Are you interested in music? I know many of you are blogging about your favorite songs and musicians. This is a very popular topic, so I would like to give you some tips on how to introduce a favorite song. First I will tell you about a basic three-paragraph structure you can follow. Then I will give you a model you can adapt to your own needs.
Basic three-paragraph structure
A good structural model to follow uses three paragraphs (you can have more if you want, of course):
- Basic background information: This includes the name of the song, the artist, what CD it is from, when it was released, etc. You could also add what genre of music it belongs to. Any information would be good. You can find good English info at the artist’s website, or you can also try searching Wikipedia.
- About the song: What is the song about? Is it a love song? If so, what kind of love song? Is it a happy tune, or sad? What is the basic message of the lyrics? You could also add some of the lyrics as a quote.
- Your impressions: What do you like about the song? Do you like the melody, harmony, or the singer’s voice? Perhaps the message of the song appeals to you. Write a few sentences about your impressions of the song. You can end by recommending some other good songs by this artist.
Add some hyperlinks, a photo, or a YouTube video clip
If possible, decorate your post with a photo or a YouTube video clip. This is a great way to share your favorite music because the reader can experience it directly. Be sure to add a link to the artist’s website!
Model blog post
Here is a model blog post you can adapt in your own way. Just change the key words and you have an instant post!
Bob Marley’s No Woman, No Cry
Do you know about reggae music? It comes from the island of Jamaica, which is south of the United States, in the Caribbean Sea. One of my favorite reggae songs is “No Woman, No Cry“, but the legendary singer Bob Marley. This song became famous in 1975 and first appeared on Marley’s album, “Natty Dread“. It became an instant hit around the world and is one of his best known and loved songs.
No Woman, No Cry is a very hopeful song. Like many reggae songs, the lyrics tell a story from the point of view of a poor person living in a poor country through tough times. Here is a quote from the song:
Good friends we have, oh, good friends we’ve lost
Along the way.
In this great future, you can’t forget your past;
So dry your tears, I say.Everythings gonna be all right!
Everythings gonna be all right!
Everythings gonna be all right!
Everythings gonna be all right!
In this verse, the singer is remembering good friends that have come and gone, and thinking about how important it is to remember what happened in the past, even if it was painful. The chorus is a very hopeful and positive statement about the future.
I really love this song because the words and melody are a perfect match. The story is sad and hopeful at the same time. This is a powerful combination! The best version of this song can be found on Marley’s album, Bob Marley: Live! If you like this song, I highly recommend checking out more of Bob Marley’s music. A great place to start is his greatest hits album, Legend. Finally, here is a YouTube video clip of Bob Marley performing his hit song, “No Woman, No Cry:
If you would like to read about Bob Marley in Japanese, please click here.
