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Check It Out (The Friends Of Distinction Song)
Check It Out may refer to: Television * ''Check It Out!'' (Canadian TV series), a TV series that aired on CTV in the 1980s * ''Check It Out'' (UK TV series), a youth TV series produced by Tyne Tees in the late 1970s * ''Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule'', an American TV series, starring John C. Reilly Music * ''Check It Out'' (album), a 1973 album by Tavares, or its titletrack * "Ch-Check It Out", a 2004 song by the Beastie Boys * "Check It Out" (John Mellencamp song), a song by John Mellencamp from the album ''The Lonesome Jubilee'', 1987 * "Check It Out" (song), a 2010 song by will.i.am and Nicki Minaj * "Check It Out", a song by the Friends of Distinction from the album ''Whatever'', 1970 * "Check It Out", a song by Bobby Womack from the album ''I Don't Know What the World Is Coming To'', 1975 * "Check It Out", a song by Dynasty from the album ''Right Back at Cha!'', 1982 * "Check It Out", a song by Fu-Schnickens and Dres from the album ''F.U. Don't Take It Personal'', 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Check It Out (UK TV Series)
''Check it Out'' was a youth-oriented television series produced twice weekly by Tyne Tees Television for ITV from 1979 to 1982. It presented a mix of rock music performances and segments dealing with social issues including homelessness and homosexuality. ''Check it Out'' was produced concurrently with Tyne Tees' new music series '' Alright Now'', from 1979 to 1980. The show was notorious for an appearance by the band Public Image Ltd, in which John Lydon became angry at the interviewer's questions and walked out of the studi Co-presented by Chris Cowey. See also * ''Revolver'' (TV series) *''Top of the Pops'' *''Old Grey Whistle Test ''The Old Grey Whistle Test'' (sometimes abbreviated to ''Whistle Test'' or ''OGWT'') is a British television music show. The show was devised by BBC producer Rowan Ayers, commissioned by David Attenborough and aired on BBC Two, BBC2 from 1971 ...'' * ''The Tube'' (TV series) – produced by Tyne Tees for Channel 4 External linksBFI prof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Check It Out! With Dr
Check or cheque, may refer to: Places * Check, Virginia Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Check'' (film), a 2021 Indian Telugu-language film * ''The Checks'' (episode), a 1996 TV episode of ''Seinfeld'' Games and sports * Check (chess), a threat to capture the king or general * Check (poker), declining to bet * Checking (ice hockey), several techniques * Cross-check, in chess, a check played in reply to a check * Poker chip, less commonly referred to as a check Music * "Check" (Meek Mill song), 2015 * "Check" (Young Thug song), 2015 * "Check", a song by Chris Janson from the album '' Real Friends'' * "Check", a song by E-40 from the album '' The D-Boy Diary: Book 1'' * "Check", a song by Kojo Funds * "Check", a song by Lil Durk from the album ''Lil Durk 2X'' * "Check", a song by Max Webster from the album ''Universal Juveniles'' * "Check", a song by Nas and Rick Ross from the soundtrack to ''Creed II'' * "Check", a song by Quin NFN * "Check", a song by Qveen Herby from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Check It Out (album)
''Check It Out'' is the debut studio album by American soul/ R&B group Tavares, released in 1974 on the Capitol label. Commercial performance The album peaked at No. 20 on the R&B albums chart. It also reached No. 160 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album features the title track, which peaked at No. 5 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "That's the Sound That Lonely Makes", which reached No. 10 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100. Track listing Personnel ;Tavares *Antone "Chubby" Tavares - lead vocals on "If That's the Way You Want It", "Strangers in Dark Corners", and "That's the Sound That Lonely Makes" *Feliciano Tavares - lead vocals on "Strangers in Dark Corners", "Little Girl", "Let's Make the Best of What We Got" and "I'm in Love" *Perry "Tiny" Tavares - lead vocals on "That's the Sound That Lonely Makes" and "Wish You Were With Me Mary" *Arthur "Pooch" Tavares - lead vocals on "I'll Never Say Never Again" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ch-Check It Out
"Ch-Check It Out" is a song by alternative hip-hop group Beastie Boys, released as the first single off their sixth studio album, ''To the 5 Boroughs'' (2004), on May 3, 2004. The song heavily samples "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Peggy Lee. Following its appearance on an episode of American teen drama television series ''The O.C.'' in April 2004, the song was released as a single on May 3, 2004. The song reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 68 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the Canadian Singles Chart. In Australia, the song reached number 46 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was ranked number 28 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004. "Ch-Check It Out" was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2005 Grammy Awards. Beastie Boys member MCA directed the song's music video under his pseudonym, Nathaniel Hörnblowér. Critical reception Reviewing th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Check It Out (John Mellencamp Song)
"Check It Out" is a 1987 song by John Mellencamp released as the third single from his album ''The Lonesome Jubilee'' in 1988. The single was a top 20 hit, reaching number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Lyrics and music According to Mellencamp biographer David Masciotra, the song "describes the rewards and punishments of a typical American middle-class family" and professes that "our attempts to solve the mysteries of the heart and grasp the truth of humanity are fraught with disaster and disappointment." Mellencamp biographer Paul Rees called its sound "uplifting". Reception ''Cash Box'' said that Mellencamp's rough county-ish feel takes you into the heartland f America and that the song "features a nice instrumental hook line that sounds like an otherworldly bagpipe and leads into the verses." Masciotra calls it "a uniquely powerful testament to the mystery of inner life". Music video The video was shot as a live performance at Market Square Arena Market Square Arena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Check It Out (song)
