Big Joe Turner's 'Miss Rhythm Speaks Out'

This exploitation minimized the value of the singers, as they seemed easily replaceable as long as the next one could sing the same old song and make it a hit on the charts. Despite good integrationist intentions, the music in this industry was a result of the commoditization of black culture, further complicating the relationship between the music and the Civil Rights Movement. Listeners would receive glamorous snapshots of life as a black American, and not garner the complexity of the issues that existed. On the other hand, using this frame of a neatly packaged life made white audiences more receptive of black music, allowing them to ease themselves into the idea of

In 1999, American author Bobbie Ann Mason wrote the short story “Being Country” to satirize the notion that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Mason, who was the main character and narrator of her own story, was very unhappy with her life on the farm, as demonstrated through the discontented, critical tone of her narration. She insisted a countrywoman could only have an impact on the world if she took initiative and questioned her womanly duties.

During the summer of 1984, Calvin Johnson trudges knee deep through a swamp in the wetlands of South Georgia. As snakes brush past his legs, he marches in line with nine other men, each dressed in an orange jumpsuit, swinging a razor sharp bush axe in collective rhythm. His crew entered the swamp at dawn and they will not leave until dusk. Guards, armed with shotguns, and equally violent tempers, ignore the fact that the temperature has risen well above 100 degrees and push the men even harder. Suddenly, an orange blur falls to the ground and a prisoner from Wayne Correctional Institution lies face down in the swampy floor. As guards bark orders at the unconscious, dying man, Johnson realizes "the truth of the situation, and the force of

Like any genre of music, country music is famous for its cover tunes. Younger artists paying tribute to legends, old songs getting a breath of fresh air, or sometimes a song is so great it takes almost every country artist in Nashville to record it. No matter what the reason, artists will continue to create their own unique version of timeless country songs.

The poem “No Country for Black Boys” by Joy Priest represents the sorrowful incident which happened on February 26, 2012 for Trayvon Martin in Florida. Trayvon Martin was an innocent African-American young boy who bought iced tea and some skittles. On the way back to his father’s home, he got shot by the neighborhood watch and treated as a victim because of his skin color. Guilt was not defined by what Martin did but by what he said, also it determined something deep-rooted in the young age. No weapon was needed to identify him as a victim. He is a young black boy, so he is already guilty enough to be killed. Black people have the same rights as the other people, however in reality, America’s society discriminates against them compared to other nationalities.

Overall, the execution of the original version of “Sara Smile” is an impeccable work of art. The song stays true to the artist’s style. The fact that this song is written for a loved one makes it full of passion and sincerity. In the article “Why Do Some Covers Disappoint?”, Jeff Turrentine suggests, that covers work best when artists are “being themselves - utterly and magnificently (255).” This explains how he believes music is all about the uniqueness and free expression of the artist. Hall & Oates rock at using the song to express their personal

As a student enters the gym doors of Smith-Cotton they can see various trophies from our athletic teams, along with our JROTC National Championship banners that hang up from the walls. One can see by the quality of our gym that our sports are a main part of our school, but as one wonders on into the hallways of our school, they can see how dull they are. By the plainness of the walls, there seems to be no life, in the JROTC hallway you see the trophy cabinet full of multiple national trophies and as you venture on you get to see images of what these teams do, along with the bulletin board that shows newspaper articles of the success of the program. But as you continue to walk toward the other side of the classroom, one can only see some bulletin boards that do not have many things on them except for some advertising. Just by observing this, a new student can see that our school has a great deal to do with sports, but what they cannot see is how well this school performs academically. As we walk down the halls you rarely see a student’s work displayed. So one can assume what James Coleman thinks to be correct, that “altogether, the trophy case would suggest to the innocent visitor that he was entering an athletic club, not an educational institution." This is a dilemma among many schools that is sometime not dealt with adequately.

In the music industry, it is not uncommon for original songs to be rerecorded and altered by other artists resulting in what is known as a cover song. One example of this situations occurrence can be seen in Vance Joy’s indie folk-pop song, “Riptide”, that was famously covered by pop and country crossover artist, Taylor Swift. Overall, there are many factors that go into the relationship between an original and cover song and the artists of each song. Such as both artist’s connection to the song and the relationship between the artists themselves. There are also differences between the original and cover songs themselves including song structure, instrumentation, vocals, lyrics, and lyrical meaning.

