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Ever Since (Lesley Gore Album)
''Ever Since'' is the eleventh and final studio album released by American singer Lesley Gore, released on June 28, 2005 on Engine Company Records. Produced by Blake Morgan, it was preceded by the 1982 album ''The Canvas Can Do Miracles'', and was her first album of original material since 1975's ''Love Me by Name''. Reception In addition to extensive national radio coverage and critical acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, and other national press, three songs from ''Ever Since'' have been used in television shows and a film: "Better Angels" in ''CSI: Miamis fourth season premiere episode, "Words We Don't Say" in an episode of ''The L Word ''The L Word'' is a television drama that aired on Showtime from January 18, 2004 to March 8, 2009. The series follows the lives of a group of lesbian and bisexual women who live in West Hollywood, California. The premise originated with Ilene Ch ...'', and "It's Gone" in the Jeff Lipsky-directed film ''Fla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flannel Pajamas (film)
''Flannel Pajamas'' is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Jeff Lipsky. It stars Justin Kirk and Julianne Nicholson. The plot charts the course of a short-lived marriage, from its passionate beginning through the daily erosion of feeling and romance to separation. Plot Cast * Justin Kirk * Julianne Nicholson * Rebecca Schull * Jamie Harrold Production Filmed in New York City, NY, Rockland County, NY, and Chester Springs, PA with a budget of just under $500,000, Release It was shown at Sundance Film Festival, where it was nominated for a Grand Jury prize. It later opened in several large cities across the country, including New York City, where it received a mixed, though admiring, review from ''The New York Times'', and San Francisco, where it received a similar review from the ''Chronicle''. Reception Lipsky, the director, got his start as a distributor of independent films such as John Cassavetes' '' A Woman Under the Influence'', and some reviewers noted Cass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lesley Gore Albums
Lesley is a placename, given name and surname, a variant of Leslie that can be male or female name and is ultimately an anglicization of a Scottish (Gaelic) placename. Places * Fort Lesley J. McNair, American army facility * Lesley University, American academic institution People Given name * Lesley Baker (b. 1944), Australian actress * Lesley Bamberger (born 1965/1966), Dutch billionaire, owner of Kroonenberg Groep * Lesley Blanch (1904–2007), British writer and editor * Lesley M. M. Blume, American author * Lesley Turner Bowrey (b. 1942), Australian tennis player * Lesley-Ann Brandt (b. 1981), South African-born actress * Lesley Choyce (b. 1951), American-born writer based in Canada * Lesley Douglas (b. 1963), British radio executive * Lesley-Anne Down (b. 1954), British actress * Lesley Ann Downey (1954–1964), British murder victim * Lesley Duncan (1943–2010), British singer-songwriter * Lesley Dunlop (b. 1956), British actress * Lesley Elliott (other), multi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2005. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2005 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2005 albums Albums An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records coll ... 2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellen Weston
Ellen Weston (born Ellen Weinstein) is an American actress, producer, and writer. Early years Born in New York City, Weston is the daughter of educators; her mother was a teacher, and her father was a superintendent of schools. She attended Performing Arts High School, Hofstra University, New York University, and Hunter College. She completed work on her Bachelor of Arts degree two years after she dropped out to act full-time. Career Weston's Broadway credits include '' Toys in the Attic'', ''A Far Country'', and '' Mary, Mary''. Her first notable television role was a stint as Robin Fletcher on ''Guiding Light'' from 1963 to 1964, followed by another daytime role as Karen Gregory on '' Another World''. From 1978 to 1980, she appeared as Derek's ex-wife on ''The Young and the Restless''. She portrayed Betty Harrelson in ''S.W.A.T.'' and Dr. Steele in ''Get Smart''. She also appeared in ''The Ghost and Mrs. Muir'', ''Bonanza'', ''Wonder Woman'', ''Bewitched'', '' Hawkins'', an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Gore
Michael Gore (born March 5, 1951) is an American composer. Gore is the younger brother of singer-songwriter Lesley Gore. Biography A 1969 graduate of the Dwight-Englewood School, Gore received the school's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2004. Gore, along with lyricist Dean Pitchford, won the Oscar in 1981 for Best Original Song for " Fame", from the film of the same title. He also won the award that year for Best Original Score. Gore, alongside his long-term partner Lawrence D. Cohen, later collaborated with Pitchford on '' Carrie: The Musical,'' a show based on Stephen King's first published novel from 1974. The show, as directed by Terry Hands of the Royal Shakespeare Company, became one of Broadway's most infamous flops, receiving polarizing reviews from theater critics. Despite reactive audiences and positive comparisons to The Rocky Horror Show, investors swiftly pulled their resources from the production. The show would become an underground cult classic and, in the lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Here On My Own
