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identity is evident in every part of popular culture, America and Britain both had a significant impact on the development of Australian culture since World War Two. Throughout out the decade they changed the way people thought about Australian fashion, music and entertainment. Fashion was based around celebrity images and American cinema and television became a big hit. In the 1950s, the fashion industry was based mostly around teenagers and young adults. Before this time, adolescents were expected to

faith in God. He attended church with his parents and heard gospel music which had a big impact on his life. He received his first guitar as a birthday gift from his parents. His first musical success was winning the talent show. Presley attended Humes High School located in Memphis. After he graduated high school, he worked as a truck driver for Crown Electric Company. He got signed with Radio Corporation of America in 1955.

The music, food, and people of the South, and Mississippi in particular, are always a point of conversation when traveling outside the United States. The world knows the South for blues, catfish, and the mixture of cultures that make up the people of the state. If I was asked to tell the story of the “South” I would begin with the music of the Mississippi Delta. The blues are a new sound according to nps.gov: The success of blues music, however, is a relatively recent phenomenon. Originally a rural

Olivia Jackson Music Appreciation 2 May 2017 Conway Twitty Conway Twitty was a famous musician from Mississippi. He performed rock and roll and country music. He was born in Friars Point, Mississippi, in 1933. His name was Harold Lloyd Jenkins. Conway Twitty had an interest in music at a very young age. He got his first guitar when he was four years old. At the age of ten, he started his first band. Along with performing music, Twitty also played baseball as a child (“Conway Twitty”). He

Frank Rambala English IV H Rough Draft American Pie Music is a form of literature that can be used as an instrument to express an artist’s feelings through their lyrics about a particular situation or topic. In the song “American Pie”, Don McLean expresses his feelings on how the generation is changing and how the influence of music will “die” because of a tragic event. The wordage and tone of McLean’s lyrics are written in a negative manner but represented in a positive and upbeat song. Don McLean’s

Australia's popular culture in the 1960s has been influenced by Britain and America. Aspects such as fashion and music have changed and influenced Australia tremendously. With the invention of television, latest fashion trends and popular music were broadcasted across the world, inspiring teenagers and causing them to desire independence and new experiences. This caused a sudden change and caused teenagers to rebel against their normal traditional lifestyle and the values of their parents. Australian

both very simple and complex. He makes his voice quiet on serious verses and adds energy to the song, which makes it a very unique song. The instruments that play during the song are a piano, a drum set, and guitars. The music behind his voice is both simple and complex, and the music compliments his voice very well. When Don McLean sings the song, it sounds like he is telling a story and is reflecting on the death Buddy Holly. He also incorporates many historical

“American Pie”: Parallels to Real Life Events The song “American Pie” by Don McLean has sparked controversy over its meaning since it was released in 1971. Some people believe that McLean’s work is nothing more than simple rhymes, while others believe there is much deeper meaning. McLean refuses to directly answer questions about the lyrics, so we are left to make our own assumptions. There is only one line that McLean will speak about. The line is, “February made me shiver / with every paper

Tyler Brown #211711710 In the 1960’s Elvis Presley and John Wayne stood together as the coat of arms for the American Dream and embodied societies perceptions of white supremacy. Their seemingly endless fan base and mass appeal, coupled with a ‘whitewashed legacy’, distinguished them as icons amongst a vast range of underrated and extremely talented colored artists. Chuck D and Flava Flav articulate their disdain by labeling them as racists and insulting them in Public Enemy’s

Elvis presley was born on January 8, 1935 and passed away on August 16, 1977. He is an American singer and actor. He is best known for being The King of Rock-and-Roll. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He had a twin brother but he died in the womb. Elvis grew very close to his parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley. His mom was from a Scottish-Irish-French descent, and his dad was from a Native American descent. Growing up his family was pretty poor. At one point he and his mother lived with his