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Absolutely (ABC Album)
''Absolutely'' is a greatest hits album by English pop band ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script known as the alphabet. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Broadcasting * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster ** Disney–ABC Television ..., released in 1990. It includes most of the band's singles, from 1981 until the album's release. A video package featuring their promos was also released. A new remix of " The Look of Love" was released to promote the album, but not with approval of the band. Track listing Charts and certifications Weekly charts Certifications References External links * {{Authority control ABC (band) albums 1990 compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be created by record companies without express approval from the original artist as a means to generate sales. They are typically regarded as a good starting point for new fans of an artist, but are sometimes criticized by longtime fans as not inclusive enough or necessary at all. It is also common for greatest hits albums to include new recordings, remixes or unreleased alternate takes of the hit songs, plus other new material as bonus tracks to increase appeal for longtime fans (who might otherwise already own the recordings included). At times, a greatest hits compilation marks the first album appearance of a successful single that was never attached to a previous studio album. History The first greatest hits album was Johnny Mathis's ''J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poison Arrow
"Poison Arrow" is a song by English new wave band ABC, released as the second single from their debut studio album, ''The Lexicon of Love'' (1982). The single was released in the United Kingdom on 15 February 1982 on 7" and 12", with the same mix appearing on both formats; however a subsequent U.S. 12" remix (also known as the "Jazz Remix") appears on several ABC compilations, and as a bonus track on reissues of ''The Lexicon of Love''. An alternate, lounge music styled version of this song, entitled "Theme from ''Mantrap''", was released as the B-side of "Poison Arrow" in the United Kingdom, and " The Look of Love" in the United States. The 12" single in the United Kingdom additionally included an instrumental version of "Theme from ''Mantrap''" under the title "''Mantrap'' (The Lounge Sequence)". The band's first hit in the United Kingdom "Tears Are Not Enough" was the B-side of "Poison Arrow" in the United States. Music video In the music video, ABC's lead vocalist Martin F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Better World
"One Better World" is a song by English band ABC, released as the first single from their fifth studio album, '' Up'' (1989). The song, sung with accompanying children's chorus, concerned love, peace and tolerance ("one better world"), and peaked at No. 32 on the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ..., becoming their final top 40 hit. Track listing * UK 7" Single #"One Better World" – 3:43 #"One Better World" (Percapella Mix) – 3:59 * UK 12" Single ;Side one #"One Better World" (Club Mix) – 5:55 ;Side two #"One Better World" (Garage Mix) – 6:02 #"One Better World" (Percapella Mix) – 3:56 Chart performance References {{Authority control ABC (band) songs 1989 singles Songs written by Mark White (musician) Songs written by Martin Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Without A Crown (ABC Song)
"King Without a Crown" is a song by English band ABC, released as the third and final single from their fourth studio album, ''Alphabet City'' (1987). It peaked at No. 44 on the UK Singles Chart. Critical reception Upon its release as a single, Robin Smith of ''Record Mirror'' described "King Without a Crown" as another "goodie from the ABC chocolate box for those more tender moments" and also noted the "luscious production". Track listing * UK CD single #"King Without a Crown" – 4:40 #" The Look of Love" (Live in Boston) – 6:02 #"Poison Arrow "Poison Arrow" is a song by English new wave band ABC, released as the second single from their debut studio album, ''The Lexicon of Love'' (1982). The single was released in the United Kingdom on 15 February 1982 on 7" and 12", with the same ..." (Live in Boston) – 4:37 #"King Without a Crown" (Monarchy Mix, Abridged Version) – 4:12 Chart performance References {{authority control ABC (band) songs 1988 singles So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Night You Murdered Love
"The Night You Murdered Love" is a song by English band ABC, released as the second single from their fourth studio album, ''Alphabet City'' (1987). It peaked at No. 31 on the UK Singles Chart. Music video The music video shows a homicidal fashion model carrying a slingshot and a skateboard stalking the band across the city of Paris Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. S .... Track listing 7" single #"The Night You Murdered Love" – 4:53 #"Minneapolis" – 2:57 US 12" single *A1 "The Night You Murdered Love" (Sheer Chic Mix) – 6:31 :Mixed by – The Funky Sisters, Pete Hammond *A2 "Minneapolis" – 2:57 *B1 "The Night You Murdered Love" (The Whole Story) – 8:14 :Rap eaturing– Contessa Lady V *B2 "The Night You Murdered Love" (The Reply) – 4:50 :Rap eaturing– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphabet City (album)
