I’m doing a school project where I make a story out of lyrics from songs and I need a bit of help. 1. I love that song. The more you read into this list, the more you’ll realize that some songs that sound so romantic are actually about a stalker’s obsession for the object of their desire! Song about thirsting for fame or about being tired of fame? The Streets: The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living 4. Songs About Fame and Fortune (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry Jukebox Hero by Foreigner Hollywood by Madonna Fame by David Bowie Fame by Irene Cara All Star by Smash Mouth Act Naturally by The Beatles Shooting Star by Bad Company It's Only Rock and Roll by The Rolling Stones Check out if any of these songs used to strike you as sweet and loving. Musicians with major label contracts either live in or spend a lot of time in L.A., the cradle of the recording industry–so writing songs about Hollywood’s people, scene and culture, and the musician’s relationship to it, is often inevitable. It mentions everything from singing in the church when he was young to winning international awards. But, it was the last one recorded on the sessions and was laid down almost as an afterthought. This song was the opening song on the album. Nobody's better placed to warn us mere mortals about the perils of fame than the popstars living the dream... 1. A playlist of 10 hip-hop songs that showcase the price of fame, from Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, and more. Kirsty MacColl: Fifteen Minutes 6. Morrissey – The More You Ignore Me, The Closer […] Fergie – Glamorous What are all the songs or just ones you know where abel talks about being poorer, about wanting fame, about having fame, and then about how fame or Hollywood is bad. Fame was a film directed by Alan Parker, a serious auteur (some would say overly serious, especially in light of the work that came later) who designed the film for posterity, and the same attitude carried over the music. Hole: Celebrity Skin 7. Lady Gaga: Paparazzi 8. The song addresses the trials of Ed’s life and career and his status in the industry. Lily Allen: The Fear 3. The Byrds: So You Want To Be A Rock'N'Roll Star 9. What are all the songs or just ones you know where Kanye talks about being poorer, about wanting fame, about having fame, and then about how fame or Hollywood is bad. The best songs about Hollywood are often observations on big dreams and innocence lostamid the stars and glitz of show business. It’s about wanting fame then finding out it’s not that good with a bit of a love story throwni in. 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