本期是我们的摇滚特辑。
Hey guys, You are officially landing on Hit Time, I’m Elaine.
I’m your friend, Roger. Since we two are big fans of Rock music, so pricking up your ears, and listening to the music we selected for you in today’s program.
A.First, you are listening to the song given by the legendary Coldplay, “Viva La Vida”.Chinese rock music fans are quite familiar with this British band, for they caused a great unstoppable phenomenon in music history.
B.Yeah, Coldplay has always been one of my favorites. This song Viva La Vida, written by all members of the band for their fourth album,released as the second single from the album.The lyrics to the song contain historical and Christian references.
Ok, let’s enjoy the song
B.Next, the song now you are listening to is given by Oasis.Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991 and sold an estimated 70 million records worldwide.They have had eight UK number-one singles.However the band has officially split in 2008,which was a depressing news for the fans from all over the world.
A.This song “Don’t Look Back in Anger” was written by the band's guitarist,Noel Gallagher. The song became the band's second single to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart, where it also went platinum.It is one of the band's signature songs, and was played at almost every single live show from its release to the dissolution of the band.
B.Ok, after listening to the two amazing songs from the British bands, now, we are gonna give you a refreshing feeling given by the American Rock Bands.First one is The Killers.They are seen as one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century,and the most successful rock act to ever emerge from the state of Nevada, having sold an estimated 22 million albums worldwide.
A.This song "Human" has received generally positive feedback from music critics, praising the composition, the musical influences, and the production. It became the third song by the band to enter the top 5 of the UK Singles Chart.Now, let’s enjoy.
B.Ok ,the last band is also quite popular among Chinese fans, for you must have listened the song “Hotel California” in your life.The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1971. They are one of the world's best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 150 million records.
A.The song “DESPERADO”was ranked No. 494 on Rolling Stone's 2004 list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".This one can be called a signature song of the Eagles, however it never released as a single.Many singers also have the cover version of the “Desperado”. Let’s enjoy the song.