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🎶 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

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"Like a bat out of hell, I'll be gone when the...

🎶 Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥 ·

2024/08/15

"Like a bat out of hell, I'll be gone when the morning comes, when the night is over, like a bat out of hell, I'll be gone, gone, gone."Meat Loaf was an American rock singer and actor best known for his powerful vocals and theatrical performances. His greatest hit, Bat Out of Hell, from the 1977 album of the same name, became one of the best-selling albums of all time, known for its epic, operatic style and iconic title track.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 is an enthralling

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"You say you wanna go for a spin, the party's just...

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2024/08/14

"You say you wanna go for a spin, the party's just begun, we'll let you in. You drive us wild, we'll drive you crazy, you keep on shoutin', I wanna rock and roll all night and party every day.."Kiss is an iconic American rock band known for their flamboyant stage performances, elaborate costumes, and makeup, which became a signature aspect of their identity. Their greatest hit, "Rock and Roll All Nite", released in 1975, became an anthem of the rock genre, encapsulating the band's energetic and

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"I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no...

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2024/08/13

"I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm though it's easy to pretend, I know you're not a fool.."George Michael was a British singer, songwriter, and pop icon, known for his powerful voice and groundbreaking contributions to the music industry, both as a solo artist and as a member of the duo Wham!.His greatest hit, "Careless Whisper", released in 1984, became an international sensation, renowned for its soulful saxophone riff and emotional depth, solidifying his status as a

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"And I'm here, to remind you of the mess you left...

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2024/08/12

"And I'm here, to remind you of the mess you left when you went away. It's not fair to deny me of the cross I bear that you gave to me. You oughta know.."Alanis Morissette is a famous Canadian singer songwriter, best known for her 1995 hit "You Oughta Know", which became a defining anthem of the 1990s and solidified her place in alternative rock music history.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 is an enthralling podcast that traverses the landscape of popular music from the 1960s

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"You're so vain, you probably think this song is...

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2024/08/11

"You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you. I bet you think this song is about you, don't you?"Carly Simon is an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1972 hit "You're So Vain", which became one of the most iconic songs of the decade. The song, famous for its enigmatic lyrics about a self-absorbed lover, topped the charts and has remained a defining moment in Simon's career.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 is an enthralling podcast that traverses the

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"Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide.."

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2024/08/10

"Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide. Gonna find you and take it slowly.."The Fugees, an influential hip-hop group consisting of Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras Michel, gained widespread acclaim in the mid-1990s. Their two biggest hits, "Killing Me Softly" and "Ready or Not", showcased their unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and reggae, cementing their legacy in music history.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 is an enthralling podcast that traverses the landscape of

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"Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and marks any...

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2024/08/09

"Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and marks any heart not tough or strong enough to take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain. Love is like a cloud, holds a lot of rain, love hurts.."Nazareth, a Scottish rock band formed in 1968, is best known for their power ballad "Love Hurts", which became an international hit in 1975. The song's emotive lyrics and soulful delivery helped it achieve widespread acclaim, making it the band's most successful single to date.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of

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"Won't you come see about me? I'll be alone, dancing,...

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2024/08/08

"Won't you come see about me? I'll be alone, dancing, you know it, baby, tell me your troubles and doubts. Giving everything inside and out and love's strange, so real in the dark. Think of the tender things that we were working on. Slow change may pull us apart. When the light gets into your heart, baby, don't you, forget about me."Simple Minds is a Scottish rock band formed in 1977, best known for their 1985 hit single "Don't You (Forget About Me)", which became iconic after being featured in the

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"Strumming my pain with his fingers, singing my life...

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2024/08/07

"Strumming my pain with his fingers, singing my life with his words, killing me softly with his song, telling my whole life with his words, Kkilling me softly with his song."Roberta Flack is a celebrated American singer and pianist, renowned for her soulful voice and emotive ballads that blend jazz, soul, R&B, and folk. She achieved widespread acclaim and success in the 1970s with hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song".Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The

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"Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner,...

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2024/08/06

"Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner, sometimes I feel like my only friend. Is the city I live in, the city of angels, lonely as I am, together we cry."From "Under the Bridge", by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.Red Hot Chili Peppers, an iconic American rock band, are known for their energetic performances and eclectic fusion of rock, funk, and punk. Their biggest hit, "Under the Bridge", is a poignant ballad reflecting lead singer Anthony Kiedis's struggles with loneliness and addiction,

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"Kayleigh, is it too late to say I'm sorry? And,...

