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Hit Parade (Paul Weller Album)
''Hit Parade'' is a 2006 box set of Paul Weller's musical career. A single CD release and a double-disc DVD are also available. Track listing Single disc # The Jam – "Town Called Malice" - 2:54 # The Jam – "Going Underground" - 2:56 # The Style Council – "Shout to the Top!" - 4:14 # Paul Weller – "From the Floorboards Up" - 2:29 # The Jam – "Down in the Tube Station at Midnight" - 4:01 # Paul Weller – " Peacock Suit" - 3:07 # Paul Weller – "The Changingman" - 3:33 # The Jam – "The Eton Rifles" - 3:28 # Paul Weller – "Come On/Let's Go!" - 3:18 # Paul Weller – "Sunflower" - 4:10 # The Jam – "Beat Surrender" - 3:28 # The Style Council – " Walls Come Tumbling Down!" - 3:25 # The Jam – " That's Entertainment" - 3:16 # Paul Weller – "Broken Stones" - 3:22 # Paul Weller – "Out of the Sinking" 3:51 # The Style Council – " Long Hot Summer" - 3:48 # The Style Council – "You're the Best Thing" - 4:24 # Paul Weller – "Wild Wood" - 3:24 # Paul Weller – " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mod Revival
The mod revival was a subculture that started in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s and later spread to other countries (to a lesser degree). The mod revival's mainstream popularity was relatively short, although its influence lasted for decades. The mod revival post-dated a Teddy Boy revival, and mod revivalists sometimes clashed with Teddy Boy revivalists, skinhead revivalists, casuals, punks and rival gang members. The late 1970s mod revival was led by the band the Jam, who had adopted a stark mod look and mixed the energy of punk with the sound of early 1960s mod bands. It was heavily influenced by the 1979 film ''Quadrophenia''. The mod revival was a conscious effort to harken back to the earlier generation in terms of style and presentation. In the early 1980s in the UK, a mod revival scene influenced by the original mod subculture of the 1960s developed. 1970s The late 1970s mod revival combined musical and cultural elements of the 1970s pub rock, punk rock and new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Changingman
"The Changingman" is a song released in the spring of 1995 by British singer-songwriter Paul Weller as the lead single from his album, '' Stanley Road''. It charted at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. The song featuring backgrounds loop from ELOs '' 10538 Overture.'' Background "The Changingman" was co-written by Brendan Lynch, and performed, written and produced by Paul Weller, who sings and plays guitar, piano and shakers on the record. Carleen Anderson provides back-up vocals, as does Steve Cradock and Dr. Robert, who also play the guitar and bass guitar respectively. In addition, Steve White plays drums and Lynch played the Cyremin. Weller claimed that the song's title came from the name his daughter Leah gave to one of her dolls, although at the time his friend Terry Rawlings managed a band called that. The song expresses Weller's mantra of breaking things up if they are getting too comfortable; the previous year, he had divorced his wife, Dee C. Lee, breaking up what a ... [...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] |
Hung Up (Paul Weller Song)
"Hung Up" is a song by British singer-songwriter Paul Weller released in March 1994. The song reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ... in April 1994, making it Weller's highest-charting solo single at the time. The single was re-released as a track on '' Modern Classics: The Greatest Hits''. Lyrical content The song is written from the viewpoint of an old man refusing to admit defeat. The lyrics begin "Hidden in the back seat of my head / Some place, I can't remember where." References 1994 singles 1994 songs Go! Discs singles Song recordings produced by Brendan Lynch (music producer) Songs written by Paul Weller Paul Weller songs {{1990s-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Do Something To Me (Paul Weller Song)
"You Do Something to Me" is a song by British singer-songwriter Paul Weller, released in 1995 as the third single from his solo album ''Stanley Road''. It reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s .... According to Weller, the song is about unattainable love. Charts Certifications References 1995 singles 1995 songs Song recordings produced by Brendan Lynch (music producer) Songs written by Paul Weller {{1990s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Wood (Paul Weller Song)
"Wild Wood" is a song by British singer-songwriter Paul Weller, released in August 1993 by Go! Discs as the second single from the singer's second solo album, ''Wild Wood'' (1993). The song was written by Weller and produced by Brendan Lynch (music producer), Brendan Lynch, peaking at number 14 on the UK Singles Charts and being certified Music recording certification, silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). A music video directed by Pedro Romhanyi was produced to promote the single. Portishead (band), Portishead remixed the song for the 1999 re-release. Critical reception David Beran from the ''Gavin Report'' described the song as "a laid back acoustic sojourn with a Neil Young feel". He added, "Weller's songwriting talents are hard to deny". Caroline Sullivan from ''The Guardian'' wrote in her album review, "The searching, almost spiritual title tune wafted along by barely-there bass and acoustic guitar, is nothing less than delectable". Another editor, Alexis Petridis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're The Best Thing
