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Honeychild
''Honeychild'' is the third solo studio album by New Zealand singer Jenny Morris, released in October 1991 by East West Records. The album went for the same style as Morris's other two albums' acoustic pop, with a hint of dance music, and was produced by Nick Launay, with some songs co-produced by Mark Forrester. The album included a cover version of the song " Tempted" by the English band Squeeze. ''Honeychild'' was Morris's second most successful album, after ''Shiver'', peaking at #5 in Australia, and being accredited platinum by ARIA. Morris also received a nomination in the "Best Female Artist" category at the 1992 ARIA Music Awards. " Break in the Weather", the first single released from the album in September 1991, became Morris's highest-charting single in Australia, peaking at #2. It also peaked at #5 in New Zealand. " I've Had You", released in November 1991, fared less well on the charts, peaking at #39 in both Australia and New Zealand. "Zero", the third single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny Morris (musician)
Jennifer Patricia Morris (born 29 September 1956) is a New Zealand-Australian singer-songwriter. Her first success came with New Zealand band The Crocodiles, who had a top 20 hit single with "Tears". Re-locating to Sydney in February 1981, she was a backing vocalist for various groups and formed a trio, QED, in 1983. Morris provided backing vocals for INXS on their 1984 album, '' The Swing''. She then recorded a duet with lead singer, Michael Hutchence, on a cover of Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood's hit "Jackson"; it was included as a bonus track on the March 1985 (cassette only) INXS EP, ''Dekadance'', which reached number two on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart. Morris worked on their 1985–1986 Listen Like Thieves World Tour. Her solo career includes top five Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Albums with ''Shiver'' in 1989 and '' Honeychild'' in 1991, and her top five ARIA Singles are " She Has to Be Loved" and " Break in the Weather". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Break In The Weather
"Break in the Weather" is a song by New Zealand musician Jenny Morris. It was released in September 1991 the lead single from her third studio album, '' Honeychild'' (1991). The song became Morris's highest-peaking single in Australia, reaching number two for a week, behind "Rush" by Big Audio Dynamite II Big Audio Dynamite (later known as Big Audio Dynamite II and Big Audio, and often abbreviated BAD) were an English band, formed in London in 1984 by Mick Jones, former lead guitarist, and co-lead vocalist of the Clash. The band mixed various mu .... In her native New Zealand, the song made it to number five, making it her second-most-successful single, after 1989's " She Has to Be Loved". Track listings Australian CD-maxi # "Break in the Weather" – 4:28 # "Lenny" – 4:38 # "Break in the Weather" – 5:49 # "She Has to Be Loved" – 6:24 German 7-inch vinyl :A. "Break in the Weather" – 3:36 :B. "Lenny" – 4:38 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I've Had You
"I've Had You" is a song by New Zealand musician Jenny Morris. It was released in November 1991 the second single from her third studio album, ''Honeychild'' (1991). The song reached number 39 in both New Zealand and Australia. Track listing Australian CD single # "I've Had You" # "Who Loves Ya Babe" # "Piece of My Heart" # "Break in the Weather "Break in the Weather" is a song by New Zealand musician Jenny Morris. It was released in September 1991 the lead single from her third studio album, '' Honeychild'' (1991). The song became Morris's highest-peaking single in Australia, reachi ..." (Fresh mix) Charts References Jenny Morris (musician) songs 1991 songs 1991 singles East West Records singles Songs written by Paul Kelly (Australian musician) {{1990s-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricky Fataar
Ricky Fataar (born 5 September 1952) is a South African-English multi-instrumentalist of Cape Malay descent, who has performed as both a drummer and a guitarist. He gained fame as an actor in ''The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash'', a spoof on the actual history of the Beatles in which he also performed as a member of The Rutles. He is also known for his stint as a member of The Beach Boys between 1971 and 1974. Fataar is also recognized for his contributions as a record producer, and has worked on projects scoring music to film and television. Music career The Flames Fataar's first childhood band was The Flames, a band from his birthplace of Durban, South Africa. He joined the band at the age of nine. The band made several recordings as well as touring all over southern Africa and before long they became quite popular in South Africa. By the time he was twelve years old he had already won the honour of being voted as the "Best Rock Drummer in South Africa". In 1968, the band m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sly Dunbar
Lowell Fillmore "Sly" Dunbar (born 10 May 1952, Kingston, Jamaica) is a drummer, best known as one half of the prolific Jamaican rhythm section and reggae production duo Sly and Robbie. Biography Dunbar began playing at 15 in a band called The Yardbrooms. His first appearance on a recording was on the Dave and Ansell Collins album ''Double Barrel''. Dunbar joined a band Ansell Collins called Skin, Flesh and Bones. Speaking on his influences, Sly explains “My mentor was the drummer for the Skatalites, Lloyd Knibb. And I used to listen a lot to the drummer for Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Al Jackson Jr., and a lot of Philadelphia. And there are other drummers in Jamaica, like Santa and Carly from the Wailers Band, Winston Bennett, Paul Douglas, Mikey Boo. I respect all these drummers and have learnt a lot from them. From them, I listened and created my own style. They played some things I copied, other things I recreated." In 1972, Dunbar met and became friends with Robbie Shak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robbie Shakespeare
Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare (27 September 1953 – 8 December 2021) was a Jamaican bass guitarist and record producer, best known as half of the reggae rhythm section and production duo Sly and Robbie, with drummer Sly Dunbar. Regarded as one of the most influential reggae bassists, Shakespeare was also known for his creative use of electronics and production effects units. He was sometimes nicknamed "Basspeare". As a part of Sly and Robbie, Shakespeare worked with various reggae artists such as U-Roy, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, Augustus Pablo, Yellowman, and Black Uhuru. His production work also extended beyond the reggae genre, covering various pop and rock artists such as Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Yoko Ono, Serge Gainsbourg, and Grace Jones. Prior to his involvement in Sly and Robbie, he was a member of the session groups the Revolutionaries and the Aggrovators. Career Shakespeare grew u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiver (Jenny Morris Album)
''Shiver'' is the second solo studio album by New Zealand singer Jenny Morris, released on 24 July 1989 by Warner Music Group. The album was produced by Andrew Farriss and was critically acclaimed to be Morris's "most successful – and best" album to date. ''Shiver'' debuted inside the top twenty on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and was certified double platinum by ARIA. It yielded five singles: " Saved Me", " She Has to Be Loved", "Aotearoa", "Street of Love" and "Self Deceiver". ''Shiver'' was commercially successful in Australia. In early August 1989, it debuted at number fifteen on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart."Shiver - Australian chart run" ''Australian-charts.com''. Retrieved 19 November 2008. It went to peak at number five on its fifteenth week and stayed there for two conse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Launay
Nicolas Launay is an English record producer, composer and recording engineer. He is one of the most sought after record producers in the world due to his success with recent albums by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Anna Calvi, IDLES, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Arcade Fire. Noted for his flamboyant style he is among the most successful producers of the post-punk era, helming records from pivotal acts including Public Image Ltd, Gang of Four, Killing Joke, The Birthday Party, and The Slits. Launay is known primarily for his passionate approach to recording with emphasis on raw sounds and capturing mood. Other artists he has worked with include: Kate Bush, Talking Heads, David Byrne, INXS, Models, Midnight Oil, Grinderman, Lou Reed, The Veils, Anna Calvi, Supergrass, The Living End, Band of Skulls, Silverchair and IDLES. He lives in Hollywood, United States and travels to London frequently. More recent work includes producing Yeah Yeah Yeahs' ''Mosquito'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Story So Far
The Story So Far may refer to: __NOTOC__ Books * ''The Story of Sar'' (book), a 2003 book by Bhawana Somaaya Films * ''The Story So Far'' (2001 film), a film about the band Sick of It All * ''The Story So Far'' (2002 film), a documentary about the band New Found Glory Music Albums * ''The Story So Far'' (Divine album), a 1984 album * ''The Story So Far'' (Bucks Fizz album), a 1988 compilation album * ''The Story So Far'' (Keith Urban album), a 2012 compilation album * ''The Story So Far'' (Mo-dettes album), a 1981 album * ''The Story So Far...'' (Mostly Autumn album), a 2001 live album * ''The Story So Far...'' (Supertramp album), a live album\documentary by Supertramp *'' The Story So Far: The Very Best of Rod Stewart'', a 2001 greatest hits album * ''The Story So Far'' (Spunge album), a 2002 album * ''The Story So Far...'' (Lúnasa album), a 2008 greatest hits album *''The Story So Far – The Best Of Def Leppard,'' a 2018 compilation album * ''Moby'' (album), titled ''The S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Mason (musician)
Roger Ashley Mason is an Australian keyboardist who has been a member of new wave groups Models, Absent Friends and Icehouse. He was a session and backing musician for United Kingdom's Gary Numan and for various Australian artists. From the early 1990s he has composed music for television and feature films. He appeared on Models best performed album, '' Out of Mind, Out of Sight'' (1985), which reached No. 3 on the Australian Kent Music Report Albums Chart and provided a No. 2 hit "Barbados" and a No. 1 hit " Out of Mind, Out of Sight". On 27 October 2010, Models were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame by former member, Wendy Matthews. As a composer, Mason has won 12 Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) Awards for his TV and film work, ''MDA'' (presented in 2003), '' The Extra'' (2005), ''Peking to Paris'' (2006), ''The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce'' (2009), '' My Place'' (2010), ''The Outlaw Michael Howe '' (2014), '' The Code'' (2015), '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement. In terms of performance, the major categories are live dance music and recorded dance music. While there exist attestations of the combination of dance and music in ancient times (for example Ancient Greek vases sometimes show dancers accompanied by musicians), the earliest Western dance music that we can still reproduce with a degree of certainty are old fashioned dances. In the Baroque period, the major dance styles were noble court dances (see Baroque dance). In the classical music era, the minuet was frequently used as a third movement, although in this context it would not accompany any dancing. The waltz also arose later in the classical era. Both remained part of the romantic music period, which also saw the rise of various other nationalistic dance forms like the barcarolle, mazurka, ecossaise, ballade and po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East West Records
East West Records (stylized as east''west'') is a record label formed in 1955, distributed and owned by Warner Music Group, headquartered in London, England. History Upon its creation in 1955 by Atlantic Records, the label had one hit with the Kingsmen's "Week End" and went into hibernation until 1990, when Atlantic revamped the imprint as EastWest Records America. In America, Atlantic senior VP Sylvia Rhone was appointed Chair/CEO of the fledgling label. Under Rhone's leadership, EastWest Records America shot to mega success with several multiplatinum acts such as En Vogue, Pantera, Yo-Yo, Adina Howard, Das EFX, Snow, Gerald Levert, AC/DC, The Rembrandts, Dream Theater, Missy Elliott and MC Lyte. EastWest also distributed other imprints, such as Interscope Records, Motor Jams Records, Mecca Don Records and The Gold Mind Inc. Meanwhile, over at the Electric Lighting Station in London (headquarters of WEA International in the United Kingdom) artists such as The Beloved (band) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
