Rock And Roll, Segregation, And The British Invasion Of 1964

Rock And Roll, Segregation, And The British Invasion Of 1964
I watched a video from the 50th anniversary presentations. The video I watched was about Rock and Roll, Segregation, and The British Invasion of
1964. It was lectured by Dr. Christy Talbott, and she first talked about the pre rock and roll period. The term Rock and Roll came from a song from the
year 1938, that stated "My baby rock and rolls me all night." Rock and Roll or also known as American Rock, was changed completely after the
British Invasion came in 1964. The invasion turned Rock and Roll into what is known today as Rock, it made a change for the good. Musicians in
the pre Rock and Roll era, sang about current events similar as we do today. The events they sang about was Segregation, North Vs. South
inferiority and the wars that were happening at the time World War 2, Korean War and Vietnam War. THe artists of this time consisted of The
Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ritchie Valens and the most famous of them all Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley's music was called
"White man with an African American feel." In 1959 Motown records in Detroit, Michigan hired an all black group called "The Temptations." Their
song "My Girl" hit number one on the billboards in 1964. The man that hired them was Berry Gordy Jr. Berry Gordy Jr also hired all black women
groups as well, but unlike the all black male groups he dressed the women groups as white folk.
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Spongebob Theme Song
In my childhood, I watched a lot of spongebob it was something we all watch at some point. I remember watching spongebob with my siblings in
the living room of my house and laughing with them. I used to play with them and have fun with them all day everyday at that time playing tag or
hide and seek. A song i could link to this memory is the spongebob theme song because you can say it the only thing me and my siblings ever heard
during that time. As i was in elementary school i got to know a person that i would call a best friend, someone i could talk to. When i was in
elementary school a kid moved in my neighborhood and was my next door neighbor. My parent found out they had a kid my age and they said i
should go visit. I visited and went to her room and the gummy bear song was playing. We both became best friends practically the same day we met.
We both liked the same things. I linked the gummy bear song to this memory because it was the song that was on when we met and became best
friends. As i got into middle me and my family started to travel more and see new places. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
I was excited at the time to go to disneyland but was amazed by the things i saw as we were getting there. Everything i saw was very different than
i thought like the giant dinosaurs near cabazon. They were massive at the time because i was a little kid. Along the way I saw some big massive
mountains with some nice smooth looking snow on them. The song i would link to this is the song "Come On, Let's Go" by Ritchie Valens because
it was something i remembered hearing on the radio while we were driving there so i guess it just stuck. As i was getting ready to go to high school i
decided to do something people could say is

La Bamba Music Analysis
The artist that I have chosen is Richie Valens. The genre in which the artist is mostly categorized in is Rock & Roll. The reason why this artist
should be represented more into this course is because not only did he make such an impact in the music industry within two years even though he
died when he was 17 due to a plane crash. Furthermore he only released two albums. With only two albums alone he influenced many artist for
example like of Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys and Carlos Santana. He is considered the first Latino to successfully cross over into mainstream rock.(
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritchie_Valens) The song in which that I have pick is La Bamba. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp6j5HJ–Cok)
The lyrics of the song are from

John Locke's Statement On The Walkabout By John Locke
After John Locke was denied admission on the walkabout because of his paraplegic state; he was put on a flight back home from Sydney, Australia
to California, US. John was absoultly devasted as he planned this walkabout for months only to be sent back home. While about halfway to the US
the plane went off course and the pilot was forced to crash into a strange island where John found himself on the floor of the beach with panic from
the other survivors. He looked at his foot and to his amazement he was able to move his half–paralyzed body. This experience that John lead him to
believe that his purpose in his life was here on the island and although he did not understand what it was yet, he never lost his faith, Courage, and
determination. Through his time on this island we are able to obeserve on why John is such a well crafted character.... Show more content on
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John scouts the island searches for any answer trying to find out his purpose here. He befriends one of the other survivors on the island and together
they find a hatch burried in the ground. John believes that his purpose is to open that hatch even though he has no clue whats inside. The hatch
seemed dangerous but John's faith guides him so he is never afraid of the unknown. Even after John started to lose feeling in his lower body making
him think the island is taking away the gift it gave him, he continued to search for his purpose by attempting to open the hatch and didnt doubt that the
island will heal him again. Anytime that hope seems to be lost, John never gives up on the island to give him an answer or clue on what to

Richie Valens: San Fernando Los Angeles
Richie Valens was born was born May 13,1941 in San Fernando Los Angeles California. He had two sisters and two brothers, his sisters were Erma
Norton and Connie Lemos, his brothers were Bob Morales and Mario Ramirez. Richie's parents names were Joseph Valenzuela and Concepcion
Valenzuela. Ritchie grew up in a mexican family listening to spanish mostly mariachi music. When he was 16 years old he joined a band named
'Silhouettes' and played as a guitarist. Ritchie Valen's influences ranged from music artist Little Richard to traditional Mariachi music. These musical
influenced Ritchie Valens into going in the direction of music that he did which was a blend of Rock and Roll and Latino music. A Lot of his songs
that he established were based

Rock N Roll Changed Music
Rock n Roll was everything the suburban 1950's were not. While parents of the decade were listening to Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and the Big
Bands. Their children were moving on to a new beat." (U.S. History) Teenagers started to like this new type of music called rock and roll. It became
very popular and artists started to experiment with it which influenced the development of rock n roll throughout the 50's and 60's. The
experimentation with rock n roll changed music forever and greatly influenced our music today. Rock n roll was mixed with country, rhythm, and
blues when this combination happened rock n roll kept developing through the fifties and sixties. Rock n roll came from the mix of country and
rhythm and blues. The origins of rock n roll can be traced back to when the great migration brought African Americans to the U.S. with them they
brought a different sound for music. After the great migration, new genres of music began to become very popular in the late 1920's and 1930's.
These genres of music influenced the development of rock n roll such as blues, boogie–woogie, jump blues, jazz, and gospel music "Rock n Roll
developed from blues and country so no one invented rock n roll" ( Tim Janis) Rock n roll was definitely influenced by African American roots. The
African music tradition of storytelling using music of African origins was a big influence on the creation of blues and other genres. These genres of
music soon developed into rhythm and blues. Later

