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Laurel Massé
Laurel Massé (born December 29, 1951) is an American jazz singer and former member of The Manhattan Transfer. Career Massé was born in Holland, Michigan, grew up in Westchester County, New York, and lived in Europe during her teens. Early in school, she developed a fondness for classical music, particularly Beethoven, though she also cites the Beatles, Pablo Casals, and her grandfather as influences. Her grandfather sang with Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians, and her mother sang opera. Massé started on piano, played cello in her teens, and was her own teacher on guitar during the 1960s. She sang in the choir and belonged to rock bands in high school. She was unfamiliar with jazz until the age of 20. In 1972, Massé was working as a waitress in New York City when she stepped into a taxi driven by Tim Hauser. Massé and Hauser had the same ambition to be singers. Hauser had formed a vocal group, the Manhattan Transfer, which broke up after recording one album. Some weeks later, one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holland, Michigan
Holland is a city in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa, which is fed by the Macatawa River (formerly known locally as the Black River). The city spans the Ottawa/ Allegan county line, with in Ottawa and the remaining in Allegan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,051, with an urbanized area population of 113,164, . Holland is the largest city in both Ottawa and Allegan counties. The Ottawa County portion is part of the Grand Rapids- Kentwood Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Allegan County is part of the Holland Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is coextensive with Allegan County. As of 2013, both areas are part of the Grand Rapids–Kentwood–Muskegon Combined Statistical Area. Holland was founded by Dutch Americans, and is in an area that has a large percentage of citizens of Dutch American heritage. It is home to Hope College and Western Theo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celtic Music
Celtic music is a broad grouping of music genres that evolved out of the folk music traditions of the Celtic people of Northwestern Europe. It refers to both orally-transmitted traditional music and recorded music and the styles vary considerably to include everything from traditional music to a wide range of hybrids. Description and definition ''Celtic music'' means two things mainly. First, it is the music of the people that identify themselves as Celts. Secondly, it refers to whatever qualities may be unique to the music of the Celtic nations. Many notable Celtic musicians such as Alan Stivell and Paddy Moloney claim that the different Celtic music genres have a lot in common. These following melodic practices may be used widely across the different variants of Celtic Music: *It is common for the melodic line to move up and down the primary chords in many Celtic songs. There are a number of possible reasons for this: **''Melodic variation'' can be easily introduced. Mel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Moore (singer-songwriter)
Tim Moore is an American pop singer and songwriter who recorded four albums for Asylum Records in the 1970s. Moore's songs were praised by critics and admired by a diverse range of peers including Keith Richards, Jimmy Webb, James Taylor and Michael McDonald. Career Early bands A self-taught musician, Moore grew up in Philadelphia, where he went to art school and played his early songs at local coffee houses. His rock career began with DC & the Senators opening arena rock concerts in Philadelphia. He played drums with Woody's Truck Stop, the first band to feature Todd Rundgren. He and a friend started the Muffins, the first group to record and perform Tim Moore pop songs. The Muffins had minor success on RCA Records with the single "Subway Traveler". During its year of existence, the band did one week residencies at the Trauma, a psychedelic club in Philadelphia, with acts like the Velvet Underground. After the Muffins disbanded, Frank Zappa heard Moore play solo and considere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Manilow (1973 Album)