Shortly after all that Chuck Berry was very quick to follow with a bundle of other unique singles that seemed to continue to mold out what appeared to be the new genre of rock 'n ' roll. These single included "Roll Over, Beethoven," "Too Much Monkey Business" and "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man," these are just a few songs among many others. Chuck Berry had managed to “achieve crossover appeal with white youths without alienating his black fans by mixing blues and R&B sounds with storytelling that spoke to the universal themes of youth” (Encyclopedia of World Biography). In the late 1950s, songs like "Johnny B. Goode," "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Carol" had all made the Top 10 chart of pop music by accomplishing the equal popularity with youths on both sides of the racial divide (Biography.com. A&E Networks Television). "I made records for people who would buy them," Berry said. "No color, no ethnic, no political I don 't want that, never did. ' ' (Rolling Stone)

1. Rooster Cogburn is also a man with true grit. Throughout this book True grit, Mattie Ross was told that Rooster was one the goodies marshals for the job to go after Tom Chaney. He was known as the meanest and show no merciless in his job and fear is not something in his thinking. He well loves shot if he has to that something that he loves to do. He brings his men’s alive and also believes that even the worst should have a say in court.(pg. 25) That is the self-esteem he has to motivated him to achieve his duty in getting keeping bad guys away. Rooster was a man that believe that seeking justices, which is doing the right thing was always Rooster motive. Also, Rooster has this attention or regard well doing his job is also make Rooster a stronger

During the ‘birth’ of Rock n Roll, Patti Page’s recording of “How Much is that Doggie in the Window” became the number one song on two different charts in the 1950s, and was the societal standard for acceptable music. In the midst of its large-scale success, the only emotional tie of this song occurs when Page refers to her supposed lover as her “poor sweetheart.” This detached and bland style of music contrasts directly with the lyrics of artists such as Little Richard, who in his hit “Tutti Frutti” exclaims that his girl named Daisy ‘almost drives [him] crazy.’ Little Richard’s lyrics would join artists like Howlin’ Wolf in creating a counter-culture of rebellious music. Even with racism raging across the nation, white people could not help being intrigued by the blatant rebellion of these black artists.

The inspiration has also touched more than just these three artists to produce and record Jerry Leiber’s Hound Dog. There is no bad or better cover for Hound Dog but, in my opinion I have enjoyed Elvis Presley’s cover of Hound Dog the most because it is uplifting and brings a charming spice into my soul. His cheer and smile as he gave all he had to present Hound Dog to the audience wins my heart. I have a love as well for rhythm and blues. Willie Mae and Jimi Hendrix are talented artists, but do not win my top vote because this song and lyrics are about a spicy woman who is fired up and is throwing out of her life the undesirable things. The man in her life she is fed up with and ready to move on. I feel that Willie Mae Thornton and Jimi Hendrix covers are full of emotions that cause you to feel lament and soul quenching pain. The woman in the story I do not feel is experiencing lost pain or guilt. I love the spice that Elvis Presley throws at

Johnny Cash may have grown up working on a cotton farm, but he had big dreams. Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932 in a small town called Dyess, just outside of Kingsland, Arkansas (“Johnny Cash” 1). Growing up in a small town may have been one of the major factors that kept Cash humble in his later years. Cash grew up in poverty with his mom, Carrie, his dad, Ray, and his seven brothers and sisters (“Johnny” 1). Because Cash was raised this way, he did not care about the money that was involved in his future career. He always knew that he would become a star even if it took a while. Cash graduated from Dyess High School in 1950 (“Johnny” 2). Cash didn’t go to college but he joined the Air Force right after high school graduation (“Johnny Cash” 1). Cash was always passionate about his music; even when he was in the military he dreamed of playing his music for a living.

Tori Kelly shaped her cover of the song, adding her own distinct rhythm feel to it while keeping a semblance to the initial version but also adding a happy feeling to the song and its mood (Kelly). The variation in the violin, piano, and vocals make it distinct enough to keep it from sounding like the

While Judy Garland’s original rendition of “Over the Rainbow” is a beloved classic, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole demonstrates the possibility that a cover of a song can affect listeners in powerful ways similar to the original. “Over the Rainbow” has had a powerful influence on listeners for generations. Judy Garland’s version will remain a classic for years to come. Jerry Lee Lewis and Israel Kamakawiwo’ole both brought their own influences to the original song that listeners could appreciate. However, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole proved that a cover of an original song can still touch the hearts of listeners just as well as the original.