scene", and they are extremely engaging and have been very welcoming when I have posted there, so I thought I would make a playlist of some of my favourite songs by Canterbury-related artists. You can check the group out here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Beat
A Useful Mistake
Introduction First of all this should be in the 01 Vocal community, but there is no way I can write six hundred words about this, well, I probably could, but it would not be in my laconic nature, although this long-winded introduction shows that I can talk for ages without saying anything.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Beat
I Fell in Love with a Voice Note
d It started, innocently enough, during the most mundane part of my day: answering work emails. I was in the middle of a week-long online collaboration with a few freelancers from different parts of the country, helping to organize content for a community podcast project. There were five of us. Our group was assembled overnight, dropped into a shared chat, and thrown into digital chaos with clashing time zones, Google Docs, and laggy Zoom calls.
By Noor Hussain9 months ago in Beat
With You At Twilight Time
"Twilight Time" is a popular song with lyrics by Buck Ram and music by the Three Suns (Morty Nevins, Al Nevins, and Artie Dunn). Ram said that he originally wrote it as a poem, without music, while in college. Original instrumental recordings of "Twilight Time" included those made respectively by the Three Suns (1944) and Les Brown & His Band of Renown (1945). The best-known version of this song ws recorded in 1958 by the American vocal group The Platters. The song charted at number one on both the Pop Singles and R&B Best Sellers charts. In 1963, The Platters recorded a Spanish version of the song entitled "La Hora del Crepúsculo", sung in a rhumba-style tempo.
By Rasma Raisters9 months ago in Beat
Happy Trails Lou Christie
Lou Christie was a talented singer who came into this world as Lugee Alfred Giovanni Sacco on February 19, 1943. He became a talented singer and when he was just fifteen he befriended American songwriter Twyla Herbert who became his main songwriting partner until 2009. Lou Christie passed away on Jume 17, 2025. Here are some of the top songs he recorded.
By Rasma Raisters9 months ago in Beat
A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying Jazz Music
Jazz is a beautiful and exciting form of music, but for many beginners, it can feel confusing or overwhelming. With its free-flowing style, unexpected turns, and lack of lyrics in many cases, jazz might sound like a mystery at first. But don’t worry—once you understand a few basics and know where to start, you can learn to enjoy jazz just like any other kind of music. Here’s a simple guide to help you begin your jazz journey without feeling lost.
By ibrahim khan9 months ago in Beat
The Beach Boys Rock
As Beach Boy member Brian Wilson lights up the Milky Way having died at 82 he has left behind a great legacy, awesome music, and lots to love for future generations. The Beach Boys are known for their West Coast classics and songs about the open road. Listening to their music you truly get good vibrations.
By Rasma Raisters9 months ago in Beat
