Gershon Kingsley, Moog Synthesizer Pioneer, Dies at 97.
Composer, conductor and electronic music pioneer Gershon Kingsley, who wrote the top 10 hit “Popcorn” and played a pivotal role in popularizing the synthesizer sound, died Dec. 10 in New York. He was 97.
The Emmy Award-winning composer recorded “Popcorn” in 1969, but it was a remake by Hot Butter that reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972, and No. 1 in at least six other countries. In 2005, Crazy Frog released its version, with the song again going to No. 1 in a number of countries. In 2018, Kingsley released a yellow vinyl 12” of his trademark song for Record Store Day.
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Composer, conductor and electronic music pioneer Gershon Kingsley, who wrote the top 10 hit “Popcorn” and played a pivotal role in popularizing the synthesizer sound, died Dec. 10 in New York. He was 97.
The Emmy Award-winning composer recorded “Popcorn” in 1969, but it was a remake by Hot Butter that reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972, and No. 1 in at least six other countries. In 2005, Crazy Frog released its version, with the song again going to No. 1 in a number of countries. In 2018, Kingsley released a yellow vinyl 12” of his trademark song for Record Store Day.
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Nice article about How do Spotify Codes work?
https://boonepeter.github.io/posts/2020-11-10-spotify-codes/
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https://boonepeter.github.io/posts/2020-11-10-spotify-codes/
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Wham!'s Last Christmas has topped the UK singles chart for the first time, 36 years after it was first released.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55509575
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-55509575
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Wham!'s Last Christmas goes to number one for the first time
Wham!'s festive classic sets a new record for longest time taken for a single to top the chart.
After nearly 30 years - the electronic music duo Daft Punk are splitting.
They responsible for some of the most popular dance and pop songs ever made!
#DaftPunk #Epilogue
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They responsible for some of the most popular dance and pop songs ever made!
#DaftPunk #Epilogue
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New Order’s legendary “Blue Monday” celebrates 4️⃣0️⃣th anniversary
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"Blue Monday" is a term used to describe the third Monday of January, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year.
However, in recent years, "Blue Monday" has taken on a new meaning with the release of a new track by the British band New Order in 1983. The song, also called "Blue Monday," is considered one of the most iconic and influential songs of the 1980s.
"Blue Monday" was a groundbreaking track that combined elements of dance, rock, and electronic music. It featured a pulsing, hypnotic beat and a memorable bassline, as well as lyrics that spoke to the alienation and ennui of modern life.
The song was a huge commercial success, selling over a million copies in the UK alone. The 1988 remix peaked at number 3 in the UK chart. It currently stands as the best-selling 12" single of all time.
It also helped to popularize the use of synthesizers and drum machines in popular music, paving the way for the rise of electronic dance music in the 1990s and beyond.
Today, "Blue Monday" remains a beloved classic and a staple of dance clubs and DJ sets around the world. Its influence can be heard in the music of countless artists, from Madonna to Daft Punk, and it continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.
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"Blue Monday" is a term used to describe the third Monday of January, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year.
However, in recent years, "Blue Monday" has taken on a new meaning with the release of a new track by the British band New Order in 1983. The song, also called "Blue Monday," is considered one of the most iconic and influential songs of the 1980s.
"Blue Monday" was a groundbreaking track that combined elements of dance, rock, and electronic music. It featured a pulsing, hypnotic beat and a memorable bassline, as well as lyrics that spoke to the alienation and ennui of modern life.
The song was a huge commercial success, selling over a million copies in the UK alone. The 1988 remix peaked at number 3 in the UK chart. It currently stands as the best-selling 12" single of all time.
It also helped to popularize the use of synthesizers and drum machines in popular music, paving the way for the rise of electronic dance music in the 1990s and beyond.
Today, "Blue Monday" remains a beloved classic and a staple of dance clubs and DJ sets around the world. Its influence can be heard in the music of countless artists, from Madonna to Daft Punk, and it continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.
@MusicFacts
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