"Just a steel town girl on a Saturday night, looking for the fight of her life. In the real time world no one sees her at all, they all say she's crazy."

Michael Sembello is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known for his electrifying 1983 hit, "Maniac". Originally part of the Flashdance soundtrack, "Maniac" became an anthem of high-energy workouts and dance, capturing the thrill and intensity of the era with its unforgettable line, "She's a maniac, maniac on the floor". With a background as a session guitarist for artists like Stevie Wonder, Sembello brought both technical skill and a sense of theatricality to his solo work, leaving a lasting mark on the '80s pop and dance scene.

This marked yet another unforgettable instance from "Verse and Verve: The Poetry of Popular Music," a collection thoughtfully assembled by Cala Vox.

Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶
is an enthralling podcast that traverses the landscape of popular music from the 1960s to today. Exploring the art of lyrical craftsmanship, each episode delves into the poetic narratives of influential songwriters, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary words of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen's introspective genius to the emotive ballads of Adele and Kendrick Lamar's profound verses.

The podcast also highlights the cultural resonance and personal storytelling in the songs of Taylor Swift, the intricate lyrics of Frank Ocean, and Billie Eilish's innovative wordplay. Paying homage to the timeless impact of legends like John Lennon, Johnny Cash, and David Bowie, Samuel Hollingsworth's distinctive voice brings to life the quotes of these iconic songs, connecting the expressive songwriting of the past with today's groundbreaking artists. "Verse and Verve" invites listeners to a rich exploration of lyrical evolution in popular music, celebrating the creative brilliance that has defined generations, a collection thoughtfully assembled by Cala Vox.

Now available for your reading delight on Amazon Kindle, this collection includes two ebooks (Part 1 (https://amzn.to/3U4w3jv), Part 2 (https://amzn.to/3y77vPY) featuring 100 iconic song quotes that bring the magic of music to life.