ABRAZÁME
GRUPO SANTABÁRBARA
COMPOSITOR: GRUPO SANTABÁRBARA
PAIS: ESPAÑA
ALBUM: ABRÁZAME/SENCILLO
DISCOGRÁFICA: RCA VICTOR
GÉNERO: POP
AÑO: 1979

Santabárbara, conocida en sus inicios como Época, fue una banda española de rock, pop, soft rock y hard rock formada a principios de la década de 1970, en Barcelona por Enric Milián al bajo y voz, Mario Balaguer a la guitarra y Alberto López a la batería. Durante su trayectoria obtuvieron un notable éxito comercial en España.
A pesar del poco eco que encontró su primer disco, la banda decidió seguir adelante y en 1973 ficharon por EMI, además de cambiar su anterior nombre por el de Santabárbara. Ese mismo año publican un con la canción "Charly", una balada que se convierte en un auténtico superventas en España. A partir de ahí, se inicia una etapa de enorme éxito para el grupo, que se prolongará hasta los últimos años de la década.
A lo largo de casi toda su carrera, el trío se debatió, estilísticamente, entre dos tendencias casi contrapuestas. Por un lado, el Soft rock melódico, claramente pop, de sus baladas, que solían aparecer como "caras-A" de sus singles y que les llevaban, una y otra vez, a los primeros puestos de las listas de ventas. Y por el otro, el Hard rock(su verdadera vocación original), a la que daban rienda suelta en las "caras-B" y, sobre todo, en el álbum que publicaron en 1974 con el título "No dejes de soñar".
Esa dualidad y ambivalencia, que les benefició comercialmente en su día, ha hecho que hoy sean un grupo relativamente minusvalorado por la crítica especializada (que tiende a recordarlos más como una banda comercial y baladística, que como representantes del primer Hard rock español). En cualquier caso, sus baladas melódicas siguieron obteniendo el favor del público durante toda la década; y terminaron provocando que la banda fuese escorándose cada vez más (sobre todo a partir de 1976) hacia un estilo más suave y pop.
En 1977 falleció el batería, Alberto López. El grupo siguió adelante como dúo, cada vez más inclinado hacia el soft rock y la tendencia melódica. Aún obtuvieron algunos éxitos en listas con temas como "Regreso junto a ti" o "Caroline". E incluso publicaron un segundo Lp en 1979, titulado "Regreso" en el que las querencias hard ya habían desaparecido del todo.
A consecuencia también del fallecimiento del guitarrista Mario Balaguer en Palma de Mallorca en 1980, el líder y vocalista de la banda, Enric Milián fue el único miembro que quedó en vida.
Abrázame,
tiernamente, sin prisa,
abrázame,
como nunca, mujer,
tanto esperar, este dulce momento,
abrázame, abrázame.

Quiero olvidar los amargos momentos,
que yo pasé, alejado de ti,
no llores más, y abrázame fuerte,
cuanto esperé lejos de ti.

Abrázame, abrázame.
igual que ayer, necesito tus besos
abrázame, abrázame,
y otra vez, ser felices los dos.

Cuando me fui,
me miraste sonriente,
y prometí, no dudar nunca más,
solo estás tú, y tus dulces recuerdos,
ven junto a mí, abrázame.

Pero esta vez, para siempre contigo
no volveré, a dejarte otra vez,
solo estás tú, y tus dulces recuerdos
ven junto a mí, abrázame.

Abrázame, abrázame,
igual que ayer
necesito tus besos,
Abrázame abrázame,
igual que ayer
abrázame.
HERO
MARIAH CAREY & 
SONGWRITERS: MARIAH CAREY & Walter Afanasieff
COUNTRY: U.S.A.
ALBUM: HERO
LABEL: COLUMBIA
GENRE: SOUL
YEAR: 1993