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2024/08/05

"Kayleigh, is it too late to say I'm sorry? And, Kayleigh, could we get it together again? I just can′t go on pretending, that it came to a natural end."Marillion is a British rock band formed in 1979, known for pioneering the neo-progressive rock genre. Their biggest hit, "Kayleigh", released in 1985, became an international success and remains their most well-known song.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 Welcome to "Verse and Verve," an enriching journey into the heart of

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"You ask me where to begin, am I so lost in my sin...

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2024/08/04

"You ask me where to begin, am I so lost in my sin. You ask me where did I fall, I'll say I can't tell you when. But if my spirit is lost, how will I find what is near. Don't question I'm not alone, somehow I'll find my way home."Jon and Vangelis, the musical duo consisting of Jon Anderson from Yes and Greek composer Vangelis, achieved their biggest hit with the song "I'll Find My Way Home," released in 1981. The track gained significant popularity, showcasing their unique blend of progressive rock

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"Holding back the years, chance for me to escape from...

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2024/08/03

"Holding back the years, chance for me to escape from all I know. Holding back the tears, 'cause nothing here has grown, I've wasted all my tears, wasted all those years. Nothing had the chance to be good, nothing ever could."Simply Red, a British soul and pop band formed in 1984, achieved significant success with their biggest hit, "Holding Back the Years," which topped charts worldwide and became an enduring classic. The song, known for its soulful melody and emotive lyrics, showcases lead singer

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"Anarchy for the U.K. it's coming sometime and maybe,...

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2024/08/02

"Anarchy for the U.K. it's coming sometime and maybe, I give a wrong time, stop a traffic line.Your future dream is a shopping scheme, 'cause I, I wanna be anarchy."The Sex Pistols were a seminal British punk rock band formed in London in 1975, known for their rebellious attitude and influential role in the punk movement. Their biggest hit, "Anarchy in the U.K.", released in 1976, became an anthem for punk rock and a provocative statement against the establishment, solidifying their place in music

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"There I was completely wasting, out of work and...

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2024/08/01

"There I was completely wasting, out of work and down, all inside it's so frustrating as I drift from town to town. Feel as though nobody cares if I live or die, so I might as well begin to put some action in my life, breaking the law." Judas Priest is a British heavy metal band known for their powerful sound and influence on the genre, often dubbed "Metal Gods." Their biggest hit, "Breaking the Law", released in 1980, became an anthem in the metal community, celebrated for its catchy riff and

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"Oh, talk to me, can't you see, I'll help you work...

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2024/07/31

"Oh, talk to me, can't you see, I'll help you work things out? Oh, don't wanna be your enemy, and I don't wanna scream and shout."Emma Bunton, also known as "Baby Spice," is an English singer and member of the iconic girl group the Spice Girls. Her greatest solo hit is "What Took You So Long?" which topped the UK Singles Chart in 2001, showcasing her distinctive pop sound and solidifying her success as a solo artist.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 Welcome to "Verse and Verve,"

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"We're talking away, I don't know what I'm to say,...

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2024/07/30

"We're talking away, I don't know what I'm to say, I'll say it anyway. Today is another day to find you, shyin' away, oh, I'll be comin' for your love, okay, Take on me.:"A-ha is a Norwegian synth-pop band formed in 1982, best known for their global hit, "Take on Me" which features a groundbreaking music video combining live action and animation. The band, consisting of Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy, has enjoyed a long and successful career, releasing numerous albums and

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"Look my eyes are just holograms, look your love has...

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2024/07/29

"Look my eyes are just holograms, look your love has drawn red from my hands. From my hands, you know you'll never be, more than twist in my sobriety."Tanita Tikaram is a British singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and introspective lyrics. Her greatest hit, "Twist in My Sobriety", released in 1988, gained widespread acclaim for its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, becoming a defining song of her career.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 Welcome to "Verse and

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"'Cause I am your lady, and you are my man, whenever...

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2024/07/28

"'Cause I am your lady, and you are my man, whenever you reach for me, I'll do all that I can."Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love.Jennifer Rush is an American singer and songwriter known for her powerful voice and emotive ballads. "The Power of Love", released in 1984, is one of her most iconic hits, celebrated for its soaring melody and heartfelt lyrics, which resonate with themes of love and emotional support.Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 is an enthralling podcast that

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"You know that it would be untrue, you know that I...

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2024/07/27

You know that it would be untrue, you know that I would be a liar, if I was to say to you, girl, we couldn't get much higher, come on, baby, light my fire, try to set the night on fire.."The Doors, Light My Fire.The Doors were an iconic American rock band formed in the 1960s, known for their distinctive sound and the charismatic presence of lead singer Jim Morrison. One of their greatest hits, "Light My Fire", became a defining anthem of the era, showcasing their blend of rock, blues, and

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