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Idolos (season 5)
The fifth season of '' Ídolos'' aired in 2012. João Manzarra and Cláudia Vieira were the presenters. Live shows Top 14 – Their Personal Idols Débora Teixeira, Paulo Marques, Pablo Oliveira and Solange Muxanga left the competition in this semi-finals round. Now, the Top 10 is found. Wild Card * Group performance: "Mambo No. 5 "Mambo No. 5" is an instrumental mambo and jazz dance song originally composed and recorded by Cuban musician Dámaso Pérez Prado in 1949 and released the next year. German singer Lou Bega sampled the original for a new song released under th ..." Top 10 – 21st century André Abrantes is the first finalist leaving the competition and André Cruz was in the bottom 2 with him. Top 9 – 80's Portuguese Music Mónica Mendes leaves the show, in a sad elimination. Alongside her, João Santos and Teresa Queirós were in the bottom 3. Top 8 – The Beatles Catarina Almada is eliminated. For the second week in a row, Teresa Queirós is i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
João Manzarra
João Maria Manzarra is a Portuguese television host mainly on the Portuguese SIC Radical network and best known as co-host for the reality television show '' Ídolos'', the Portuguese version of the '' Idol series'' for three years and is now one of the most popular presenters on Portuguese television.Sapo.pt: João Manzarra: o menino-prodígio da SIC Career Manzarra studied Social Communication at Universidade CatólicaJo ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shake It Out
"Shake It Out" is a song by English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, released as the first official single from their second studio album, '' Ceremonials'' (2011). It was written by Florence Welch and Paul Epworth, while production was handled by Epworth. The song was digitally released in Australia on 14 September 2011, and it was available in the United States on 19 October. It had its radio debut on XFM on 14 September 2011 in the United Kingdom. Welch revealed that the song was written within an hour and according to her it talked about shaking the regrets and the things that were haunting her. "Shake It Out" is a gothic pop song with gospel elements which contains organs, bells and tambourines as its main instrumentation. The song received acclaim from music critics who praised Welch's vocals and its anthemic nature. An accompanying music video for the song premiered on 19 October 2011 and it was directed by Dawn Shadforth. It showed Welch attending an old party ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Let Me Down (The Beatles Song)
Don't Let Me Down may refer to: * "Don't Let Me Down" (Beatles song), 1969 * "Don't Let Me Down" (The Chainsmokers song), 2016 * "Don't Let Me Down" (Disney song), from the Disney film ''Bedknobs and Broomsticks'' * "Don't Let Me Down" (Eskimo Joe song), 2009 * "Don't Let Me Down" (The Farm song), 1991 * "Don't Let Me Down" (Leona Lewis song), 2009 * "Don't Let Me Down" (Lotta Engberg and Christer Sjögren song), 2012 * "Don't Let Me Down" (Will Young song), 2002 * "Don't Let Me Down", a song by Bad Company from ''Bad Company'' * "Don't Let Me Down", a song by Band-Maid from '' New Beginning'' * "Don't Let Me Down", a song by Big K.R.I.T. from ''Live from the Underground'' * "Don't Let Me Down", a song by Eddie Thoneick featuring Michael Feiner from the compilation album ''Ministry of Sound Sessions Six'' * "Don't Let Me Down", a song by Gotthard from the album ''Need to Believe'' * "Don't Let Me Down", a song by The Hollies from ''Hollies'' * "Don't Let Me Down", a song by I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let It Be (song)
"Let It Be" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, released on 6 March 1970 as a single, and (in an alternative mix) as the title track of their album '' Let It Be''. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney, and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. The single version of the song, produced by George Martin, features a softer guitar solo and the orchestral section mixed low, compared with the album version, produced by Phil Spector, featuring a more aggressive guitar solo and the orchestral sections mixed higher. At the time, it had the highest debut on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, beginning its chart run at number 6 and eventually reaching the top. It was the Beatles' final single before McCartney announced his departure from the band. Both the ''Let It Be'' album and the US single "The Long and Winding Road" were released after McCartney's announced departure from and the subsequent break-up of the group. Composition and recording Origins McCartney said ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Together
"Come Together" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song is the opening track on their 1969 album ''Abbey Road'' and was also released as a single coupled with "Something". The song reached the top of the charts in the United States and peaked at No. 4 in the United Kingdom. It has been covered by several other artists, including Ike & Tina Turner, Aerosmith and Michael Jackson. Background and inspiration In early 1969, John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, held nonviolent protests against the Vietnam War, dubbed the Bed-ins for Peace. In May, during the Montreal portion of the bed-in, counterculture figures from across North America visited Lennon, including American psychologist Timothy Leary, an early advocate of LSD, whom Lennon admired. Leary intended to run for Governor of California in the following year's election and asked Lennon to write him a campaign song based on the campaign's slogan, " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Put Your Records On
"Put Your Records On" is a song by English singer Corinne Bailey Rae from her self-titled debut studio album (2006). Written by Bailey Rae, John Beck, and Steve Chrisanthou, it was released as the album's second single in February and early March 2006 throughout Europe and as the lead single in North America. "Put Your Records On" was a commercial success, topping the UK R&B Chart and peaking at number two on UK Singles Chart. It was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2007 Grammy Awards. A cover by American indie rock project Ritt Momney, released in 2020, became a commercial success after going viral on TikTok. Song information The opening verse of the track pays homage to "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wailers. Produced by Steve Chrisanthou, "Put Your Records On" entered and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart on 26 February 2006 – for the week ending dated 4 March 2006 – beaten to the top by " Sorry" by Madonna. It topp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me)