"Hero" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on October 19, 1993, via Columbia Records as the second single from Carey's third studio album, Music Box(1993). Originally intended for Gloria Estefan, the song was written and produced by Mariah and Walter Afanasieff. While writing the song, Carey did not connect to its style or sound, therefore forfeiting it over to the soundtrack of the film of the same name. However, after being convinced to keep it, she changed some of the lyrics to more precisely fit her personality. Lyrically, the song is regarded as one of Carey's most inspirational and personal ballads, with its protagonist declaring that even though people may feel discouraged or down at times, in reality, they are "heroes" if they look inside themselves and see their own inner strength; in time, it will help them "find the way".
The song received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics for its lyrical content, while Carey's vocal performance was praised. Aside from its lyrics, "Hero" derived its hook and sound from several musical instruments such as the guitar, piano, and organ. The song experienced strong success in several international markets, and also became Carey's eighth chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, it was ranked number 53 on the Decade-End Chart. Outside the United States, "Hero" enjoyed strong charting, reaching the top five in Canada, France, Ireland, New Zealand and Norway and the top ten in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Due to fan requests and letters, as well as their connection to its personal meaning and content, the song remains one of Carey's most performed songs. Deemed by many as her signature song, the song was originally performed on The Arsenio Hall Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Hey Hey It's Saturday during its original chart run. Additionally, Carey performed it on several live telethons and specials, such as Pavarotti and Friends and Michael Jackson & Friends in 1999, America: A Tribute to Heroes in 2001, Live 8 in 2005, and the inaugural ball for Barack Obama in 2009. Additionally, the song was featured on the set-lists of all of Carey's tours, usually serving as the encore or closing number, and making its debut during the album's accompanying set of concerts, the Music Box Tour. The song was included on several of Carey's compilation albums, #1's(1998), Greatest Hits(2001), The Ballads(2008), and #1 to Infinity(2015).
There's a hero, if you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid of what you are
There's an answer, if you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know will melt away

And then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth, that a hero lies in you

It's a long road, when you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold
You can find love, if you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt will disappear

And then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth, that a hero lies in you

Lord knows, dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone tear them away
Just hold on, there will be tomorrow
In time, you'll find the way

And then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth, that a hero lies in you

That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you.

RESPECT
ARETHA FRANKLIN
SONGWRITER: OTIS REDDING
COUNTRY: U.S.A.
ALBUM: RESPECT
LABEL: ATLANTIC
GENRE: SOUL
YEAR: 1967

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father C. L. Franklin was minister. At the age of 18, she embarked on a secular-music career as a recording artist for Columbia Records. While Franklin's career did not immediately flourish, she found acclaim and commercial success after signing with Atlantic Records in 1966. Hit songs such as "Respect", "Chain of Fools", "Think", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)", and "I Say a Little Prayer", propelled her past her musical peers. By the end of the 1960s, Aretha Franklin had come to be known as "The Queen of Soul".
Franklin continued to record acclaimed albums such as I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You(1967), Lady Soul(1968), Spirit in the Dark(1970), Young, Gifted and Black(1972), Amazing Grace(1972), and Sparkle(1976) before experiencing problems with her record company. Franklin left Atlantic in 1979 and signed with Arista Records. She appeared in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers before releasing the successful albums Jump to It(1982), Who's Zoomin' Who?(1985), and Aretha(1986) on the Arista label. In 1998, Franklin returned to the Top 40 with the Lauryn Hill-produced song "A Rose Is Still a Rose"; later, she released an album of the same name which was certified gold. That same year, Franklin earned international acclaim for her performance of "Nessun dorma" at the Grammy Awards; she filled in at the last minute for Luciano Pavarotti, who canceled his appearance after the show had already begun. In a widely noted performance, she paid tribute to 2015 honoree Carole King by singing "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" at the Kennedy Center Honors.
"Respect" is a song written and originally released by American recording artist Otis Redding in 1965. The song became a 1967 hit and signature song for soul singer Aretha Franklin. The music in the two versions is significantly different, and through a few changes in the lyrics, the stories told by the songs have a different flavor. Redding's version is a plea from a desperate man, who will give his woman anything she wants. He won't care if she does him wrong, as long as he gets his due respect when he brings money home. However, Franklin's version is a declaration from a strong, confident woman, who knows that she has everything her man wants. She never does him wrong, and demands his "respect". Franklin's version adds the "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" chorus and the backup singers' refrain of "Sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me...".
Franklin's cover was a landmark for the feminist movement, and is often considered one of the best songs of the R&B era, earning her two Grammy Awards in 1968 for "Best Rhythm & Blues Recording" and "Best Rhythm & Blues Solo Vocal Performance, Female", and was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1987. In 2002, the Library of Congress honored Franklin's version by adding it to the National Recording Registry. It was placed number five on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". It was also included in the list of "Songs of the Century", by the Recording Industry of America and the National Endowment for the Arts. Franklin included a live recording on the álbum Aretha in Paris(1968).
What you want
Baby, I got
What you need
Do you know I got it?
All I'm askin'
Is for a little respect when you come home (just a little bit)
Hey baby (just a little bit) when you get home
(Just a little bit) mister (just a little bit)