Well That Ll Be The Day Ay Play Analysis
"Well, That'll be the Day ay ay... when I Die." These very lyrics came from the play: The Buddy Holly Story by, Alan Janes. This Play can be
featured at the wonderful Grand Theater right here in London Ontario, Canada. Overall, the play was mediocre. Many parts of the musical were well
planned out but, there was way too many songs. Therefore, making it a struggle to stay engaged to the play. Not only that, the play's conclusion was
not so satisfying. Instead of ending a different way the play just ended after Buddy sadly passed away.
In the plot, Buddy starts in the music business as the lead singer for a Country & Western band, The Crickets at age 19. But his heart wanted Rock and
Roll. After many hit songs and getting married to the love of his life after 5 hours, the band quickly drifts apart and Buddy turns into a solo artist.
Tragically reaching his death in an airplane accident on his way to a concert during his tour with the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. But he will
never be forgotten he will alway be known as a Rock and Roll legend and truly an inspirational figure.
Next, the acting. Opposed to the play overall the acting was actually really satisfying. I enjoyed it because it matched the play everything was on
point and time and it showed. Out of all the actors in this musical I have to say my favourite was Buddy Holly. He was always ... Show more content on
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This play is probably one of the best out of all of them. It was so realistic I bet if you brought people to walk around I bet they would think is was a
mini city. Moving forward to the costumes. The costumes suited this play very well. I think the reason why is that the they were very complex and
matched the characters personality which also suited the time period really well. For example: Buddy Holly's big thick glasses. Not only did Buddy
Holly's glasses make a huge impact but, the planned music and sounds did too making it somewhat

Summary Of Sabra's Biggest Lie: A Narrative Fiction
The sun was setting from the sky, slowing bringing the stars over Kireina. Malessica found herself waking up in the passenger seat of Sabra's car.
Looking over at Malessica, Sabra nodded her head, continuing to drive. Spotting Heliconia town in the distance, Malessica rubbed her eyes, trying to
get herself fully awake. Deep inside, she found herself worried about coming to Heliconia. Malessica didn't know if Jeremy was telling the truth, but
his words were the only things she had for information. Malessica felt comfortable knowing Sabra was assisting her. The Sangrine Syndicate had taken
a heavy decline in members, over the last few days. Members after members found themselves arrested, but the top members were still at large. "I hope
Jeremy told me the truth." She thought.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Looking at every tree they passed by, her mind started to wander. Isaac and Juniper popped up in her head within seconds. Losing Juniper had been
already painful enough, she couldn't stand the thought of losing Isaac also. It had been five days since the incident, but he still hadn't woke up. She
tried to think positively, not wanting to burst out into tears. Sabra's face remained blank, while she started to accelerate the car. Malessica placed
her hand on the grab handle, scared of the speed they were going at. "In about five more minutes we'll be at Heliconia." Sabra said. "When it's
completely dark, we'll try to find some useful information, got it?" "I got it. Slow down a bit please!" Malessica

Bowflex Research Paper
Best Infomercials of 2017 In the deep night, your TV becomes a storehouse of impulse buys, known as infomercials. Even if you claim to hate'em,
who can resist the lure of "act now, supplies limited", "buy one now, get one free" or "not available in stores'? If you find yourself punching numbers
into your phone without conscious thought, don't fret. Maybe you really can't live without it! Let's explore some of the best infomercials of 2017.
Bowflex Max Trainer Machine What makes Bowflex among the best infomercials? It is a trusted brand. Their Max Trainer is a 'new and improved'
workout machine that targets cardio exercise. That it only takes 14 minutes for a workout, eliminates the typical excuse of not having time to exercise.
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35 Below Socks Advertised as "advanced science for your feet", these socks feature woven aluminized threads and "aerospace fabric technology',
which aids in the circulation of body heat. Wear two ways: underneath your usual socks or by themselves. Feet remain toasty warm during frigid
weather conditions. Also, 35 Below socks are super–soft and lightweight. Schticky Lint Roller Handy little gizmo for removing pet hair from your
clothing or furniture. Picks up spider webs in a flash. No need to get out vacuum or broom to quick clean dirt and dust, from floor to ceiling, i.e.
drapes, car seats, carpets and more. Note: When dirty, hold Schticky under running water until clean and roll across a towel until dry. No worries
about special fabrics, such as velvet, as this lint roller is safe to use on them. Best of all, the Schticky is made to last a lifetime. Credit goes to
popular pitchman, Vince Offer, for making Schticky one of the best infomercials. Air Dragon Compressor If it needs air, so says the infomercial, Air
Dragon Compressor can inflate it. Makes it easy to put air in tires, air mattresses, balls, pool toys, floats and more. Includes a programmable gauge
that is designed to stop when correct air pressure is

Analysis Of The Song ' American Pie '
Bye, Bye,
When my brother and I were younger our dad used to play his records for us. The record player was an ugly plastic box, situated in the corner of our
then unfinished basement. More than anything else, I remember him playing the song "American Pie"by Don McLean. To this day I can still sing the
majority of the lyrics of the eight and a half minute song from memory. According to my brother, we were the ones repeatedly asking my dad to play
it, but in my memory, it was always my dad just playing it for us unprompted.
Something in the song awoke an exuberance in my brother, Spencer and I. We would jump and dance on the couch during the fast parts, and sway and
spin during the slow. The lyrics were exciting, but also really tragic.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
There are parts of American history that are shameful, tragic. The event that sparked the writing of this song is one of those tragic moments. There are
many parts of American history that I can't be proud of. We have done, and continue to do terrible acts. "American Pie" acknowledges the sadness of a
terrible event, and I think that is important. We are too quick to forget bad events and actions. Many Americans believe that the past was somehow
better than the present. We can't return to our former glory if we never really had it in the first place.
On the other hand, a big part of "American Pie" for me is the nostalgia. I have good memories attached to the song. American could be better, but
on a more personal level I love my home. I love my family and friends I and here with. I am not personally patriotic in the original definition of the
word. I don't love my country because it is good, I love it because of the people here that I know to be good.
I confess, there are parts of this song I still don't understand. I still don't quite get the meaning behind the chorus, or if it has a meaning beyond what is
actually written. What the deeper meanings of several of the verses still eludes me too. The stories that it tells (that I mentioned earlier) are part of
what characterizes "American Pie" as the American Dream for me.
I am a storyteller at heart, I think. This song, more than almost any other for me, made me imagine. Perhaps the writer's meaning

