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A Year Without Rain Tour
The A Year Without Rain Tour was the second concert tour by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene. Marked as the band's headlining tour, it supported their second studio album, ''A Year Without Rain''. Background Previously, the band tour the United States and Europe playing at state fairs and music festivals with a few headlining concerts thrown in. The tour became a major success with critics and spectators alike, selling out many dates within the United States. After the release of their second studio album, the band toured alongside Katy Perry, Bruno Mars and Enrique Iglesias for the KIIS-FM Jingle Ball concert series. Gomez remarked her excitement for the tour and stated that it provided motivation to plan a "big" tour for 2011. During a backstage interview, Gomez remarked that she was conceptualizing the tour as far as stage and production and promised an amazing show with an "epic" stage for 2011. The tour was officially announced on the band's official website in S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selena Gomez & The Scene
Selena Gomez & the Scene was an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2008, its last lineup consisted of vocalist Selena Gomez, drummer Greg Garman, bassist Joey Clement, keyboardist Dane Forrest, and guitarist Drew Taubenfeld. The band released three studio albums, seven single (music), singles and nine music videos. Their debut album, ''Kiss & Tell (Selena Gomez & the Scene album), Kiss & Tell'', was released on September 29, 2009, debuting at No. 9 on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and earning the band a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in March 2010. The second single from the album, "Naturally (Selena Gomez & the Scene song), Naturally", reached the top thirty in the U.S., as well as the top twenty in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and Germany. The song has been certified Platinum in the U.S. and Canada. As of 2012, ''Kiss & Tell'' has sold over 900,000 copies in the U.S. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Grimmie
Christina Victoria Grimmie (March 12, 1994 – June 10, 2016) was an American singer and YouTuber. In 2009, she began posting covers of popular songs onto YouTube. After releasing her debut EP, '' Find Me'' (2011), her YouTube channel reached one million subscribers. After she reached two million subscribers, she released her debut studio album, ''With Love'' (2013). Grimmie then became a contestant on season six of ''The Voice'', finishing in third place. Adam Levine, her coach on the show, announced in the finale that, regardless of the results, he would sign her to his label 222 Records. Lil Wayne also offered to sign her to his label, Young Money Entertainment. She was signed with Island Records for a short time before being dropped. Grimmie released her second EP, ''Side A'', in 2016''.'' That same year, she took on an acting role, making her first and only motion picture appearance in ''The Matchbreaker''. On June 10, 2016, Grimmie was fatally shot while signing aut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)
"Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" (also known as "Mama Do") is the debut single by English singer and songwriter Pixie Lott released as the lead single from her debut studio album, '' Turn It Up'' (2009). Written and produced by Mads Hauge and Phil Thornalley, the song was released digitally in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2009 and physically on CD 8 June 2009. It debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Aged 18, Lott was one of the youngest singers to have a UK number-one single since Britney Spears in 1999. "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" received positive reviews from music critics. Background and composition Written and produced by Mads Hauge (co-writer of Natasha Bedingfield's "Soulmate") and Phil Thornalley (co-writer of Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn"), "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" is an uptempo electropop song which opens with siren-like synths and melodramatically soulful vocal. The song is composed of many synthesisers, drum machine and keyboards. It is composed in the key of D#mino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parachute (Cheryl Cole Song)
"Parachute" is a song by English singer Cheryl Cole from her debut studio album, ''3 Words'' (2009). It was written by Marshall Altman and Ingrid Michaelson, music production by American producer Syience. "Parachute" was released on 11 March 2010 as the album's third and final single and became Cole's third consecutive solo UK top 5 hit, and her third Irish top 10 hit. It was nominated for a Brit Award in 2011. Composition "Parachute" is an up-tempo song written by Ingrid Michaelson and Marshall Altman which combines R&B rhythms with pop melodies. It also makes use of military percussion, strings and a big pop music-hook with quirky melodic verses that were compared to " 3" by Britney Spears. The melody was said to resemble "beats from the Argentine Tango" whilst Cole makes use of auto-tuning for her vocals. It was initially put forward as one of the options for the lead single of the album but "Fight for This Love" was chosen instead. Lyrically the song was criticise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic (Pilot Song)
"Magic" is a 1974 song by Scottish pop rock band Pilot, and was the first hit single for the group. It was written by band members David Paton and Billy Lyall for their debut album, '' From the Album of the Same Name''. Background According to Paton, the song is inspired by the sunrise on Blackford Hill in Edinburgh. In a 2012 interview with Hotdisc Television, Paton also stated that at the time, his wife said she'd "never seen a daybreak," which also inspired the song. Personnel Pilot *David Paton: Lead vocals, Bass * Billy Lyall: Keyboards, Synthesizers, Piano and Backing vocals * Stuart Tosh: Drums and Backing vocals Additional personnel *Ian Bairnson: Electric guitar * Nick Heath: Backing vocals * David Mason: Trumpet * Richard Hewson: Orchestral Arrangements Chart performance "Magic" charted most successfully in Canada, where it topped the ''RPM'' national singles chart on 19 July 1975, and received a gold certification. It climbed as far as number 11 on the UK Sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naturally (Selena Gomez & The Scene Song)
