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Forever Young (Alphaville Song)
"Forever Young" is a song by German synth-pop band Alphaville from their 1984 debut studio album of the same name. The single was successful in Scandinavia and in the European German-speaking countries in the same year. The single achieved more success in the United States than in the United Kingdom, but it failed to reach the American top 40 despite three separate US single releases. Though not the group's highest-charting single in Europe, "Forever Young" was one of the band's signature songs and has been covered by numerous artists. It also formed the basis of Jay-Z's song "Young Forever". "Forever Young" is written in the key of C major. Alphaville versions Original 1984 version Background and video Originally released by Alphaville as a single in 1984, "Forever Young" was available in both its original mix and in a dance version, entitled the "Special Dance Mix". Over the years, the band has released several remixes and demo versions of the song. The single initially rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphaville (band)
Alphaville is a German synth-pop band formed in Münster in 1982. They gained popularity in the 1980s. The group was founded by singer Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, and Frank Mertens. They achieved chart success with the singles " Forever Young", " Big in Japan", "Sounds Like a Melody", "The Jet Set" and " Dance with Me". Gold remains the only continuous member of Alphaville. History Formation Alphaville was formed after lead singer Marian Gold and Bernhard Lloyd met in Berlin in 1981. The pair were heavily influenced by UK indie acts like Tubeway Army, Gary Numan and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). Gold had written "Big in Japan" in 1979 after hearing the music of Holly Johnson's band Big in Japan. They first named their band "Forever Young" and subsequently changed it to "Alphaville" after the 1965 science fiction film. Together the three wrote ''Forever Young'' and recorded their first demo of the same name. The first Alphaville concert took place on 31 December, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Dance Club Songs
Dance Club Songs is a chart published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine in the United States. It is a national look over of club disc jockeys to determine the most popular songs being played in nightclubs across the country. It was launched as the Disco Action Top 30 chart on August 28, 1976, and became the first chart by ''Billboard'' to document the popularity of dance music. The first number-one song on the chart for the issue dated August 28, 1976, was "You Should Be Dancing" by the Bee Gees, spending five weeks atop the chart and the group's only number-one song on the chart. In January 2017, ''Billboard'' proclaimed Madonna as the most successful artist in the history of the chart, ranking her first in their list of the 100 top all-time dance artists. Madonna holds the record for the most number-one songs with 50. Katy Perry holds the record for having eighteen consecutive number-one songs. Perry's third studio album, '' Teenage Dream'' (2010), became the first album in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music & Media
''Music & Media'' was a pan-European magazine for radio, music and entertainment. It was published for the first time in 1984 as ''Eurotipsheet'', but in 1986 it changed name to ''Music & Media''. It was originally based in Amsterdam, but later moved to London. The magazine focused specifically on radio, TV, music, charts and related areas of entertainment such as music festivals and events. ''Music & Media'' ceased in August 2003. ''Music & Media'' was the sister publication of '' Billboard'' magazine. Record charts Main charts *European Top 100 Albums (sales) *European Hot 100 Singles The European Hot 100 Singles was compiled by '' Billboard'' and '' Music & Media'' magazine from March 1984 until December 2010. The chart was based on national singles sales charts in 17 European countries: Austria, Belgium (two charts separately ... (sales) *European Airplay Top 50 (airplay) (previously called European Hit Radio Top 40) *European Border Breakers (airplay of European songs brea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Hot 100 Singles
