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Azzurro Napoli Basket 2013
"Azzurro" is an Italian pop song composed by Paolo Conte and Vito Pallavicini. Its most famous version was recorded by Adriano Celentano in 1968. Background Conte and Pallavicini wrote "Azzurro" especially for Celentano. The song describes a lonely summer in the city. Structurally it typically reflects Conte's writing style, combining simple and catchy melodies with unusual elements, like the military march music bit in the middle. Conte would record the song himself in 1985, ten years into his own solo career as a performer. Together with "Via con me" and "Sotto le stelle del Jazz", it is now one of his most popular songs. Lyrics The first line of the chorus goes: "Azzurro, il pomeriggio è troppo azzurro e lungo per me . . ."Peter Benjaminson The Story of Motown 1979 -- Page 306"The first line of the song goes: "Azzurro, il pomeriggio e troppo azzurro e lungo per me . . ." — Blue, the afternoon is too long and blue for me . . . ("blue," has no negative connotations of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adriano Celentano
Adriano Celentano (; born 6 January 1938) is an Italian musician, singer, composer, actor, and filmmaker. He is dubbed "''il Molleggiato''" (the springy one) because of his dancing. Celentano's many albums frequently enjoyed both commercial and critical success. Often credited as the author of both the music and lyrics of his songs, according to his wife Claudia Mori, some were written in collaboration with others. Due to his prolific career, both in Italy and abroad, he is considered one of the pillars of Italian music. Celentano is recognized for being particularly perceptive of changes in the music business, and is credited for having introduced rock and roll to Italy. As an actor, Celentano has appeared in 39 films, mostly comedies. Early life Celentano was born in Milan at 14 Via Cristoforo Gluck, and this address later became the subject of the famous song " Il ragazzo della via Gluck" ("The boy from Gluck Street"). His parents were from Foggia, in Apulia, and had moved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Régine
Regine () or Régine is a feminine given name. Regine is a German-French form of Regina, and Régine is a French form of Regina. People with the first name include: Regine * Regine Heitzer (born 1944), Austrian figure skater * Regine Hildebrandt (1941–2001), German biologist and politician * Regine Mösenlechner (born 1961), German alpine skier * Regine Olsen (1822–1904), Danish woman who was engaged to the philosopher and theologian Søren Kierkegaard * Regine Velasquez (born 1970), Filipino singer, actress, record producer, designer and TV host * Regina Jonas (German: Regine Jonas) (1902–1944), German woman who became the first female rabbi Régine * Régine Chassagne (born 1976), Canadian musician and founding member of the band ''Arcade Fire'' * Régine Crespin (1927–2007), French opera soprano * Régine Deforges (1935–2014), French author, editor, director and playwright * Régine Pernoud (1909–1998), French historian and medievalist * Régine Robin (1939–2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Die Ganzen Jahre
"All die ganzen Jahre" ("All those years") is a song by Die Toten Hosen. It is the third single and the tenth track from the album '' Auf dem Kreuzzug ins Glück''. The narrator accidentally meets an old friend and is disappointed because the other doesn't care any more, although they've gone through a lot together. There is also an English version of the song on '' Love, Peace & Money'', titled "Wasted Years". Music video The video was directed by Walter Knofel. It shows the band performing in white dresses. Track listing # "All die ganzen Jahre" (Frege/Frege) − 3:18 # "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" (Fife, Krupa, Reynolds, Rhythm) – 2:00 ( The Rezillos cover) # "Vor dem Sturm" (''Before the storm'') (Rohde/Frege) – 3:53 # "Altstadt hin und zurück" (''Old town In a city or town, the old town is its historic or original core. Although the city is usually larger in its present form, many cities have redesignated this part of the city to commemorate its origins after thorough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alles Wird Gut
"Alles wird gut" (''All will be well'') is a song by Die Toten Hosen. It's the first single and the second track from the album '' Auf dem Kreuzzug ins Glück''. The cover of the single is based on a detail from the painting "The Crucifixion" by Peter Paul Rubens. The song is about going to the new millennium depicting it intimidating, but promising, with irony though. The fact, that pieces of Berlin Wall (torn down in 1989) became popular souvenirs is referenced in the line "Mit einem Stein in der Hand als Souvenir von der Mauer in Berlin/Klopfen wir an die Hintertür vom neuen Paradies" (''With a stone in the hand as a souvenir from the wall in Berlin/We're knocking on the backdoor of the new paradise''). There is also an English version of the song on '' Love, Peace & Money'', titled "Year 2000". Music video The video was directed by Walter Knofel and is officially unreleased. The band performs in a rocky place, wearing