''Barry Manilow'' is the debut album by Barry Manilow, released initially in 1973 by Bell Records. The original release was unsuccessful, with only around 35,000 copies sold by 1975. After the success of Manilow's second album ''Barry Manilow II'', the album was re-released as ''Barry Manilow I'' in 1975 by Arista that had taken over Bell Records. Four songs of the original album were reworked for this version, including "Could It Be Magic" which served as the single for the re-release. The re-released album was certified gold by the RIAA in 1976 for over half a million copies sold. ''Record World'' called the single "Sweet Water Jones" an "Elton John-ish number...about splitting the city for country." Track listing All tracks composed by Barry Manilow; except where indicated. Original 1973 release * Issued on Bell Records as ''Barry Manilow'' ;Side 1 #"Sing It" #"Sweet Water Jones" #"Cloudburst" (Jimmy Harris, Jon Hendricks, Leroy Kirkland) #"One of These Days" #"Oh My Lady ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus; June 17, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter with a career that spans seven decades. His hit recordings include "Could It Be Magic", " Somewhere Down the Road", " Mandy", "I Write the Songs", " Can't Smile Without You" and "Copacabana (At the Copa)". He has recorded and released 51 Top 40 singles on the Adult Contemporary Chart, including 13 that hit number one, 28 that appeared within the top ten, and 36 that reached the top twenty. Manilow has released 13 platinum and six multi-platinum albums. Although not a favorite artist of music critics, Manilow has been praised by his peers in the recording industry, including Frank Sinatra, who was quoted in the 1970s as saying, "He's next." As well as producing and arranging albums for himself and other artists, Manilow has written and performed songs for musicals, films, and commercials for corporations such as McDonald's, Pepsi-Cola, and Band-Aid. He has been nominated for a Grammy A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol Hall
Carol Hall (April 3, 1936 – October 11, 2018) was an American composer and lyricist. She was best known for composing the music and lyrics for the Broadway stage musical ''The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'' (1978, adapted as a film in 1982). Her other works include the Broadway sequel ''The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public'' (1994), as well as the Off-Broadway musical ''To Whom It May Concern'' (c. 1986). Career Hall was born in 1936 in Abilene, Texas, United States. She penned eight one-act plays, all under the title "The Days Are As Grass". The work was acquired by Samuel French for publication and theatrical licensing. In 2012 a production was mounted at Theater of the Spirit, Newcastle, Maine. Her career included singing in clubs and similar venues. In 1970, she signed to Elektra Records as a singer-songwriter and had two albums released on the label in 1971 and 1972, ''If I Be Your Lady'' and ''Beads and Feathers''. Her album ''Hallways: The Songs of Carol Hall'' wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simplicity (Tim Curry Album)
''Simplicity'' is the third album recorded by the English actor/singer Tim Curry, released in 1981 in music, 1981. Whereas his previous album ''Fearless (Tim Curry album), Fearless'' had been almost entirely original songs, ''Simplicity'' is a half-originals, half-covers mix and contains a wider variety of source material than the covers on his first album ''Read My Lips (Tim Curry album), Read My Lips'' (1978). Covers include a version of The Zombies' "She's Not There" and Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Streets", both of which were hits in 1964. Curry also performs a version of "Take Me, I'm Yours", originally a 1978 hit by Squeeze (band), Squeeze. "Out Of Pawn" was originally by Davis Lasley's band "Rosie (band), Rosie", produced by Michael Kamen. The track "Working on My Tan" was released as a single in certain countries (backed with "On a Roll") but was not commercially successful. Curry did not make any promo videos for the album. Track listing # "Working on My T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Curry
Timothy James Curry (born 19 April 1946) is an English actor and singer. He rose to prominence for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' (1975), reprising the role he had originated in the 1973 London and 1974 Los Angeles musical stage productions of ''The Rocky Horror Show''. Curry's other stage work includes various roles in the original West End production of ''Hair'', Tristan Tzara in the 1975 West End and Broadway productions of ''Travesties'', Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the 1980 Broadway production of ''Amadeus'', Alan Swann in the Broadway production of ''My Favourite Year'', and King Arthur in Broadway and West End productions of ''Spamalot'' from 2005 to 2007. His theatre accolades include three Tony Award nominations and two Laurence Olivier Award nominations. Curry received further acclaim for his film and television roles, including Rooster Hannigan in the film adaptation of ''Annie'' (1982), Darkness in ''Legend'' (1985 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Manhattan Transfer Live
