research (and creativity) from students in MUSC-4454-01
 
Author: <span>Ethan Spivey</span>

Profile – White Denim

Everybody knows about the British Invasion of the 1960s, where British bands such as The Beatles exploded in popularity in the United States. The unprecedented level of influence and inspiration generated by this phenomena forever changed the landscape of the …

“Krásna Ameríka” (“Beautiful America”) by Joe Patek’s Orchestra

“Krásna Ameríka” is one of the most iconic waltz songs to come out of the Czech subculture within Texas. It was first performed by the Joe Patek Orchestra in the 1940s. The original recording of this song was made by …

“London Homesick Blues” by Gary P. Nunn and Jerry Jeff Walker

“London Homesick Blues” is an outlaw country song conceived through collaboration efforts between Gary P. Nunn and Jerry Jeff Walker in their time performing together in the Lost Gonzo Band. This band was the result of Walker recruiting the backing …