...Uzair Sumra Robert Guffey English 100 30 November 2015 What Is The American Dreams? Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a book written by Hunter S. Thompson published in the year 1971. The book is a reflection of American politics during Thompson’s time. It is written with the author (Thompson) as the main character, but he uses a fictional name to avoid repercussions and allow for more artistic license. The book takes place in the early 1970s and the main character, Raoul Duke, is sent to Las Vegas to write an article on the 4th annual “Mint Race 400” buggy race. Under the advice of his lawyer (Dr. Gonzo) both drive out to Las Vegas on a nonstop LSD and mescaline trip. Unfortunately, Duke and Gonzo engage themselves in an adventure of the lifetime. Somehow things go berserk and both of them end up abandoning work and engaging in an experience that involves disparaging everyone around them. The obvious theme of the book is The American Dream. Thompson wrote a lot about the American Dream and just like most people, he believed in the American Dream. Hunter S. Thompson portrays the American Dream as illusionary, as there are some places where he says that the American Dream is about money. The American Dream is a phrase which is heard, at some point, by most people today and the meaning has been understood since the founding of America. The definition of the American Dream appears to be different for most people, depending on their views. Probably the most accepted explanation...
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...The American Dream “the widespread belief that, by hard work and individual enterprise, even the most poor and lowly Americans can achieve economic success, a better way of life and enhanced social status in a land of immense opportunity (Watts).” Ragged Dick is really about rising from rags to respectable not rags to riches. I view that Dick is an exceptional character showing that true grit to get what he wants even if its almost out of reach, which shows “The American dream” is something you have to work for. Dick has all the qualities of someone who could achieve his goals with hard work. Dick is a young man who has lived on his own for years, meeting Mr. Whitney changed how Dick viewed people and life. How could a man Dick did not even know have faith in him to appreciate a new suit and not ask for anything in return? But when thinking how “The American Dream” is viewed in Dick’s eyes he sees it as having respect from all and when he is in a suit he receives the respect from his elders. Throughout the book you hear Dick use words such as “bully” when describing something that is very good. In the time that Dick and Mr. Whitney are together you find that Dick starts to show his real thoughts on what he wants to do in the future, which shows that Dick does have a “dream” in a way. When Dick meets Mr. Whitney’s nephew Frank they bond while Dick shows him around New York. During this time Dick discovers that being a boot black is not something he has to do for the rest of...
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...Music Essay The Beatles' changed our world by introducing a new musical style and sense of creativity in popular culture in the 1960s.This band formed by four youngh men, John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals) started their carrer playing in small places such us The Cavern , now known as a legendary place in the city. They started to become influences by other bands famous at that moment in the UK, but what they didn’t realized is that in so short time they will become the band that influence other groups not only in their own country , but all over the world. Their first step to their success begun with the song “Love me do”. Their music reflected the rebellion of the youth of the 1960's against the governments and leaders and the type of thinking that had divided the world into two world wars. The titles and lyrics of their songs reflected the desire for change and for peace in the world. They through that the reason why everybody liked their music and lyrics was because it articulated the needs and frustrations of the youth and became an integral part of a new cultural movement. They were so sucessful, that in order to get noticed, other bands felt that they needed to fashion their music after to the sound of the Beatles. The clothes they wore influenced everybody. Bell bottoms were in, and people started cutting their hair in the same style. It was fashionable to take...