Movie Analysis: La Bamba
The movie La Bamba is based on a truth story of Ritchie Valens, a young rock and roll singer who tragically died in a plane crash at age 17. The film
follows Ritchie from his days in Pacoima, California where he and his family make a meager living working on farms to his rise as a star. Ritchie
Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend.The film also
focuses on Ritchie's friendship and rivalry with his older brother Bob Morales and his relationship with Donna Ludwig, his girlfriend. Everyone who
goes to this movie will know that Valens died in an airplane crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper on Feb. 3, 1959, the day the music died. The
opening scene

Rock Music : The Impact Of Music And Its Impact On Music
Rock is a music genre which is "a form of popular music that evolved from rock and roll and pop music during the mid– and late 1960s" (Dictionary).
When it was introduced, it gained a "generation of youth that was much larger than any in recent memory" (America Rocks and Rolls).
Throughout the ages, it has been increasing in popularity within society, to the point where it has different types of music based on this genre. As
technology started to progress, so did rock, having it become a major part in some cultures. As a result, it became one of the few genres that had
multiple sub genres. Rock music has affected history drastically, influenced by technology, and it impacted society. Rock, which originated in the
United States in the late 1940's and the early 1950's, was able to affect history from the start of the new era of the 1950's. In the year of 1953, the
world had experienced the new genre of music with Bill Haley and His Comets as the first band to create "a true rock and roll song, taking their
single 'Crazy Man Crazy'" (Rockmusictimeline.com). This was the first rock song ever made and it was able to reached the number 12 in the pop
charts. Until the year of 1955, when rock became much more popular, that it had gained the "first nationwide #1 hit when Bill Haley's 'Rock Around
The Clock' tops the Pop Charts" (Rockmusictimeline.com). As time went on in the 1950's, rock had gained popularity with more artists that were part
of the genre. Such artist were:

Essay An Analysis of вЂњAmerican PieвЂќ
American Pie" is an impressionistic ballad by Don Mclean which features unique and intriguing lyrics. It has imaginative changes in tempo, vocal
delivery and instrumentation, and imparts a wide range of emotions ranging from pure joy, to melancholy and despair. The song takes the listener on an
autobiographical journey through the turbulent 1960's with references to the events that shaped the era. Don Mclean was enshrined in the Songwriters'
Hall of Fame in 2004 for his work on "American Pie" (Don McLean: Songwriters Hall of Fame Inauguration). With its use of formal structure,
allusions, and figurative language, the song, "American Pie", has many poetic qualities. The formal structure of "American Pie" allows Don Mclean to
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Although the formal structure of this song is quite good, perhaps the use of allusion is one of the most important poetic devices found in "American
Pie". An allusion is a reference to a famous person, place or thing. In the first verse Mclean writes "But February made me shiver with ever paper I'd
deliver". This allusion refers to the plane crash on February 3, 1959 that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens andthe Big Bopper, J.P. Richardson.
Another famous allusion in this song is found in the fifth verse, Mclean makes a reference to the holy trinity, he writes, "And the three men I admired
the most: The father, son, and the Holy Ghost, they caught the last train to the coast, the day the music died". This allusion is particularly brilliant on
the part of Don Mclean, because it allows each individual person to use their imagination in order to interpret his allusion. This allusion has multiple
meanings, for an example if one analysis this allusion in the context of music, Mclean was obviously referring once again to the death of Buddy
Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper, J. P. Richardson. However one could also analyze this allusion in the context of the political leaders of the
1960's and thinks that Mclean was alluding to the deaths of President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Robert Kennedy.
In addition to formal structure and allusions Don Mclean uses Figurative language, such as metaphors,

Analysis Of The Film La Bamba
The film La Bamba showcases one of the most important historical moments in not only music history but also Latino music history. The star Lou
Diamond, portrays Ritchie Valens originally Valenzuela. Ritchie was a boy who did not grow up in a normal childhood. In the film Valens played
by Lou diamond is shown working hard alongside his mother Connie trying to make an honest living. His older brother Bob finds his way to his
mother and young brother convincing them both to leave the fruit fields where they were working. While Ritchie should have been at school he was
working. Once they moved to Los Angeles, Ritchie started attending high school like a normal teen should. His love for music grew strong as he
became fond of a young girl named Donna. Donna was from a middle class white family, while Ritchie was from a poor Latino American family.
Donna's parents wanted to keep the two apart from each other as her father did not approve of the romance because Ritchie had nothing to offer his
daughter. Ritchie had nothing to offer Donna but his music and hope of someday making a name for himself. One–day Ritchie and his band mates are
having a show and a man by the name of Bob Keane stops by to see the performance, while there Keane shows a great interest in Ritchie and reaches
out to him. Keane soon convinces Valens that he didn't need his band mates, that Ritchie was all the talent. Bob Keane not only manages to get Ritchie
to drop his band, but he also convinces him to change

How Did Buddy Holly Influence Rock And Roll Music
During the late 1950s, Buddy Holly, one of the most influential rock'n'roll artists, was killed in a fatal plane crash. He was an American singer and
songwriter who produced some of the most distinctive and influential work in rock music. The songs he co–wrote and performed with his backing band
the Crickets remain as fresh and potent today as when recorded on primitive equipment in New Mexico half a century ago: That'll Be The Day,
Peggy Sue, Oh Boy, Not Fade Away. His influence on the development of pop music was incalculable, particularly in the UK. Peculiarly, Holly and his
bandmates, Richie Valens and "Big Bopper", were underrated in America and were questioned whether they were the greatest loss to music. As Terry
Grimley exclaimed,

La Bamba By Gary Soto Analysis
"La Bamba" Have you ever wanted something so badly? Well in the story, "La Bamba" by Gary Soto, a boy named Manuel who is an attention
seeking boy, and he learns that attention can be in many forms. Manuel is an attention seeker. He wants to impress his friends at the talent show.
Manuel wants his friends to say," Man that was bad!" He wants to pursue his goal at impressing his family. After when he saw all of the practice
performances for the talent show Manuel thought it would be a great talent show. His mom and dad would be proud, and his brother and sister would
be jealous. It would be a night to remember. Manuel wants to redeem himself. He doesn't want to mess up like he did when he was in first

