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Cradlesong Tour
The Cradlesong Tour (stylized cradlesong tour) was the second solo concert tour by Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas. The tour supported his second studio album, '' Cradlesong'' and the digital EP, ''Someday EP''. The tour primarily visited North America and Australia. During the summer of 2010, the tour morphed into the Sidewalk Angels Tour, benefiting the charity of the same name. Background After the success of his debut album '' ...Something to Be'', Thomas rejoined his band for the release of their first greatest hits album and tour. In 2008, Thomas went back into the studio and began recording his next album. The tour began in the fall of 2009 in Arizona and continued into 2010 with a few dates in Australia. After a three-month hiatus, Thomas continued to tour into the summer of 2010. The tour, given the name "Sidewalk Angels Tour" benefited the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, created by Thomas’ wife, Marisol. Thomas described the summer outing as an intimate performance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Thomas (musician)
Robert Kelly Thomas (born February 14, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known for being the lead singer of the rock band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist, with "Lonely No More" released in 2005 becoming his biggest solo chart success. Thomas received three Grammy Awards for co-writing and singing on the 1999 hit "Smooth" by Santana, which was also his first song as a solo artist. He has also been a songwriter for artists such as Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt, and Daughtry. Since 1996, his band has released a string of hit singles to radio, including "Push", " 3AM", " Real World", " Back 2 Good", " Bent", " If You're Gone", " Mad Season", "Disease", "Unwell", " Bright Lights", " How Far We've Come", and "She's So Mean". In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Thomas its first Hal David Starlight Award, recognizing young songwriters who have already ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lonely No More
"Lonely No More" is the first single from Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas' debut studio album, '' ...Something to Be'' (2005). It was released on February 14, 2005, and became his biggest solo hit to date. The song peaked at number one in Hungary, number three in Australia, number six on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Song information The single was written by Thomas and produced by Matt Serletic. Although he was featured on Santana's "Smooth", "Lonely No More" is notable for being the proper solo debut single of Thomas. Starting over a series of chordless industrial rhythmic beats, the song sees Thomas explaining to a prospective romantic interest why he is not exactly comfortable heading into a relationship with her at the moment. Although she seems to know what to say to him, he points out that words are only words. She needs to show him something else, or even swear allegiance to reassure his insecurities. To explain exactly how h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gannett Company
Gannett Co., Inc. () is an American mass media holding company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.Tysons Corner CDP, Virginia ." '' United States Census Bureau''. Retrieved May 7, 2009. It is the largest U.S. newspaper publisher as measured by total daily circulation. Massive layoffs and cessation of newspapers occurrred in November and December, 2022. It owns the |
Metromix
Metromix LLC was a Chicago entertainment website at Chicago.Metromix.com, owned by the ''Chicago Tribune'' division of Tribune Publishing. It served the Chicago metropolitan area. The website now redirects to that of the Chicago Tribune. History Originally launched in 1996 as metromix.com by the ''Chicago Tribune'', it was a local Chicago website targeting young, socially active adults looking for an insider’s perspective on local trends and hotspots. Users were typically 21 to 34 years of age with significant disposable income and highly active social lives. It earned various awards including the EPpy Award for Best Entertainment Site and the Digital Edge Award for Best Advertising Program. In 2007, Metromix became a joint venture between the media conglomerates Gannett Company and former Tribune Company. A guide to local restaurants, bars and clubs, events, concerts and movies, Metromix became available in over 60 markets. In late 2009, the company launched 27 new sites to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Is How A Heart Breaks
"This Is How a Heart Breaks" is the second single from Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas's debut album, '' ...Something to Be'' (2005). Released in June 2005, the song was moderately successful on the charts, peaking at number 52 in the United States and number 13 in Australia. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 copies, and in 2006, it was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo. Music video The video, directed by Pedro Romhanyi, with a cameo appearance by Chris Pratt, starts off with images of New York City then Rob Thomas singing as he walks along the street. He suddenly sees someone and runs away, chased through the New York streets by whoever he has seen. As the video progresses, Thomas escapes from the chaser and sings a few lines while walking along another part of the city. Just as he finishes the second verse, the chaser catches up to Thomas again and he runs through a bar and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smooth (Santana Song)
"Smooth" is a song performed by American rock band Santana and Matchbox Twenty lead vocalist Rob Thomas, released on June 15, 1999, as the lead single from the band's 1999 studio album, ''Supernatural''. It was written by Itaal Shur and Thomas, who re-wrote Shur's original melody and lyrics and sings the lead vocals, and produced by Matt Serletic. The song was an international success, reaching number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks. It was the final number-one hit of the 1990s and the first number-one hit of the 2000s, and the only song to appear on two decade-end ''Billboard'' charts. "Smooth" is ranked as the third-most-successful song ever on ''Billboard's'' Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs listing. In 2000, the song won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. "Smooth" also peaked at number one in Canada and charted within the top 10 in Australia, Austria, Ireland, and the United Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bent (song)
