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Funtime or Fun Time may refer to: * "Funtime" (Iggy Pop song), 1977, covered by Boy George * "Funtime" (The Spitfire Boys song), 1979 * Funtime Comics, a Christchurch, New Zealand based collective of comic artists and writers * ''Fun Time'' (TV series), a Canadian children's television series * ''Fun Time'' (album), a 1975 album by Count Basie * "Fun Time", a song written by Allen Toussaint and performed by Joe Cocker on the 1978 album ''Luxury You Can Afford'' * Funtime, Inc., a former amusement park operator based in Cleveland, Ohio * Funtime (manufacturer), an Austrian amusement ride manufacturer *Funtime (amusement park) Funtime is a small amusement park in the centre of Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Surfers Paradise, City of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, operated by the Funtime (manufacturer), Funtime amusement ride manufacturing company of Austria. The p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funtime (Iggy Pop Song)
"Funtime" is a song written by Iggy Pop and David Bowie, first released by Iggy Pop on his 1977 album entitled ''The Idiot''. It reflects Iggy and Bowie's growing fascination with the German music scene, and bears marked similarities to "Lila Engel" by krautrock band Neu!. It has since been covered by multiple artists including Blondie, Boy George, Bebe Buell, Peter Murphy, R.E.M. and The Cars. Composition Iggy had the idea for the song after hearing the Sex Pistols cover the song " No Fun" by his band The Stooges, lyrically the song's ironic take on fun is similar to the song in question. David Bowie wrote the music as well as plays guitar, synthesizers, piano and sings the main chorus on the track. Most notably one of the riffs he plays is a parody of the main riff of The Rolling Stones' " (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction". The song would also appear to have been inspired by the Sly & The Family Stone song "Fun", which appeared on their 1968 album Life. Use in media The so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funtime (The Spitfire Boys Song)
"Funtime" is a single released by the Spitfire Boys, on Impeccable Records, in 1979. The band's line-up on this release were David Littler (lead vocals, guitar), the only remaining member of the band, and ex-Nylonz members, Peter Millman (guitar), Kurt Prasser (bass) and Chris Brazier (drums). The band was formed in Cardiff, Wales, as the White Brothers, by David Francis after dissolving the Photons The Photons was a punk/ new wave band active between 1977 and 1978. They are most notable for their vocalist Steve Strange, who went on to form Visage. Two of Visage's early singles, "Tar" and " Mind of a Toy", were originally Photons' songs ..., but before the release of the single, he was persuaded to rename themselves as the Spitfire Boys, for better sales. Track list #"Funtime" #"Transcendental Changing" Personnel * David Francis: lead vocals, guitar *Peter Millman: guitar *Kurt Prasser: bass *Chris Brazier: drums References External links * {{authority control 1979 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funtime Comics
Funtime Comics is a Christchurch, New Zealand based collective of comic artists and writers whose aim is to provide a forum for the promotion and discussion of the comic medium, promote New Zealand comics and encourage local writers and artists through the publishing of their own comics. Funtime publishes the Funtime Comics Anthology, and a variety of other comics, many of which are collaborative efforts, featuring stories and artwork from local and international comics artists. History Funtime Comics was formed in 1990 by a group of comic artists and enthusiasts from the University of Canterbury. Originally conceived by Jason Brice, President of the University of Canterbury's ComicSoc, the first anthology was published the following year under the editorship of Brice (also founder of Comics Bulletin), Bean McGregor, and Nigel Campbell, with the name Funtime coming from a competition for the title and cover banner won by Debra Boyask. The cover of the first issue features a colla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fun Time (TV Series)