''The Manhattan Transfer Live'' was recorded by The Manhattan Transfer live at Manchester on April 23, 1978; Bristol on April 28, 1978; and the Hammersmith Odeon Theatre, London, on May 2, 1978. The album was produced by Tim Hauser and Janis Siegel. This was the final album made with Laurel Massé (due to a car accident in early 1979 and her decision to leave the group). It was not originally issued in the U.S. in 1978 but in 1979 it was released as an was issued as an Audiophile LP. A short-lived Japanese CD was released on October 10, 1987. It was finally officially issued on CD in the U.S. by Wounded Bird Records in 2005. In the live performances there was a "15 minute Intermission" at the end of side one, between "Speak Up Mambo (Cuentame)" (CD track 8) and "In the Dark" (CD track 9). Background The album was not originally issued in the United States in 1978. In the U.S. the album was issued as an Audiophile LP in 1979 by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab in a collector's edition u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pastiche (album)
''Pastiche'' is the fourth album by The Manhattan Transfer released on January 19, 1978, by Atlantic Records. This was the last studio album The Manhattan Transfer recorded with Laurel Massé, who because of a car accident in early 1979 decided to end her association with the group. The album was re-issued on CD with Rhino as distributor on November 15, 1994. Charts ''Pastiche'' peaked at No. 66 on the ''Billboard'' magazine Top Pop Catalog Albums chart. Track listing # " Four Brothers" (Jimmy Giuffre) – 3:47 # "A Gal in Calico" (Arthur Schwartz, Leo Robin) – 2:41 # " Love for Sale" (Cole Porter) – 3:57 # " Je voulais te dire que je t'attends" (Michel Jonasz, Millmer Peter) – 4:20 # " On a Little Street in Singapore" (Peter DeRose, Billy Hill) – 3:15 # "In a Mellow Tone" (Duke Ellington, Milt Gabler) – 3:12 # "Walk in Love" (John Klemmer, David Batteau) – 3:04 # "Who, What, When, Where, Why" (Rupert Holmes) – 3:28 # "It's Not the Spotlight" (Gerry Goffin, Barry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coming Out (album)
''Coming Out'' is the third album by The Manhattan Transfer, released August 19, 1976, on Atlantic Records. The single "Chanson D'Amour, Chanson d'Amour" hit the No. 1 spot in the United Kingdom for three weeks. The song "Zindy Lou" featured Ringo Starr and Jim Keltner on drums, Dr. John on piano, and Doug Thorngren on percussion. The song "Poinciana (The Song of the Tree)" featured a solo by Michael Brecker. Track listing LP side 1 # "Don't Let Go (Jesse Stone song), Don't Let Go" (Jesse Stone) - 2:45 # "Zindy Lou" (Johnny Moore (musician), Johnny Moore, Eddie Smith) – 2:50 # "Chanson D'Amour" (Wayne Shanklin) – 2:55 # "Helpless" (Holland-Dozier-Holland) – 3:07 # "Scotch and Soda (song), Scotch and Soda" (Dave Guard) – 2:59 # "The Speak Up Mambo (Cuentame)" (Al Castellanos) – 3:05 LP side 2 # "Poinciana (song), Poinciana (The Song of the Tree)" (Nat Simon, Buddy Bernier) – 4:11 # "S.O.S." (Ron Roker, Gerry Shury, Phil Swern) - 3:10 # "Popsicle Toes" (Michael F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Manhattan Transfer (album)
''The Manhattan Transfer'' is the second album by The Manhattan Transfer. However, it is the first of four albums to be released by the lineup of Tim Hauser, Laurel Massé, Alan Paul, and Janis Siegel, and the first to establish the sound and style for which the group would become known. It was released on April 2, 1975, by Atlantic Records and was produced by Ahmet Ertegün and Tim Hauser. This incarnation of the group had been together for three years before this album was released. Ertegün, founder and chairman of Atlantic, attended one of their performances at the New York City cabaret Reno Sweeney. He offered them a contract, which they accepted. Reviews Shaun Considine reviewed the album in May 1975 for ''The New York Times'': :"Vocally, The Manhattan Transfer is one of the slickest group's on today's market. Their intro number, "Tuxedo Junction", is a precise recreation of the 1940 Glenn Miller oldie, with the group's four part vocal harmonies and jazz riffs supplanti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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