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...Impact of the Beetles on Popular Culture The Beatles, the band responsible for social change in post war England, and the entire world. A band creating music to transcend all cultures , and in my opinion the band not only forced social change in the world, but they saved the United States, from going in a direction that could only be described as ridiculous. Just prior to the Beetles coming on the scene, the number one single at the end of 1963 was a song called Dominique, by the Singing Nun ( http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=2053 ). What were people thinking? All I can say is thank god for the Beetles. We do not know what may have happened if Beetles hadn’t intervened. The Beatles upstaged the celebrity world of the 1950s with their political views, their youthful thinking, and their projected attitude of not having a care in the world. The Beatles had a passion to get their music out to the masses, and had established themselves as a more down to earth group than their peers. They were approachable where stars like Elvis Presley were not. The Beatles continuously proved themselves to their fans, and were willing to go to whatever lengths were necessary in order to please them. School girls were infatuated with the group keeping pictures of their favorite band member in their lockers. Parents described them as a weird looking group, and they were shocked by their mop top haircuts. Parents had coined it as the rebellion of long hair. Teen boys were kicked out of school...
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...THE BEATLES It all started in Liverpool where four guys got together to form a group in 1956. They called themselves The Beatles. The band broke up in 1970 for many different reasons. The Beatles are one of the most influential bands in history, because they seemed to have limitless imagination and their creativity will never be matched. Very recently Paul McCartney introduced Ringo Starr as a Rock N’ Roll hall of fame. McCartney was really happy to have Ringo entering the Hall Of Fame, and see the 4 of them as a real band. They are doing solo now but get together sometimes to play, and now McCartney is working with Famous rapper Kanye West RNB singer Rihanna. I think the real reason McCartney is working with them has to do with the fact that true geniuses in their fields tend to get bored easily, so they'll often step outside their comfort zone to make things interesting. That's why Paul often has side projects in classical works, experimental electronica, etc. This is just one more experimental side project, nothing more. So I think they should have not retire because they are artist and they should always be on the scene. I really like the fact they are still touring because they enjoy what they do and they grow up playing music and I think they should never retired just so the new generation get to know about the Beatles. Their style has change a little bit, but only because we live in a different time period, but they still wear suit and look classy as always. Very...
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...The Last Train to Clarksville Back in the 1960s four guys named Davy, Mickey, Peter and Mike cause a real sensation on TV when they became The Monkees. At first most everyone thought this was just a group put together for the sake of a TV show. However as their ratings went up and they gathered hundreds of fans especially girls who couldn’t get enough of them it was time for the guys to prove they were a real genuine band. Finally they got their chance when their first single “Last Train to Clarksville” got on the Billboard Top 40 chart. I have always enjoyed their music and when I listen to it today many of their songs just make me smile and bring great memories. “Last Train to Clarksville” was written by the same songwriting team who wrote...
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...John Lennon was an English singer and songwriter who co-founded the Beatles, one of the most commercially successful bands in the history of popular music. On December 8, 1980 Lennon was only 40 years old when he was shot outside of his New York apartment. John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940 in Liverpool England during a German air raid. His parents separated when he was 4 and he enjoyed getting in trouble as a child. When he formed the beetles he met and invited Paul McCarthy to join. Their first recording in the beetles was “That’ll be the day.” Mark David Chapman was the suspect that killed Lennon. He was born on May 10, 1955 in Fort Worth Texas. He had a troubled childhood and he tried early drug use and tried to commit suicide once....
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... The British rock band Queen, along side the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, is arguably one of the greatest British rock bands of all time. With huge hits such as We are the Champions, We will Rock You, Another one Bites the Dust and Fat Bottomed Girls to name a few, it is merely impossible to not enjoy and respect such unique and talented musicians. With the combination of acoustic and electric guitars throughout their multi-part songs and incorporating musical techniques, associating them with a spectrum of genres, Queen is nothing less then versatile. The band is composed of four members; Brain May on guitar and vocals, John Deacon on bass guitar, Roger Taylor on drums and vocals, and most famously Freddie Mercury leading vocals and piano who tragically died of bronchial pneumonia resulting from aids on November 24, 1991. Following Freddie Mercury’s death, Bohemian Rhapsody among their top hits was re released, attracting debatably more attention and love from a younger generation, then when originally released in 1975. “Bohemian Rhapsody’ remains one of rock music’s most famous and beloved songs, on account of its striking and enigmatic lyrics, operatic references, and stylized music video, amongst other features” (Braae, 2015). Upon listening, my initial reaction was clear that an emotional, dramatic and complex story was trying to be portrayed. The contexts and specifics of this story was unclear, but with newly acquired knowledge brought to light by research,...
