Pop music is just short for “popular” music and what is popular has changed over generations. Prior to the rock n’ roll music, the big, rich sound made my velvet-voiced ladies and remarkably talented musicians was the popular music – we were all so civilized then. American Standards crossed musical genres, races and styles and transport you to a hot club populated by elegantly dressed patrons at tiny two-top tables, cigarette smoke billowing to the rafters. You’ve heard it all before, probably a few different ways, but the originals really did it best.
Hat tip to Homoviper for the inspiration for this week’s theme.