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=Welcome to the World of Music =

=I've got the Blues =

** Blues was developed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The sound classified as Blues was originated in the South. The main influence for Blues was the oppression of the African Americans. Blues was a way of expressing the sorrow and pain that was inflicted on the slaves. But as time moved on Blues became more joyous, entertaining, and less depressing. Although some Blues remains with lyrics of despair, or painful love, there is new age Blues that is more fun and up-beat. Blues is mainly a 12 or 16 count and have simple instruments such as guitars, harmonicas, or pianos. More recent Blues songs have bands and singers. Also there is a new connection to Jazz and Gospel in Modern-day Blues. That fact is true due to the additions to old style Blues beats with Jazz instruments, also there have been an addition of Choruses and Call and Response. **

** As education increased and freedom gave African Americans more to celebrate, Blues became more popular and more acceptable. During the time that Blues was created there was segregation, which lead to African Americans to voice their opinions. White schools were well furnished and had extra expenses that Black schools did not, for instance ** ** t **** he value of White schools in South Boston was $561,262, contrasted to a mere $176,881 for Black schools. **

** Religion was another big issue during this era. Religion was what inspired Gospel, whose choruses added a significance to Blues music. Religion for African Americans during this time was very important, but sadly depending on where they lived Religion could have been hard to receive. For instance during the time on Jim Crow laws and Lynching, Whites felt that African Americans did not deserve the right to praise their god.

During the time of Blues there was an era called the "Roaring Twenties" this was a time following World War I, jobs such as writers and in the arts became popular for African Americans. This was the time when Blues became popular as well. But then that Stock Market crashed in 1929, staring the Great Depression, which led to more troubles in the economy. The Great Depression was a very important influence on Blues giving it a more depressed and sullen sound.

The song I chose are from different genres but all have influence from blues. The first song for instance, made in 1965, has a jazz sound, but it also has a chorus and sings of sorrow such as blues was known to have. The second song, made in 2004, is classified as alternative, but has the 12 count of blues, and also is about sorrow, loss, and trying to break free. The last song, although it happens to be in a different language and is classified as salsa, sings about love and loss when translated. Also this song has a 16 count beat and a call and respond with that singers. So over time I believe that Blues has evolved and influenced other genres. **  Before 1970-media type="file" key="2-02 Stop ! In The Name Of Love.mp3" width="240" height="20" The Supremes (1965) Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Baby, baby I'm aware of where you go Each time you leave my door I watch you walk down the street Knowing your other love you'll meet But this time before you run to her Leaving me alone and hurt (Think it over) After I've been good to you ? (Think it over) After I've been sweet to you ?
 * Stop! ****In the Name of Love

Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Think it over Think it over

I've known of your Your secluded nights I've even seen her Maybe once or twice But is her sweet expression Worth more than my love and affection ? But this time before you leave my arms And rush of to her charms (Think it over) Haven't I been good to you ? (Think it over) Haven't I been sweet to you ?

Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Think it over Think it over

I've tried so hard, hard to be patient Hoping you'd stop this infatuation But each time you are together I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever

Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Baby, think it over Think it over, baby Ooh, think it over baby... **

Current Century-media type="file" key="Missing.mp3" width="240" height="20" **Missing (2004) Evanescence** Please, please forgive me, But I won't be home again. Maybe someday you'll look up, And, barely conscious, you'll say to no one: "Isn't something missing?" You won't cry for my absence, I know - You forgot me long ago. Am I that unimportant...? Am I so insignificant...? Isn't something missing? Isn't someone missing me? [Chorus:]

Even though I'm the sacrifice, You won't try for me, not now. Though I'd die to know you love me, I'm all alone. Isn't someone missing me?

Please, please forgive me, But I won't be home again. I know what you do to yourself, I breathe deep and cry out, "Isn't something missing? Isn't someone missing me?" [Chorus]

And if I bleed, I'll bleed, Knowing you don't care. And if I sleep just to dream of you I'll wake without you there, Isn't something missing? Isn't something... [Chorus]

Different Language-media type="file" key="A Puro Dolor.mp3" width="240" height="20" **Puro Dolor (2000) ¡Song by Four! (Spanish) ** Perdona si te estoy llamando en este momento Pero me hacía falta escuchar de nuevo Aunque sea un instante tu respiración Disculpa sé que estoy violando nuestro juramento Sé que estás con alguien que no es el momento Pero hay algo urgente que decirte hoy

Estoy muriendo, muriendo por verte Agonizando, muy lento y muy fuerte Vida, devuélveme mis fantasías Mis ganas de vivir la vida Devuélveme el aire

Cariño mío, sin ti yo me siento vacío Las tardes son un laberinto Y las noches me saben A puro dolor

Quisiera decirte que hoy estoy de maravilla Que no me ha afectado lo de tu partida Pero con un dedo no se tapa el sol

Estoy muriendo, muriendo por verte Agonizando, muy lento y muy fuerte Vida, devuélveme mis fantasías Mis ganas de vivir la vida Devuélveme el aire

Cariño mío, sin ti yo me siento vacío Las tardes son un laberinto Y las noches me saben A puro dolor

Vida, devuélveme mis fantasías Mis ganas de vivir la vida Devuélveme el aire

Cariño mío, sin ti yo me siento vacío Las tardes son un laberinto Y las noches me saben A puro dolor

Vida, devuélveme mis fantasías Mis ganas de vivir la vida Devuélveme el aire

Perdona si te estoy llamando en este momento Pero me hacía falta escuchar de Nuevo Aunque sea un instante tu respiración

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