🎶 Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥
Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 is an enthralling podcast that traverses the landscape of popular music from the 1960s to today. Exploring the art of lyrical craftsmanship, each episode delves into the poetic narratives of influential songwriters, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary words of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen's introspective genius to the emotive ballads of Adele and Kendrick Lamar's profound verses. The podcast also highlights the cultural resonance and personal storytelling in the songs of Taylor Swift, the intricate lyrics of Frank Ocean, and Billie Eilish's innovative wordplay. Paying homage to the timeless impact of legends like John Lennon, Johnny Cash, and David Bowie, Samuel Hollingsworth's distinctive voice brings to life the quotes of these iconic songs, connecting the expressive songwriting of the past with today's groundbreaking artists. "Verse and Verve" invites listeners to a rich exploration of lyrical evolution in popular music, celebrating the creative brilliance that has defined generations, a collection thoughtfully assembled by Cala Vox. Now magically available for your reading delight as an eBook on Amazon Kindle.
Episodes
April 27, 2024 • 59 secs
"You are my fire, the one desire, believe when I say I want it that way. But we are two worlds apart, can′t reach to your heart, when you say, that I want it that way."
The Backstreet Boys, an iconic American pop group formed in 1993, became a defining act of the late 90s and early 2000s with their harmonious blend of pop and R&B. They soared to fame with hits like "I Want It That Way" and "As Long As You Love Me," securing thei...
The Backstreet Boys, an iconic American pop group formed in 1993, became a defining act of the late 90s and early 2000s with their harmonious blend of pop and R&B. They soared to fame with hits like "I Want It That Way" and "As Long As You Love Me," securing thei...
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"A little bit of Erica by my side, a little bit of Rita's all I need, a little bit of Tina's what I see, little bit of Sandra in the sun, a little bit of Mary all night long, a little bit of Jessica, here I am, a little bit of you makes me your man, Mambo Number Five.."
Lou Bega, Mambo Number 5.
Lou Bega, a German musician of Italian and Ugandan descent, rose to fame in the late 1990s with his catchy single "Mambo Number 5," which be...
Lou Bega, Mambo Number 5.
Lou Bega, a German musician of Italian and Ugandan descent, rose to fame in the late 1990s with his catchy single "Mambo Number 5," which be...
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"So when I'm lying in my bed, thoughts running through my head, and I feel that love is dead, I'm loving angels instead."
From "Angels", by Robbie Williams.
Robbie Williams, a pop icon known for his magnetic stage presence and versatile vocal range, first found fame as a member of the boy band "Take That", before soaring to new heights as a solo artist. His soulful anthems and introspective ballads have captured the hearts of million...
From "Angels", by Robbie Williams.
Robbie Williams, a pop icon known for his magnetic stage presence and versatile vocal range, first found fame as a member of the boy band "Take That", before soaring to new heights as a solo artist. His soulful anthems and introspective ballads have captured the hearts of million...
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"It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you. There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do. I bless the rains down in Africa."
Toto, an American rock band formed in 1977, is celebrated for blending elements of rock, pop, soul, and funk into their music, creating a distinct and dynamic sound. They achieved widespread acclaim with their hit song "Africa," which has remained a staple in classic rock playlists around the ...
Toto, an American rock band formed in 1977, is celebrated for blending elements of rock, pop, soul, and funk into their music, creating a distinct and dynamic sound. They achieved widespread acclaim with their hit song "Africa," which has remained a staple in classic rock playlists around the ...
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Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past. You must fight just to keep them alive. It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight. Risin' up to the challenge of our rival. And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night. And he's watching us all with the eye of the tiger.
Survivor is an American rock band, best known for their 1982 hit, "Eye of the Tiger," which became an enduring anthem after featuring as the...
Survivor is an American rock band, best known for their 1982 hit, "Eye of the Tiger," which became an enduring anthem after featuring as the...
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April 22, 2024 • 1 min
"I just can't get you out of my head. Boy, your lovin' is all I think about. I just can't get you out of my head. Boy, its more than I dare to think about."
Can't get you out of my head, by Kylie Minogue.
Kylie Minogue is an iconic Australian pop singer and actress, known for her distinctive voice and dynamic performances that have earned her worldwide acclaim. She rose to international fame in the late 1980s with hits like "The Loco...
Can't get you out of my head, by Kylie Minogue.
Kylie Minogue is an iconic Australian pop singer and actress, known for her distinctive voice and dynamic performances that have earned her worldwide acclaim. She rose to international fame in the late 1980s with hits like "The Loco...
