THIS SHOULD BE OF INTEREST TO ANY INDIVIDUAL INTERESTED IN MEDIA, MUSIC AND POPULAR CULTURE. This is not a list judged on artistic merit but on the historical significance of the song. For example The Spice Girls are in the list because of their significance when offering 'music' as a brand. Justin Bieber [hello NT] is in the list because of his use of You Tube and the viral marketing campaign that launched his career. The brilliant STEEL PULSE and their Ku Klux Klan is at number 83 because of their challenge to the racist National Front in 1970s Britain. I remember seeing this when I was a young teenager and being mesmerised. I couldn't understand why these young black British men were dressed like vile American racists....then I heard the lyrics. I travelled into Hull city centre the next day and bought their album 'Handsworth Revolution' from Sydney Scarborough's underneath the City Hall [ask your grandparents!!]. It is still one of my favourite albums. EVERY song in this list is accompanied by an explanation of its significance. THIS IS A FANTASTIC RESOURCE. Some of the songs might be bobbins and make Snow Patrol appear innovative and creative [ impossible i know...] but the explanation of the song's significance is always fascinating and often relates to media issues and debates. This resource is aimed at A2 students but any sentient human being with a working pulse
should find something of interest here.
At the very least, be aware of WHY Billie Holiday is number 33. Click on link:
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