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Live At Wembley (Bad Company Album)
''Live at Wembley'' is a live album by the rock band Bad Company released in 2011. It was recorded on April 11, 2010 from a concert at the Wembley Arena in London, England. Track listing DVD / Blu-ray / UK 2CD Editions # Can't Get Enough (Mick Ralphs) - 5:02 #Honey Child (Boz Burrell, Simon Kirke, Ralphs, Paul Rodgers) - 4:03 #Run with the Pack (Rodgers) - 4:22 #Burnin' Sky (Rodgers) - 6:28 # Young Blood (Doc Pomus) - 4:31 #Seagull (Ralphs, Rodgers) - 4:46 # Gone, Gone, Gone (Burrell) - 4:28 #Electricland (Rodgers) - 5:34 #Simple Man (Ralphs) - 5:31 # Feel Like Makin' Love (Ralphs, Rodgers) - 6:46 # Shooting Star (Rodgers) - 7:24 #Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy (Rodgers) - 4:36 # Movin' On (Ralphs) - 4:40 # Ready for Love (Ralphs) - 8:07 #Bad Company (Kirke, Rodgers) - 7:25 #Deal with the Preacher (Ralphs, Rodgers) - 5:40 The US CD release excludes Burnin' Sky (track 4) and edited versions of other songs to fit on a single disc. Personnel *Paul Rodgers – lead vocals, piano, guita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Company
Bad Company are an English rock supergroup that was formed in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs, drummer Simon Kirke and bassist Boz Burrell.Bad Company ''AllMusic'' Peter Grant, who managed the rock band Led Zeppelin, also managed Bad Company until 1982. Bad Company enjoyed great success throughout the 1970s. Their first three albums, ''Bad Company'' (1974), '' Straight Shooter'' (1975), and ''Run with the Pack'' (1976), reached the top five in the album charts in both the UK and the US. Many of their singles and songs, such as "Bad Company", " Can't Get Enough", " Good Lovin' Gone Bad", " Feel Like Makin' Love", " Ready for Love", " Shooting Star", and "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy", remain staples of classic rock radio. They have sold 20 million RIAA-certified albums in the US and 40 million worldwide. History Original Paul Rodgers era (1973–1982) Bad Company was formed in Albury, Surrey. It consisted of four seasoned musicians: two former members of Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Rodgers
Paul Rodgers (born 17 December 1949) is a British singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was the lead vocalist of numerous bands, including Free, Bad Company, The Firm, and The Law. He has also performed as a solo artist, and collaborated with the remaining active members of Queen under the moniker Queen + Paul Rodgers. A poll in ''Rolling Stone'' magazine ranked him number 55 on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". In 2011 Rodgers received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Rodgers has been cited as a significant influence on a number of notable rock singers. In 1991, John Mellencamp called Rodgers "the best rock singer ever". Freddie Mercury in particular liked Rodgers and his aggressive style. Early career Paul Bernard Rodgers was born in Middlesbrough, England. He played bass for a band named The Roadrunners. Colin Bradley originally had the lead vocal slot, but convinced Rodgers to sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Leese
Howard M. Leese (born June 13, 1951, in Hollywood, California, United States) is an American guitarist, record producer, and musical director who played with Heart as guitarist and keyboardist for 23 years (1975 through 1998). He continues to record and tour as a solo artist, and as guitarist with The Paul Rodgers Band and Bad Company. In 2013, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Heart. Career Howard received his inspiration to pick up the guitar during the 1960s after seeing Dick Dale, the guitarist in the surf band "the Del-Tones", and feeling the excitement from his playing. He studied violin and music theory at the City College, Los Angeles, and also played in a band called The Zoo. Leese had his first recording contract with Ed Cobb's Sunburst label at the age of 15, as the band ''The Zoo'' with friend and drummer Mike Flicker. Later, when Flicker went to work for Jack Herschorn at Mushroom Studios in Vancouver, Leese went with him as a prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Company (song)