"Bent" is a song by American alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty. The rock ballad was shipped to radio on April 7, 2000, as the lead single from their second album, '' Mad Season'', and was given a commercial release in the United States on July 5, 2000. "Bent" became the band's first and only song to top the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, reaching number one on the chart dated July 22, 2000, and spending one week at the position. The song also topped the ''RPM'' Top Singles chart in Canada for five nonconsecutive weeks. Background and writing Rob Thomas told '' Billboard'' magazine that it's "a love song and a rock song; there's a hopeful tone to it. It's kind of like the person is saying, 'As misguided as I may be, these are things that it takes to be with me.'" This was Thomas' first attempt at a love song and he believes it is co-dependent of the 21st century. Thomas spoke on ''Storytellers'' that the song is about two people who are "both messed up", but they are together, so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Diamonds
"Her Diamonds" is the lead single from Rob Thomas's second studio album, '' Cradlesong'' (2009). Thomas confirmed the single's release via a Twitter account he had created on March 11, 2009. The single premiered on April 22, preceding the release of ''Cradlesong'' on June 30. On July 3, 2009, Thomas confirmed in an interview with Natalie Morales and Lester Holt on NBC's ''Today'' show that the song references his wife Marisol's auto-immune disease. Thomas announced his wife sang backup on the track and also helped produce its arrangement. Chart performance On the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 the song reached number 23, his highest peak since 2005's hit " Lonely No More". On the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks radio airplay chart, "Her Diamonds" debuted at number 27. The track would go on to top the ''Billboard'' Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart the week of August 8, becoming Thomas' third number one to date and extending Thomas' streak of top-five singles as a solo artist on the format to six ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz Song)
"I'm Yours" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, released in 2008 as the first single from his third studio album ''We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.''. The song was originally released on a limited edition EP called ''Extra Credit'' as a demo in 2005 to promote his second studio album '' Mr. A–Z''. It was performed in his 2004 and 2005 gigs and already became a crowd favorite before its release. "I'm Yours" was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards. "I'm Yours" was a huge commercial success in the United States. The song peaked at number 6 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; and spent 76 weeks on the chart, breaking the record for the longest charting song on the chart, previously held by LeAnn Rimes' song "How Do I Live" with 69 weeks on the chart; this record has since been broken and is currently held by "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals, which has spent 91 weeks on the chart. As of January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Wonders
"Little Wonders" is a song by American singer-songwriter Rob Thomas, recorded for Disney's animated feature ''Meet the Robinsons'' in 2007. It is the second single from the ''Meet the Robinsons'' soundtrack. It is featured on the film's soundtrack and in the ending of the film itself, and has been released as a single. "Little Wonders" debuted on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 78 and subsequently peaked at number 58. The song also became a top-20 hit in Australia, Austria, and Germany. Background Rob Thomas revealed on April 1, 2017, via his Facebook page, that the song 'Little Wonders' was written about him and his wife Marisol's first dog Tyler, who was born on that same date. Music video Two different versions of this video have been released, both of which contain various live action references to scenes in ''Meet the Robinsons''. Synopsis The original version features Thomas set against various backdrops, most of which feature crowded scenes. It starts out with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Something To Be (song)
"...Something to Be" is the title track and fourth single from Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas's solo debut album, '' ...Something to Be'' (2005). The song features guitar work from fellow Matchbox Twenty member Kyle Cook and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell. Released on March 13, 2006, the song peaked at 40 in Australia. Track listing Australian CD single # "...Something to Be" # "...Something to Be" (AOL Sessions) # "I Am an Illusion" (XM Sessions) Credits and personnel Credits are adapted from the Australian CD single liner notes and the '' ...Something to Be'' booklet. Studios * Recorded at The Hit Factory (New York City), BiCoastal Music ( Ossining, New York), Conway Studios, and Henson Studios (Los Angeles) * Mixed at The Hit Factory (New York City) * Mastered at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine, US) Personnel * Rob Thomas – writing, vocals * Wendy Melvoin – guitar * Mike Campbell – guitar * Kyle Cook – guitar * Mike Elizondo †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someday (Rob Thomas Song)
"Someday" is a song released from Rob Thomas' second album, '' Cradlesong''. It was released as the album's third single (second outside of Australia) in September 2009 only in digital Digital usually refers to something using discrete digits, often binary digits. Technology and computing Hardware *Digital electronics, electronic circuits which operate using digital signals **Digital camera, which captures and stores digital i ... format, and followed as a physical release in December 2009. It debuted at No. 93 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 59. It has since become Thomas's third career No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart as a solo artist, and fourth overall, also extending his top-five singles streak on the format to seven (eight when including his collaborative hit "Smooth"). Music video The music video was released on 15 September 2009 and is directed by Alan Ferguson. It captures Rob Thomas wandering through a parade in downtown New York City. Chart p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
