MUSIC DECADES
This british rock band was very famous in the 60's, and had four core members.
The Beatles
"West Virginia, mountain mama..."
"... Take me home, country roads"
- "Take me home, country roads" by John Denver
"Billie Jean", "Thriller", and "Man In The Mirror"
Michael Jackson
This famous musical is about a popular house pet, and is based on poems written by T.S. Elliott.
Cats
"Don't you know I'm still standing
better than I ever did.
Looking like a true survivor,
feeling like a little kid"
"I'm Still Standing"
- Elton John & Bernie Taupin
This British-American rock-pop band is very well known for their folk and rock styles, known for songs such as "Rhiannon" and "Landslide"
Fleetwood Mac
"Hey Jude, don't make it bad..."
"...Take a sad song and make it better"
- "Hey Jude" by The Beatles
"What a Wonderful World", "Cheek to Cheek", and "Go Down Moses"
Louis Armstrong
This film musical featured Judy Garland's breakout role as Dorothy.
the Wizard of Oz
"Is this the real life?
Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a land slide
no escape from reality."
"Bohemian Rhapsody"
- Queen
This American singer and song-writer became famous for his style and his songs titled "When Doves Cry", "Kiss", and "Little Red Corvette"
Prince
"One Love, One Heart, let's get together..."
"... and feel alright"
- "One Love" by Bob Marley
"Another One Bites the Dust", "We Will Rock You", and "I Want To Break Free"
Queen
This 50's-based musical featured Olivia Newton John and John Travolta.
Grease
They told him, "Don't you ever come around here"
"Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear"
"Beat It"
- Michael Jackson
This Canadian and American singer and songwriter is known for her confessional songwriting, and her hit songs "Ironic", "Hand In My Pocket", and "You Oughta Know".
Alanis Morissette
"And it seems to me you lived your life..."
(hint: The next lyrics are "...Never knowing who to cling to")
"...Like a candle in the wind"
- "Candle In the Wind" by Elton John
"Hung Up", "Material Girl", and "Like A Virgin"
Madonna
This musical featured two rival gangs in New York City, and is a version of "Romeo and Juliet"
West Side Story
"You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run"
"The Gambler"
- Kenny Rogers
This American rapper became famous with his hit song "The Real Slim Shady", and was very famous throughout the 2000's with his other songs "Without Me" and "Superman"
Eminem
"If you change your mind, I'm the first in line..."
"Honey I'm still free, Take a chance on me"
- "Take A Chance on Me" by ABBA
"Back in Black", "Thunderstruck", and "Witch's Spell"
AC/DC
This musical is one of the longest running Broadway musicals, and tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius who haunts the Paris Opera House.
the Phantom of the Opera
"I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play"
"Winner Takes It All"
- ABBA
Once part of a girl band, this artist has since released many songs on her own including "Single Ladies", "Halo", and "Run The World".
Beyonce
"When you touch me like this, And when you hold me like that..."
"...It was gone with the wind, but it's all coming back to me"
- "It's All Coming Back To Me Now" by Celine Dion
Barry Manilow
This 1964 classic features Audrey Hepburn as a cockney flower girl trying to pass for someone in high society.
My Fair Lady
"Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da
Just like that
Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da, la-tee-da"
"Brown Eyed Girl"
- Van Morrison