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Aaron Copland:
Classical Music in Pop
What do Frank Sinatra, Blood Sweat and Tears and John Denver have in common? They all used classical music in some of their pieces. After Aaron Copland composed his Fanfare for the Common Man, the piece was also adapted by several popular musicians. Lets explore some more classical music that made the transition to pop.
Music heard in this episode:
Woody Herman: Fanfare
Emerson, Lake and Palmer: Fanfare
Alicia Keys: Piano and I
Janet Jackson: Someone to Call my Lover
Blood, Sweat and Tears: Satie; Gymnopedie #1
The Toys: Lovers Concerto
Bach: Minuet in G
Tchaikovsky: Symphony #5
John Denver: Annies Song
Frank Sinatra: Full Moon and Empty Arms
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto #2
Eric Carmen: All by Myself
Allan Sherman: Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh
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