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Kevin Bacon (producer)
Kevin John Bacon (born 30 March 1959 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England) is an English musician and record producer best known for his work with Jonathan Quarmby under the moniker Bacon & Quarmby, as well as his tenure as bassist for the band the Comsat Angels. After leaving the Comsat Angels, Kevin Bacon produced for many other artists, notably Finley Quaye, Longpigs and Ziggy Marley. A native of Alfreton, Derbyshire, Bacon's introduction to the record industry came in 1978 when he helped found the Comsat Angels. The Comsats went on to release eight albums with Bacon on the Polydor, Jive and Island labels before he departed the band in 1989 to focus on record production and artist development in partnership with Quarmby. The duo worked with artists as diverse as Finley Quaye, the Pretenders, David Bowie and Ziggy Marley, who achieved both Grammy and Brit awards. Bacon was also an A&R consultant for Island Records and developed joint venture businesses with Universal Publishing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotherham
Rotherham () is a large minster and market town in South Yorkshire, England. The town takes its name from the River Rother which then merges with the River Don. The River Don then flows through the town centre. It is the main settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham. Rotherham is also the third largest settlement in South Yorkshire after Sheffield and Doncaster, which it is located between. Traditional industries included glass making and flour milling. Most around the time of the industrial revolution, it was also known as a coal mining town as well as a contributor to the steel industry. The town's historic county is Yorkshire. From 1889 until 1974, the County of York's ridings became counties in their own right, the West Riding of Yorkshire was the town's county while South Yorkshire is its current county. Rotherham had a population of 109,691 in the 2011 census. The borough, governed from the town, had a population of , the most populous district in En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Publishing
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a North American music publishing company and is part of the Universal Music Group. It was formerly known as MCA Music Publishing until it merged with PolyGram. Universal Music Publishing is the world's second largest music publishing company, behind Sony Music Publishing. UMPG's catalogue consists of over three million songs, with offices in over 30 countries. History In 1998, Seagram acquired PolyGram for $10.4 billion. PolyGram's music business was merged into Seagram's MCA Records. The merger was effected in January 1999, forming a new company named Universal Music Group. The merger also included both record labels' music publishers. The PolyGram catalog included Dick James Music, Welk Music, Cedarwood Publishing, and Sweden Music. MCA had been in the music publishing business since 1964, when it acquired Lou Levy's Leeds Music. In August 2000, UMPG acquired Rondor Music from Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss for roughly $400 million. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Round Round
"Round Round" is a song performed by British girl group Sugababes. It was written by group members Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena, and Heidi Range, as well as Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Tim Powell, Nick Coler, and Lisa Cowling. Produced by Kevin Bacon and Jonathan Quarmby, the song was released as the second single from the group's second studio album, ''Angels with Dirty Faces'' (2002). Following its release on 12 August 2002, "Round Round" peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the group's second number-one single domestically. In August 2022, it was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). "Round Round" also reached the top 10 in Austria, Ireland, Italy, and New Zealand, among other countries. In 2003, it became the group's first single to chart in the United States, peaking at number seven on the ''Billboard'' Dance Singles Sales chart. Alongside " Sound of the Underground" by Girls Aloud, this song has been credited in reshaping Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugababes
Sugababes are a British girl group composed of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhán Donaghy. The lineup changed three times before returning to the original lineup in 2011. Formed in 1998 by All Saints manager Ron Tom, Sugababes released their debut album '' One Touch'' through London Records in November 2000, which achieved moderate success and produced the top-ten single " Overload". In 2001, Donaghy departed the group and was replaced by Heidi Range. With Range's introduction, the group experienced a higher level of commercial success and went on to release three multi-platinum albums: ''Angels with Dirty Faces'' (2002), '' Three'' (2003) and '' Taller in More Ways'' (2005). In December 2005, Buena left the group and was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. Following the release of their first greatest hits album, the new line-up released two further studio albums: '' Change'' (2007) and '' Catfights and Spotlights'' (2008). In September 2009, after 11 years in Sugababes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Dreamer (Beth Rowley Album)
''Little Dreamer'' is the first full studio album by English singer-songwriter Beth Rowley. It was released on 19 May 2008, in the UK and the day after in North America. The album was co-written by Jazz saxophonist Ben Castle who is well known for his work with Jamie Cullum. The album debuted at number six in the UK Albums Chart. Track listing #"Nobody's Fault but Mine" (Traditional) #"Sweet Hours" (Ben Castle, Beth Rowley) #"So Sublime" (Rod Bowkett, Beth Rowley) #"I Shall Be Released" (Bob Dylan) #"Only One Cloud" (Ben Castle, Beth Rowley) #"When the Rains Came" (Jim Crawford) #"Oh My Life" (Ben Castle, Beth Rowley, Paul Pilot) #"Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" (featuring Duke Special) (Willie Nelson) #" Almost Persuaded" (Billy Sherrill, Glenn Sutton Royce Glenn Sutton (September 28, 1937 – April 17, 2007) was an American country music songwriter, record producer, and one of the architects of the ''countrypolitan'' sound. Biography Sutton wrote or co-wrote many of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beth Rowley
