by bibbott | Jan 22, 2012 | Lyrics Undercover
Inspired by a bar fight in 1895, southern black communities well-knew the song by the time folklorist John Lomax published it in 1910. First recorded in 1924, this song exemplifies the blues at the root of rock and roll. This week on Lyrics Undercover,...
by bibbott | Jan 9, 2012 | Lyrics Undercover
The 1990s gave us all sorts of female empowerment, from the more rock-derived independence of Alanis Morissette, Jewel, and Fiona Apple to the British sensation that swept both the UK and America, the Spice Girls. In 1996, a new era of “girl power” began when...
by bibbott | Jan 9, 2012 | Lyrics Undercover
I wanted to drop a quick note and apologize for the lack of shows in December. As some of you may know, our main writer, Robin, got a new job in December. Obviously, we’re happy for her, but adjusting to her new schedule has taken some time. To that end,...
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