"You're the Best Thing" is a song by English band the Style Council which was their sixth single to be released. It was composed by lead singer Paul Weller, recorded at Weller's own studio Solid Bond Studios, and was released in 1984. It is the second single from the band's début album, ''Café Bleu'' (1984). ''Café Bleu'' was renamed ''My Ever Changing Moods'' in the United States to capitalise on the success of the first single. Versions The 7-inch single version of the song adds a saxophone solo that is not present in the original album version. Certain editions of the ''My Ever Changing Moods'' album in the U.S. feature this single version in place of the full-length album version that appeared on all editions of ''Café Bleu''. In the UK and Australasia, the song was released as a Double A-sided single with "The Big Boss Groove". Both the 7-inch and 12-inch formats were officially titled "Groovin'", although edited versions of both songs appeared on the 7-inch release. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Hot Summer (The Style Council Song)
"Long Hot Summer" is a song by the English band The Style Council which was their third single to be released. It was composed by lead singer Paul Weller, recorded between 12 and 17 June 1983 in the Grande Armée Studios in Paris, and released on 8 August 1983. In addition to being sold as a conventional two track 7" single, "Long Hot Summer" was also simultaneously released as a four track 7" and 12" EP titled ''À Paris'' which also contained the song "The Paris Match" plus two keyboard instrumentals, "Party Chambers" and "Le Depart". It was also included on the 1983 mini-album '' Introducing The Style Council''. The promotional video for "Long Hot Summer" was filmed on the River Cam in Cambridge. The song reached the position of number three in the UK singles chart making it the Style Council's biggest hit, and it remains a staple of Paul Weller's live concerts. By coincidence the British summer heat wave of 1983, most notably July, turned out to be one of the hottest on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of The Sinking
"Out of the Sinking" is a song by British singer-songwriter Paul Weller, released in 1994 as the first single from his third solo album, ''Stanley Road''. Weller wrote the song and produced it with Brendan Lynch. The B-side to the single is a cover of the Beatles' "Sexy Sadie". "Out of the Sinking" originally reached 20 on the UK Singles Chart upon release its release. In February 1996, it was re-released and reached a new peak of No. 16. The B-side to the single on the 1996 re-issue is a cover of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released". According to Weller, he wrote "Out of the Sinking" as a "great English Mod love song" and took inspiration from the Small Faces. Track listings 1994 version # "Out of the Sinking" # "Sexy Sadie" # "Sunflower" (Lynch Mob dub) 1996 version # "Out of the Sinking" (LP version) # "I Shall Be Released "I Shall Be Released" is a 1967 song written by Bob Dylan. Dylan recorded two primary versions. The first recording was made in collaboration with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broken Stones
"Broken Stones" is a song by English singer-songwriter Paul Weller, released in September 1995 as the fourth single from his third solo album, ''Stanley Road'' (1995). It reached 20 on the UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ... the same month. Weller was inspired to write the track after a conversation he had with his son at the beach, with the idea that people were like broken stones trying to become whole again. Charts References 1995 singles 1995 songs Go! Discs singles Song recordings produced by Brendan Lynch (music producer) Songs written by Paul Weller {{1990s-UK-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's Entertainment (song)
"That's Entertainment!" is a popular song with music written by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Howard Dietz. The song was published in 1952 and was written especially for the 1953 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film ''The Band Wagon''. The song is performed in the film by Jack Buchanan supported by Fred Astaire, Nanette Fabray, and Oscar Levant. In 2004, the song finished at number 45 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema. It was orchestrated for the film by Conrad Salinger under the musical direction of Adolph Deutsch.Fordin, Hugh (1996). ''MGM Greatest Musicals: The Arthur Freed Unit,'' Da Capo Press, NY, p. 409. Since the movie, the song has become the signature tune for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and an anthem for Hollywood and theater in general, being used as an opening number in many shows. Alongside "Hooray for Hollywood," "There's No Business Like Show Business" and "Another Op'nin', Another Show", it is considered one of the American entertainment ... [...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] |