The Song American Pie Is A Representation Of Loss During...
The song American Pie is a representation of loss during the transition into the 1970s. It was written in 1971 by Don McLean and filled with his
views on the state of society, political changes, and cultural changes. The cultural changes and the loss of everything society knew produced the lost
generation that McLean was apart of. He demonstrated his disapproval of the direction of the country by using music, faith, and war as examples of
the changes and loss his generation faced.
Music heavily influences and creates a voice for the people of the time period it is written in and also reflects the tone of the time period. Mclean's
generation was impacted greatly by classic rock and roll artists, such as Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly. Music direction and message portrayed the
prosperous nature of the 1950s and what life was like before the 1970s. The change in music direction rooted from a tragedy that Mclean recognized
with the verse, "But February made me shiver". In February 3, 1959 Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valensand J.P. Richardson died in a plane crash. Theses
musicians were Mclean's heroes and rock and roll legends. McLean considered this to be "the day the music died". After their deaths, music
drastically changed. New musicians and styles of music came into play. Buddy Holly and the other musicians before the Vietnam war sang uplifting
songs or songs with religious references. The verse "A long long time ago," is referring to the time period of rock and roll and a

How Did Elvis Presley's Influence On Rock And Roll
Swarna Mohan
Mr. Einfeldt
US History, P1
8 June 2018
Rock and Roll
Developed from country, gospel, jazz and blues music, rock and roll became popularized in the early 1950s. Because of the economic boom, people
gained more free time, and teenagers didn't have to work to contribute money to their family's wealth. The youth began listening to this style of music
in their freetime, as perhaps a show of rebellion, as the previous generation generally disliked the strong rhythms in rock and roll. Artists like Elvis
Presley and Fats Domino helped spread rock and roll to the younger generation (Vaillancourt).
Elvis Presley
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They created a number one hit, making Ella Fitzgerald famous. From then on , she would go to win 13 Grammys, and sell over 40 million albums.
Throughout her career, she overcame racial discrimination and sexism, as she was a black female artist ("Biography").
Rhythm & Blues (R&B)
Although R&B music had been around the 1940s, the music became widely popular and commercialized in the 1950s. This style of music
contributed to the birth of rock & roll in the 1950's as well. R&B had many African American artists, as the style of music came from African
American communities. However, it's important to note that when white people rerecorded original R&B by black people, it was more popular. R&B
inspired black musicians, and is still dominated by black artists today ("Regional R&B Radio in the 1950s – The World Before Rock and Roll
(1900–1955)").
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Fender Brafield History
In 1954, Leo Fender made many prototypes for guitar he was trying to build. Each prototype had a various specs added or taken from the guitar. In
October of the same year, the Fender Stratocaster went into full production and still is in production to this day. The Fender Stratocaster has become an
iconic guitar used by famous people like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens ("Artist"). The Stratocaster is used in many
genres of music such as blues, jazz, rock, and country. Other guitar companies noticed the fame that Fender was making and became producing cheaper
Stratocaster. Fender wanted to do the same while still having the prestigious name. Fender bought a company named Squier and began producing the
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Fender and Squier both use tremolo style bridges. The difference is that Squier produces guitars in China. They use a type of metal referred as "pop
metal." The Chinese collect recycled soda cans and melt it along with a bit of zinc and steel to make it stronger. They cast a mold of the bridge and
mass–produce the bridge. With Fender, the tremolo bridge is made out of steel and heavy machinery forms the bridge. The tuning machines on the
head of the guitar are also same but very different. With Fender, the rotation ratio is 1:18, which is highly accurate and tunes as it turns. For
Squier, the ratio changes to 1:10, which makes it harder to tune because of the more rotations. Most importantly, the pickups of the guitars are very
different. Guitar pickups are a device that picks up vibrations from steel or nickel strings using magnets and wounded copper wire. This creates a
magnetic field and when the strings move they disturbs the field and changes the current passing through the coils of copper wire. This current is
then flows out the output and amplified with an amplifier (2015). With Fender's pickups, they use Alnico slug magnets and pure copper with their
coils. These pickups have a nice, clear, and pure tone and sound to them. Squier does not do the same. They use "pop" metal slugs and copper with
zinc and other conductive metals and glue a magnet at the bottom of the pickup and it works the same. This will also give you a clear tone but it is
not so pure sound. They essentially do the same job but it is cheaper. Also time is a main factor to this. It takes less time to make an Squier
Stratocaster than it is to make a Fender Stratocaster. This means it is easier to get an Squier and cost

American Pie Essay
American Pie
With every aspect of our lives we are making a point, arguing a belief, or refuting some other aspect of our existence. Aesthetic pieces, most avidly
poems and songs, argue a message both in the lyrics and in the meaning posed between the lines. "American Pie," in a multitude of ways, argues that
American lives and memories are closely intertwined with the music of the time period. Not only does "American Pie" argue a message it also pulls
many generations together. Today, thirty years after the initial release, "American Pie" still has an effect in our music and continues to be popular with
all age groups. Don McLean accomplishes this task through using the context of the time period, placement of words, the words ... Show more content
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Essentially, the late 1960s and early 1970s are an in between stage for America, where people were exploring the many options in their lives. The
release of "American Pie" in 1971 was a landmark in pop music history because the song was eight minutes and thirty–two seconds long. Later, it was
divided up into two parts and then turned into the version that is known today (www.don–mclean.com). Now that the time period that surrounded the
release of "American Pie" is established it is easier to understand the song because it can be read more in context.
The music of "American Pie" harkens back to a time of rock–n–roll, pianos, and acoustic guitars. A time when the music was upbeat and peppy,
causing you to want to jump up and dance. However, the music during the time of its creation lacks the calming effect that is acquainted with the music
of previous eras. "American Pie" embodies many qualities of the music during the 1950s, including the simplicity of the chord structures overall, the
clear vocals, and well–known and used instruments. With the use of simple but repetitive chords, Don McLean is able to shift the attention from the
musical facet of the song back to the lyrics and the individual person listening to it.
At the opening of "American Pie," Don McLean starts the song at a slow pace but then progressively speeds up the pace through the first chorus. After
the first chorus the music

Is It No Longer Relevant? Humans?
Popular academic writing's claim that evolution is no longer relevant to humans because we have become so dependent on aspects of society such
as technology and culture, that cultural adaptation has replaced biological adaptation (Dyson, 2007; Ward, 2001). Typically claimed, this means
today, society plays an important role in compelling the further development of our species. However, times are considerably different now than how
they were a while ago. Today, the average person's exposure to environmental pressures is totaled up to stairs in need of baby proofing,
environmental toxins, and microorganisms. For some of us, even with knowledgeable insight into the harshly unforgiving conditions that were
mitigated throughout the millenniums, such a disparity in lifestyles is difficult to comprehend; To imagine uneasiness sparked by the state of
hunger, the persistent beckoning of death at every hunt for satiation, or the one and only permissible goal of life simply to prolong it for another
couple of hours is far from our reach. At least, such a cavity in comprehension is accurate for those of us that operate in the most illuminated parts of
society. Those who do not, function in what is today 's most plausible peril, dysfunction. Traditionally we tend to focus on the negative facets of
dysfunction which is why most people 's perspective of it is generally deleterious (Devine, K. A. et al, 2016). In truth, anyone who has gazed upon it,
been exposed to it, in its proximity, or