The European Hot 100 Singles was compiled by '' Billboard'' and '' Music & Media'' magazine from March 1984 until December 2010. The chart was based on national singles sales charts in 17 European countries: Austria, Belgium (two charts separately for Flanders and Wallonia), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. , the European Hot 100 had accumulated 400 number one hits. The final chart was published on December 11, 2010, following the news of ''Billboard'' closing their London office and letting their UK-based staff go. The final number one single on the chart was "Only Girl (in the World)" by Rihanna. History Europarade Top 30 The first attempt at a Europe-wide chart was the Europarade, which was started in early 1976 by the Dutch TROS radio network. The chart initially consisted of only six countries: the Netherlands, UK, France, Germany, Belgium and Spain. In 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kent Music Report
The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July 1987. From June 1988, the Australian Recording Industry Association, which had been using the top 50 portion of the report under licence since mid-1983, chose to produce their own listing as the ARIA Charts. Before the Kent Report, ''Go-Set'' magazine published weekly Top-40 Singles from 1966, and Album charts from 1970 until the magazine's demise in August 1974. David Kent later published Australian charts from 1940 to 1973 in a retrospective fashion, using state by state chart data obtained from various Australian radio stations. Background Kent had spent a number of years previously working in the music industry at both EMI and Phonogram records and had developed the report initially as a hobby. The Kent Music Report was first release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forever Pop
''Forever Pop'' is a collection of new (at the time) remixes of older Alphaville (band), Alphaville songs and singles. The people responsible for some of the remixes include notables such as Paul Van Dyk, Mark Plati, and De-Phazz. Reviews One reviewer had positive things to say about the collection, noting that most of the remixes "maintain the beauty of the original music," although one mix (the Eiffel 65 mix) is an exception: it strays "too far away from the original song while not adding anything interesting to win over the listener." Overall, the collection was referred to as "refreshing" and "stunning." Track listing # "Forever Young (Alphaville song), Forever Young (F.A.F. mix (album version))" – 4:58 # "Dance With Me (Alphaville song), Dance with Me (Paul van Dyk mix)" – 3:54 # "Big in Japan (Alphaville song), Big in Japan (Roland Spremberg mix)" – 3:42 # "Romeos (Rewarped mix)" – 4:34 # "Summer Rain (De-Phazz mix)" – 4:21 # "Jerusalem (Alphaville song), Jerusale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stark Naked And Absolutely Live
''Stark Naked and Absolutely Live'' is the first official live album by German band Alphaville. While the ''Dreamscapes'' compilation featured a full CD of live material, its tracks were culled from many different concerts. The tracks on ''Stark Naked and Absolutely Live'' were recorded specifically for the purpose of creating the album. The final listed track, ''Apollo'', is followed by a hidden track: an acoustic version of "Dance with Me". Track listing Personnel *Marian Gold Marian Gold (born Hartwig Schierbaum; 26 May 1954) is a German singer-songwriter who gained fame as the lead singer of the German synth-pop recording act Alphaville, but also has recorded as a solo artist. He is known for his tenor multi-octav ... - lead vocals *Martin Lister - keyboards, backing vocals * Rob Harris - guitar, backing vocals *Shane Meehan - drums, percussion References {{Authority control Alphaville (band) albums 2000 live albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little America (Alphaville DVD)
Little America may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Little America (band), a group with Geffen Records * ''Little America'' (film), a 1935 Paramount Pictures film * ''Little America'' (TV series), an American anthology television series on Apple TV+ * ''Little America'' (video), a live concert DVD by Alphaville * Little Amerricka, an amusement park in Marshall, Wisconsin, United States *"Little America", a song by R.E.M. from their 1984 album '' Reckoning'' Hotels and resorts * Grand America Hotels & Resorts (formerly Little America) ** Little America Hotel (Salt Lake City), in Utah, United States ** Little America Hotel & Resort Cheyenne, in Wyoming, United States ** Little America Wyoming, near Green River, Wyoming, United States Places * Little America (exploration base), an Antarctic exploration base * Little America, Illinois, an unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois, United States * Little America, Wyoming, a census-designated place in Sweetwater Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So80s Presents Alphaville
