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Lena Zavaroni In South Africa
''Lena Zavaroni in South Africa''Ref. Printed Material: Back Cover of LP main source of information was the third album by the Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni, released in 1975 by the Record and Tape Company. Track listing # "If My Friends Could See Me Now" ( Coleman/Fields) # "The Tennessee Wig-Walk" ( Gimbel/Coleman) # "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" L(ewis/Young/Schwartz) # " Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me" (Timothy/Julien) # " Ma! (He's Making Eyes At Me)" (Conrad/Clare) # "Music, Music, Music" (Weiss/Baum) # "Stage Struck" (Mercer/Previn) # "Country Roads" (Denver) # "Help Me Make It Through The Night" # "Swinging on a Star" (Burke/Van Heusen) # "What a Wonderful World" (Douglas/Weiss) Personnel * Lena Zavaroni Lena Hilda Zavaroni (4 November 1963 – 1 October 1999) was a Scottish singer and a television show host. At ten years of age, with her album ''Ma! (He's Making Eyes at Me)'', she was the youngest person in history to have an album in the top ... – v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lena Zavaroni
Lena Hilda Zavaroni (4 November 1963 – 1 October 1999) was a Scottish singer and a television show host. At ten years of age, with her album ''Ma! (He's Making Eyes at Me)'', she was the youngest person in history to have an album in the top ten of the UK Albums Chart. Later she starred in her own television series, made numerous TV guest star appearances, and appeared on stage. From the age of thirteen, Zavaroni suffered anorexia nervosa and also developed clinical depression when she was fifteen. Following an operation to cure her depression, Zavaroni died at the age of thirty-five from pneumonia on 1 October 1999. Life and career Early life Zavaroni was born in Greenock, Renfrewshire and grew up in the small town of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute. Her parents owned a fish and chip shop. Her father Victor (b. 1939) played the guitar and her mother, Hilda (née Jordan) (c. 1940 – 1989) sang. Zavaroni began singing at age two. Her grandfather Alfredo had emigrated from Ita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If My Friends Could See Me Now (Lena Zavaroni Album)
''If My Friends Could See Me Now'' at is the second album by Scottish singer . It was released in 1974 on and produced by . Track listing # " |
Presenting Lena Zavaroni
''Presenting Lena Zavaroni'' is the fourth album by Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni, released in 1977 by Galaxy Records. Track listing # '' Whole World in His Hands'' # '' Won't Somebody Dance With Me'' ( De Paul) # ''Napony'' # ''As Usual'' # ''Rose, Rose'' # ''Mama Tambu's Wedding'' # ''Speak to Me Pretty'' # ''If It Wasn't For You Dear'' # ''Air Love'' # ''Can't We Make It Go Away'' # ''Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose'' (Levine/Brown) # ''Pinch Me Am I Dreaming'' Personnel * Lena Zavaroni Lena Hilda Zavaroni (4 November 1963 – 1 October 1999) was a Scottish singer and a television show host. At ten years of age, with her album ''Ma! (He's Making Eyes at Me)'', she was the youngest person in history to have an album in the top ... – vocals References 1977 albums Lena Zavaroni albums {{1970s-pop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If My Friends Could See Me Now
"If My Friends Could See Me Now", with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, is a song from the 1966 Broadway musical ''Sweet Charity''. In the musical the character of Charity, played in the original New York cast by Gwen Verdon, reflects on her marvellous luck as she spends time with Vittorio. In the 1969 film adaptation of ''Sweet Charity'', "If My Friends Could See Me Now" is performed by Shirley MacLaine. Recorded versions As a show tune Gwen Verdon's rendition of "If My Friends Could See Me Now" is featured on the cast recording for the original 1966 Broadway production of ''Sweet Charity'': the song also appears on the cast recordings for the 1986 and 2005 Broadway revivals of ''Sweet Charity'' being performed by respectively Debbie Allen and Christina Applegate. The Gwen Verdon recording of "If My Friends Could See Me Now" was utilized as the theme song for the pilot episode of the CBS-TV sitcom ''The Nanny'' although an original song entitled "The Nanny Name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Coleman (composer)
Larry Coleman was a 20th-century American popular composer and lyricist. Coleman was mainly active during the 1950s and 1960s. He wrote hit songs both alone and in collaboration with other lyricists, including Fred Ebb, Joe Darion, Norman Gimbel, and Paul Klein. His songs included: * "Changing Partners" (1953), recorded by many artists, including Bing Crosby, Frank "Pee Wee" King, Patti Page, Dinah Shore, and Kay Starr * "Pa-Paya Mama" (1953), recorded by Perry Como * "Ricochet" (1953), recorded by Teresa Brewer, Alma Cogan, Perry Como, and Joan Regan * "Tennessee Wig Walk" (1953), recorded by Bonnie Lou * "Good and Lonesome" (1955), recorded by Kay Starr * "Just as Much as Ever" (1959), recorded by Teresa Brewer, Alma Cogan, Nat King Cole, Joan Regan, and Bobby Vinton * "James Dean", by Jimmy Walker & George Cates George Cates (October 19, 1911 – May 10, 2002) was an American music arranger, conductor, songwriter and record executive known for his work with Lawrenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tennessee Wig-Walk
"Tennessee Wig Walk" (also "The Tennessee Wig-Walk") is a popular song by the American composer Larry Coleman, with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The sheet cover was published by Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd. in 1953. The lyrics include the refrain "Doin' the Tennessee wig walk" and the song was used as dance music. The song was recorded by Bonnie Lou in 1953 under the Parlaphone record label. The recording was in ''The Billboard'' Top Country & Western Records US ''National Best Sellers'' top ten list during 1953, reaching number 6. In the same year, it was released as a single on the Decca label by the American big band Russ Morgan And His Orchestra "Music In The Morgan Manner"* as "The Tennessee Wig-Walk". Later, Lena Zavaroni included the song on her second album (''If My Friends Could See Me Now'', 1974) and third album ('' Lena Zavaroni in South Africa'', 1975). The song was re-released on a CD compilation album of Bonnie Lou Mary Joan Okum (née Kath; October 27, 1924 †... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Gimbel