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...Street Maternity Hospital in Liverpool. As a child he was cared for by his aunt and uncle. Since as a child his father left home being away at sea. In 1945 he attended school at Dovedale Primary. During his years of schooling he decides that in 1957 he wanted to make a band called “The Quarry men” which included 16 year old Paul McCartney and 15 year old George Harrison. In 1958 Johns Mother was hit by a car by an unlicensed driver. However August 12th John, Paul, George and Stuart were joined by Pete best and set off for performances in the nightclubs of Hamburg, Germany. Under the new name, The Beatles. When they return Stuart stayed behind but as they kept on playing the bigger they grew. Under new management, Pete best being replaces by Ringo Starr, John married long-term girlfriend Cynthia Powell. They finally get on TV as their first regional television Appearance. October 5th their two first original songs “Love me do” backed with “PS I love you.” Reaching top 20 it was the first of Beatlemania. The start of a crazier life for John Lennon which is why this book was created so you can see how his personal life was out of his crazy short life. John lived his life as a father and a peace maker. John released two books “In his own write” and “A Spaniard in the making” with two movies which The Beatles star in “Help!” and “A Hard day’s work.” In 1966The Beatles make Sgt. Pepper’s lonely heart. John spent most of his time smoking cannabis, doing LSD, and being distant from Cynthia...
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...There are countless significant and meaningful songs that have been released between 1950 and the present day that it would be impossible to analyze each one of them. There are, however, a few ones that shine brighter than the rest. Artists such as The Beach Boys, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones have had such a huge impact on some people and society that they are still recognized to this day. It’s important to remember that songs are not just made to sound good for the listener. Songs carry a message that could sometimes have a huge influence and impression on people. They can be used to motivate, tell a story and remind people that they are not alone. Pink Floyd, a band formed in 1965, often carried messages through their songs and offer a unique style to their music that help portray their messages. They are an important band and should be covered in “The Rock and Roll Era and Beyond” so students can learn of their significance. Pink Floyd was an English rock band that was formed in 1965. They were mainly active through the 70s and 80s and had a few active periods after that. The members included Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Syd Barrett and David Gilmour. Syd Barrett left the group in 1968 after he started to heavily use psychedelic drugs and become unpredictable and unstable (Greene, 2001). They mainly made progressive rock and psychedelic rock. Much of their music uses synthesizers and sounds effects such as a grandfather clock or children talking, and they...
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... |Parlophone, Swan, Vee-Jay,Capitol, United Artists, Apple | |Associated acts |The Quarrymen, Billy Preston,Badfinger, Jackie | | |Lomax, Plastic Ono Band | |Website |thebeatles.com | | | |Past members |Principal | | |John Lennon | | |Paul McCartney | | |George Harrison | | |Ringo Starr | | |Other | | |Stuart...
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...were the chief writers for the Beatles, the rock quartet by whose success all other groups are now measured. Without formal musical training, they created music that had universal appeal, yet was sophisticated enough to be appreciated by musical scholars. They expanded the boundaries of popular music, gave it respectability, and helped to bring it, both artistically and commercially, to its present state. The Beatles played a major role in defining the cultural climate of the sixties. From their hair and clothing to their interests in drugs and meditation, young people emulated them and their lifestyles. The Beatles achieved an uncanny balance of personality and talent, with each member of the group (which also included George Harrison and Ringo Starr) strongly individual as well as complementary to the others. Their music reflected this diversity: Lennon wrote songs that were often rebellious, aggressive, and satirical; McCartney's were lyrical, sweeter, and more sentimental. As songwriters, the difference in their natures seemed to aid in the success of their collaborations as each complemented the other's writing style. Later Harrison also became a composer, and his works most often reflected his interest in Eastern music and mystical thought. The Beatles, along with Bob Dylan, are considered responsible for renewing an interest in the power of words to the listening audience of the sixties. From the beginning, their lyrics were fresh and devoid of cliché. As they matured, their...