Guantanamera Analysis
At Cathedral High School last week, someone started singing it in English class–and things got out of hand.
``The whole class started singing it, and they wouldn`t stop,`` says Norma Martinez, a 17–year–old senior at the school.
On State Street, the street musicians are playing it. And in restaurants, small children leave food and family behind when it plays on the jukebox.
`Ìt`` is ``La Bamba.`` The current hot single (the one that plays on the radio every five minutes) is by the group Los Lobos. The group`s version is a
remake of Ritchie Valens` 1959 rock hit. There`s even a release called
``Battle of La Bamba,`` which contains a salsa interpretation by Flaco Jiminez and a Texas rendition by Steve Jordan.
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`Ìt`s a folk song. Everyone dances `la bamba` at parties and weddings. They personalize it. You change the verses to suit the occasion. The song is to
Mexicans what `Guantanamera` is to Cubans. It`s a cultural symbol, dating back to the 1830s. Nobody seems to know who wrote it.``
Americans like it because it takes them back to the `60s, says Pepe Saldivar, also of WOJO.
``Ritchie Valens changed it,`` says Saldivar. ``He didn`t speak Spanish, so he abbreviated it a little bit. It`s okay
–it`s not that different from the
original. By combining the original with rock and roll he made it popular in this country.``
According to Saldivar, ``la bamba`` originated in the Mexican state of Vera Cruz. `Ìt`s a Jaracho song–a type of music mostly played with a small
guitar and a harp. It`s fiesta music–party music. Kind of like an old–time disco. Every child in Mexico grows up with `la bamba.` ``
`Àmericans like the rhythm,`` says Tina Rucker, an American who has lived in Mexico for three years and says she loves the song.
``They also like it because they don`t understand it. Americans like things they don`t understand.``

So what is ``la bamba``? What does ``la bamba``

Bcse Valens Research Paper
Ritchie Valens This essay is going to talk about Richard Steven Valenzuela, otherwise known as Ritchie Valens. Ritchie Valens was a rock and roll
artist that played his music throughout the 1950's. Throughout his lifetime, what were some of the greatest things that this rock and roll artist
achieved in his short life? Richard Steven Valenzuela was born on May 3rd, 1941 in Pacoima, California. His parents were Joseph Valenzuela and
Concepcion Valenzuela. He also had 4 other siblings, Bob Morales, Mario Ramirez, Irma Norton and Connie Lemos. Ritchie Valens grew up in the
town that he was born it. In this town is where his love for music developed and where he joined his first band, "The Silhouettes." Valens played the
guitar with The Silhouettes

Don Helen Analysis
In verse 1, "A long long time ago I can still remember How that music used to make me feel" Don McLean is looking back nostalgically on the
music that he loved so much as a child and how simple it was but also how joyous it made him feel But February made me shiver With every paper
I'd deliver Bad news on the doorstep I couldn't take one more step I can't remember if I cried When I read about his widowed bride Something
touched me deep inside The day the music died Don McLean was deeply upset because this is the music he listened to as a child and that made him
feel so much joy and the death of Buddy Holly is a day that shattered his joy February made me shiver, On Feb. 3, 1959 was the day of the tragic
plane crash Another reference to his... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Valens all died in the plane crash which was near Clear Lake, Iowa These musicians were on a tour called the Winter Dance PArty The bus they
were taking had very poor heating so many people got the flu By the time they reached the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on Feb. 2 which was just
about a week and a half into the tour Buddy Holly decided to charter a plane from nearby Mason City to Fargo, N.D., just across the state line from
their next show which was in Moorhead, Minnesota. The plane was a Beechwood Bonanza and it only had room for only three passengers, Holly
and his band and the pilot whose name was Roger Peterson. Holly's bass player, Waylon Jennings who became a future country star decided to up
his seat to Richardson who happened to be ill. In Jennings' autobiography it said that Holly teased his bass player by saying, "Well, I hope your ol'
bus freezes up." And Jennings responded, "Well, I hope your ol' plane crashes." Buddy Holly's death had an immense effect on him his music and the
simple innocence and optimism of it has its corollary in the psychology of America in the fifties, so that the day the music died becomes the day the
innocence and optimism died–blow number

The History Of 1960s Music In The 1960s
Music in 1960s
Music has been a part of the human race for as long as it has been existing. Its various forms and genres categorizes and divides the music country
wise, ranging from initially Folk music as the base, moving on to Country music as a regions identity. The music gained enormous name and fame
because of its hypnotizing effect on the singer and the listener. From Rock n Roll, evolving towards British invasion, music in 1960's played a major
role in evolution of UK.This evolution was brought up by the introduction of rock and roll, collaborating different races and changing the lifestyle thus
transforming UK from a conservative country into the capital of the world.
Before rock and roll hit the Great Britain, blues and jazz were the genres of the era. Singers from various nations like the US or Africa, started
working solo or as bands and increased the impact of music on people'slive. Before the 50's, various controversies arose regarding the style of Jazz
and Blues, and their effect on the local residents and "The "British Invasion" also began around 1963 with the arrival of The Beatles on the music scene
and the type of rabid fandom that followed them would change the way people would view and interact with me and musicians forever."(The People
History). Although rock and roll began influencing Britain in the 1950s, it wasn't until the early Sixties and the emergence of 'British Invasion' groups
like The Beatles, that music truly began its revolutionary changes