"Check It Out" is a song performed by American rapper will.i.am and Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj. The hip hop and electropop song, written by will.i.am and Minaj, sampling (music), samples the 1979 hit single "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles. After release, it debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at #78 and on the Canadian Hot 100 at #48. It appears on Minaj's first album, ''Pink Friday'', though it was not released to promote the album. The special remix released in the UK features the British recording artist Cheryl (singer), Cheryl Cole. The song peaked at #24 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 By December 2013, it has sold 780,000 digital downloads. Background The song samples "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles. Minaj said in an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'' that she was working with producer will.i.am on her latest album, not hinting at whether it was a production or a featured help, saying, "Just something for my album tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whatever (The Friends Of Distinction Album)
''Whatever'' is the fourth studio album by R&B group The Friends of Distinction, released in 1970 on the RCA Victor label. Commercial performance The album peaked at No. 42 on the R&B albums chart. It also reached No. 179 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album features the single, "Time Waits for No One", which peaked at No. 60 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 37 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. Track listing Personnel *Floyd Butler, Barbara Jean Love, Charlene Gibson, Harry Elston – vocals *Jerry Peters, Joe Sample – keyboards *Ray Cork, Jr. – keyboards, percussion, trumpet *Louie Shelton, Greg Poree, David T. Walker – guitar *Wilton Felder – electric bass *Gary Coleman, Kenneth Watson – percussion *King Errison – congas *Toxey French, Edward Greene – drums *Jimmy Getzoff – violin, concertmaster *Nathan Ross – violin *Samuel Boghossian – viola *Armand Kaproff – cello *Plas Johnson, William Green – woodwinds *Jay Migliori Jay Migliori (Novem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Don't Know What The World Is Coming To
''I Don't Know What the World Is Coming To'' is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Bobby Womack. The album was released on March 28, 1975, by United Artists Records. The album debuted at number 126 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In 1978 British rock singer Rod Stewart lifted the melody from "(If You Want My Love) Put Something Down On It" for his hit song "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" Track listing Personnel *Bobby Womack - guitar, bass, vocals *Glen Goins, Charles Fullilove, Ken Khristian, Larry Otis - guitar *Sneaky Pete Kleinow - pedal steel *Tommy Cogbill, Paul Stallworth, Chuck Rainey - bass *Truman Thomas, Roger Dollarhide, David Foster, Bobby Wood, William Smith, Leon Ware - keyboards *Robert Robertie, Ron Selico, Jim Keltner, Bill Braun, Bill Lordan, Larry Zack, Soko Richardson - drums *Joe Lala - congas *Jonathan Blair - electric violin *Cosme DeAguero - vibraphone *Catherine Gotthoffer - harp *René Hall - strings *Bill Withers William Harrison Withe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right Back At Cha!
''Right Back at Cha!'' is the fourth album by the Los Angeles, California-based R&B group Dynasty (band), Dynasty. Reception Released in 1982, Produced by group member Leon Sylvers III. Track listing #Check It Out – (Barbee, Shelby, Spencer) 5:49 #Strokin' – (Barbee, Brantley, Randolph, The Time (band), Smith) 5:08 #The Only One – (Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Harris, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lewis) 4:30 #Questions – (Carriere, Potts) 3:30 #Does That Ring a Bell – (SOLAR Records#In-house writers, Meyers, Parker, Potts) 3:56 #Straight Out – (Meyers, Parker) 3:34 #Right Back at Cha! – (Shelby, Spencer, Sylvers) 4:36 #That's the Way I Feel About You – (Meyers, Shelby, Spencer, Smith) 3:59 #I Can't Stop Loving You – (Barbee, Shelby, Shockley) 4:48 #All's Fair in Love and War – (Barbee, Sylvers, Sylvers) 4:40 "Strokin'" was sampled on "Signatune" by DJ Mehdi from his 2006 LP, "Lucky Boy". Charts Singles References External links Dynasty-Right Bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straight Up Sewaside
''Straight Up Sewaside'' is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Das EFX. It was released on November 16, 1993 via East West Records. Recording sessions took place at Northshore Soundworks in Commack, New York. Production was handled by Solid Scheme and Charlie Marotta, with PMD serving as executive producer. The album debuted at number 20 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. It was supported with two singles, " Freakit" and " Baknaffek". Its lead single, "Freakit", was released on October 21, 1993 and made it to number 43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Critical reception ''Spin'' wrote that "on ''Straight Up Sewaside'', the fidgeting raps keep coming, with pumping, vinyl-hissing production, and that was enough. In this case, more of the same was impressive and even admirable". Ira Robbins of ''Trouser Press'' wrote: "the sophomore album is a let-down, with dull production, streamlined vocals and too many go-nowhere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
