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Amy Winehouse At The BBC
''Amy Winehouse at the BBC'' is a posthumous live album by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse. It was released on 12 November 2012 by Universal Music Group. The album, along with Winehouse's previous record '' Lioness: Hidden Treasures'', was released in aid of the Amy Winehouse Foundation. It features live songs performed by Winehouse at BBC specials during 2004 to 2009. The album was re-issued on vinyl and CD and added to digital retailers and streaming platforms on 7 May 2021. The new collection consists of the original album, as well as ''A Tribute to Amy Winehouse by Jools Holland'' and ''Amy Winehouse – BBC One Sessions Live at Porchester Hall''. The latter two were previously included as DVDs in the original deluxe box set, but were made available in audio form for the first time. Reception The album was released to moderately positive critical reviews, with aggregator Metacritic assigning a positive review score of 64%, indicating generally favourable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter. She was known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, rhythm and blues and jazz. A member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra during her youth, Winehouse signed to Simon Fuller's 19 Management in 2002 and soon recorded a number of songs before signing a publishing deal with EMI. She also formed a working relationship with producer Salaam Remi through these record publishers. Winehouse's debut album, ''Frank'', was released in 2003. Many of the album's songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, were co-written by Winehouse. ''Frank'' was a critical success in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The song "Stronger Than Me" won her the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. Winehouse released her follow-up album, ''Back to Black' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl "Chinna" Smith
Earl "Chinna" Smith (born 6 August 1955), a.k.a. Earl Flute and Melchezidek the High Priest,Johnson, Richard (2013)The Melchizedek way, ''Jamaica Observer'', 6 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013 is a Jamaican guitarist active since the late 1960s. He is most well known for his work with the Soul Syndicate band and as guitarist for Bob Marley & the Wailers, among others, and has recorded with many reggae artists, appearing on more than 500 albums. Biography Smith was born 6 August 1955, and raised by family friends in the Greenwich Farm area of Kingston.Katz, p. 116 His father and godfather were both sound system owners, his father's, ''Smith's'', operated by Bunny Lee. Earl tried to emulate them using a toy sound system, leading to his nickname of "Tuner" (after a hi-fi amplifier), which was corrupted to "Chuner" and later "Chinna". Smith became interested in guitar as a teenager and made his own from sardine cans and fishing line. He formed a vocal group with his friend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashford & Simpson
Ashford & Simpson were an American husband-and-wife songwriting-production team and recording duo of Nickolas Ashford (May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946). Ashford was born in Fairfield, South Carolina, and Simpson in the Bronx, New York City. Afterwards, his family relocated to Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he became a member of Christ Temple Baptist Church. While there, he sang with a group called the Hammond Singers (named after the founding minister, James Hammond). Later, Nickolas attended and graduated from Willow Run High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan, before pursuing his professional career, where he would ultimately meet his wife, Valerie. They met at Harlem's White Rock Baptist Church in 1964. After having recorded unsuccessfully as a duo, they joined an aspiring solo artist and former member of the Ikettes, Joshie Jo Armstead, at the Scepter/Wand label, where their compositions were recorded by Ronnie Milsap ("Never Had It So G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tears Dry On Their Own
"Tears Dry on Their Own" is a song by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse from her second and final studio album, '' Back to Black'' (2006). It was released on 13 August 2007 as the album's fourth single. While the melody and lyrics are composed by Winehouse, the music behind her voice is an interpolation of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 1967 song " Ain't No Mountain High Enough", penned by Ashford & Simpson. The original ballad version of the track is featured on the posthumous album '' Lioness: Hidden Treasures'' (2011). The song was featured in the documentary film based on the life and death of Winehouse, ''Amy'' (2015) and was also included on the film's soundtrack. Composition "Tears Dry on Their Own" has been described by ''NME'' as a "Motown-influenced pop song", while Billy Hamilton of ''Drowned in Sound'' believed the song to be a soul song. Music video Tears Dry on Their Own's music video was shot in Los Angeles, and directed by David LaChapelle o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Later
A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby union club Other uses * Angle of list, the leaning to either port or starboard of a ship * List (information), an ordered collection of pieces of information ** List (abstract data type), a method to organize data in computer science * List on Sylt, previously called List, the northernmost village in Germany, on the island of Sylt * ''List'', an alternative term for ''roll'' in flight dynamics * To ''list'' a building, etc., in the UK it means to designate it a listed building that may not be altered without permission * Lists (jousting), the barriers used to designate the tournament area where medieval knights jousted * ''The Book of Lists'', an American series of books with unusual lists See also * The List (other) * Listing (di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Is A Losing Game
"Love Is a Losing Game" is a song by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse from her second and final studio album ''Back to Black'' (2006). It was chosen as the fifth and final single from ''Back to Black'' and was also the final single released in Winehouse's lifetime. The single was released on 10 December 2007 in the United Kingdom. The song was added to BBC Radio 1's playlist on 7 November 2007. Release and response George Michael named the song as one of his eight choices on the Radio Four programme ''Desert Island Discs''. When asked which of his eight choices he would pick if he had to choose one, he opted for "Love Is a Losing Game". Prince had taken to covering the song live. On 21 September 2007, he was joined onstage by Winehouse at the final aftershow of his 21-gig marathon at The O2, and they performed the song together.Eliscu, Jenny (2007-06-14)"The Diva and Her Demons" ''Rolling Stone''. (1028):58-69 Retrieved 2007-12-14 The song is the lowest-charting of Win ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Band Special