Analyzing Don Mclean's Song 'American Pie'
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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 song, "American Pie", reveals three significant feelings, which include death, fear of change, and his devout faith.
The main theme that is notable in Don McLean's song is death. Written in 1971,"American Pie" reflects upon the events that occurred ... Show more
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Living through the sixties, McLean was able to express what he witnessed and how he felt. Death was one of his major themes in his song. The
deaths of three famous singers was a major let down in the music world. It raised many questions as to who was going to take over the spotlight, and
how music will forever change. Change also played a significant role in McLean's song. Society at the time was going through many changes that
would form the United States into what it is today. Dealing with the many notable deaths and the many changes going on in society, the people
seemed to have too much to handle and ultimately the breakdown of society began. McLean who was also dealing with the struggles of the 60's was
able to find a safe haven with God. He used his strong faith to overcome the struggles. Overall Don McLean put a lot of time and effort into his song
"American Pie". He took the time and put together meaningful lyrics that became one of the most famous songs in history. Works Cited
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McLean, D. (Composer). (1971). American Pie. [D. McLean, Performer] Cold Spring, New York,

1950s Music Timeline
1. Timeline: Trace the history of American popular music in the 1950s. Include dates, major styles, By Angelika Lowder
1950 had cassette tapes.
The period of Roll n Roll and Elvis Presley–The spectacular fifties.
They were light songs with sweet verses sung by the best craftsmen ever. The tunes were guiltless and tame suited for the state of mind of the world
Post Second World War.
As a consequence of the advancements in music in the late 40's music of the 50s thrived and caught the heart of millions. The 1950s were considered
as a period of progress and saw the introduction of another music sort which reclassified the music business.
The greatest commitment of the Early 50s towards the universe of music is Rock and Roll. It ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Johnny Ray's "Cry" is the primary melody by a white cadence and soul artist to beat both the pop and R&B outlines
1953
The Dixie Hummingbirds' "How about we Go Out to the Programs" turns into a noteworthy hit, their mark melody and an exemplary bit of gospel.
Elvis Presley records his first tunes, "My Happiness" and "That is When Your Heartaches Begin". These records would acquaint Presley with Sam
Phillips, who worked for Sun Records.
1954
Elvis Presley records "That is All Right (Mama)" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky", both leap forward recordings that propelled his vocation and
conveyed African American musical methods to white groups of onlookers
Mahalia Jackson turns into the main gospel entertainer with her own network show, the Mahalia Jackson Show, on CBS
1955

Elvis Presley's "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" is a noteworthy hit that builds up Presley as a nation star.
Throw Berry records "Maybellene" with Jerome Green and Willie Dixon.[103] This melody, alongside Bo Diddley's "Bo Diddley" and "Pretty Thing",
promote the utilization of the guitar as the "central instrument" of beat and soul.

Rhetorical Devices In American Pie
Isiah Jones
Professor Harley
LA 201
29 November 2017
Essay 3
The song "American Pie', by Don McLean, was a dominate rock–and–roll hit in 1971. McLean illustrates famous rock star artist and songwriter Buddy
Holly, who died in a plane crash in 1962 by using rhetorical strategies. The different potential interpretations of this song made it one of the most
controversial songs from the 1970's. McLean was hitting home with many emotional resonances defining moments in the recent American experiences.
"American Pie" starts out addressing McLean love for music in the 50's. During the 50's, music was a tool for getting people off their feet and on to
the dance floors. "And I knew if I had my chance, that I could make those people dance, and maybe they'd be happy for a while" (McLean). This
verse symbolizes why he loves to create and perform for his fans. McLean then goes on to mention his mentor Buddy Holly. "But February made me
shiver. With every paper, I'd deliver. Shocking news on the doorstep, I couldn't take one more step. I can't remember if I cried. When I read about
his widowed bride. But something touched me deep inside. The day the music died" (McLean). Buddy Holly died on February 3, 1959, in a plane
crash. There are two theories on why the song was called "American Pie." It was rumored, "American Pie" was the name of the plane that took
Buddy Holly life. Also, someone refers it to a symbol of the beauty queen Miss America (Morgan). Mclean remembered the paper boy delivering
the morning paper and there on the front page, was the story of the death of Buddy Holly. At the time Holly's wife was pregnant and soon had a
miscarriage afterward. McLean, he says he can't remember if he cried in the moment or not. All this was in the first few verses in "American Pie."
McLean incorporated these lines of imagery to help the listener picture his past emotional experiences. I believe McLean wanted to paint a picture for
his audience could relate to. During these times it was tough for McLean. Not only did Buddy Holly die but also rock star legends Richie Valens, and
the Big Bopper. For McLean music died for him and the rest of the world.
"American Pie" not only pays tribute to three talented musicians but also

Don Mclean Pie Literary Devices
'American Pie' was written in 1971 and topped the music charts in 1972. Don Mclean wrote it partly as a biography and partly as the story of the
evolving America through the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's. Don Mclean wrote the song to tell a story about his generation and how it had and continued
to change since he was younger. It took Mclean over ten years of work and with the combination of many ideas American Pie was born. In American
Pie by Don Mclean, he shows America's lost innocence in the song after the 1950's through symbolism, allusion, and denotation. The first of the two
most abundant literary devices is symbolism. Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent and idea or quality. The first example of symbolism... Show
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Miss American pie is a symbol for the 'American Dream', he is saying bye to that idea of the American dream, of the idea of domesticity of the
1950's.Mclean delves much deeper into this change of society and loss of the original American dream, to much more specific details. In the first
verse the line "With a pink carnation and a pickup truck/ but I knew I was out of luck" in the line we see that what has worked in the past will no
longer suffice. Times are changing and the expectation of romance has changed along with society. The simplicity of a flower and a cool car, or
truck in this case, is not enough, romance is different now since the 1950's are over. Not only is romance different but now the music is starting to
change as well. In verse two the line "And moss grown at on a rolling stone/ but that's not how it used to be", has multiple symbols in it. First this is
a symbol of Bob Dylan's change in musical style. Bob Dylan wrote 'Like a Rolling Stone' this song is his first major shift away from folk music.
After he wrote the song Dylan was involved in a motorcycle accident and he basically hid out in his house for about a year. The 'fat moss' symbolizes
the time span between the change in

