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Greatest Hits (The Style Council Album)
''Greatest Hits'' is a compilation album by English band The Style Council, released in 2000 eleven years after their split. It was re-released 14 April 2003. It is the band's second greatest hits album, eleven years after '' The Singular Adventures of The Style Council''. ''Greatest Hits'' differs from the latter being in chronological order, and with the addition of "Come to Milton Keynes" and double A-side "The Big Boss Groove". Both albums feature a photograph of the band showing all four members which was taken in 1987. The US version of ''The Cost of Loving'' and the rarities compilation '' Here's Some That Got Away'' also feature photographs from this session. Track listing All tracks written by Paul Weller Paul John Weller (born John William Weller; 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Weller achieved fame with the punk rock/ new wave/mod revival band the Jam (1972–1982). He had further success with the blue-eyed soul mu ..., except where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Style Council
The Style Council were a British musical ensemble, band formed in late 1982 by Paul Weller, the former singer, songwriter and guitarist with the punk rock/New wave music, new wave/mod revival band the Jam, and keyboardist Mick Talbot, previously a member of Dexys Midnight Runners, The Bureau (band), the Bureau and the Merton Parkas. The band enabled Weller to take his music in a more soulful direction. The permanent line-up grew to include drummer Steve White (drummer), Steve White and Weller's then-girlfriend, vocalist Dee C. Lee. Other artists such as Tracie Young, Tracey Thorn (Everything but the Girl), and drummer/percussionist Steve Sidelnyk (who has played for Madonna (entertainer), Madonna, Seal (musician), Seal, Richard Ashcroft) also performed and collaborated with the group. As with Weller's previous band, most of the London-based group's hits were in their homeland, where they scored seven top 10 hits. The band also had hit singles and albums in Australia and New Zeal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Ever Changing Moods
"My Ever Changing Moods" is a song by the English band the Style Council. It was their fifth single to be released. Background "My Ever Changing Moods" was composed by lead vocalist Paul Weller, recorded at Weller's own studio Solid Bond Studios, and was released in 1984. It is the first single from the band's debut studio album, ''Café Bleu'' (1984), which was renamed ''My Ever Changing Moods'' in the United States to capitalise on the success of that single. "My Ever Changing Moods," backed with the Hammond organ instrumental "Mick's Company", peaked at No. 29 on the '' Billboard'' Hot 100 the week of 9 June 1984, in the US. The song remains Weller's greatest success in the US (including his efforts in the Jam and as a solo artist). Versions The album version features vocals by Weller only accompanied by acoustic piano. This version is 3:37 long. There are two versions of the song with full band accompaniment. The 7" single version is 4:02 minutes long, while the 12" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Style Council Albums
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Joe Smooth
Joseph Lorenzo Jr. Welbon (born May 9, 1964), known by the stage name Joe Smooth, is an American house music producer and DJ who gained international acclaim during the late 1980s and early 1990s. By the new millennium he held the reputation of working with acts like Destiny's Child, Ludacris, New Order, Whitney Houston, and many others across genres. He is often credited as essential to the creation of house music as a genre and became an influence to major groups like Daft Punk, who often remixed Smooth's music during early live shows. Smooth has earned gold and platinum record awards for his work. In 2015 he started his own record label, Indie Art Music, focusing on producing pop in all genres and all areas of the music industry. Biography Early life Smooth was a self-taught musician and started creating original music at the age of 12. During his teenage years, he began to make a name for himself as a DJ in the underground Chicago house-music scene. He is credited as essen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promised Land (Joe Smooth Song)
"Promised Land" is a 1987 single by American producer and DJ Joe Smooth, featuring Anthony Thomas and is one of the most widely acclaimed house classics. Background and release Smooth got the idea for "Promised Land" while he was on tour in Europe with Farley "Jackmaster" Funk. He saw how well house music was received in Europe and wrote "Promised Land" with inspiration from classic Motown songs. He was determined to write a classic song with the same type of spirit. Smooth gained international acclaim with the release of the track. It spoke of how humans, as brothers and sisters, should unite in love and thrive in paradise. Dance music was very popular in the underground culture in Chicago at that time and "Promised Land" became a big club-hit. Originally released in 1987, it peaked at #56 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1989 following the Top 40 success of a cover version by The Style Council. It has been covered several times since its release. In October 2004, "Promised ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confessions Of A Pop Group