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"As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I take a look at my life and realize there's nothin' left. 'Cause I've been blastin' and laughin' so long that even my momma thinks that my mind is gone...
Been spendin' most their lives livin' in a gangsta's paradise."
Gangsta's Paradise, by Coolio.
Coolio, with his distinct raspy voice and insightful lyrics, left an indelible mark on hip-hop culture, most notably with his hit song...
Been spendin' most their lives livin' in a gangsta's paradise."
Gangsta's Paradise, by Coolio.
Coolio, with his distinct raspy voice and insightful lyrics, left an indelible mark on hip-hop culture, most notably with his hit song...
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"Some get the gravy and some get the gristle, some get the marrow bone, and some get nothing, though there's plenty to spare."
From "Banquet", by Joni Mitchell.
Joni Mitchell is a revered Canadian singer songwriter and painter whose emotive lyrics and innovative guitar tunings have deeply influenced the folk and rock genres. Her 1971 album "Blue" is often hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, showcasing her profound intro...
From "Banquet", by Joni Mitchell.
Joni Mitchell is a revered Canadian singer songwriter and painter whose emotive lyrics and innovative guitar tunings have deeply influenced the folk and rock genres. Her 1971 album "Blue" is often hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, showcasing her profound intro...
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"I am the passenger, I stay under glass, I look through my window so bright, I see the stars come out tonight. I see the bright and hollow sky, Over the city's ripped back sky, And everything looks good tonight."
Iggy Pop, from the song "The Passenger".
James Newell Osterberg, known professionally as Iggy Pop, often hailed as the "Godfather of Punk," is renowned for his energetic and unpredictable stage presence, which revolutionized...
Iggy Pop, from the song "The Passenger".
James Newell Osterberg, known professionally as Iggy Pop, often hailed as the "Godfather of Punk," is renowned for his energetic and unpredictable stage presence, which revolutionized...
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April 18, 2024 • 1 min
"It's not a day for work, It's a day for catching tan. Just lying on the beach and having fun
She's going to get you, All that she wants is another baby, She's gone tomorrow, boy."
This snippet is from "All that she wants", by Ace of Base.
Ace of Base, a Swedish pop group, captivated the global music scene in the 1990s with their catchy melodies and signature blend of reggae infused pop, best known for their massive hit "All That She ...
She's going to get you, All that she wants is another baby, She's gone tomorrow, boy."
This snippet is from "All that she wants", by Ace of Base.
Ace of Base, a Swedish pop group, captivated the global music scene in the 1990s with their catchy melodies and signature blend of reggae infused pop, best known for their massive hit "All That She ...
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April 17, 2024 • 59 secs
I was born under a wandrin' star
Wheels are made for rollin'
Mules are made to pack
I've never seen a sight that didn't look better looking back
Wand'rin' Star, by Lee Marvin.
Lee Marvin was an American actor known for his distinctive voice and rugged demeanor, which made him a natural fit for tough-guy roles in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual role in the 1965 comedy "Cat Ballou...
Wheels are made for rollin'
Mules are made to pack
I've never seen a sight that didn't look better looking back
Wand'rin' Star, by Lee Marvin.
Lee Marvin was an American actor known for his distinctive voice and rugged demeanor, which made him a natural fit for tough-guy roles in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual role in the 1965 comedy "Cat Ballou...
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April 16, 2024 • 1 min
In the year 2525, if man is still alive
If woman can survive, they may find
In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lie
Everything you think, do and say
Is in the pill you took today
The song "In the Year 2525" was written by Rick Evans and performed by the American pop-rock duo Zager and Evans. They achieved immense popularity with this track, which topped the charts in 1969 and is notable for its futuristic and dys...
If woman can survive, they may find
In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lie
Everything you think, do and say
Is in the pill you took today
The song "In the Year 2525" was written by Rick Evans and performed by the American pop-rock duo Zager and Evans. They achieved immense popularity with this track, which topped the charts in 1969 and is notable for its futuristic and dys...
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April 15, 2024 • 1 min
"If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair."
From "San Francisco", by Scott McKenzie.
Scott McKenzie was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1967 hit single "San Francisco", which became an anthem of the 1960s counterculture movement, particularly the Summer of Love. His music, characterized by its gentle sound and evocative lyrics, captured the spirit of a generation and remains em...
From "San Francisco", by Scott McKenzie.
