In the world of music you will find many notable performers who have the ability of taking you on a fantastic journey with them. Of these marvelous performers you will find Amy Winehouse with her powerful contralto voice which has the power of rocking your soul to its core.
Her magnificent voice is used to great effect with the musical elements of rock & roll, R&B, ska, jazz, soul, swing, doo-wap and funk music. As you listen to this talented singer and songwriter you will be able to see the way the lyrics of her songs combine well with her powerful contralto voice.

Amy Winehouse’s career as a successful performer began in 2003 with the release of her debut album Frank. From this success she was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her next album lead to Amy Winehouse being nominated for 6 Grammy Awards. These awards and the various others she has received has ensured that she is seen as a positive influence in the female section of the musical world.

Her music has been enhanced with her signing to a number of record labels like Universal Republic in the US, Island and Lioness. From these record companies you will find a wealth of albums and singles to choose from. Some of the fabulous songs that you can listen to will include “Love Is a Losing Game”, “Tears Dry On Their Own”, “Rehab”, and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” among others. If you are interested in listening to this talented singer these are some of her powerful numbers that you should try out first. Once you are hooked then you can see about listening to her many other numbers and revel in the rich tones of Amy Winehouse’s contralto voice.

Bohemian Rhapsody is undoubtedly Freddie Mercury’s best song ever. It is an endearing and eclectic mix of opera, a cappella, and rock. It has also been considered to be the precursor of modern music videos as before this, songs only had short promotional videos shot for it. It was released (finally) for the album “A Night at the Opera”.

Interestingly it stayed in the top slot of the UK Charts for nine weeks in Christmas of 1975 when it first was released, and made the top of the charts once again, nearly two decades later in 1991 when it re-released that Christmas. after the death of Freddie Mercury. It stayed in the number one position once again for five weeks making history in that it was the first ever song to have been the Christmas number one in the UK with the same version.

And while this in itself is a groundbreaking fact, it should also be noted that recording executives believed the song to be ‘too long’ at a whopping 5 minutes and 55 seconds. They also believed that it would never be a hit. The band members decided to bypass such narrow-mindedness and instead went straight to the radio stations, in this instance to DJ Kenny Everett. The upshot of the whole situation was that radio stations on both sides of the Atlantic were playing the song over the airwaves to receptive audiences who didn’t find the length of the song to be inhibitive in any way. The recording companies also had to scramble to cover their mistake when fans came looking for the single and were informed that it had not been released yet.

So what makes Bohemian Rhapsody one of the all time greatest songs ever to hit our airwaves? Well, it could be the lyrics, it could be the music, the operatic parts, the rock, the a capella, or…which is more likely, it is a combination of all of those things, making this one of Freddie Mercury’s and Queen’s, greatest hits.

Of the many musical types in the world you will find that hard rock bands are ones which have life and verve. Of these multitudes you will find the group Guns N’Roses to be one of the success stories. This group which formed in 1985 is still around today and their fans are growing along with them. As you look through the work which has been performed by this group you will see that despite many changes to the band members and controversies faced by the group they have still managed to produce songs which are well loved by their fans the world over.

The music which is played by Guns N’Roses is both heavy metal and hard rock. They have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and one of their albums reached the number 1 spot on the Billboard 200. As you see this is a group which is more than capable of giving us fantastic songs which will linger in our memories and invite us to listen and find some more of their great songs.

While this group may be quite popular among its various fans there are many who have yet to be introduced to Guns N’Roses. Some of their well known songs are ones like “Move to the City”, “Reckless Life”, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”, “Welcome to the Jungle”, “Paradise City” and many others.

So the next time you hear music by this group you will be able to feel the passion and rhythmic beat that is Guns N’Roses. Whether you are a new fan or an old fan you can be assured that with this group you are sure to find something which will excite you and make you feel alive. Guns N’Roses from 1985 all the way to the present and still kicking great music our way.

One singer who does not need much introduction is Whitney Houston. This fabulous performer has a powerful and rich voice which can captivate all those who listen to her. While most of us recognize Whitney Houston as being a brilliant singer she is also an actress, former model, record producer and a film producer. You may think that wearing all of these hats means that Houston has lost her touch with giving fans great music but this is not the case.

Her career in music began at the tender age of eleven when she first started singing in junior gospel choir. As she grew older she joined her mother in singing at night clubs and this is where she was discovered by Clive Davis who was the head of Arista Records. Whitney’s debut album which was simply called “Whitney Houston” was released in 1985. It became one of the best selling debut albums released by a female artist. Her second album which was called “Whitney” debuted on the Billboard 200 albums chart at number 1.

It was due to Whitney Houston’s magnetic and powerful presence in the music industry which encouraged a number of African-American women to follow in her footsteps to musical independence. Following on the success which her earlier albums gave her, Whitney Houston has gone from strength to strength in providing her fans with appealing music. When you listen to music like “I Will Always Love You”, “You Give Good Love”, “Saving All My Love For You”, “The Greatest Love Of All”, and “I Look To You” you will agree that they are nothing short of amazing. (She also released a comeback album titled “I look to You” in August of 2009.)

With these songs under her belt it is easy to see why Whitney Houston is a favorite singer with so many people of all ages. Her easy style of singing coupled with her rich voice allows fans to slide into soulful music easily as if you were winging your way down a velvet slide.

Music is an art form which is pleasing to all of your senses as you have a wide range of styles, people and groups to choose from. One group which has caught the attention of fans is that of Oasis. This band formed in Manchester in 1991. The songs they play use the genres of Britpop, Alternative Rock and Rock to them. These musical styles coupled with the smooth singing Liam Gallagher has given Oasis the ability of bringing great music to their various fans.

When the group originally started playing they signed onto the music label of Creation Records. Under the aegis of this label Oasis in 1994 released their record setting album Definitely Maybe. Following this auspicious album the band has since recorded and released a number of singles and albums. As with the passing of time Oasis has signed on with numerous record labels each of which has helped to promote the music of this fantastic group to the world.

As there are many songs for which Oasis are famous for it is sometimes hard for a fan to choose their favorite from these. Some of the songs you may have head will include ones like “Some Might Say”, “Roll With It”, “Champagne Supernova”, “D’You Know What I Mean”, “Lyla” and many others. As you listen to these songs you will be able to understand the reason why so many fans like listening to their music.

In addition to singing beautiful singles Oasis has produced a number of widely popular albums. The melodies found in all of their work has been inspired by a number of well known groups and singers like the Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young and many others. The next time you are looking to hear some great music you will find that Oasis is sure to have some great choices for you to decide from.