"Naturally" is a song performed by American band Selena Gomez & the Scene, taken from their debut studio album '' Kiss & Tell'' (2009). It was released by Hollywood Records as the album's second single in the United States and select other countries. The song was produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James who wrote the song with Devrim Karaoglu. Musically, "Naturally" is an uptempo dance-pop song which relies on electropop. The song's lyrics speak of a relationship in which feelings are not forced and the protagonist sings of their happiness. The song officially impacted US mainstream radio on January 19, 2010, and was released physically in numerous European countries thereafter. The song also appears on the international standard edition of the band's 2010 sophomore album, A Year Without Rain. "Naturally" received generally positive reviews, with critics complimenting its electro and club feel. The song reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, Slovakia, Hungary, and Ireland, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Selena Gomez Song)
"Tell Me Something I Don't Know" is the debut single performed by Selena Gomez. The song was released as the lead single from ''Another Cinderella Story'' soundtrack on August 5, 2008. It went up to No. 58 on US Billboard Hot 100. A re-recorded version was featured on two of Gomez's albums, '' Kiss & Tell'' (2009), with her band Selena Gomez & the Scene, and the compilation album '' For You'' (2014). Chart performance The song peaked at number 58 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, becoming the singer’s first ever entry in the American chart and at 13 on the Australian Hitseekers Singles chart. As of July 2015, the song has sold 1.1 million copies in the United States. Music video The music video premiered on MTV's ''Total Request Live'' on September 9, 2008 and was directed by Elliott Lester Elliott Lester is a British film and television director best known for directing the film ''Blitz''. He began his career directing music videos, before making his film debut in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In My Head (Jason Derulo Song)
"In My Head" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo, released as the second single from his Jason Derulo (album), self-titled debut studio album. It was first released via download on December 10, 2009. The song topped the charts of Australia, Poland, and the United Kingdom and peaked within the top 10 of the charts in several other countries. The song's official remix has a heavier R&B sound and features rapper Nicki Minaj. Derulo performed the song on the American Idol (season 9), ninth season of ''American Idol''. Background Derulo has explained that "In My Head" was chosen to be released as the second single from the album to show the other side of his debut album. The song is Electro (music), electro-influenced and has a heavier rock feel than the R&B and electronica-influenced "Whatcha Say". He mentioned that the album displays both sides, so "In My Head" was released to introduce his fans to the electronic side of the record. The official remix features Nicki Minaj and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Is A Battlefield
"Love Is a Battlefield" is a song by American singer Pat Benatar, recorded and released on September 12, 1983, as a single from Benatar's live album '' Live from Earth'' (1983), though the song itself was a studio recording. It was written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman. The song was ranked at number 30 in VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s. "Love Is a Battlefield" went on to sell over a million records. Background and composition Knight and Chapman wrote this song for Benatar initially as a mid tempo song. After some exploration with drum machines and the band, producer Neil Giraldo decided to make it an uptempo song. The single was Benatar's second US million-seller and is tied with "We Belong" as her highest-charting single in the United States. It topped ''Billboard'''s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for four weeks and peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in December 1983. It reached number one on the Australian singles chart in February 1984 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falling Down (Selena Gomez & The Scene Song)
"Falling Down" is the debut single recorded by American pop rock band Selena Gomez & the Scene for their debut studio album, '' Kiss & Tell'' (2009). It was released on August 25, 2009 through Hollywood Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Ted Bruner and Trey Vittetoe, both of whom produced the track; Gina Schock of The Go-Go's also receives writing credit. Musically, "Falling Down" is an uptempo rock track that contains heavy usage of synths. Its lyrics see Gomez ridiculing life in Hollywood and fame, though can also be interpreted to speak of a romantic relationship. The song was released in select territories, receiving no official release in European territories. Upon its release, "Falling Down" received widespread critical acclaim from critics, receiving praise for being "catchy" and for Gomez's "sassy" vocal delivery. The song became the band's first chart entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at number 82. It became a top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot N Cold
"Hot n Cold" is a song by American singer Katy Perry. The song was written by Perry, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin and produced by Luke and Benny Blanco for her second studio album, ''One of the Boys'' (2008). It was released as the album's second single on September 9, 2008. The lyrics address an unstable romantic relationship caused by a partner's mood swings. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Perry's second consecutive top-five single, following "I Kissed a Girl". It also became Perry's second top-five single in the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand, and topped the charts in Finland, Germany, Canada, Norway, and Denmark, among others. "Hot n Cold" has sold over 5.8 million pure sales in the US, making it one of Perry's highest-selling singles in the nation. To promote "Hot n Cold", Perry marked the song's live debut with a performance on NBC's ''Today (American TV program), Today''. She also performed the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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