La Bamba History
La Bamba is a worldwide known song sang in Spanish by many artists. This song even though it was not sung in English hit many top spots not
only in America, but also in places like the United Kingdom. The original author of the very successful worldwide song is still yet to be known.
What we do know is that the song originated in Mexico in the State of Veracruz. La Bamba was also taken many types of forms and has been sung in
many different languages such as Greek and English. It has been sung differently by many Artists and singers, but was mostly made famous by
Ritchie Valens. La Bamba is also full of many different cultural backgrounds. The original La Bamba song has musical style backgrounds that go all
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The movie was directed by Luis Valdez and was about the life of Ritchie Valens and the song that made him such a success La Bamba. The movie
was a success and gained many awards and nominations some of the most recognize was its nomination in the Golden Globe Awards for best
motion picture. The movie had a budget of 6,500,000 dollars and was to premiere on July 24, 1987. At the box office was a huge success as the
movie made about 55,000,000 dollars. It was stared by Lou Diamond Phillips playing the lead role of Ritchie Valens, whos bond so well with the
actual Valenzuelas family that when they were filming the movie and Philips was about to board a plane Ritchie's actual sister, Connie Lemos, yell
out, "Don't go Ritchie! Please don't get on the plane! Why did you have to Die?" Many of the song that where featured on the film were sang by
multiple Grammy Award– winning group called Los Lobos. Los Lobos were a American Chicano rock band from East Los Angeles, California. The
movie was originally going to be called "Lets Go" after Valens' hint song "Come on, Let's Go!" but then decided that La Bamba would be a more
suited name. Ritchie Valens was only 17 years old, the youngest from his group, when he passed away in that terrible plane cars accident only 8
months later when he signed with Del–Fi Records. Don Mclean called it "The Day the Music Died" yet he made sure to immortalize Ritchie and his
friends. People who went to go see the movie where able to see the life of a young boy who quit school and went on to pursue his dream of become a
singer. La Bamba help that young boy pursue his dream but unfortunately it was cut

Big Joe Turner's 'Miss Rhythm Speaks Out'
Under the guidelines for covers Ruth Brown established in her article, "'Miss Rhythm' Speaks Out", the cover version of "Shake Rattle and Roll"
from Billy Haley and the Comets would be considered legitimate. Due to the racial hardships of the time period, you can say that Big Joe Turner
didn't receive the credit or attention he deserved for the originality of his version, and Billy Haley is indebted to him for that, but Haley's version is
just as valid under her guidelines. Ruth Brown wouldn't view Haley's version as a "bare–faced duplicate" with "no artistic merit whatsoever" because it
isn't exactly "note for note" Turner's version (Ruth Brown, p. 12). Haley's version moves at a much faster tempo and rhythm. It's pace also is much
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Cover songs were more a measure of the racial differences in the United States. Back then, many covers signified racial segregation. Like Ruth Brown
says, many African American artists accepted the fact that white American artists were going to take their original piece and make it their own. Today,
this would be a major issue and verge on the issue of copyright infringement. However, back then, perhaps it had a positive impact on both the white
and black artists– white artists get to have success on the performance they create while African American artists gained the extra exposure their
song needed at the time to get popular. While many of us today may not agree with this concept, American society and the industry would have
only properly functioned like this. Many times like in the case of "Shake Rattle and Roll", the covers aren't close to the original piece. Therefore,
both the originals and the covers were equally different versions of the same thing, so both artists deserved credit. However, in the case of songs
like "A Little Bird Told Me" by Paula Watson and the cover by Evelyn Knight, both versions were the same song note for note. And even though this
was considered "fair" game at the time, it was truly unfair of Knight to use Watson's exact material, and the cover song should have not been
successful or even released. Racial inequality defined this era in

Rock N Roll Changed Music
"Rock n Roll was everything the suburban 1950's were not. While parents of the decade were listening to Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and the Big
Bands. Their children were moving on to a new beat." (U.S. History) Teenagers started to like this new type of music called rock and roll. It became
very popular and artists started to experiment with it which influenced the development of rock n roll throughout the 50's and 60's. The
experimentation with rock n roll changed music forever and greatly influenced our music today. Rock n roll was mixed with country, rhythm, andblues
when this combination happened rock n roll kept developing through the fifties and sixties. Rock n roll came from the mix of country and rhythm and
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He promoted this style of music on his radio show and popularized the phrase "Rock n Roll." Alan Freed's audience grew and sound of rock n roll
became popular throughout the United States. He may not be the inventor of rock n roll but he was the inventor of the word rock n roll and was a
big influence in rock n roll. Teenagers in the 1950's began to listen to a new style of music, it was rock n roll. Rock n roll in the 50's was just
getting started and it was a simple beat. This type of music was loved by many American teenagers but disliked by their parents. Parents did not like
it because their children were rebelling against their music from their generation and danced much more differently than the parents "to the horror of
the older generation, their children were twisting, thrusting, bumping, and grinding to the sounds of rock n roll"(U.S. History) Many parents thought
it was a bad influence on their children especially after seeing Elvis Presley on the Ed Suvillon Show. Elvis danced loosely on stage and shocked
many adults around the country, they have never seen this kind of dancing. Watching their children dance and listen to rock n roll upset many parents
and it made them hate rock n roll even more. Rock n roll was hated so much by adults that it was banned from radio station and schools. Though it was
hated by

How Did Buddy Holly Influence The 1950's
Charles Hardin Holley, also known as Buddy Holly, was one of the most significant and influential rock 'n' roll icons of the 1950's even though he
only ever had one chart topping single. Holly's musical legend was one of many firsts: First rock 'n' roll performer to insist on artistic control over his
material and to write/arrange his own songs and supervise his studio sessions. First to master the technical parts of recording including echo,
double–tracking and overdubbing (he recorded his own voice and guitar playing). First to add classical stringed instruments in rock music. First to
ditch the "pretty boy" looks of most 1950's performers for a more intelligent, slightly geeky look, and the first rock musician to attract not only a
female, but also a male audience.
Singing Style
Holly had a unique singing style which featured stretched syllables and high energy. He broke the typical rock practice by singing ballads with a
"feeling of nervous excitement," said Arnold Shaw in The Rockin' 50s. Buddy took a ballad of woeful words and... Show more content on
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He influenced artists from Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan to the Rolling Stones and The Beatles, who named themselves after insects as a tribute
to The Crickets. Holly was an inspiration for the early writings of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Many artists have paid tribute to Buddy such
as Susan Allanson and Linda Ronstadt. Weezer released a song titled "Buddy Holly" in 1994 which references the singer. Perhaps one of the most
known tributes is "American Pie" released in 1971 by Don McLean. The song memorialized "the day the music died," referring to February 3rd, 1959,
the day Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and Big Bopper died in a tragic plane crash. Eddie Cochran recorded "Three Stars," a tribute to the singers' deaths
just one day after the accident. He was a huge hit in England; Buddy, a musical based on Holly's life opened in London in 1986 and showed for over a