''Confessions of a Pop Group'' is the fourth full-length studio album by English sophisti-pop band the Style Council, released 20 June 1988 by Polydor. After the critical failure of ''The Cost of Loving'' (1987), tensions between Polydor and lead singer Paul Weller intensified, but Polydor paid Weller a hefty advance for the recording of ''Confessions''. Backing vocalist Dee C. Lee became an official member during the sessions, while drummer Steve White left the group. The sessions were engineered by "Jezar" using two 24-track digital recorders, which allowed the group to experiment in ways they had not previously engaged before. ''Confessions'' is split into two sides, the first side (''The Piano Paintings'') featuring pieces inspired by jazz and classical music, and the second side (also titled ''Confessions of a Pop Group'') featuring a more familiar, upbeat funk sound. The stylistic differences between the two sides is an idea not unlike that employed on the first record '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Didn't Matter
"It Didn't Matter" is a song by the English band The Style Council which was their fifteenth single to be released. It was composed by lead singer Paul Weller, keyboardist Mick Talbot, and was released in January 1987. The song was duetted by Weller and his then-wife Dee C. Lee. It is the first single from the band's third album, ''The Cost of Loving'', also known as the ''Orange album''. Backed with "All Year Round", it became a hit, peaking at No. 9 in the UK, and No. 48 in both Australia, and New Zealand. It has remained one of their most enduring hits. Compilation appearances As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released by The Style Council. The song was included on The Singular Adventures of The Style Council, The Complete Adventures of The Style Council, and Greatest Hits. Track listing * 12" Single (TSCX 12) #"It Didn't Matter" - 5:47 #"It Didn't Matter (Instrumental)" - 5:47 #"All Year Round" - 2:18 * 7" Single (885 492–7) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dee C
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The Lodgers (song)
"The Lodgers" also known by the full title "The Lodgers (Or She Was Only a Shopkeeper's Daughter)" is a song by the English band the Style Council, which was their eleventh single to be released. It was composed by lead vocalist Paul Weller and keyboardist Mick Talbot, and was released in 1985. It is the third single from the band's second studio album, ''Our Favourite Shop'' (1985). ''Our Favourite Shop'' was renamed ''Internationalists'' in the United States. Compilation appearances As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released by the Style Council. The song was included on ''The Singular Adventures of The Style Council'', ''The Complete Adventures of The Style Council'', and ''Greatest Hits''. Track listing * 12" Single (TSCX 10, 883 351 1) #"The Lodgers" (Extended Mix) - 4:56 #"The Big Boss Groove" (Live) - 4:10 #"Move on Up" (Live) - 2:35 #"You're the Best Thing "You're the Best Thing" is a song by English band the Style Counci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come To Milton Keynes
Come to Milton Keynes is a single released by the English band the Style Council in 1985. It was the second single from the band's second studio album, ''Our Favourite Shop'', and charted at No. 23 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 14 on the Irish Singles Chart. Background The title refers to Milton Keynes, a new town established in 1967, midway between London and Birmingham. In an interview given at the time of the song's release, Paul Weller stated that the song was inspired by the "Red Balloon" Milton Keynes advert, which was produced on behalf of the Milton Keynes Development Corporation. Critical reception Paul Weller biographer John Reed argues in ''Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods'' (1996) that: The song’s lyrics suggested a reality of drugs, violence, and ‘losing our way’ behind a façade of ‘luscious houses ‘ where the ‘curtains are drawn’, the idea being to create a musical pastiche which matched the supposed artificiality of Milton Keynes itself. More re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walls Come Tumbling Down!
"Walls Come Tumbling Down!" is a song by English band the Style Council which was their ninth single to be released. It was written by lead vocalist Paul Weller, and released in 1985. It is the first single from the band's second studio album, ''Our Favourite Shop'' (1985). ''Our Favourite Shop'' was renamed ''Internationalists'' for the U.S. market. The song "Blood Sports", which appeared on the single, is about anti-hunting and anti-animal blood sports. Its writing royalties went to the Bristol Defence Fund for two hunt saboteurs jailed for anti-blood sports activities. The music video A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotion (marketing), promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a m ... was filmed in Warsaw, Poland. Compilation appearances As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Our Favourite Shop
''Our Favourite Shop'' is the second studio album by the English group the Style Council. It was released on 8 June 1985, on Polydor, and was recorded ten months after the band's debut ''Café Bleu''. It features guest vocalists, including Lenny Henry, Tracie Young, and Dee C Lee. The album contained " Come to Milton Keynes", " The Lodgers", " Boy Who Cried Wolf", and " Walls Come Tumbling Down!" which were all released as singles, with corresponding music videos. The three singles that were released in the UK all reached the top 40 on the UK charts. The album was released as ''Internationalists'' in the United States, with a reconfigured track listing. Style Council's most commercially successful album, it was an immediate commercial and critical success, and remained at the top of the charts for one week, displacing '' Brothers in Arms'' by Dire Straits. The album was the Style Council's only number one album in the UK. According to the BPI, the record sold over 100,000 copie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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