Beth Ann Rowley is an English singer-songwriter. Early life Rowley was born in Peru to British parents who moved back to Bristol, England when Rowley was two years old. Career Early career She was influenced by her family's love for many different musical styles, particularly blues, country, folk, gospel and Latin American music. When aged 16, Rowley formed The Apogee, an original 5 piece funk/soul/ acid jazz group. At age 17, she was spotted at an open mic night in the London entertainment club, Ginglik, in Shepherd's Bush. Rowley studied music and art at Weston-super-Mare College and in 2003, went on to the Brighton Institute of Modern Music with the particular help and encouragement of soulsinger Carleen Anderson. During her time at the school, Rowley toured with Ronan Keating and Enrique Iglesias, providing backing vocals. She attended St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, in Bristol. 2000–present In 2000, Rowley teamed up with jazz saxophonist Ben Castle (son of Roy), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loose Screw
''Loose Screw'' is the eighth studio album by rock group The Pretenders, and was released in 2002. It was the first time that the Pretenders had the same credited band line-up (Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, Andy Hobson and Adam Seymour) on three consecutive studio albums. Track listing All songs written by Adam Seymour and Chrissie Hynde, except where noted. #"Lie to Me" – 2:23 #"Time" – 3:58 #"You Know Who Your Friends Are" – 3:30 #"Complex Person" – 2:47 #"Fools Must Die" – 2:36 #"Kinda Nice, I Like It" – 3:37 #"Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" (Hynde, Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly) – 3:28 #"I Should Of" – 4:03 #"Clean Up Woman" – 3:25 #"The Losing" – 4:51 #"Saving Grace" (Hynde, Steinberg, Kelly) – 3:20 #"Walk like a Panther" (Richard Barratt, Jason Buckle, Jarvis Cocker, Dean Honer) – 4:42 2003 UK and Brazil Eagle Records edition bonus tracks #"Complicada" omplex Person Spanish version– 2:57 #"I Wish You Love" (Charles Trenet, Albert Beach) – 10:32 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pretenders
Pretenders are an English–American rock band formed in March 1978. The original band consisted of founder and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion). Following the deaths of Honeyman-Scott in 1982 and Farndon in 1983, the band experienced numerous personnel changes; Hynde has been the band's only consistent member. The band's hit songs include "Kid (Pretenders song), Kid" (1979), "Brass in Pocket" (1979), "Talk of the Town (Pretenders song), Talk of the Town" (1980), "Message of Love" (1981), "My City Was Gone" (1982), "Back on the Chain Gang" (1982), "Middle of the Road (song), Middle of the Road" (1983) and "2000 Miles" (1983), "Don't Get Me Wrong" (1986), "My Baby (Pretenders song), My Baby" (1986) and "I'll Stand by You" (1994). Pretenders were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fallen Is Babylon and Steve Thompson.
''Fallen Is Babylon'' is the ninth album by Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, released in 1997. It won a Grammy award in the category of Best Reggae Album, and achieved commercial success with its single, "People Get Ready", produced by Michael Barbiero Michael Francis Barbiero (born June 25, 1949)Infidel Biography . Infidel Records. Retri ... Track listing References Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers albums[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers were a Jamaican-American reggae family group whose line-up consisted of the children of musicians, Bob Marley and Rita Marley, which includes lead singer Ziggy Marley with Sharon Marley, Cedella Marley, and Stephen Marley. Formed in 1979 in Brooklyn, New York, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers members began their musical endeavours in their pre-teens under the name the Melody Makers. Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers was launched into mainstream recognition following the release of their best-selling fourth album, ''Conscious Party'', which contained the hit single "Tomorrow People" and the number-one single "Tumblin' Down".Ziggy Marley Billboard Singles All Music Guide. Retrieved on 6 January 2012 Their fifth album, '' |
Mobile Home (album)
''Mobile Home'' is the second and final album by Longpigs, released in 1999 on U2's record label, Mother. Track listing All songs written by Crispin Hunt unless otherwise stated. #"The Frank Sonata" – 3:53 #"Blue Skies" – 4:01 #"Gangsters" – 4:56 #"Free Toy" (Hunt, Richard Hawley) – 4:43 #"Baby Blue" (Hunt, Simon Stafford) – 3:56 #"Dance Baby Dance" (Hunt, Hawley, Stafford) – 4:17 #"Miss Believer" – 4:22 #"I Lied I Love You" – 4:43 #"Keep the Light Alight" – 3:40 #"Speech Bubble" – 3:47 #"Dog Is Dead" – 4:02 #"Loud and Clear" (Hunt, Hawley) – 3:10 #"In the Snow" – 4:30 References External links ''Mobile Home''at YouTube YouTube is a global online video platform, online video sharing and social media, social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by ... (streamed copy where licensed) Longpigs albums 1999 albums Albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sun Is Often Out
''The Sun Is Often Out'' (stylized as ''THE SUN iS OfTEN oUT'') is the debut album by Longpigs, released in 1996 on U2's record label, Mother Records. Five singles were released from the album, initially to little success. The first two - "She Said" and "Jesus Christ" - both failed to crack the UK Top 40, both stalling at No. 67. The third single - "Far" fared a little better, scraping into the Top 40, reaching No. 37 and received significant radio airplay, particularly on the national pop and rock radio station, BBC Radio 1. It was, however, the next single, "On and On” which would be the band’s breakthrough single; reaching No. 16 in the UK. With this momentum the album was released in April and shortly after "She Said" was re-released, also making it to No. 16 in the UK singles chart. The final single from the album "Lost Myself", narrowly missed out on giving the band a third successive Top 20 single, stalling at No. 22. ''The Sun Is Often Out'' was declared one of 1996' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