"Drops of Jupiter", initially released as "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)", is a song written and recorded by American rock band Train. It was released on January 29, 2001, as the lead single from their second studio album, ''Drops of Jupiter'' (2001). The song hit the top five of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and also charted in the top 40 for 29 weeks. The European single has tracks "It's Love", "This Is Not Your Life", and "Sharks" as its B-sides. The recording features the signature strings of arranger Paul Buckmaster, who won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) for "Drops of Jupiter." Background and composition Lead singer Pat Monahan stated that the song was inspired by his late mother, who had died after a struggle with cancer, and that the opening lines "came to imin a dream". He told VH1's ''Behind the Music'': "The process of creation wasn't easy. I just couldn't figure out what to write, but then I woke up from a dream about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Give Me Something (James Morrison Song)
"You Give Me Something" is the debut single of English singer James Morrison, released on 17 July 2006. The song is featured on his 2006 debut album, ''Undiscovered''. The single reached number one in New Zealand and charted within the top 10 in several nations, including Australia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The song was nominated for a BRIT Award in the category Best British Single Shortlist in 2007. This song was ranked number 100 on MTV Asia's list of the "Top 100 Hits of 2007". Meaning When James Morrison was in New Zealand and appeared on ''New Zealand Idol'', the two finalists asked Morrison what the meaning behind the song was, and Morrison said that it was intended to be a "harsh love song". The lyrics mean that the protagonist of the song does not love the person as much as she loves him, but is willing to give the relationship a try. Music video The music video takes place in a studio where Morrison is seated in a chair, surrounded by micro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forget You!
"Fuck You" (stylized as "Fuck You!" or "F**k You!"), known as "Forget You" or "FU" for the clean versions, is a song by American recording artist CeeLo Green. It was written as a collaboration among Green, Bruno Mars, the Smeezingtons, and Brody Brown, and produced by the Smeezingtons. It was released on August 19, 2010, as the first single from Green's third solo studio album, '' The Lady Killer'' (2010). "Fuck You" received acclaim from music critics, and was an international commercial success, making the top-10 in thirteen countries, including topping charts in the United Kingdom, and number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Inspiration In an interview with '' NME'', Green said that, in addition to being about a heartbreak, the song was also about the music industry itself. Versions Several versions of "Fuck You" have been released. The version of the song edited to remove swearing, which is broadcast in the music video on UK television stations, and played on US rad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sex On Fire
"Sex on Fire" is the first single released from American rock band Kings of Leon's fourth studio album, ''Only by the Night''. The song gave Kings of Leon their first number-one single in Australia, Finland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, charting at the top spot on digital downloads alone in the latter country, before its physical release. In September 2009, it was Britain's second most-downloaded digital single ever. The song has sold 1.2 million copies in the United Kingdom as of November 2012. It has also gained significant popularity in the United States, reaching number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 56 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it the band's second highest-charting song there on the former chart. In 2008, the song earned the band their first Grammy nominations. The song was nominated for Best Rock Song, and won the award for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. In addition, the album earned a nomination for Best Rock Album. Chann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)
"Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" (also known as "Mama Do") is the debut single by English singer and songwriter Pixie Lott released as the lead single from her debut studio album, '' Turn It Up'' (2009). Written and produced by Mads Hauge and Phil Thornalley, the song was released digitally in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2009 and physically on CD 8 June 2009. It debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Aged 18, Lott was one of the youngest singers to have a UK number-one single since Britney Spears in 1999. "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" received positive reviews from music critics. Background and composition Written and produced by Mads Hauge (co-writer of Natasha Bedingfield's "Soulmate") and Phil Thornalley (co-writer of Natalie Imbruglia's " Torn"), "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" is an uptempo electropop song which opens with siren-like synths and melodramatically soulful vocal. The song is composed of many synthesisers, drum machine and keyboards. It is composed in the key of D#mino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Nite
"Last Nite" is a song by American rock band the Strokes. It was released on October 23, 2001, as the second single from their debut album, ''Is This It'' (2001). It was a moderate hit for the group on the UK Singles Chart in 2001. Background The track was produced by Gordon Raphael and was issued on RCA Records with the song " When It Started" as the B-side. The song's opening guitar riff and overall structure is based on " American Girl" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. In a 2006 interview with ''Rolling Stone'', Petty commented, "The Strokes took 'American Girl' or 'Last Nite' there was an interview that took place with them where they actually admitted it. That made me laugh out loud. I was like, 'OK, good for you.' It doesn't bother me". The Strokes were invited to be the opening act for several dates on Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 2006 tour. The solo for the song was inspired by guitarist Freddie King. Reception The single was the group's first to enter the A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
