The first post of this blog is dedicated to the birth anniversary of Marvin Gaye, one of the greatest soul and motown singers of the twentieth century. Born in Washington D.C. on the 2nd of April 1939, he was shot dead by his father after an argument on the 1st April 1984.
He became the label's (Motown Records) top-selling singer during the 1960s.
Among his hits we can mention: "I heard it through the Grapevine", "What´s Going on", "Ain´t that Peculiar", "Mercy, Mercy me (The Ecology) and "Let´s Get it on". Together with the female singer Tammi Terrell he released the hits "Ain´t no Mountain High Enough" and "You´re All I need". His songs are featured in many films, so I am sure you know a lot of songs by this artist, but you might not be aware of it. Why did the "Prince of Soul" have to leave us in such a tragic way?
Next 22nd of April we are going to celebrate The Earth´s Day at school and one of the activities that the English Department has planned for that day is to listen to the song "Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)" (click on the link to be able to see the lyrics) by Gaye. Here you can watch the Youtube video, and post your opinion about the song and about Marvin Gaye.
1.Complete the gaps of the song as you listen to it.(Hecho en clase)
ReplyDelete2.What problems does the song talk about?
the problems of the oil,and the radiaction in the planet, and the action of the human.
3.What is the "poison"?
the contamination in the wind.
4.Can you think of other specific problems related to the environment?
yes,i can.For example, the problems with the animals for live in some place, the disappearance of trees in the forest,...
5.Did you like the song? Why?
yes,i did.Because is about the environment and it is if the Earth was singing.
6.Can you think of other song about the environment?
i can't remenber any song about the environment.
By: Ainhoa Aricha Gómez 3ºC
THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWERS, I CORRECTED THEM IN CAPITALS LETTERS.
ReplyDelete1.Complete the gaps of the song as you listen to it.(Hecho en clase)
2.What problems does the song talk about?
the problems of the oil,and the radiation in the planet, and the action of the human THAT IS DESTROYING THE PLANET
3.What is the "poison"?
the contamination OR POLLUTION in the wind.AIR
4.Can you think of other specific problems related to the environment?
yes,i can.For example, the problems with the animals TO live in some place, the disappearance of trees in the forest,...
5.Did you like the song? Why?
yes,i did.Because IT is about the environment and it is AS if the Earth was singing VOICE.
6.Can you think of other song about the environment?
I can't remeMber any OTHER song about the environment.
By: Ainhoa Aricha Gómez 3ºC
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