''Alphabet City'' is the fourth studio album by English Pop music, pop band ABC (band), ABC. It was originally released in October 1987, on the labels Mercury Records, Mercury, Phonogram Inc., Phonogram and Neutron, two years after their previous album ''How to Be a ... Zillionaire!'' Following a hiatus in which singer Martin Fry was being treated for Hodgkin's disease, it was recorded over a period of nine months between November 1986 and August 1987, in sessions that took place at Marcus Recording Studios in London, assisted by Bernard Edwards, best known for his work with the American band Chic (band), Chic. The album's title and the titles of several tracks were inspired by the Alphabet City, Manhattan, Alphabet City section of Manhattan, New York City, where Fry and Mark White (musician), Mark White lived for a time prior to the album's release. It peaked at No. 7 in the UK, making it their first album to reach the Top 10 since their debut ''The Lexicon of Love''. The album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Smokey Sings
"When Smokey Sings" is a song by English pop band ABC, released as the first single from their fourth studio album, ''Alphabet City'' (1987). The lyrics and title of the song are a tribute to R&B and soul singer Smokey Robinson. In the United States, Robinson himself was on the ''Billboard'' 100 pop chart with his single "One Heartbeat" at the same time as this tribute song; for the week ending 3 October 1987, both songs were in the ''Billboard'' Top 10 simultaneously. Background "When Smokey Sings" and its B-side, "Chicago", also topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song reached No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart and proved to be their second American Top 10 hit, peaking at No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. There is a slight difference in the lyrics between the album and single version in the bridge of the song. Pitchfork Media were favourable for the Miami Mix. In the album version, references are made to "Luther," "Sly," "James," and "Marvin" (most likely r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Be Near Me
"Be Near Me" is a song by English New wave music, new wave and synth-pop band ABC (band), ABC. It was released in April 1985 as the second single from their third studio album, ''How to Be a ... Zillionaire!'' It peaked at No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985, and was the only single from the album to reach the UK top 40. It was more successful in the United States where it reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song also went to number-one on the U.S. Dance Club Songs, Hot Dance Club Play chart in September of that year, remaining on top for two weeks. Composition The song is written in F major with a BPM of 125. Music video The song's music video was directed by Peter Care and shows the four band members in colourful attire playing toy instruments, against a white background and floor while the camera makes a series of rolling, panning and swooping shots. Track listing 7" version US release #"Be Near Me" – 3:38 #"A to Z" – 2:50 UK release #" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How To Be A
How may refer to: * How (greeting), a word used in some misrepresentations of Native American/First Nations speech * How, an interrogative word in English grammar Art and entertainment Literature * ''How'' (book), a 2007 book by Dov Seidman * ''HOW'' (magazine), a magazine for graphic designers * H.O.W. Journal, an American art and literary journal Music * "How", a song by The Cranberries from ''Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?'' * "How", a song by Maroon 5 from ''Hands All Over'' * "How", a song by Regina Spektor from ''What We Saw from the Cheap Seats'' * "How", a song by Daughter from ''Not to Disappear'' * "How?" (song), by John Lennon Other media * HOW (graffiti artist), Raoul Perre, New York graffiti muralist * ''How'' (TV series), a British children's television show * ''How'' (video game), a platform game People * How (surname) * HOW (graffiti artist), Raoul Perre, New York graffiti muralist Places * How, Cumbria, England * How, Wisconsin, Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty Stab
''Beauty Stab'' is the second studio album by English pop band ABC, released on 14 November 1983 by Neutron Records, Mercury Records and Vertigo Records. The album was recorded over a period of three months between August and September 1983, in sessions that took place at Sarm Studios East and West, Townhouse Studios and Abbey Road Studios. It was a departure from the stylised production of the band's debut studio album, ''The Lexicon of Love'' (1982), and featured a more guitar-oriented sound. The album was produced by ABC with Gary Langan, who had been the audio engineer on the band's debut studio album. The band employed the rhythm section of Andy Newmark (drums) and Alan Spenner (bass guitar) both of whom had recently recorded and toured with Roxy Music at the time. The cover photography was by Gered Mankowitz. On release, the album was received negatively by the majority of music critics. In a 1995 article, music journalist Simon Reynolds listed ''Beauty Stab'' among "th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Was Then But This Is Now
"That Was Then but This Is Now" is a song by English pop band ABC. It was released in October 1983 as the lead single from their second studio album, ''Beauty Stab''. It was the band's third entry on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 89. Music video The music video shows them playing on a stage behind a huge ''Risk''-style world map gameboard; scenes of the band playing, accompanied by various flags, are interspersed with scenes of a helicopter taking off and then exploding. Criticism The song features the heavily criticised lyric, "Can't complain, mustn't grumble, help yourself to another piece of apple crumble." Roddy Frame of Aztec Camera censured the line, feeling that it embodied all that was wrong with 1980s pop music. It has frequently appeared in "worst lyrics" poll results, and was voted the worst line ever in a 2007 BBC 6 Music BBC Radio 6 Music is a British digital radio station owned and operated by the BBC, specialising primarily in alternative m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |