Rock Around the Clock

    I think "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" is one of the most iconic songs that I've ever heard. Even for me personally growing up, it was one of those songs that I listened to on repeat just because of how catchy it is. Bill Haley and His Comets made one of the greatest classics that was way out of its time for the quality of the music. For example, in the middle of the song it has a guitar solo that surpasses a lot songs from the same time period for the skill and intensity of playing.  

   The child-like play style of the song just creates an ambience that actually fits for all age groups. Through out the entire song there appears to be a steady drum and some kind of cello in the background that pushes the song to stand out for its type of beat structure. Although the song has been known to be popular among all age groups, Bill Haley was certainly focusing on catching the attention of a younger crowd. He was certainly aware that creating music that satisfied a younger crowd would provide for a greater acceptance and growth for his music style.

Blog Post - "Hey Good Lookin' "

    "Hey Good Lookin" is just such a classic song for me. I honestly grew up listening to this song a lot by convenience so I felt very familiar with it when I had the opportunity to critically break it down. Hank Williams did an amazing job at creating a memorable Country song especially with his iconic voice. For me I personally find it a perfect fit for the style of the song along with his nasally voice. Personally it gives vibes that its supposed to be coming from a lower end of the financial class. It's as if he's supposed to be uneducated with lyrics such as "No more lookin', I know I've been tooken' " as to hopefully meet up with an average person. I think Hank Williams was smart in the regards that he wasn't trying to make his song too flashy or elegant. But rather, I feel he was self aware that if he wanted to have success in creating a song such as this, he needs to make it fairly energetic and fun. For me personally, Hank Williams has become an iconic face in country music who honestly pushed the boundaries on what country music could become.

Blog Post - Week 3 "Nancy (With the Laughing Face)"

    I love just how smooth of a song this is. I'm not surprised by any means that Frank Sinatra became wildly popular with female youth because of his demeanor in songs like this. Frank Sinatra has by far got to be one of my favorite artists for the mid 1900s as his reputation and style is easy to respect. To add a little bit of historical context, I also find it no surprised that this song became popularized as many men in the 1940s were separated from their families because of war.  I'm sure he was well aware of the feelings that the general population were at and characterized it perfectly in a song. One of my favorite parts about Frank Sinatra, that I believe brought him to his stardom of being recognized as one of the greatest artists, is the fact that he is iconic and memorable. The style of his singing paired with the kinds of songs he feels are necessary to record creates an experience that can't be forgotten. Personally, I find "Nancy (With the Laughing Face)" one of his songs that can stand the test of time as a classic for any kind of love song.