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I Love You (Climax Blues Band Song)
"I Love You" is a song by the Climax Blues Band, released as a single in 1980, from the album ''Flying the Flag''. Chart performance The song was the group second-biggest hit (after 1976's "Couldn't Get It Right"), entering the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in February 1981, peaking at No. 12 in June, and spending 27 weeks on the chart, and also reached No. 20 on the Adult Contemporary chart. "I Love You" was the 20th biggest hit of 1981. On the ''Cash Box'' Top 100, "I Love You" peaked for two weeks at number 9. Weekly singles charts Year-end charts Credits Nicky Hopkins played electric piano throughout the whole song; string arrangements were provided by David Campbell. Other versions "I Love You" song was covered by American band Lazlo Bane for their 2007 album '' Guilty Pleasures''. It was covered by the band Nine Days for the soundtrack album to the film ''The New Guy'', and by the band Tesla for their 2011 acoustic album ''Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Climax Blues Band
Climax Blues Band (originally known as The Climax Chicago Blues Band) is a British blues rock band. The band was formed in Stafford, England, in 1967 by vocalist and harmonica player Colin Cooper (1939–2008), guitarist and vocalist Pete Haycock (1951–2013), guitarist Derek Holt (b. 1949), bassist and keyboardist Richard Jones (b. 1949), drummer George Newsome (b. 1947), and keyboardist Arthur Wood (1929–2005). History In 1972 the group shortened its name to Climax Blues Band. The band has released at least 19 albums and had a Top 10 hit in the UK with "Couldn't Get It Right". That song and " I Love You" were also hits in the United States; "Couldn't Get It Right" reached No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1977, and "I Love You" peaked at No. 12 in 1981. Jones left the group in 1969 and Holt began playing bass. The band switched labels to Harvest Records in 1970 and subsequent records had a more rock-oriented feel. John Cuffley replaced Newsome in 1971. Alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guilty Pleasures (Lazlo Bane Album)
''Guilty Pleasures'' is a 2007 album by the band Lazlo Bane, consisting entirely of cover versions of various hits from the 1970s. Unlike the band's previous album, ''Back Sides'', which was released only digitally through online music stores, ''Guilty Pleasures'' was released both on CD and digital download formats. It is also the only Lazlo Bane album where every member of the band sings lead vocals on at least one song. Overview The project was first announced through the band's Myspace blog in January 2007 with the first song mentioned being " Stuck in the Middle with You". The band ended up with the album containing 20 songs, almost all of which were originally released in the 1970s, except " I Love You" by Climax Blues Band, which was released on the album ''Flying the Flag'' and also as a single in 1980. The titles of several songs were changed from their original ones. The first song, listed as "Get Right Back", is actually titled "Right Back Where We Started From". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Ballads
A sentimental ballad is an emotional style of music that often deals with romantic and intimate relationships An intimate relationship is an interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional intimacy. Although an intimate relationship is commonly a sexual relationship, it may also be a non-sexual relationship involving family, friends, or ..., and to a lesser extent, loneliness, death, war, drug abuse, politics and religion, usually in a poignant but solemn manner.J. M. Curtis, ''Rock Eras: Interpretations of Music and Society, 1954-1984'' (Popular Press, 1987), p. 236. Ballads are generally melodic enough to get the listener's attention. Sentimental ballads are found in most music genres, such as pop music, pop, contemporary R&B, R&B, soul music, soul, country music, country, folk music, folk, rock music, rock and electronic music. Usually slow in tempo, ballads tend to have a lush musical arrangement which emphasizes the song's melody and harmony, harmonie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Climax Blues Band Songs
Climax may refer to: Language arts * Climax (narrative), the point of highest tension in a narrative work * Climax (rhetoric), a figure of speech that lists items in order of importance Biology * Climax community, a biological community that has reached a steady state because the life there is best adapted to the area * Climax (sexual), another expression for orgasm * ''Climax'' (beetle), a genus of beetles Film and television * ''Climax'' (1965 film), a 1965 Norwegian drama film * ''Climax!'', a 1950s American television series * ''Climax'' (2013 film), a 2013 Indian biographical film * ''Climax'' (2018 film), a 2018 French-Belgian horror film Music * Climax (band), a 1970s American rock band best known for their soft rock hit "Precious and Few" * Climax Blues Band, a British blues-based rock band formed in 1968 * ''Climax'' (La'Mule album), 2001 * ''Climax'' (Ohio Players album), by American band The Ohio Players * ''Climax'' (Plan B album), 2018 * "Climax" (U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980s Ballads
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Singles
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán Department, Morazán and Chalatenango Department, Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981 Songs
Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, FMLN launches its first major offensive, gaining control of most of Morazán Department, Morazán and Chalatenango Department, Chalatenango departments. * January 15 – Pope John Paul II receives a delegation led by Polish Solidarity (Polish trade union), Solidarity leader Lech Wałęsa at the Vatican City, Vatican. * January 20 – Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, minutes after Ronald Reagan is First inauguration of Ronald Reagan, sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, ending the Iran hostage crisis. * January 21 – The first DMC DeLorean, DeLorean automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. * January 24 – An 1981 Dawu ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherish (film)
''Cherish'' is a 2002 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Finn Taylor. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 14, 2002 and had a limited theatrical release June 7 of that same year. The Region 1 DVD was originally released June 1, 2004 and then re-released on October 25, 2005 with new cover art. Synopsis Zoe Adler (Robin Tunney), is a shy, eccentric and misunderstood computer animator who has a love for 1970s and 80s pop music. While heading home after a few drinks one night, she is forced into her car by a stalker who steers her into a police officer, knocking him off his bicycle and killing him. When Zoe is put under house arrest with a story no one believes and an electronic bracelet that keeps her homebound with an ever-increasing list of mandatory and repetitive tasks she must complete or risk going to jail, she must find a way to clear her name. With the help of Daly (Tim Blake Nelson Timothy Blake Nelson (born May 11, 1964) is an Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Tunney
Robin Tunney (born June 19, 1972) is an American actress. Tunney made her film debut in the comedy ''Encino Man'' (1992) and rose to prominence with leading roles in the cult films ''Empire Records'' (1995) and '' The Craft'' (1996). Her performance in ''Niagara, Niagara'' (1997) won her acclaim and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She had leading roles in the films '' End of Days'' (1999), '' Supernova'' and ''Vertical Limit'' (both 2000). Tunney earned critical acclaim for playing Veronica Donovan on ''Prison Break'' (2005–2006) and Teresa Lisbon on the television series ''The Mentalist'' (2008–2015). Tunney was praised for her portrayal of a victim of sexual assault in the independent drama '' Open Window'' (2006). Her subsequent film roles across the 2000s include '' Cherish'' and ''The Secret Lives of Dentists'' (both 2002), '' The In-Laws'' (2003), ''Hollywoodland'' (2006), ''August'' and ''The Burning Plain'' (both 2008), and ''Passenger Side'' (2009). She led the thril ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twisted Wires & The Acoustic Sessions
''Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions...'' is the ninth studio album by American hard rock band Tesla. It was released on July 12, 2011. The album features two new tracks ("2nd Street" and "Better Off Without You") as well as re-recordings of ten previously released tracks. Five of the tracks were recorded in 2005 with Tommy Skeoch on rhythm guitar. Track listing Recorded in 2005 with Tommy Skeoch. Personnel ;Band * Jeff Keith - lead vocals * Frank Hannon - electric & acoustic guitars, keyboards and backing vocals * Brian Wheat - bass guitar and background vocals * Troy Luccketta - drums and percussion * Dave Rude Tesla is an American rock band from Sacramento, California. In late 1981, bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon formed a band named City Kidd, which evolved into Tesla. By 1984, vocalist Jeff Keith, guitarist Tommy Skeoch, and drummer ... - electric, acoustic & slide guitars and backing vocals ;Production * George Marino - mixing & Mastering * Tesl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tesla (band)
Tesla is an American rock band from Sacramento, California. In late 1981, bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon formed a band named City Kidd, which evolved into Tesla. By 1984, vocalist Jeff Keith, guitarist Tommy Skeoch, and drummer Troy Luccketta had joined the band, forming their classic lineup that appeared on all of the albums and live shows during their initial run. The band adopted the Tesla moniker shortly before recording their first album, as another band with a similar name already existed. Their debut album, ''Mechanical Resonance'', was released in 1986, which produced two hit singles, "Modern Day Cowboy" and their cover of "Little Suzi" (originally by Ph.D.). The band's second album '' The Great Radio Controversy'' (1989), peaked at number 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart, and produced the top-ten single "Love Song". During the height of the popularity of ''MTV Unplugged'', the band recorded and released their third album, the live acoustic albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Guy
''The New Guy'' is a 2002 American teen comedy film directed by Ed Decter, written by David Kendall and starring DJ Qualls and Eliza Dushku. The film tells the story of high school loser Dizzy Harrison (Qualls) who gets himself expelled so that he can move schools and reinvent himself. Learning how to be cool from a prison inmate, he renames himself Gil Harris and is quick to make new friends and soon gains respect from jocks and geeks alike. He begins dating popular girl Danielle (Dushku) and unites a once-divided school, also greatly improving its football team. Eventually, Gil has to face his demons from his old school when they face each other in a football game. The film received generally negative reviews, but was a modest box office success. Plot Prison inmate Luther speaks directly to the camera in the opening, telling the story of Dizzy Gillespie Harrison, an 18-year-old nerdy high school senior in Austin, Texas. Dizzy is friends with Nora, Kirk, and Glen, who togethe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