Scott McKenzie was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1967 hit single "San Francisco", which became an anthem of the 1960s counterculture movement, particularly the Summer of Love. His music, characterized by its gentle sound and evocative lyrics, captured the spirit of a generation and remains em...
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"Nights in white satin, never reaching the end, letters I've written, never meaning to send."
From "Nights in white satin", by The Moody Blues.
These lines encapsulate the song's theme of unrequited love and longing, set against the backdrop of a haunting melody.
The Moody Blues are an iconic British rock band known for their pioneering fusion of rock with classical music, particularly showcased in their landmark album "Days of Future...
From "Nights in white satin", by The Moody Blues.
These lines encapsulate the song's theme of unrequited love and longing, set against the backdrop of a haunting melody.
The Moody Blues are an iconic British rock band known for their pioneering fusion of rock with classical music, particularly showcased in their landmark album "Days of Future...
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April 13, 2024 • 55 secs
"I know this much is true."
From "True", by Spandau Ballet.
Spandau Ballet, a prominent band during the 1980s, is renowned for their role in the New Romantic movement and their string of hit songs, including the iconic "True." Their music, characterized by a blend of pop and soul with a sophisticated style, has left a lasting impact on the era's sound and fashion.
Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶
is an enthrallin...
From "True", by Spandau Ballet.
Spandau Ballet, a prominent band during the 1980s, is renowned for their role in the New Romantic movement and their string of hit songs, including the iconic "True." Their music, characterized by a blend of pop and soul with a sophisticated style, has left a lasting impact on the era's sound and fashion.
Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶
is an enthrallin...
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April 12, 2024 • 1 min
"You keep sayin' you've got somethin' for me. Somethin' you call love but confess. You've been a 'messin' where you shouldn't 've been a 'messin‘. And now someone else is getting all your best.
These boots are made for walkin’. And that's just what they'll do. One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you."
From "These boots are made for walking", by Nancy Sinatra.
Nancy Sinatra, a prominent figure in the 1960s music scen...
These boots are made for walkin’. And that's just what they'll do. One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you."
From "These boots are made for walking", by Nancy Sinatra.
Nancy Sinatra, a prominent figure in the 1960s music scen...
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"I met her in a club down in old Soho, where you drink champagne and it tastes just like cherry-cola."
From "Lola", by The Kinks.
The Kinks, emerging as a prominent rock band in London in 1964, played a significant role in the British Invasion, a phenomenon during the 1960s where British rock and pop artists became widely popular in the United States. Known for their distinctive blend of rock and the creative songwriting of Ray Davie...
From "Lola", by The Kinks.
The Kinks, emerging as a prominent rock band in London in 1964, played a significant role in the British Invasion, a phenomenon during the 1960s where British rock and pop artists became widely popular in the United States. Known for their distinctive blend of rock and the creative songwriting of Ray Davie...
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April 10, 2024 • 58 secs
"You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen."
From "Dancing Queen", by ABBA.
ABBA, a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, became one of the world's best-selling music artists with their unique blend of pop, rock, and disco. Known for timeless hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia," their music and distinctive image continue to captivate audiences across generations.
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From "Dancing Queen", by ABBA.
ABBA, a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, became one of the world's best-selling music artists with their unique blend of pop, rock, and disco. Known for timeless hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia," their music and distinctive image continue to captivate audiences across generations.
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"Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl, but that was thirty years ago, when they used to have a show. Now it's a disco, but not for Lola. still in dress she used to wear, faded feathers in her hair. She sits there so refined, and drinks herself half-blind, she lost her youth and she lost her Tony, now she's lost her mind."
This song by Barry Manilow, released in 1978, is known for its catchy melody and vivid storytelling, capturing t...
This song by Barry Manilow, released in 1978, is known for its catchy melody and vivid storytelling, capturing t...
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April 8, 2024 • 59 secs
"That's me in the corner, that's me in the spotlight, losing my religion."
From "Losing my religion", by R.E.M.
R.E.M.'s 'Losing My Religion' is an iconic song from their 1991 album 'Out of Time,' known for its melancholic melody and mandolin driven sound. The song, with its enigmatic lyrics and emotive music video, became a defining track of the early '90s, capturing feelings of unrequited love and spiritual doubt.
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From "Losing my religion", by R.E.M.
R.E.M.'s 'Losing My Religion' is an iconic song from their 1991 album 'Out of Time,' known for its melancholic melody and mandolin driven sound. The song, with its enigmatic lyrics and emotive music video, became a defining track of the early '90s, capturing feelings of unrequited love and spiritual doubt.
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