APAD: Devil has the best tunes

The proverb "Devil has the best tunes" originated from a quote by George Whitefield in the late 18th century. It was first recorded in the December 1773 edition of the Monthly Review, where the author criticized the Methodists for incorporating popular secular melodies into their hymns. Whitefield's quote was, "Why should the devil have all the best tunes?"

While the phrase still exists today, its meaning has evolved. It is often used in a more lighthearted manner to convey the idea that secular music can be enjoyable. However, it still retains its original message that secular music can be alluring but potentially dangerous, cautioning people to approach it with care.

- https://englishdaily626.com/proverbs.php?075 (with editing)
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I was trying to find a proverb about devil and angel, but ran into this one instead. Heard the phrase many times before, never knew its origin till this morning.
 
The time has past, but the power of music stays.  And more, like any other art forms, 1000 people can have 1000 feelings when listening to the same music.

I love music since young. Inherited Mom's voice but not her singing talent.  I play piano/keyboard as a hobby, but my fingers are too short and I'm too lazy to be much good 

Below is a short yet beautiful piano piece "Mariage D'amour" by Paul de Senneville for you to enjoy, on this beautiful spring Friday morning.

Cheers!

 

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• Jazz soothes and pop gives me goosebumps. -7grizzly- ♂ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 09:03:48

• Love Jazz 2 (tried 2 play some ;-). Is today a holiday inCA? -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 09:40:43

• Good Friday, found out after a trip to yahoo finance:-) -7grizzly- ♂ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 10:10:42

• guess Good Friday is a rest-well day 4 Yahoo finance ;-) -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 11:11:13

• I was searching 4 my parents' anniversary, &come with this 2 -暖冬cool夏- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 10:40:15

• GreatMinds U-tubing alike2:-) Do U mind telling howMany yrs? -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 11:06:14

• ~60 years. They will celebrate this Nov/Dec when I am there -暖冬cool夏- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 11:49:31

• Wow! This beautiful piece of music fits the occasion!! -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 12:07:19

• This is a piece/voice touched by an Angel. Tks 4 sharing! -暖冬cool夏- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 10:42:25

• Yep, most classical music R, that's Y they live longLives:-) -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 11:08:34

• 造句：It says the devil has the best tunes, and -JoyAnna.- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 13:05:51

• and the singer’s latest album proves it: -JoyAnna.- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 13:07:45

• every track is irresistibly catchy. -JoyAnna.- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 13:09:17

• Haha, a good 1. & wish the album still stands after 20yrs , -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 13:11:19

• so it might become a classical 1 like “九月”! ;-) -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 13:14:32

• Yup, “九月” is a poetic masterpiece. ：D -JoyAnna.- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 13:43:04

• I've been re-reading Bible these days. -硅谷居士- ♂ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 15:13:21

• So many branches: Methodist, Baptist, Evangelicalist, etc. -硅谷居士- ♂ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 15:15:41

• Bravo! it's aDaunting task2me (only pick it up here&there;-) -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 15:21:26

• btw, 【星坛综艺会15期】is on till Monday, if U r interested. -最西边的岛上- ♀ (0 bytes) () 04/18/2025 postreply 15:25:08