1950s country music was full of outlaw country, honky-tonk, barn burning Bluegrass, harmonious brother bands, and fevered Country Gospel. These songs recall the American West's golden age of cowboy music. This period also features strolling country dances and orchestral Nashville sounds. But if you're a fan of 50s country music, it's time to get acquainted with some of the genre's major players.
Outlaw country
It can be traced back as far as its origins, when outlaw country music was popular in the 50s & 60s. Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and others helped popularize the genre. The two artists were Nashville veterans who spearheaded a counter-revolution against the studios and producers. Their albums have an unmistakable "outlaw" feeling to them. The genre wasn't limited to country fans. It also gave rise to a new generation country stars like Emmylou Harris and George Strait.
Jimmie Rodgers
Jimmie Rodgers may be compared to Chuck Berry or other rock stars when we think of him in the 1950s. These country songs were recorded by Rodgers, who was older and married with kids. His songs moved at a rock-and-roll pace, but the sound was more traditional country than those of Berry or Lewis. It is no surprise that people are still fondly aware of his work after 50+ years.
Patsy Montana
Patsy Montana attempted to make a comeback in 1964 after semi-retiring from the record industry in the 1950s. In 1964, her album "Follow the Sun", which was released by Arizona's Sims label, saw her attempt to reenter the music business. Waylon Jings, the guitarist on her album made his national debut in the same year. Starday Records released Montana's album as a hit. Her songs have influenced PatsyCline and DottieWest, and some believe Montana has influenced Devon Dawson's character "Jessiethe Yodeling Cowgirl".
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn was just 18 when she moved into a three-room home with no indoor plumbing and running water. Doo, her husband, saw her singing and encouraged her learning the guitar. Sears & Roebuck bought her a $17 Harmony Guitar. Doo gave Loretta Lynn credit for her success in country music. Loretta Lynn released her first single, "Honky Tonk Girl", in 1981.
Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard has probably been a part of your country music playlist. One of the most powerful and challenging lyrics of that era was written by this Texas native. Country music, in his words is a mix of Saturday night and Sunday dawn. His music mixed true stories with high energy dance rhythms. It was an ideal blend of electric and acoustic instrumentation.
Buck Owens
Buck Owens rose to fame as a session guitarist during the mid-1950s. While he recorded obscure singles on indie labels, his early work has a collector cachet. These are the first CDs of Buck's pre-Capitol recordings. The songs range from rockabilly to the nasal weepers. This is a fascinating look at Buck's career as a young man.
Porter Wagoner
The late singer-songwriter drew on his psychiatric experience to create his most well-known country music songs. Roy Acuff was a patient Wagoner met while he was in the state psych ward. Both men loved Porter Wagoner and, when Acuff died, Wagoner took over as the Grand Ole Opry's representative. Wagoner was elected to Country Music Hall of Fame, in 2002.
George Jones
George Jones is a well-known and respected musician from the 1950s and 60s. Although Jones never reached the Top 40 on Billboard Hot 100, and his songs were not played on most mainstream radio stations, his dedication to country music earned him respect from other musicians. Jones was called by Frank Sinatra "the second best singer in America".
FAQ
Why is Hollywood so famous?
D.W. Griffith established the first film industry in California, 1887. It was named for its Los Angeles location, also known as Hollywood at that time.
It was an exciting place to visit and the name stuck. People would travel all the way from other countries to see what was happening.
Hollywood is an important part of culture today. We have movies and television shows, music videos, commercials and so on. We call them all "Hollywood."
How much does it set you back to distribute a feature length film?
Distribution deals typically cost $100,000 to $150,000.
The average cost of a theater is approximately $10,000
Screens are typically around $5,000 in cost.
It means that, if you have 100 screens your distribution fees would be $500,000.
Distributor fees of $50,000 would apply if there are ten screens.
Who is Hollywood’s most famous actor?
Tom Hanks holds the record for being the highest-paid actor in history. He earns a minimum of $25 million per movie. According to Celebrity Net Worth.
In second place is Will Smith, who earned $65 million over four years for his role in Independence Day.
Tom Cruise takes third place. He earned $60 million in five years playing Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible.
Fourth place goes for Daniel Craig, who was paid $50 million over the course of four years to play James Bond in Skyfall.
Fifth place goes out to Leonardo DiCaprio. He earned $45million over five years for his role in Titanic.
Sixth place goes Brad Pitt. Brad Pitt earned $40 million over six decades for his role as Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave.
