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Knighthood in pop music

March 11, 2016 by Lamont Antieau in music video essay, lyric analysis

A post looking at knighthood in songs from Billboard's year-end Top 30 charts (1951-2015). Includes videos of songs by The Beatles, Lulu, Stevie Wonder, and America.

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March 11, 2016 /Lamont Antieau
knighthood in pop music, "sir" and "dame(s)" in pop music, paul mccartney, george martin
music video essay, lyric analysis
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