https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9 en-us 2021-11-16 02:43:32 UTC 2021-11-16 03:16:41 UTC hello@padlet.com 20578551 https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892932531 In this stellar example of jump blues, Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five create danceable, enjoyable music. A small band features percussion and brass accompaniment to Jordan's lighthearted, joyful lyrics, as he encourages everyone to dance and 'let the good times roll' regardless of their age or background. This song is very fun, and takes an enjoyable tempo, posing as a great example of the context in which the song was created. ]]> 2021-11-16 02:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892932531 20578551 https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892944746 In another example of jump blues, Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five take on a faster tempo. Two singers duet, with breaks for trumpet and saxophone solos. The lyrics of this song bounce off eachother, creating a quick-witted melody to bring the listener onto the Expressive plane of listening. ]]> 2021-11-16 02:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892944746 20578551 https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892975847 Ruth Brown, a star of the new Atlantic Records label, brings R&B to wider audiences with her fast-paced, engaging tone. Her lyrics resonate against the brass section, as they almost seem to emphasize the end of her sentences. This song is very enjoyable and emotional.]]> 2021-11-16 03:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892975847 20578551 https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892981545 The multi-talented Ray Charles was arguably one of the most R&B artists signed to Atlantic Records. A simple percussion line accompanies Charles and his backup singers, as they sing, creating an emotional, danceable song. These types of lyrics are signature to this genre and echoed in other examples such as "Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean", bringing the listener into another world. I really enjoyed this song, especially having heard modern reinditions of it, and am compelled to wonder who inspired it. ]]> 2021-11-16 03:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892981545 20578551 https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892986783 Another one of Atlantic Record's start, Sam Cooke sings along a slow, poppy, happy accompaniment, complete with the signature backup singers of the genre. This emotional song is smooth and beautiful. An especially standout piece is the emotion showed in Cooke's hands and face as he sings, which only makes the sweet tune more appealing. ]]> 2021-11-16 03:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892986783 20578551 https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892991649 Cooke takes a more rhythmic approach in this piece, with percussion and his voice mimicking the sound of chains and hammers, as the lyrics reference. While still sweet in the way of his previous hits, as heard in the guitar and vocal pieces, this song tells a different type of story. I would be compelled to know what the context of this specific song is, as the lyrics are almost depressing compared to the happy melody. ]]> 2021-11-16 03:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892991649 20578551 https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892997866 This song brings a new era of R&B, returning to the bigger bands of earlier eras of jazz. Also notable is the time given to solos, compared to more vocally-focused songs, such as those by Sam Cooke or Ruth Brown, one must wonder if this is a result of individual artistic preference, or a new direction for the genre. This song is upbeat and even reminiscent of scat singing, with the nonsense rhythm sung at the end. ]]> 2021-11-16 03:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1892997866 20578551 https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1893002009 This song, popular even in present day, is a great example of more modern R&B. With a string-focus accompaniment, and talented singing of a plea to a lover, this song is compelling. You can tell it is popular for a reason, reminiscent of both traditional R&B lyrics, and use of backup singers, as well as the newer return back to bigger bands with more instruments. ]]> 2021-11-16 03:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/20578551/kmgjeyuolwm1h0i9/wish/1893002009