''Fun Time'' was a Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ... children's television series which aired on CBC Television from 1956 to 1957. Premise The series featured Captain Frank (Frank Heron), his Fun Time Showboat and his parrot Matey. Episodes began with magic tricks by Magic Tom (Tom Auburn) or with juggling. Alan Jack and June Mack demonstrated how to play games, and were featured with Captain Frank in adventure segments filmed at various locations. Traffic and water safety lessons were given by Elmer the Safety Elephant. The show's orchestra was led by Otto Muller. Production ''Fun Time'' was produced in Montreal. Scheduling This half-hour series aired Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. (Eastern) from 5 July to 27 September 1956, then Fridays at 5:00 p. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fun Time (album)
''Fun Time'' is a 1975 live album by Count Basie and his orchestra, recorded at the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival. Track listing #"Fun Time" (Sammy Nestico) – 3:28 #"Why Not?" (Hefti) – 3:29 #"Lil' Darlin" (Hefti) – 5:32 #"In a Mellow Tone" ( Duke Ellington, Milt Gabler) – 5:39 #" Body and Soul" ( Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 6:33 #"Good Times Blues" (Ernie Wilkins) – 5:44 #"I Hate You Baby" (Bill Caffey, Billy Grey, Heard) – 4:44 #"Lonesome Blues" (Caffey) – 1:50 #"Whirley Bird" (Hefti) – 9:54 #"One O'Clock Jump" (Count Basie) – 1:59 Personnel ;The Count Basie Orchestra * Count Basie - piano * Sonny Cohn - trumpet * Frank Szabo * Pete Minger * Dave Stahl * Bobby Mitchell * Bill Hughes - trombone * Curtis Fuller * Mel Wanzo - trombone * Al Grey * Bobby Plater - alto saxophone * Danny Turner * Eric Dixon - tenor saxophone * Jimmy Forrest * Charlie Fowlkes - baritone saxophone * Freddie Green - guitar * John Duke - double b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxury You Can Afford
''Luxury You Can Afford'' is the seventh studio album by Joe Cocker, released in 1978 on Asylum Records, his only release for that label. Track listing # "Fun Time" (Allen Toussaint) – 2:39 # "Watching the River Flow" (Bob Dylan) – 3:16 # "Boogie Baby" (Phil Driscoll) – 3:51 # "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher) – 5:27 # "I Can't Say No" (John Bettis, Daniel Moore) – 2:51 # "Southern Lady" (Phil Driscoll) – 3:16 # "I Know (You Don't Want Me No More)" (Barbara George) – 3:08 # "What You Did to Me Last Night" (Bettye Crutcher) – 3:28 # " Lady Put the Light Out" (Guy Fletcher, Doug Flett) – 4:46 # "Wasted Years" (Phil Driscoll) – 4:49 # "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) – 4:29 Personnel * Joe Cocker – lead vocals, harmonica (5) * Barry Beckett – acoustic piano (1, 4, 7, 11), clavinet (1), Fender Rhodes (3), Minimoog (3, 4), ARP String Ensemble (3, 4), Hammond organ (3) * Richard Tee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funtime, Inc
Funtime, Inc was an American amusement and entertainment company located in Cleveland, Ohio. The company was established in 1965. It owned several properties throughout its 31-year-long lifespan. History Funtime Inc. was established in 1965 when four former Cedar Point employees, including Gasper Lococo (1928–2016), a former military sergeant from Huron, pooled their resources and purchased Geauga Lake in Ohio for $5 million. The park had previously been owned by members of the Kuhlman/Schryer family. In 1983, the company began managing Wyandot Lake in Columbus, Ohio. That same year FunTime acquired 50% controlling interest in Darien Lake. In 1995, Funtime entered into an agreement to manage Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut. Sale to Premier Parks In August 1995 Funtime, Inc. was acquired by Premier Parks (later Six Flags) for $60 million. The deal to manage Lake Compounce was canceled and the Kennywood Entertainment Company The Kennywood Entertainment Company was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funtime (manufacturer)
Funtime is an amusement ride manufacturer based in Dölsach, Austria. The company manufactures rides such as the Sling Shot, Star Flyer, and Vomatron. History In 1998, Funtime was established in the suburb of Bundall on the Gold Coast, Australia. Shortly after, the company opened a small amusement park in Surfers Paradise, a nearby Gold Coast suburb. At the time, the amusement park was known as Adrenalin Park and featured the company's Sling Shot and Vomatron rides. In 2010, Funtime threatened legal action against Dutch amusement ride manufacturer, Mondial, after that company unveiled the WindSeeker which bears similarities to Funtime's patented Star Flyer ride. Mondial responded to the threat by stating that "there is no merit to Funtime's claim". The matter did not progress. Products * The Bell – a ride similar to a Frisbee, except they are located inside a giant bell * Chaos Pendle – riders are mounted on the ends of several arms and spun around in a pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
