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Meet the Euro Pop Princesses of the '60s: Yé-Yé Girls

Tara Block — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:52:29 PDT

Are the yé-yé girls having resurgence? First there was Megan's infamous Mad Men song and dance number, and now they've come up again in Wes Anderson's latest film Moonrise Kingdom. In the film - set in 1965, a year before this season of Mad Men - Suzy Bishop is one half of the lovesick preteen couple at the center of the movie. While her style is clearly fashioned after the yé-yé girls, Suzy's interest in the pop singers is brought up at one point when she shows her love interest, Sam Shakusky, her favorite album, Tous Les Garçons Et Les Filles by yé-yé girl Françoise Hardy. Later in the movie, Sam and Suzy have a very entertaining dance scene on the beach in their underwear to her song "Le Temps de l'Amour" ("The Time of Love").

Derived from "yeah! yeah!", the yé-yé movement was comprised of female pop singers from France, Québec, Italy, and Spain. The themes and lyrics of the songs, often written by men like Serge Gainsbourg, were deceptively innocent, as the girls beamed sexy naiveté. One not-so-innocent song Serge wrote for yé-yé singer France Gall was "Les Sucettes" ("Lollipops"), which was really referring to oral sex. It included the line, "Annie loves lollipops, aniseed lollipops, when the sweet liquid runs down Annie's throat, she is in paradise." Learn more about France and other popular yé-yé girls like Françoise Hardy, Sylvie Vartan, and Sheila.

Wedding Music: 50 Father Daughter Dance Songs

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:04:01 PDT

As wedding season continues, we're giving you inspiration for the big day, and here on Buzz we're tuned in to the music. We recently gave you 100 first dance songs, and this time we're giving you ideas for the father daughter dance. It's not the easiest one to pick, but we're hoping that you'll be able to find the perfect one for you among our 50 suggestions.

Last Dance: 8 Disco Queens We Love to Love

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:53:19 PDT

Today we said goodbye to the incomparable Donna Summer, the true queen of the disco era. Donna made a name for herself throughout the 1970s and 1980s with dance club anthems that always managed to get the party started - and still do today! In order to celebrate her career and the amazing woman she was, we're highlighting some of our favorite ladies of disco. Click through to check it all out.

100 Wedding First Dance Songs

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:10:18 PDT

Wedding season is upon us, and there are plenty of details to consider, not the least of which is the music. The first dance is often the first song decision many couples make, because it's the centerpiece of the reception, with the newlyweds dancing for the first time with all eyes on them. If you're on the hunt for the perfect tune for the first dance, we're here to help. From rock to classic to pop, here are 100 song suggestions sweet enough for a first dance.

Wedding Music: 100 Hot Pop Songs to Get Everyone on the Dance Floor

Shannon Vestal — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:38:47 PDT

We're doing our best to help you with music decisions this wedding season, giving you inspiration for first dance songs and the father daughter dance, but if you're thinking about what comes after all that formality, then listen up. When it's time for the reception and you want to get those guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor, we've got the pop songs that should do the trick. Play DJ with these hits from the current charts and past couple of years, and we're sure you'll get everyone from the groomsmen to the grandparents boogying.

Summer Concert Guide: See Which Artists Are Touring

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:32:42 PDT

We already gave you a rundown of some of the big music festivals of the Summer, and now we've got a roundup of the individual artists who will be touring in the upcoming months. Whether you love Beyoncé's beats or Jack White's guitar is more your style, we've got you covered with the details for all the musicians who will be popping up on stage this Summer. Click through to check them out!

Sugar Bride Guide: Sentimental Songs

Tara Block — Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:39 PDT

Some of the toughest decisions you have to make when planning a wedding revolve around the music. First, you have to decide if you're going with a band or a DJ; then you have to choose the songs for the guests' arrival, the reception, and the cocktail hour; and most importantly, you have to pick the songs for the processional, recessional, grand entrance, first dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance, and exit. It can get overwhelming! So to help you out, we went to our fellow brides and brides-to-be at Sugar HQ to find out what songs they used or are planning to use on their big days. In this second post of our Sugar Bride Guide series - be sure to check out the first one with proposal stories - we get the inside scoop from Sugar brides on what songs they chose and why they are so special to them.

10 Musical Hits Turned 8-Bit

Anna Monette Roberts — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:20:01 PDT

At this weekend's party, surprise your friends with a playlist of everyone's favorite pop songs with an 8-bit twist. Every child of the '80s and '90s will appreciate synthesized sounds reminiscent of marathon Nintendo sessions.

We found 8-bit renditions that are so good, you can't stop yourself from jumping up to dance to the electronic beats. Check out hits by Gotye and Flo Rider that are still topping the Billboard charts, but indulge in a few pop classics by Justin Bieber and LMFAO too.

1) Wild Ones - Flo Rida Featuring Sia

2) Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

Play the rest of the 8-bit music after the break.

Summer Music Festival Guide

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:00:24 PDT

Spring may be in full bloom, but Summer is just around the corner - and that is sweet music to my ears! From Bonnaroo to Lollapalooza, there are several big music festivals coming up this Summer, and I've done the legwork to bring you the details of each right here. Check out eight of the biggest music festivals that'll be hitting the country and find out where, when, and who will be rocking them.

It's Coachella, Round 2! Feel the Love With Cute Music Festival Couples

Tara Block — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:48:00 PDT

The second weekend of Coachella kicks off today, and we're feeling the love of music festival season! Besides the fun of rockin' out with friends and catching those first rays of the warmer seasons, there's also plenty of romance in the air at music fests. Whether you go with a new boyfriend, bring along a longtime love, or meet a new guy in the beer line, there's something about the tunes, booze, and sun of a music festival that sets the mood. Let's look back at some of the cute couples we've spotted smooching, snuggling, and dancing at the fests that have taken place - rain or shine - all over the world. Get inspired for some Spring lovin' now!