"Bad Company" is a song by the hard rock band Bad Company. It was released as the third single from their debut album ''Bad Company'' in 1974, although it did not chart (in America). Co-written by the group's lead singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke, the song's meaning comes from a book on Victorian morals. In popular culture Tori Amos performed the song at a number of concerts in 1994 and 1996. Bill Champlin did a cover of the song that was featured in season two, episode nine of ''The Young Riders'' (1990). The title of the episode is "Bad Company". In the beginning of '' The Dark Tower'', Stephen King quotes the lines "I was born 6-gun in my hand, Behind a gun I'll make my final stand". Garth Brooks covers the song on his box set '' Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences''. The South African trio of Mark Haze, Dozi and Ghapi (from '' Idols South Africa VII'') recorded a cover version on their album ''Rocking Buddies'' in 2013. In the fourth part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ready For Love (Mott The Hoople Song)
"Ready for Love" is a song written by Mick Ralphs that was first released by his band Mott the Hoople on their 1972 album ''All the Young Dudes''. After Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to join Bad Company, a revamped version of the song was released on his new band's 1974 debut album, ''Bad Company''. Although not released as a single, the Bad Company version became a popular radio song, and has appeared on many of Bad Company's live and compilation albums. Mott the Hoople version Mott the Hoople recorded "Ready for Love" on their 1972 album ''All the Young Dudes''. On the album "Ready for Love" segues into another Ralphs' composition, the instrumental "After Lights". Allmusic critic Dave Thompson described "After Lights" as "a virtuoso afterglow, and...one of Ralphs' most tasteful displays ever." Ralphs sang the lead vocal on the Mott the Hoople version of the song, but he was unhappy with it and had wanted Ian Hunter to sing the lead vocal, but the song was outside of Hunter's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Movin' On (Bad Company Song)
"Movin' On" is a song written by Mick Ralphs that was first released as a single by Hackensack in 1972. It was later most famously included on Bad Company's debut album, on which Ralphs played lead guitar. "Movin' On" was also released as the second single from the album, as a follow up to " Can't Get Enough" and reached #19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #30 in Canada. Music and lyrics ''Allmusic'' critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine described "Movin' On" as a blues boogie. ''Billboard'' described it as a "perfect 'driving' song" and praised Paul Rodgers' vocal performance, Ralph's "staccato guitar work" and the "pounding rhythm section. ''Record World'' said the song "has as much going for it as ad Company'sgroundbreaking ' Can't Get Enough'" and that "Mick Ralphs tune is locomotion in action." ''Detroit Free Press'' critic Dana Sue Jackson described "Movin' On" as a "harder, lunging number" with a good beat for dancing. ''St. Joseph News-Press'' critic Terry Jordan describe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy
"Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" is a song by English rock supergroup Bad Company. The track was written by vocalist Paul Rodgers, and released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album '' Desolation Angels'' (1979). The song is one of many Bad Company's best known and has become a staple of classic rock radio. Background "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" was inspired by a guitar synthesizer riff that Paul Rodgers had come up with. While not the band's highest charting single in America, it is their best selling, having been certified Gold by the RIAA. Reception ''Cash Box'' said "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" has a "stout beat and heavy fuzz guitar sound and excellent singing" as well as "solid" production. ''Democrat and Chronicle'' critic Jack Garner said it "contains the most varying material yet from the band, indicating continued growth and maturity on their part." Allmusic reviewer Mike DeGagne commented on Rodgers' "vocal passion" on the song. Allmusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shooting Star (Bad Company Song)
"Shooting Star" is a song written by Paul Rodgers that was first released by Bad Company on their 1975 album '' Straight Shooter''. Although not released as a single, it became a radio staple and has appeared on many of Bad Company's live and compilation albums. Lyrics and music The lyrics of "Shooting Star" tell the story of a boy named Johnny, who went on to become a rock star but died after overdosing on whiskey and sleeping pills. The theme was influenced by the deaths of young rock stars as a result of drug addiction, particularly the deaths from overdoses of Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and possibly Jimi Hendrix. Rodgers stated that "At that particular time you had Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin...just a catalog of people who didn't make it, who overdosed in their beds...that was the germ of this song. It's a story and it's almost a warning. The refrain summarizes the theme stating "Don't you know that you are a shooting star, and all the world will love you just as long as you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feel Like Makin' Love (Bad Company Song)
