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.
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.
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!