Norman Gimbel (November 16, 1927 – December 19, 2018) was an American lyricist of popular songs, television and movie themes. He wrote the lyrics for songs including "Killing Me Softly with His Song", " Ready to Take a Chance Again" (both with composer Charles Fox) and "Canadian Sunset". He also wrote English-language lyrics for many international hits, including " Sway", " Summer Samba", "The Girl from Ipanema", " How Insensitive", " Drinking-Water", "Meditation", "I Will Wait for You" and "Watch What Happens". Of the movie themes he co-wrote, five were nominated for Academy Awards and/or Golden Globe Awards, including "It Goes Like It Goes", from the film ''Norma Rae'', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1979. Gimbel was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1984. Early successes Gimbel was born on November 16, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Lottie (Nass) and businessman Morris Gimbel. His parents were Jewish immigrants. He studied Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
"Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody" is a popular song written by Jean Schwartz, with lyrics by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young. The song was introduced by Al Jolson in the Broadway musical '' Sinbad'' and published in 1918. Probably the best-known version of the song was by Al Jolson who recorded it on March 13, 1918 and whose version reached No. 1 the same year. Other Recordings *Al Jolson also recorded the song on December 20, 1932 with Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians. Jolson recorded the song again on March 27, 1946 with an orchestra under the direction of Morris Stoloff. *Arthur Fields - considered to be a No. 9 hit in 1918. *Dean Martin recorded the song on April 28, 1950. *Judy Garland included the song in her album ''Miss Show Business'' (1955) and her 1960 recording appeared in the compilation album ''The London Sessions''. The song was also included in her live album ''Judy at Carnegie Hall'' (1961). *Jerry Lewis - his version was a Top 10 hit in 1956 and became a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me
"Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me" is a popular song written by Michael Julien and Al Timothy. It was first recorded by Welsh singer Shirley Bassey and released as a single in 1958 to commercial success (number 3 in the UK Singles Chart). The song was then included on Bassey's album ''The Bewitching Miss Bassey'' (1959) and would become one of her most recognisable tunes. It has since been covered by numerous artists. Bassey re-recorded the song on her 1966 album ''I've Got a Song for You'', and on 1984's '' I Am What I Am'' with the London Symphony Orchestra. It was also remixed for the 2007 album '' Get the Party Started''. Bassey has stated that, alongside "Big Spender", "Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me" is a favourite among her own songs. Track listing *7" Single (1958) #"Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me" #"There's Never Been a Night" Chart performance Cover versions * The song was also recorded by Welsh singer Maureen Evans in 1959. * Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni covered the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma! (He's Making Eyes At Me)
''Ma! (He's Making Eyes At Me)'' is the debut album by Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni, released in 1974 on Philips Records. The record was a hit and made Zavaroni the youngest artist, to have a record in the Top 10 UK albums chart, a distinction she still holds. Track listing # " Ma! (He's Making Eyes at Me)" (Con Conrad, Sidney Clare)Tom Parker # " The End of the World" (Sylvia Dee, Arthur Kent)Arthur Greenslade # "Swinging on a Star" ( Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) # "Help Me Make It Through the Night" (Kris Kristofferson) # "Cross My Heart" (Scott) # "My Mammy" (Walter Donaldson, Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young)Bob Sharples # " Rock-A-Bye Your Baby (with a Dixie Melody)" (Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young, Jean Schwartz) # "Country Roads" (John Denver) # " Pennies From Heaven" ( Arthur Johnstone) # "Love Can Make The World Go Around" (Scott) # " My Happiness" (Borney Bergantine, Betty Peterson) # "River Deep Mountain High" (Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry) Personnel * Lena Zav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music! Music! Music!
"Music! Music! Music! (Put Another Nickel In)" is a popular song written by Stephen Weiss and Bernie Baum and published in 1950. Background The first recording of the song was by Etienne Paree with Eddie "Piano" Miller, released by Rainbow Records in 1949 in the United States, titled "Put Another Nickel In - Music, Music, Music (The Nickelodeon Song)". The biggest-selling version of the song was recorded by Teresa Brewer with the Dixieland All Stars on 20 December 1949, and released on December 26 by London Records as catalog number 604. New York morning radio host Gene Rayburn lobbied for Teresa Brewer to record it, he and Dee Finch played it regularly on WNEW, and it became a number 1 hit and a million-seller in 1950. It became Brewer's signature song and earned her the nickname "Miss Music". It was released as the B side to "Copenhagen" but eclipsed "Copenhagen" as a hit. It was also recorded by many artists on various labels and other hit versions in 1950 were by Carmen Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Home, Country Roads
"Take Me Home, Country Roads", also known simply as "Country Roads", is a song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert and John Denver about West Virginia. It was released as a single performed by Denver on April 12, 1971, peaking at number two on ''Billboard''s US Hot 100 singles for the week ending August 28, 1971. The song was a success on its initial release and was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 18, 1971, and Platinum on April 10, 2017. The song became one of John Denver's most popular songs. It has continued to sell, with over 1.6 million digital copies sold in the United States. The song is considered a symbol of West Virginia. In March 2014, it became one of the four official state anthems of West Virginia. Composition Inspiration for the title line had come while Nivert and Danoff, who were married, were driving along Clopper Road in Montgomery County, Maryland to a Nivert family gathering in Gaithersburg, with Nivert behind the wheel while Danoff played his gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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