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The Big Beat is a 1980 song by Billy Squier from his debut album The Tale of the Tape. [1] While it never charted, the song has become a sampling staple in hip-hop music. [2] As of 2020, the song has been sampled in almost 300 recordings. [3]
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Aug 18, 2023 · Billy Squier’s iconic song, “The Big Beat,” is a powerful rock anthem that has captivated listeners since its release in 1980. With its infectious rhythm and energetic lyrics, the song has become a classic in the rock genre. But what lies beneath the surface of this timeless track?
Aug 19, 2011 · The Big Beat Revolution: 11 Essential Songs KEXP's Michele Myers interviews members of the original U.K. scene to find out their favorite songs.
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Feb 28, 2013 · Treble assembles 10 of the absolute best Big Beat singles in the age of EDM, ranging from Chemical Brothers to Fatboy Slim, and Prodigy too!
Nov 13, 2015 · Billy Squier’s “The Big Beat” is a strange case of how the histories of hard rock and hip hop have intersected. There was already a precedent of breaks from songs like Thin Lizzy’s “Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed,” Babe Ruth’s “The Mexican” and The Rolling Stones’ “Honky Tonk Women” being canonized in hip hop crates, along with the James Brown and Meters records ...
