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Clever Clogs
'' Clever Clogs '' (subtitled ''Live in Concert'') is a live and video album by 10cc released in 2008. Overview The album was recorded and released by the 10cc touring band, led by the only original member Graham Gouldman, a fact highlighted by the sub-credit featuring Graham Gouldman and friends which appears on the album cover, with established 10cc members Rick Fenn and Paul Burgess (musician), Paul Burgess together with Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens (saxophonist), Mike Stevens. The 10cc touring band and the album are notable in featureing not only 10cc material, but also songs from Gouldman's song-writing and musical career, including Wax (UK band), Wax and GG/06 songs. ''Clever Clogs'' is also features the original 10cc member Kevin Godley who makes a guest appearance and sings two songs. 'The album was produced and the live concert directed by Bafta winner Robin Bextor for New Wave Pictures. The cover art for the album, with the new band's logo, was designed by long-tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10cc
10cc are an English rock band formed in Stockport in 1972. The group initially consisted of four musicians – Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme – who had written and recorded together since 1968. The group featured two songwriting teams. Stewart and Gouldman were predominantly pop songwriters, who created most of the band's accessible songs. Godley and Creme were the predominantly experimental half of 10cc, featuring art and cinematically inspired writing. Every member of 10cc was a multi-instrumentalist, singer, writer and producer. Most of the band's records were recorded at their own Strawberry Studios (North) in Stockport and Strawberry Studios (South) in Dorking, with most of those engineered by Stewart. From 1972 to 1978, 10cc had five consecutive UK top-ten albums: ''Sheet Music'' (1974), '' The Original Soundtrack'' (1975), '' How Dare You!'' (1976), ''Deceptive Bends'' (1977) and ''Bloody Tourists'' (1978). 10cc also had twelve singles reach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Things We Do For Love (song)
"The Things We Do for Love" is a song by British band 10cc, released as a single in 1976. It later featured on the album ''Deceptive Bends'' released in 1977 and was the group's first release after the departure of band members Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. Track listing ;UK 7" single :A. "The Things We Do for Love" – 3:32 :B. "Hot to Trot" – 4:28 Personnel *Eric Stewart - lead & backing vocals, electric lead guitar, piano, organ *Graham Gouldman - bass, electric & acoustic rhythm guitars, tambourine, handclaps, backing vocals * Paul Burgess - drums, tambourine, handclaps, gong Chart performance The song was a hit in various countries worldwide, reaching No. 1 in Canada, as well as peaking at No. 6 in the UK, No. 5 in Australia, No. 13 in the Netherlands, No. 2 in Ireland and No. 5 in the US, where it reached gold status and became the band's best-selling single. Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Amy Grant version "The Things We Do for Love" was co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bridge To Your Heart
"Bridge to Your Heart" is a song by Wax from their second studio album ''American English'' (1987). In many European countries the song was released under the title "Building a Bridge to Your Heart". The song became the group's most popular single in their home country of the United Kingdom, reaching No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and reaching the top ten in other European countries such as the Netherlands and Sweden. Background In March 1987, band members Andrew Gold and Graham Gouldman started writing and recording songs for the follow-up to their debut album ''Magnetic Heaven'', ''American English''. One of these songs was "Bridge to Your Heart". The song was later released as the album's second single on 6 July 1987, on RCA Records. The song then debuted at No. 98 on the UK Singles Chart, and slowly rose to its peak position of No. 12 on the chart. The song instantly became their breakout hit, and the ''American English'' album became the duo's first and only album to chart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dean And I
"The Dean and I" is a song by the art rock/ pop band 10cc, from their 1973 eponymous debut album, written by Lol Creme and Kevin Godley. The song was released as the fourth single from the album in August 1973 and peaked at #10 on the UK Singles Chart. The single reached the top of the Irish Singles Chart on 20 September 1973. Music and lyrics The first real lines of the song are ''"Hey, kids, let me tell you how I met your mom. We were dancing and romancing at the senior prom"''. The epic poem '' Paradise Lost'' by John Milton is mentioned in the lyrics: "Now who would have guessed Milton's Paradise Lost could be found." The song has been considered a parody of such sock hop songs as by Jerry Lee Lewis " High School Confidential", with the teenage romance ending in a midlife crisis and divorce. Release The album version of the song is slightly longer than the single version. Most of the material cut for the single release is from the introduction where the lyric on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna (10cc Song)
"Donna" is the first single by British art pop band 10cc. Released in 1972, it peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by Lol Creme and Kevin Godley. Overview "Donna", a parody of doo-wop songs (see also "Donna" by Ritchie Valens), was originally written as a potential B-side to the song "Waterfall". The song features sharp contrasts between falsetto in the chorus (Creme) and deep monotone vocals (Godley) in the verse. The melody line is similar to the Beatles song "Oh! Darling". Band member Eric Stewart has said: "We knew it had something. We only knew of one person who was mad enough to release it, and that was Jonathan King." The song was subsequently released on King's UK Records label. The band had considered releasing it under the name of "Doctor Father Part Two", resurrecting a band name they had used for their 1970 song "Umbopo". Band manager Harvey Lisberg Harvey Brian Lisberg (born 2 March 1940) is an English talent manager and impresario, bes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silly Love