''Big Band Special'' was a BBC Radio 2 series which launched in September 1979, as a showcase for the BBC Big Band in session and in concert. Big Band Special was a 30-minute programme broadcast on Monday nights at 9.30pm and presented by Clare Teal since April 2006. Big Band Special was also available to listen to for a further seven days following each broadcast via the BBC iPlayer. History Originally planned as a short run of 12 programmes, ''Big Band Special'' was the first jazz showcase on BBC Radio for the BBC Big Band. For most of its first decade, ''Big Band Special'' was made up of studio sessions featuring the BBC Big Band with guest vocalists and jazz soloists. From the 1990s onwards, concerts from all parts of the UK and beyond became a regular part of ''Big Band Special''. Presented by Sheila Tracy from 1979 until 2000, other presenters have included Stacey Kent (2001–2004) and Helen Mayhew (2004–2006). Jazz Singer Ian Shaw also presented editions of the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Live Lounge Cover Versions
This is an alphabetical list of the covers performed on the Live Lounge section of the 2021- radio show ''Rickie, Melvin and Charlie'' on BBC Radio 1 (and previously on '' The Jo Whiley Show'', Fearne Cotton's radio show and Clara Amfo's show before Whiley, Cotton and Amfo left the show), hosted by Rickie Haywood-Williams, Melvin Odoom and Charlie Hedges. There are also a few that were performed at the Live Lounge tent at festivals, such as Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury Festival (formally Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts and known colloquially as Glasto) is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place in Pilton, Somerset, England. In addition to contemp ... and Radio 1's Big Weekend. Also some of the covers are performed on the Live Lounge Tour, in which the songs are performed at a location that means something to the artist. Songs that appear on Live Lounge compilations or other releases are footnoted. 0–9 A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Know I'm No Good
"You Know I'm No Good" is a song written and performed by English singer Amy Winehouse from her second and final studio album, ''Back to Black'' (2006). "You Know I'm No Good" was released as the second single from ''Back to Black'' on 5 January 2007. Originally recorded as a solo track, it was remixed with guest vocals from the Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah. The original appeared on Winehouse's album, while the version with Ghostface Killah appears on his album ''More Fish''. Arctic Monkeys performed this song on Jo Whiley's Live Lounge on BBC Radio 1 in their second appearance there, along with their single at the time, " Brianstorm". In summer 2007, "You Know I'm No Good" was used in advertisements and in the first season opening for AMC's TV drama ''Mad Men'', although it was replaced with the current theme song for DVD release. It was also used for the opening to ITV's ''Secret Diary of a Call Girl''. On the recap of The Best Songs of 2007 by ''Entertainment Weekly'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Mitchell (broadcaster)
Pete Mitchell (11 December 1958 – 12 March 2020) was a British radio DJ and presenter. He was born in Crumpsall, Manchester. Mitchell was a radio presenter for Manchester's Piccadilly Radio, Key 103, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X and Absolute Radio, and was one half of duo Pete and Geoff on Virgin Radio (which later became Absolute Radio). His music documentaries have been aired in the US, Canada, Australia and Asia. He later worked for the relaunched Virgin Radio and wrote for the ''Radio Times'', the ''Daily Express'' and ''Q'' magazine. Mitchell began his career in 1986 as a sports commentator for Red Rose Radio in Lancashire. He moved to Manchester's Piccadilly Radio in 1989 and, as the station gained a new identity and became Key 103, presented the popular afternoon show and developed, wrote and produced ''IQ'', his own specialist weekend music programme. ''IQ'' featured guest interviews and live sets from both established and up-and-coming acts. He champione ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rehab (Amy Winehouse Song)
"Rehab" is a song written and recorded by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, from her second and final studio album ''Back to Black'' (2006). Produced by Mark Ronson, the lyrics are autobiographical and address Winehouse's refusal to enter a rehabilitation clinic. "Rehab" was released as the lead single from ''Back to Black'' in 2006, and it peaked at number 7 in the United Kingdom on its Singles Chart and number 9 in the United States on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Winehouse's only top 10 hit in the US. "Rehab" became an international critical and commercial success, and has been referred to as Winehouse's signature song. It won three Grammy Awards at the 50th ceremony, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. It also won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song. Winehouse's public battle with drug and alcohol addiction, and subsequent death, have contributed to the song's continuing popularity and ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In My Bed (Amy Winehouse Song)
"In My Bed" is a song by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse from her debut studio album ''Frank'' (2003). It was released on 5 April 2004 as the album's third single (double A-sided with "You Sent Me Flying"), reaching number 60 on the UK Singles Chart. "In My Bed" samples the beat of the Incredible Bongo Band's 1973 cover of "Apache". Both "In My Bed" and "Made You Look" were produced by Salaam Remi. A rare live session of Winehouse performing "In My Bed" in 2003 was included in the documentary film ''Amy'' (2015), which depicts the singer's life and death. Music video The music video for "In My Bed", directed by Paul Gore, begins with Winehouse in a hotel saying goodnight to a young man, presumably her boyfriend, leaving him to his room. Upon their parting, Winehouse begins the song as she walks through the hotel. She is then seen in the hotel ballroom for a short segment performing the chorus of the song onstage with a backing band. Winehouse goes upstairs to her own ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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