Jerry Lee Lewis, “Great Balls of Fire” (1957): It's somewhat similar to the other songs in the 1950's, but I like it a bit more. Probably from what happens to his voice when saying "great". It's an interesting technique and adds something that sets it apart from the other songs. It has a lot of piano, mildly quick song, the singer has a distanced feel. I guess, this is the song that would describe the start of Rock and Roll for me. In my mind, most of the stuff in the 1950's sounds like this, making this the heart of the 1950's. This song also stood out to me. Not sure why, it just does.
The Beatles, “I Saw Her Standing There” (1963): I have always enjoyed listening to the Beatles, and this song reminds me of the times when I was small and would listen to them with my dad. I guess it triggered a memory from my childhood, strangely enough. Not much else. I like the song as far as songs go. It has a sort of "Home-like" feel to it. Something you'd sit around with family talking about nothing while drinking a warm drink.
Black Sabbath, “Paranoid” (1970): Its a, hard to understand song? Well, it does fit its title. "The Misunderstood Decade". It doesn't sound close or anything. It sounds like someone from the sidelines, looking at whatever is going on. It gives a distanced feeling. It also isn't easy to understand some of the lyrics, you have to listen hard to get them. It seems as if the meaning is hidden in a mist. I really like the song. The one line that really stands out is "Make a joke and I will sigh and you will laugh and I will cry". This line has been popping up a lot lately. People trying to make something seem smaller by covering it up with a joke. Just thoughts.
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