"Silly Love" is a song recorded by an English rock band 10cc released as the third and final single from the album '' Sheet Music'' through UK Records in 1974. Personnel *Lol Creme – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, backing vocals *Eric Stewart – vocals, lead guitar, electric guitar, grand piano, backing vocals *Kevin Godley – vocals, drums *Graham Gouldman Graham Keith Gouldman (born 10 May 1946) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the co-lead singer and bassist of the art rock band 10cc. He has been the band's only constant member since its formation in 1972. Before 10cc ... – bass guitar, backing vocals Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts References {{Authority control 10cc songs 1974 songs 1974 singles Songs written by Eric Stewart Songs written by Lol Creme UK Records singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Your Love
"For Your Love" is a rock song written by Graham Gouldman and recorded by English group the Yardbirds. Released in March 1965, it was their first top ten hit in both the UK and the US. The song was a departure from the group's blues roots in favour of a commercial pop rock sound. Guitarist Eric Clapton disapproved of the change and it influenced him to leave the group. Background Gouldman wrote the song at the age of 18 while working by day in a gentlemen's outfitters near Salford Docks and playing by night with the semi-professional Manchester band the Mockingbirds. Gouldman cited the Beatles as his influence: The Yardbirds were performing on a Christmas show at the Hammersmith Odeon in London and song publisher Ronnie Beck played the song to their manager, Giorgio Gomelsky, and the band. Recording The Yardbirds recorded "For Your Love" at the IBC Studios in London on 1 February 1965. The majority of the song was recorded with singer Keith Relf and drummer Jim McCart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Look Through Any Window
"Look Through Any Window" is a song by the British beat group The Hollies. It was their follow-up single to their first UK chart-topper, " I'm Alive", and reached No.4 in the UK Singles Chart at the beginning of October 1965. "Look Through Any Window" was The Hollies' first American Billboard Top 40 hit, peaking at No.32 on 22 January 1966 (" Just One Look" in 1964 had been the band's first American chart hit). It made No.3 in Canada in the RPM Magazine charts, as well as in South Africa. Written by songwriters Graham Gouldman and Charles Silverman, it features a distinctive 12-string guitar riff, soaring harmonies and Bobby Elliott’s explosive drumming. They also recorded a version in French (titled "Regardez par des fenêtres") that was not officially released at the time but was included on the 1988 compilation ''Rarities''. ''Cash Box'' described it as a "medium-paced laconic teen-slanted ditty with a contagious repeating rhythmic riff." First released as a single in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Milk Today
"No Milk Today" is a song that was written by Graham Gouldman and originally recorded by British pop band Herman's Hermits. It was first released as a single by the Mancunian group in the UK in October 1966 and, with the B-side "My Reservation's Been Confirmed", enjoyed chart success, peaking at No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart. Although not released as a single in the US ("Dandy" was released in its place with the same B-side), it was popular enough to become a moderate hit when it was released there as the B-side to " There's a Kind of Hush", reaching No. 35 in 1967 (the A-side reaching No. 4). It was also a major hit in many European countries. Music and lyrics The song, which is dominated by its downcast reflective verses in A-minor and neatly complemented by its interjecting upbeat chorus in A-major, was the second major song Gouldman wrote for Herman's Hermits (the previous being "Listen People", a US #3). The lyrics refer to the practice, common at the time, of milkmen d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bus Stop (song)
"Bus Stop" is a song recorded and released as a single by the British rock band the Hollies in 1966. It reached No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart. It was the Hollies' first US top ten hit, reaching No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' charts in September 1966. Background "Bus Stop" was written by UK songwriter and future 10cc member Graham Gouldman, who also penned major hits for the Yardbirds ("For Your Love") and Herman's Hermits ("No Milk Today"), as well as the Hollies' first venture into the US top 40 with " Look Through Any Window". With the release of "Bus Stop" as a single in June 1966, the Hollies joined the trend known as raga rock, a subgenre first popularised by the Beatles, the Byrds and the Kinks. Musicologist William Echard highlights the guitar solo and its sitar-like sound as an indicator of the Indian musical element evident in the song. ''Billboard'' said of the single that there was a "good group vocal on this teen-aimed, easy-rocker with more commercial potential ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art For Art's Sake (song)
"Art for Arts Sake" is a single by 10cc released in 1975. It was taken from the '' How Dare You!'' album, and reached No. 5 on the UK singles chart. The title of the song derives from the fact that Graham Gouldman's father, Hymie Gouldman, often used to say "Art for art's sake, money for God's sake, okay". Personnel * Eric Stewart – lead vocal, grand piano, electric piano, six string bass, fuzz bass, lead guitar * Graham Gouldman– electric guitars, cow bell, tambourine, backing vocals * Lol Creme – 2nd lead vocal, electric guitars, maracas, Moog synthesizer, recorder, backing vocals * Kevin Godley Kevin Michael Godley (born 7 October 1945) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and music video director. He is known as the singer and drummer of the art rock band 10cc and later as part of collaboration duo Godley & Creme with Lol Creme ... – drums, temple blocks, backing vocals Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts References 10cc songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lol Creme
Laurence Neil "Lol" Creme (born 19 September 1947) is an English musician and music video director, best known for his work in 10cc. He sings and plays guitar, bass and keyboards. Biography Creme was born in Prestwich, Lancashire, England. Like bandmates Graham Gouldman and Kevin Godley, Creme grew up in a Jewish household. While attending art school in Birmingham, he took up the nickname Lolagon and met Kevin Godley. They joined the white R&B combo The Sabres (The Magic Lanterns), Hotlegs and other bands together, most significantly 10cc,Lester, Paul "Heirs to The Beatles: The story of 10cc". The Jewish Chronicle and in 1976 they left 10cc together to record as Creme & Godley (later Godley & Creme). The pair became music video directors, working with bands including Yes. Creme directed the 1991 Jamaican comedy film ''The Lunatic''. In 1988, Creme became a member of the band Art of Noise, with Anne Dudley and Trevor Horn, and directed videos for the artists who recorded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