I ain't gonna do you wrong while you're gone
Ain't gonna do you wrong, 'cause I don't wanna
All I'm askin'
Is for a little respect when you come home (just a little bit)
Baby (just a little bit) when you get home (just a little bit)
Yeah (just a little bit)

I'm about to give you all of my money
And all I'm askin' in return, honey
Is to give me my propers
When you get home (just a, just a, just a, just a)
Yeah, baby (just a, just a, just a, just a)
When you get home (just a little bit)
Yeah (just a little bit)

Ooh, your kisses
Sweeter than honey
And guess what?
So is my money
All I want you to do or me
Is give it to me when you get home (re, re, re, re)
Yeah, baby (re, re, re, re)
Whip it to me (respect, just a littlebit)
When you get home, now (just a little bit)

R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, TCB

Oh (sock it to me, sock it to me)
(Sock it to me, sock it to me)
A little respect (sock it to me, sock it to me
Sock it to me, sock it to me)
Whoa, babe (just a little bit)
A little respect (just a little bit)
I get tired (just a little bit)
Keep on tryin' (just a little bit)
You're runnin' out of fools' (just a little bit)
And I ain't lyin' (just a little bit)
(Re, re, re, re) 'spect
When you come home (re, re, re, re)
Or you might walk in (respect, just a little bit)
And find out I'm gone (just a little bit)
I got to have (just a little bit)
A little respect (just a little bit).
AC/DC
HIGHWAY TO HELL
SONGWRITERS: BON SCOTT; ANGUS YOUNG & MALCOLM YOUNG
COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA
ALBUM: HIGHWAY TO HELL
LABEL: ALBERT-ATLANTIC
GENRE: HARD ROCK
YEAR: 1979

Highway to Hell is the sixth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released on 27 July 1979. It was the band's fifth studio album released internationally and the sixth to be released in Australia. It was the last album featuring lead singer Bon Scott, who died early the following year on 19 February 1980.
By 1978, AC/DC had released five albums internationally and had toured Australia and Europe extensively. In 1977, they landed in America and, with virtually no radio support, began to amass a live following. The band's most recent album, the live If You Want Blood, had reached number 13 in Britain, and the two albums previous to that, 1977's Let There Be Rock and 1978's Powerage, had seen the band find their raging, blues-based hard rock sound. Although the American branch of Atlantic Records had rejected the group's 1976 LP Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, it now believed the band was poised to strike it big in the States if only they would work with a producer who could give them a radio-friendly sound. Since their 1975 Australian debut High Voltage, all of AC/DC's albums had been produced by George Young and Harry Vanda. According to the book AC/DC: Maximum Rock & Roll, the band was not enthusiastic about the idea, especially guitarists Angus Young and Malcolm Young, who felt a strong sense of loyalty to their older brother George:
Being told what to do was bad enough but what really pissed off Malcolm and Angus was they felt that George was being treated disrespectfully by Atlantic, like an amateur with no great track record when it came to production ... Malcolm seemed less pleased with the situation and went so far as to tell Radio 2JJ in Sydney that the band had been virtually "forced" to go with an outside producer. Losing Harry was one thing. Losing George was almost literally like losing a sixth member of the band, and much more.
Living easy, livin' free
Season ticket, on a one way ride
Asking nothing, leave me be
Taking everything in my stride

Don't need reason, don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I’d rather do
Going down, party time
My friends are gonna be there too

I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell

No stop signs, speed limit
Nobody's gonna slow me down
Like a wheel, gonna spin it
Nobody's gonna mess me 'round

Hey, satan!
Paid my dues
Playin' in a rockin' band
Hey mama! Look at me
I'm on my way to the promised land

I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell

Don't stop me!

I'm on the highway to hell
On the highway to hell
I'm on the (highway to hell)
On the highway (to hell)
Highway to hell
I'm on the highway to hell
Highway to hell
Highway to hell
Highway to hell

Yeah I'm going down all the way
On the highway to hell.