''So80s presents Alphaville'' is a compilation album for the band Alphaville, released in October 2014. The release includes all of their original 12-inch 1980's maxi-singles and their respective B-sides, many for the first time on CD in their original form. Background This 2-CD collection includes all original 1980's 12" singles starting with " Big in Japan" (1984) through "Mysteries of Love" (1989). Also included are the original B-sides and select alternate mixes, including original instrumental and dub mixes. One original mix (Torsten Fenslau's remix of "Big in Japan") is also included. The tracks were remastered from the original master tapes, and initial copies were signed by the band. Track listing Critical reception The album has been favorably reviewed, and entered the German charts at #26. Notes {{Alphaville 2014 compilation albums Alphaville (band) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Harvest 1984–92
''First Harvest 1984–92'' is a greatest-hits compilation by Alphaville. The cassette version of ''First Harvest'' omits "Sensations," "Red Rose" and "Big in Japan" (Culture mix). Track listing # " Big in Japan" (Original 7" Version) – 3:54 # "Sounds Like a Melody" (1992 Remix) – 4:29 # "Sensations" (Original 7" Version) – 3:58 # "The Mysteries of Love" (Original 7" Mix) – 3:34 # "Lassie Come Home" (1992 Remix) – 6:58 # "Jerusalem" (Original 7" Version) – 3:35 # " Dance with Me" (1992 Remix) – 4:08 # "For a Million" (Original Album Version) – 6:09 # "A Victory of Love" (1992 Remix) – 4:13 # "Jet Set" (1992 Remix) – 3:40 # " Red Rose" (Original 7" Version) – 4:38 # "Romeos "Romeos" is the first single from Alphaville (band), Alphaville's 1989 album ''The Breathtaking Blue''. It was released a month ahead of the album, and was the first single by Alphaville to be released as a Compact Disc single, CD single, previous ..." (Album Edit) – 4:52 # "Summer Rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Singles Collection
The Singles Collection or similar may refer to: * ''The Singles Collection'' (Apoptygma Berzerk album), 2003 * ''The Singles Collection'' (Britney Spears album), 2009 * ''The Singles Collection'' (David Bowie album), 1993 * ''The Singles Collection'' (Jimi Hendrix album), 2003 * ''The Singles Collection'' (Shed Seven album), 2008 * ''The Singles Collection'' (Silversun Pickups album), 2014 * ''The Singles Collection'' (Spandau Ballet album), 1985 * ''The Singles Collection'' (The Specials album), 1991 * ''The Singles Collection'' (Terje Rypdal album), 1988 * ''Single Collection'' (Hitomi Yaida album), 2004 * ''Single Collection'' (Jun Shibata album), 2005 * ''The Singles Collection 1965–1976'', 2005 album by BZN * ''Singles Collection'' (The Coral album), 2008 * '' The Singles Collection: 1959 to 1966'', 2002 album by Doris Day * '' The Singles Collection 1984/1990'', 1990 album by Jimmy Somerville, Bronski Beat and The Communards * ''The Singles Collection, Volume 1'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphaville Amiga Compilation
''Alphaville Amiga Compilation'' (1988) was released under the Amiga label; it was exclusive to the former East Germany, where '' Forever Young'' and ''Afternoons in Utopia'' weren't easily available. Two songs submitted for the compilation, "To Germany with Love" and "Summer in Berlin," were rejected by the label for political reasons. Track listing # " Big in Japan" - 4:43 # " Forever Young" - 3:45 # "Sounds Like a Melody" - 4:42 # "The Jet Set" - 4:52 # "Lies" - 3:32 # "A Victory of Love" - 4:14 # " Dance with Me" - 3:59 # "Sensations" - 4:24 # "Carol Masters" - 4:32 # "Universal Daddy Universal Daddy is the sixth single by Alphaville (band), Alphaville, and their second from their album ''Afternoons in Utopia''. It was released only in Europe. Reviews This song was described as one of the album's best songs and reminiscent of ..." - 3:57 # "Fantastic Dream" - 3:56 # " Red Rose" - 4:05 References Alphaville (band) albums 1988 compilation albums 1988 albums {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