Robert Downey Jr. lands in seventh place. He earned $35M over seven years to play Tony Stark/Iron Man for Iron Man.
Johnny Depp takes eighth place. He earned $30M over eight years playing Captain Jack Sparrow on the Pirates of The Caribbean series.
Ninth spot goes to George Clooney. He earned $25 million over nine year for his portrayal of Matt Damon in Good Night and Good Luck.
Angelina Jolie took 10th place. Angelina Jolie earned $20M over 11 years for her roles on Mr. & Mrs Smith.
What happens when my film doesn't perform well at the box office?
There are many possible outcomes if your film fails to perform at the box offices.
First, it is possible to decide to modify how you market the film.
Second, you may decide to rewrite the script.
Third, it is possible to add additional characters.
Fourth, you might decide to remove some characters.
Fifth, it is possible to decide to end the scene.
Sixth: You might decide the film was not worth making.
What is the difference between an Indie Film and a Foreign Language Film?
Independent films are usually made by one filmmaker who makes all of the decisions.
On the other hand, a foreign language film is typically produced by a larger production team.
They frequently hire actors, directors, and writers from other countries.
To ensure the dialogue sounds natural, professional translators are also hired.
How many theaters would I need in order to get my money back?
It depends on how much time you intend to keep your theatrical release running.
You only need one theater if your film will be shown for less than 2 weeks.
If you're going to run your film for longer than two weeks, then at least two theaters are needed.
Is there a Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Yes! You don't have to pay anything to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To take photos of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, however, you will need to apply for a permit. This costs $15 per person.
A valid ID is required if you are planning to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by someone 21 years old or older.
The walkway is not open until 10 a.m.
You may not be allowed to leave the walkway until you pay again once you're inside.
Cameras are not allowed in the walkway.
Statistics
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- At his encouragement, his sister Sarah Luke, brother-in-law Elisha Luke, with her mother, Azubah, took the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad from Ogden to Los Angeles in November 1885, according to Adrian Weekly Press, November 13, 1885. (en.wikipedia.org)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
- Women account for 51 percent of moviegoers. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How To
How to make reservations at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood, which is located in Los Angeles County (California), is one the most famous theme parks in the globe. MCA Inc., the owner of the rights to "Universal", founded the park in 1955. Since its opening, the park was expanded many times. USH currently consists of five areas: CityWalk and Islands of Adventure, Studio Tour, Seuss landing, Studio Tour, and Volcano Bay. Additionally, there are two waterparks in the area: Typhoon Lagoon & Wet 'n Wild.
E.T. The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter is also available. Rides! Soarin’ Around the World. You can also see shows like JAWS Alive! and Monsters University Spooky Stories. There is also the new Halloween Horror Nights. The park includes shops, restaurants bars, nightclubs, etc.
How to make reservations at Universal Hollywood
After selecting your preferred date, you'll see a list of available dates and prices. You can select any date you like and choose the type of ticket that suits your needs. If you choose to go during the morning, you have the following options:
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Day Pass - $99
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Park Hopper Ticket – $199
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VIP Tickets starting at $299
When you order tickets online, an email confirmation will be sent to you. If you do not receive your confirmation email within 24 hours, please call customer service at +1 888-560-4386, or by email.
Your full name, address, telephone number and payment method must be provided when purchasing tickets through our website. We cannot accept orders over the phone without knowing your full name, address, and telephone number. We may need to verify your identity in order to process your order.
We reserve the right to cancel any transaction for any reason.
All fees associated to your reservation must be paid by you. Your credit card will be charged immediately upon confirming your order.
The amount you pay for tickets will not be charged to your credit or debit card.
Note that not all attractions require guests with valid photo ID. Guests without valid photo identification will be denied entry to the attraction. Please check the operating hours of each attraction before visiting.
All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges.
Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
If your scheduled visit falls on a holiday or special occasion, Universal reserves the right to charge the lesser of the actual value of the tickets or 50% of the total price.
Universal reserves the rights but will not be obligated to provide you with alternative day passes if your purchased day passes are exhausted.
Universal does not guarantee that every ride will operate continuously throughout the year. Some rides may close temporarily due to maintenance or refurbishment.
Universal is not responsible in the event of lost or stolen articles. Lost items should be reported to Guest Relations at the appropriate location.
Guests younger than 18 years old must always be accompanied (parent/guardian).