Middle Age-fashion clothes. Track listing # "Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by entrepreneurs Richard Branson, Simon Draper, Nik Powell, and musician Tom Newman. It grew to be a worldwide success over time, with the success of platinum performers Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Devo, Tangerine Dream, Genesis, Phil Collins, OMD, the Human League, Culture Club, Simple Minds, Lenny Kravitz, the Sex Pistols, and Mike Oldfield among others, meaning that by the time it was sold, it was regarded as a major label, alongside other large international independents such as A&M and Island Records. Virgin Records was sold to EMI in 1992. EMI was in turn taken over by Universal Music Group (UMG) in 2012 with UMG creating the Virgin EMI Records division. The Virgin Records name continues to be used by UMG in certain markets such as Germany and Japan. Virgin Records America Virgin Records America, Inc. was the company's North American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eli Mohar
Eli Mohar ( he, עלי מוהר; December 30, 1948 – November 30, 2006) was an Israeli songwriter and columnist. Biography Eli Mohar was born in Tel Aviv. His father was Yechiel Mohar. He was a member of HaMahanot HaOlim youth movement and studied at A.D. Gordon School before moving to Tichon Hadash. During his service in the IDF, he wrote for the military newspaper in addition to his paratrooper course training. Mohar was married twice. From his first marriage to the actress Irit Alter, he had one daughter, Sharon. Towards the end of his life, Mohar was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer yet he continued to work. He later died in Azor on November 30, 2006 one month before his 58th birthday. He was laid to rest at Holon Cemetery. Songwriting career Mohar was well known as one of Israel’s most renowned songwriters. His reputation as a songwriter was based mainly on his longtime and occasional collaborations with singers like Arik Einstein, Gabi Shoshan, Esther Ofarim, Gali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arik Einstein
Arieh Lieb "Arik" Einstein ( he, אָרִיק אַייְנְשְׁטֵייְן, ; 3 January 1939 – 26 November 2013) was an Israeli singer, actor, comedian and screenwriter. He was a pioneer of Israeli rock music and was named "the voice of Israel". Through both high public and critical acclamation, Einstein is regarded as the greatest, most popular, and the most influential Israeli artist of all time. An illustrious musical career that spanned over 50 years saw Einstein recording over 500 songs and releasing, collaborating, and featuring in 34 albums, far more than any other Israeli musician. Through the years he collaborated with many well-known Israeli singers and songwriters, including Shalom Hanoch Miki Gavrielov, Yoni Rechter, and Shmulik Kraus. Einstein wrote many of his own songs and was a vocalist with The Churchills, Batzal Yarok and The High Windows. Einstein was also part of, and wrote songs for the Hashomer Hatzair youth movement. Early life Arieh Lieb Einstein ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel (; born 3 July 1987) is a German racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2007 to 2022 for BMW Sauber, Scuderia Toro Rosso, Toro Rosso, Red Bull Racing, Red Bull, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari, and Aston Martin in Formula One, Aston Martin. Vettel is one of the most successful drivers in Formula One history and has won four List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions, World Drivers' Championship titles, which he won consecutively from to . Vettel holds the record for being the List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions#Youngest Drivers' Champion, youngest World Champion in Formula One. He also has the third-most List of Formula One Grand Prix winners#By driver, race victories () and List of Formula One driver records#Total podium finishes, podium finishes (), and fourth-most List of Formula One polesitters, pole positions (). Vettel started his Formula One career as a test driver for BMW Sauber in , making a one-off racing appearance in . As part of the Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2020) was a Formula One motor race held on 13 December 2020 at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The race was the seventeenth and final race of the 2020 Formula One World Championship. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the race and led every lap from pole position, followed by Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton who completed the podium. Red Bull Racing got their first victory at Yas Marina in seven years. McLaren secured third place in the Constructors' Championship which saw them score their highest finish in the Constructors' Championship since 2012. This also meant that for the first time since 2015, a team other than Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull finished in the top three in the Constructors' Championship. Background Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The opening rounds of the championship were heavily affected by the COVID-19 pan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