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...Barry, Maurice and Robin were originally from Douglas, Isle of Man where they moved to Chorlton in Manchester to return to their father’s home town, but after they all completed school they moved to Redcliffe, Australia and “found paradise”. They relocated to Australia through the ten pound pom organisation, to pursue a singing career. After their first attempt of a band in school called “the rattlesnakes” with their friends Paul Frost and Kenny Horrocks, they faced failure but quickly got right back into the industry with Bill Gates, Bill Goode and their youngest brother Andy with 2 new members of the bees gees Colin Peterson and Vince Melouney on drums and guitar. The story told is that the brothers were going to lip sync to a record in the local Gaumont cinema (as other children had done on previous weeks) on December of 1957, but as they were running to the theatre, the fragile shellac 78-RPM record broke so in result, the brothers had to sing live. They received a very positive response from the audience that they began to pursue a singing career. By the 60’s, the bee gees were being featured in television shows and the radio which kick started their successful tour which caused them to become known worldwide. The pop group Bee Gees, quickly became one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed groups in the history of popular music, after they learnt about music and started writing and recording songs in Australia, creating a good name for the music...
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...Billboard announces Adele's "21" as Greatest Album of All Time Billboard has announced that Adele’s “21” is now the Greatest Album of All Time, based on chart positions that go back to 1963. Adele’s “21” album came out in 2011 and won a Grammy award. It was also at the top of the Billboard 200 charts for a total of 24 weeks, as well as being listed in the Top 10 for a total of 78 weeks. Billboard’s ranking system uses a descending point system that awards the top value for weeks that an album stayed in the number one slot, as well as taking into consideration the changes in chart-ranking procedures over the years. Adele’s “21” to have follow-up The British singer expects to release a follow-up album to her successful Adele’s “21” album. She will release the new album, entitled “25” on November 20, and a song from the album, “Hello” has already broken records for music video views, along with breaking the record for digital music sales. The singer was on a break for the past three years as she wanted to concentrate on having a family, so this is the first release for her fans in that timeframe. Thereby, fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming release of her new album. Other top albums, top acts also announced Billboard also released the titles of other top albums, and announced the second best album of all time was the 1965 release of the soundtrack from Julie Andrew’s “The Sound of Music,” which won an Oscar. “The Sound of Music” album spent 109 weeks’ total time on the Billboard...
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...I love the Beatles! I really love the Beatles. They are so great. I love listening to the all the time. My children also love listening to them. I can’t tell but I think that they might have been on drugs there for a few years while writing their songs. Lucy in the sky of diamonds seems like some crazy stuff was happening back stage!! Here is a small article I found on the beetles. Hope that you enjoy. “The Beatles also had seven other songs peppering the Hot 100 chart (there were a whopping 12 Beatles songs on that week’s Hot 100). That same week, The Beatles also held the top two spots on Billboard’s albums chart with Meet The Beatles! and Introducing…The Beatles. These U.S. chart records have never been broken!” “February 7th, 1964. The Beatles arrive in New York. Paul: "There were millions of kids at the airport, which nobody had expected. We heard about it in mid-air. There were journalists on the plane, and the pilot had rang ahead and said, 'Tell the boys there's a big crowd waiting for them.' We thought, 'Wow! God, we really have made it.' " Today marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' US debut. On this date in 1964, The Beatles flew together across the Atlantic for the first time, in hopes of cracking the USA - something no British band had yet managed to do. By the time the third and last of their first Beatles Ed Sullivan broadcasts aired - a little more than two weeks after their arrival - the band would be back home, having made broadcasting history and their...
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