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Barnes Hits Anthology
''Barnes Hits Anthology'' (also known as ''The Best Of... Anthology'' or simply ''Hits'') is the first greatest hits album by Australian rock musician, Jimmy Barnes. It debuted at number 1 in Australia and number 3 in New Zealand. It was nominated for Highest Selling Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 1997, but lost to ''Recurring Dream'' by Crowded House. The album was released on vinyl for the first time in November 2018. Track listing ;Double disc edition #"Different Lives" #"No Second Prize" (1996 version) #"Edgewood" #"Love Will Find a Way" (Rough Mix) #"No Frills" #"Tear My Heart Out" #"Going to Mexico" #"Bad News" #"The Other Side" #"Destiny" #"Seven Days" (12" Mix) #"Sydney Ladies" #"Black and Blue" #"Gonna See My Baby Tonight" (with Nathan Cavaleri) #" I Gotcha" (Tex Mex Remix) #"Every Beat" (Dark Reggae 12" Mix) #"White Room" Charts ''Hits'' was Barnes' seventh number 1 album in Australia. Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications See also * List of nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Barnes
James Dixon "Jimmy" Barnes (née Swan; born 28 April 1956) is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer. His career, both as a solo performer and as the lead vocalist with the rock band Cold Chisel, has made him one of the most popular and best-selling Australian music artists of all time. Barnes has achieved 15 solo number one albums in Australia, more than any other artist. Additionally Barnes achieved 5 more as lead singer of Cold Chisel, bringing his combined sum to 20 number one albums in Australia, comfortably eclipsing the Beatles (with 14), Madonna (12), Eminem and U2 (11). Early life Barnes was born James Dixon Swan in the Cowcaddens area of Glasgow, the son of Dorothy and Jim Swan. His father was a prizefighter. His maternal grandmother was Jewish, but he was raised Protestant. He called his childhood environment a "slum" of alcohol and violence, saying that his mother had him and his four siblings (John, Dorothy, Linda, and Alan) before she was 21. His older brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Much Ain't Enough Love
"Too Much Ain't Enough Love" is a song by Australian rock singer, Jimmy Barnes. It was released in October 1987 as the first single from Barnes' 1987 album, '' Freight Train Heart'' It was his first Australian No. 1 hit single, Note: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1974 until Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) created their own charts in mid-1988. while reaching No. 4 on the New Zealand Singles Chart. In the United States it was issued in the following year, which peaked at No. 91 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in July 1988. It featured back-up vocals by Venetta Fields (who often performed back-up for both Barnes and John Farnham), as well as Wendy Matthews, who later found acclaim as a solo singer. Reception In a ''Cash Box magazine'' review, they said "He's been called the Australian Bruce Springsteen, and this great cut proves it. He's got a phenomenal rock voice. Great song". Track listing 7" single (K-424) *Side A "Too Much ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Vanda
Johannes Hendrikus Jacob van den Berg (born 22 March 1946), better known as his stage name Harry Vanda, is a Dutch Australian musician, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as lead guitarist of the 1960s Australian rock band the Easybeats who with fellow member George Young formed the 1970s and 1980s songwriting and record production duo Vanda & Young. Early life Vanda's family migrated to Australia from the Netherlands in 1963, and settled in Sydney. Vanda, who had been a guitarist with the Hague The Hague ( ; nl, Den Haag or ) is a city and municipality of the Netherlands, situated on the west coast facing the North Sea. The Hague is the country's administrative centre and its seat of government, and while the official capital of ...-based band the Starfighters, came to fame in 1964–65 as the lead guitarist of the Easybeats. In the same year he met rhythm guitarist George Young at the Villawood, New South Wales, Villawood migrant hostel. In 2007, ''Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lost Boys
''The Lost Boys'' is a 1987 American supernatural black comedy horror film directed by Joel Schumacher, produced by Harvey Bernhard with a screenplay written by Jeffrey Boam, Janice Fischer and James Jeremias, from a story by Fischer and Jeremias. The film's ensemble cast includes Corey Haim, Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Dianne Wiest, Edward Herrmann, Billy Wirth, Brooke McCarter, Alex Winter, Jamison Newlander, and Barnard Hughes. The title is a reference to the Lost Boys in J. M. Barrie's stories about Peter Pan and Neverland, who, like vampires, never grow up. Most of the film was shot in Santa Cruz, California. ''The Lost Boys'' was released and produced by Warner Bros. Pictures on July 31, 1987 and was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $32 million against a production budget of $8.5 million. The success of the film has spawned a franchise with two sequels ('' Lost Boys: The Tribe'' and '' Lost Boys: The Thirst''), and two comic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
INXS
INXS (a word play, phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian Rock music, rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. The band's founding members were bassist Garry Gary Beers, main composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, drummer Jon Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss, lead singer and main lyricist Michael Hutchence, and guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly. For 20 years, INXS was fronted by Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New wave music, new wave/pop music, pop style, the band later developed a harder Pub rock (Australia), pub rock style that included funk and dance music, dance elements. In 1984, INXS had their first number-one hit in Australia with "Original Sin (INXS song), Original Sin". The band would later achieve international success in the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s with the hit albums ''Listen Like Thieves'', ''Kick (INXS album), Kick'', and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Times (The Easybeats Song)