Overcoming Obstacles In Valens's Life
Valens was only 17 years young when he tragically passed away he faced many difficult obstacles in his young life as well as in his music career.
He dealt with the death of his father as a young boy as well as not having a normal childhood, a haunting nightmare, and a troubled brother. As an
artist, he dealt with being racially profiled and discriminated against. Ritchie Valens, originally Valenzuela had to make a tough decision before he
became the big star he was. To keep his father's last name or to change it for him to be able to sell records. This was an unfair for choice he had to
make because of the view people had of Mexican American people. In the book of American Horizons the Authors Schaller et al., mentions, "Although
[they are] ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Ritchie being treated unfair, because of his ethnicity, he was not good enough for an upper–class girl like Donna. But Valens was determined to show
Ludwig that he would not ruin his daughter's life and that he wanted nothing but the best for Donna, so the two continued their relationship behind her
parents back. When Keane first met Ritchie he automatically assumed that Ritchie didn't speak English because he was brown, Keane approached
Valens and started speaking in Spanish, little did Keane know that Ritchie did speak a word of Spanish and was born in theUnited States. This
happened quiet a lot to Latino American's, because they were a different skin color, folk assumed that they didn't understand or speak English. Lucky
enough Valens was an easygoing guy and didn't make a big deal about the assumption. The unfairness Valens faced was due to the fact that Mexicans
were not welcomed in the United States, by the time Ritchie was born times weren't as tough as they were the years before, and racism was dying
slowly, but there was always going to be people who did approve of having Latinos in

Chicanos And The Liberal Agenda
Chicanos and the Liberal Agenda In the early sixties, when times were of segregation, racism and discrimination, Chicanos often suffered the most. It
was a dark time for Mexican–Americans, who were negatively referred as 'Chicanos'. Chicanos did not always have the empowered meaning it has
today. In the early sixties, 'Chicano' was often used to refer to Mexican–Americans' as lower class, ignorant and as a derogatory racial identification.
Furthermore, racism, exploitation, inequality, conformity and assimilation were all main factors of the early sixties liberal agenda. Chicanos often
faced numerous struggles as Mexican–Americans were often exploited profoundly in the workplace. Along with being exploited, Chicanos often face
new threats like being fired, pay cuts, and ultimately deportation due racism. Anglo societies were advanced due to the inequalities Chicanos faced
from education system and workplace. In addition, Chicanos who were proud to be 'brown' or embraced their culture, and practice their norms were
often seen as outcast. The sixties main focus of the liberal agenda was to conform the Mexican–American. The liberal agenda attempt to make
Chicanos deny their culture and assimilate to the Anglo culture. However, Chicanos often did not assimilate and conform. Chicanos often displayed
their pride by dressing in their zoot zoot attires, speaking their language and embracing their culture. As a way to fight back, Chicanos embraced their
culture in their music

Stereotypes In La Bamba
An addition, ethnic stereotypes vary when it comes to how Hispanics live, Ritchie wasn't the only one in the film who faced the issues. It's been
said that Mexican woman often betray their spouses with someone in the family or that Mexican woman become their husband's slaves, and that
their looking for an easy way to get knocked up and trap a man. It has also been said that Latino men are known to be "rapist' and woman beaters.
Many times, Mexicans have been called many insults and have been stereotyped. Often, we hear these stereotypes, but we don't even know where
they originated. In La Bamba, we see Rosie, Ritchie's girlfriend betrays him with his own brother. Rosie and Ritchie were presented as a couple at the
beginning, but as soon as

American Pie: Parallels To Real Life Activities
"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 I'd deliver" (Line 7). This line speaks of the first time McLean learned of Buddy
Holly's death in 1959. At the time, McLean was a paperboy, and he saw the news on the front page when he was running his paper route. McLean
opens up the song

American Pie Summary
Don McLean wrote American Pie to make people cognizant of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P Richardson. Through
metaphors and allegories, he tries to explain that the death of these musicians was a sad and almost unholy event that he was grieving severely about.
In it though he also references things that other musicians did in their lifetimes. In the stanza "We all got up to dance/ Oh, but we never got the
chance/ 'Cause the players tried to take the field/ The marching band refused to yield," it in its entirety is an allegory for how the Beatles were trying to
make music that you would listen to, but not dance to, and then started writing anti–violence songs against the Vietnam protesters, that made some of
the protesters question their actions. The "players" being the protesters and the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The last Literary device in the song is another allegory, "No angel born in Hell/ Could break that Satan's spell/ And as the flames climbed high into
the night/ To light the sacrificial rite/ I saw Satan laughing with delight," it says how he thinks of the plane crash as some unholy event, the work of
the devil, even. And by saying "no angel born in hell, he is referring to Satan himself, and saying that nothing short of Satan could stop the

Essay On Rock And Roll
We all know of rock and roll; ACDC, The Beatles, Duffy. The absolute rockstars, literally, of rock. But do we know anything before, or after the
golden ages? Do we understand what has happened to rock and why it is so valuable today? Who started rock and roll? Well, that's easy. Chuck
Berry introduced something never heard before, the song named "Maybellene". Chuck decided to have a nice electric guitar solo, as well as
comforting tones that ran over the music with a small valve amplifier. Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Little Richard were major pioneers in this area
of music. They coaxed Rockabilly to become a thing. This all happened in the 1950s. Thank you, Elvis! Moving into the 1950s. The solid–body guitar
was introduced (and sold) in this time period. This was the ultimate sprout of rock and roll. R&B, Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Boogie, you name it, Rock and
Roll most likely had it. In 1953, Bill Haley and the Comets song "Crazy Man Crazy" hit #12 on the charts. At this point, African American rock artists
were extremely popular, and making it to the top. The Orioles made it to the top as well with "Crying in the Chapel". Many mothers did not want their
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As disco and light rock fell out of the ordinary, hard rock and pop were picking up more and more revenue by the day. During 1981, the band Tears
for Fears was created and began showing the world bigger and better ways of producing music. With their hit, "Everybody Wants to Rule the
World," musicians started using more drums and more bass guitar to hit more crucial and emotional parts of the song. Tears for Fears were not the
only ones changing music in the 80s, though. Metallica, Michael Jackson, Asia, Prince, Madonna, and the Rolling Stones became huge hits during
the 1980s. Each with their own songs, and own ways of giving a message. Guns N' Roses was a game changer for music with their heavy guitar solos,
and "edgy" lyrics, as some called

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