"Feel Like Makin' Love" is a song by English supergroup Bad Company. The power ballad originally appeared on the LP '' Straight Shooter'' in April 1975 and was released as a single in August of the same year. It was named the 78th best hard rock song of all time by VH1. The song, along with other Bad Company music, was featured in the 2001 film ''Scotland, PA''. Origin Paul Rodgers started to come up with the lyrics at a camp in California while touring the US with Free. He was 19 years old. After several years, Rodgers played it to Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs who threw in that big chord in the chorus - the muted 'duh-duh' that marks the shift from country ballad to chest-beating rocker. Reception ''Cash Box'' said that the "strong two-pronged attack from Ralphs' guitar and Rodgers' vocals make the track an excellent choice to follow 'Good Lovin'.'" ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' critic Matt Wardlaw rated it as Bad Company's 2nd best song, saying that "a muscular guitar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electricland
"Electricland" is a song by English hard rock supergroup Bad Company. The song was released as the only single from the band's sixth studio album '' Rough Diamonds''. It is the last single released by the band to feature their original line-up, as well as being the last to feature lead singer Paul Rodgers until 1999's "Hey Hey". "Electricland" was a modest success, peaking at number 74 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was a hit on American rock radio, peaking at number 2 on the then new Rock Albums & Top Tracks chart. Reception In an otherwise negative review of the album, AllMusic reviewer William Ruhlmann picked "Eletricland" as an AllMusic reviewer's pick. David Fricke of ''Rolling Stone'' praised Simon Kirke's drum performance, Paul Rodgers's vocals, and the song's dark mood. Accolades In 2016, ''Classic Rock Magazine'' ranked the song at number ten on their list of Bad Company's 10 best songs. Track listing Chart positions Personnel * Paul Rodgers – vocals, gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gone, Gone, Gone (Bad Company Song)
"Gone, Gone, Gone" is a song by English rock band Bad Company. The song was released as the second and final single from the band's fifth studio album '' Desolation Angels''. The song peaked at #56 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on August 25, 1979. "Gone, Gone, Gone" was written by bassist Boz Burrell, his first composition for the band. Reception ''Billboard'' said "Gone, Gone, Gone" was "a solid rocking number paced by strong guitar work." ''Cash Box'' described it as "guitar-based blues-rock" with a "crunching bass line" and Paul Rodgers' "smokey rock delivery." ''Record World'' said that the "tribal beat, Rodgers' classic rock vocals and stinging guitars make an unbeatable AOR-Top 40 brew." ''Allmusic'' reviewer Mike DeGagne said that the song worked well for lead singer Rodgers. ''Democrat and Chronicle'' critic Jack Garner described it as being "jazzy" and new direction for the band, highlighting its "interesting minor harmonies." ''Classic Rock History'' critic Janey R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doc Pomus
Jerome Solon Felder (June 27, 1925 – March 14, 1991), known professionally as Doc Pomus, was an American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the co-writer of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer in 1992, the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1992), and the Blues Hall of Fame (2012). Early life Born Jerome Solon Felder in 1925 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Jewish immigrants. He attended Brooklyn College from 1943 to 1945. Felder became a fan of the blues after hearing a Big Joe Turner record, "Piney Brown Blues". Having contracted polio as a boy, he walked with the aid of crutches. Later, due to post-polio syndrome exacerbated by an accident, Felder relied on a wheelchair. His brother is New York attorney Raoul Felder. Career Using the stage name Doc Pomus, teenager Felder began performing as a blues singer. His stage name was not inspired by anyone in particular; he just thought it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