"Out Here on My Own" is a ballad from the 1980 musical film '' Fame'', performed by Irene Cara. It was written by sibling songwriting duo Lesley Gore (lyricist) and Michael Gore (composer). The recording was produced by Michael Gore. Cara performed the song at the 1981 Academy Awards, where it was nominated for Best Original Song. The song was released on the ''Fame'' soundtrack, which also contains an instrumental version of the track. Critical reception In its original review of the song in August 1980, ''Billboard'' described Cara's performance as "a sensitive vocal reading with only acoustical keyboard supporting her graceful voice", and noted it was certain to impact "pop and adult contemporary play". A writer in the ''Ottawa Citizen'' described the song as "showstopping". Upon the re-release of the soundtrack in 2003, Chuck Taylor of ''Billboard'' wrote that the song "remains as simplistic and memorable a statement of isolation as has ever been written". ''Dance Magazine'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Medora
John L. Medora (born May 28, 1936), also known as John or Johnny Madara, is an American singer, songwriter, composer and record producer best known to have teamed up with David White and Arthur Singer to write the 1957 hit song "At the Hop". Early life Medora was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1936. His family lived in public housing known as "projects" located in south Philadelphia. He was the only one of six children interested in music. He took vocal lessons and began his career as a musical artist. His first recording was released in 1957 and became a hit record single "Be My Girl". Career Later in 1957 he wrote a song called "Do the Bop" with Dave White. The "Bop" was a popular dance on the TV show, ''American Bandstand''.Dave White was a member of a local group 'The Juvenaires' and they recorded the song with Madara on lead vocal.Local DJ Artie Singer got a co-writers' credit for the song. He took the record to Dick Clark,the host of "America Bandstand".Cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David White (musician)
David Ernest White (November 26, 1939 – March 16, 2019), also known as David White Tricker, was an American singer and songwriter. He formed the doo-wop quartet Danny & the Juniors, as well as being a founding member of the pop trio The Spokesmen. He wrote "Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay" and co-wrote a number of other hit songs, including "At the Hop", "You Don't Own Me", and "1-2-3". Early life White was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1939. Prior to attending school, White toured the country performing with his parents in their acrobatic/hand-balancing act called Barry and Brenda and Company. Dave White, Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay, ''Rockandrollisheretostay.com'' Retrieved 19 March 2019 He started playing piano, trumpet and clarinet as a child, and began writin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Don't Own Me
"You Don't Own Me" is a popular song written by Philadelphia songwriters John Medora, John Madara and David White (musician), David White and recorded by Lesley Gore in 1963, when Gore was 17 years old. The song was Gore's second most successful recording and her last top-ten single. On November 27, 2016, along with 24 other songs, the Grammy Hall of Fame announced its induction. The song was shocking in 1963 for its anti-patriarchal stance, showing the power of one woman to deny the wishes of a man. Since then, the song has been hailed as an early feminist anthem. In 2015, singer Saygrace took Gore's song to 1 in Australia with a version featuring rapper G-Eazy. Background The song expresses emancipation, as the singer tells a lover that he does not own her, that he isn't to tell her what to do or what to say, and that he is not to put her on display. The song's lyrics became an inspiration for younger women and are sometimes cited as a factor in the second wave feminist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Errico
Mike Errico is an American singer-songwriter, producer, author, professor, and journalist. Career Errico worked as Senior Online Editor for ''Blender'' magazine from 2006 to 2008. Since 2013, Errico has taught songwriting and music business at universities including Yale, Wesleyan, The New School, and NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, where he was nominated for the David Payne-Carter Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019). Errico’s opinions and insights have appeared in publications including The New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, The UK Independent, and The Observer. Errico has toured internationally, playing major music festivals and sharing stages with artists including Raul Midón, Bob Weir, Amos Lee, Derek Trucks, Jonatha Brooke, Ben Folds, and Dan Wilson. Errico has written TV theme songs including VH1's hit series ''Pop Up Video ''Pop Up Video'' is a VH1 television show that shows music videos annotated via "pop-up" bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The L Word
''The L Word'' is a television drama that aired on Showtime from January 18, 2004 to March 8, 2009. The series follows the lives of a group of lesbian and bisexual women who live in West Hollywood, California. The premise originated with Ilene Chaiken, Michele Abbot and Kathy Greenberg; Chaiken is credited as the primary creator of the series and also served as its executive producer. ''The L Word'' featured television's first ensemble cast of lesbian and bisexual female characters, and its portrayal of lesbianism was groundbreaking at the time. One of the series' pioneering hallmarks was its explicit depiction of lesbian sex from the female gaze, at a time when lesbian sex was "virtually invisible elsewhere on television." It was also the first television series written and directed by predominantly queer women. ''The L Word'' franchise led to the spin-off reality show ''The Real L Word'' (2010–2012) as well as the documentary film '' L Word Mississippi: Hate the Sin'' (2014) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