"Good Times" (aka "Gonna Have a Good Time") is a song by the Easybeats which was released as a single in Australia 18 July 1968, and which appeared on their ''Vigil'' album with guest vocals by Steve Marriott of Small Faces. It was written by George Young and Harry Vanda. When broadcast on BBC radio it was reputedly heard by Paul McCartney on his car radio; McCartney apparently rang the station immediately to request a repeat playing. Notable cover versions The Clingers "Good Times" was recorded and released in 1969 as "Gonna Have a Good Time Tonight" by four Mormon sisters from Utah. The song was produced by Kim Fowley for Columbia Records but failed to chart. The Clingers are regarded as the first all female rock band that played their own instruments. eference re producer Kim Fowley https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-clinger-sisters-mn0001789017 eference re 'First Girls of Rock 'n' Roll' https://www.amazon.com.au/Clinger-Sisters-First-Girl-Rock/dp/B00FKN1E5M Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Van Zandt
Steven Van Zandt (né Lento; born November 22, 1950), also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, in which he plays guitar and mandolin. He has appeared in several television drama series, including as Silvio Dante in ''The Sopranos'' (1999–2007) and as Frank Tagliano in ''Lilyhammer'' (2012–2014). Van Zandt has his own solo band called Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul, intermittently active since the 1980s. In 2014, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band. Van Zandt has produced music, written songs, and had his own songs covered by Bruce Springsteen, Meat Loaf, Nancy Sinatra, Pearl Jam, Artists United Against Apartheid, and the Iron City Houserockers, among others. Early life Van Zandt was born Steven Lento on November 22, 1950 to Mary Henrietta (née Lento) Van Zandt and Vince Borello, in Winthrop, Massachusetts. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride The Night Away
"Ride the Night Away" is a song by Australian rock musician, Jimmy Barnes and released in February 1986 as the third and final single from Barnes' second studio album, ''For the Working Class Man ''For the Working Class Man'' is the second studio album by former Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes, released in December 1985. The album consists of five original tracks and seven remixed tracks that had previously been released on Barnes' 1 ...''. The song peaked at number 39 on the Australian Kent Music Report. Music video A music video was produced to promote the single. Track listing 7" Single (K 9931) *Side A "Ride the Night Away" - 4:20 *Side B "Paradise" (Remixed Version) - 3:04 Charts References {{authority control Mushroom Records singles 1986 singles 1985 songs Jimmy Barnes songs Song recordings produced by Mark Opitz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Fires
''Two Fires'' is the fourth studio album by the Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes, and his first United States release for Atlantic Records. It was released in Australia by Mushroom Records and was his fifth consecutive No. 1 album, debuting in September 1990 and remaining at the position for four weeks. On 16 June 1991, ''Two Fires'' again reached No. 1, making it the only Barnes album to achieve such a feat. The title track, "Between Two Fires", was co-written with the hit songwriter, Holly Knight, it also includes a bonus track "Stick To Your Guns". Track listing # " Lay Down Your Guns" (Jimmy Barnes, Rick Nowels) # " Let's Make It Last All Night" (Barnes, Diane Warren, Desmond Child) # "Little Darling" (Barnes) # "Love Is Enough" (Barnes, Marvin Etzioni, Sandford, Thomas, Froggatt) # "Hardline" (Barnes, Tony Brock, Jay Williams, Savigar) # "One of a Kind" (Barnes, Brock, Williams, Savigar) # "Sister Mercy" (Barnes, Ross Wilson, Neill) # " When Your Love is Gone" (Barnes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Darling
"Little Darling" is a single by Australian rock musician, Jimmy Barnes. It was released in November 1990 as the third single from his fourth studio album, ''Two Fires''. The song peaked at number 39 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart The ARIA Charts are the main Australian record chart, music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA beca .... Track listing 7" single *Side A "Little Darling" *Side B "No Frills" Charts References {{authority control Mushroom Records singles 1990 singles 1990 songs Jimmy Barnes songs Song recordings produced by Don Gehman Songs written by Jimmy Barnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For The Working Class Man
''For the Working Class Man'' is the second studio album by former Cold Chisel frontman Jimmy Barnes, released in December 1985. The album consists of five original tracks and seven remixed tracks that had previously been released on Barnes' 1984 debut album '' Bodyswerve''. Details ''For the Working Class Man'' (re-titled ''Jimmy Barnes'' for the international market—after the original title of ''A Week Away from Paradise'' was scrapped—with a slightly altered track listing and different cover artwork) was specifically geared toward securing Barnes a break into the American music market by Geffen. The new material found on the album was recorded in New York and Los Angeles with a variety of high-profile American producers, session musicians, and outside songwriters. Journey's Jonathan Cain contributed, produced and performed on two tracks, "Working Class Man" (which has since become Barnes' signature song as a solo artist after being featured in the Ron Howard film ''Gung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'd Die To Be With You Tonight
"I'd Die to Be with You Tonight" is a song by Australian rock musician, Jimmy Barnes. Released in August 1985 as the lead single from his second studio album, ''For the Working Class Man''. The song peaked at number seven on the Australian Kent Music Report, becoming Barnes' first solo top ten single. Kim Carnes participates in the song on the harmony vocals. The song was written by Chas Sandford. In his autobiography, Barnes claimed that Sandford was initially unwilling to part with the song, saying that he had already declined to give it to Don Henley because he was saving it for a solo album. The music video was filmed on the Pyrmont Bridge The Pyrmont Bridge, a heritage-listed swing bridge across Cockle Bay, is located in Darling Harbour, part of Port Jackson, west of the central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Open ... in 1985, before the Darling Harbour redevelopments. Track listing 7" Single (K-9819) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
