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Michael J. Mullins
Michael J. Mullins (born Michael John Mullins on 9 November 1953) is an English lead vocalist, backing singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of salsa band Modern Romance (1982–85). Modern Romance achieved eight top 40 singles and two hit albums. After the band called it quits in 1985, Mullins continued working within the music industry, most notably as a backing singer for Cliff Richard. He can be seen singing with Cliff Richard live on ''Top of the Pops'' and on the Christmas number one single "Mistletoe and Wine" (1988).Lee-Williams, Matt: Modern Romance, Biography, Internet Movie Database ccessed27 April 2011. Mullins has since performed with Alan Parsons as part of The Alan Parsons Project.Bluebear's Music Vault: World Liberty Concert: Alan Parsons and Friends, Sat 3 January 2009 ccessed 14 April 2012/ref> Early music (1981–82) Mullins began his music career as a backing vocalist and musician for Modern Romance. He is thanked for providing the vocals an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms ''popular music'' and ''pop music'' are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. ''Rock'' and ''pop'' music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which ''pop'' became associated with music that was more commercial, ephemeral, and accessible. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is considered to be pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Identifying factors usually include repeated choruses and hooks, short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), and rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to. Much pop music also borrows elements from other styles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Disc
Music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units. The threshold quantity varies by type (such as album, single, music video) and by nation or territory (see List of music recording certifications). Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories, which are named after precious materials (gold, platinum and diamond). The threshold required for these awards depends upon the population of the territory where the recording is released. Typically, they are awarded only to international releases and are awarded individually for each country where the album is sold. Different sales levels, some perhaps 10 times greater than others, may exist for different music media (for example: videos versus albums, singles, or music download). History The original gold and silver record awards were presented to artists by their own record companies to publicize their sales achiev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and the extremity of Myanmar. Thailand also shares maritime borders with Vietnam to the southeast, and Indonesia and India to the southwest. Bangkok is the nation's capital and largest city. Tai peoples migrated from southwestern China to mainland Southeast Asia from the 11th century. Indianised kingdoms such as the Mon, Khmer Empire and Malay states ruled the region, competing with Thai states such as the Kingdoms of Ngoenyang, Sukhothai, Lan Na and Ayutthaya, which also rivalled each other. European contact began in 1511 with a Portuguese diplomatic mission to Ayutthaya, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walking In The Rain (1983 Song)
"Walking in the Rain" is a UK Singles Chart, Top 10 single and an uncharacteristic ballad from UK salsa music band Modern Romance (band), Modern Romance. It was released in 1983 as a 7-inch single and 12-inch single by Warner Music Group, WEA. A Japanese version was also released. Formats 7-inch single *''Walking in the Rain'' *''Walking in the Rain (Blues)'' 12-inch single *''Walking in the Rain'' *''Walking in the Rain (Blues)'' Chart position *UK Singles Chart #7 History "Walking in the Rain" was a UK Singles Chart, Top 10 single for Modern Romance (band), Modern Romance and was their last Top 40 hit, released in 1983, during the David Jaymes / Michael J. Mullins era. It reached #7 on the UK chart - #1 in Thailand - and can be found on Modern Romance's two hit albums, ''Trick of the Light (album), Trick of the Light'' (1983) and ''Party Tonight'' (1983), and on the 2006 CD compilation album, ''Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection'' (2006). ''Walking in the Rain'' was writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm
"Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" is a Top 20 single from UK band Modern Romance. It was released in 1983 as a 7-inch single, 7-inch picture disc, and 12-inch single by WEA. German and Spanish versions were also released. Formats 7-inch single *"Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" *"I Can't Help Myself" 12-inch single *"Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" *"I Can't Help Myself" *"Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" over 7-inch picture disc *"Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" (Michael J. Mullins photo) *"I Can't Help" (David Jaymes photo) Chart position *UK Singles Chart #14 History "Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" was a Top 20 single for Modern Romance. It was the released during the David Jaymes / Michael J. Mullins era. It reached #14 on the UK chart in 1983 and can be found on Modern Romance's two hit albums, '' Trick of the Light'' (1983) and ''Party Tonight'' (1983). "Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" also made an appearance on their farewell single, "Best Mix of Our Lives" (1985) with f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taschen
Taschen is a luxury art book publisher founded in 1980 by Benedikt Taschen in Cologne, Germany. As of January 2017, Taschen is co-managed by Benedikt and his eldest daughter, Marlene Taschen. History The company began as Taschen Comics, publishing Benedikt's comic collection. Taschen focuses on making lesser-seen art available to mainstream bookstores, including fetishistic imagery, queer art, historical erotica, pornography, and adult magazines (including multiple books with ''Playboy'' magazine). The firm has brought potentially controversial art into broader public view, publishing it alongside its more mainstream books of comics reprints, art photography, painting, design, fashion, advertising history, film, and architecture.Degen Pener''Taschen Books Chief Reveals New Projects, Talks 'Fifty Shades' and $12M Books'' published in The Hollywood Reporter, 25 November 2014 Taschen publications are available in a various sizes, from oversized tomes to small pocket-sized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Party Tonight
''Party Tonight'' is the third album by English band Modern Romance. It was a compilation album released in 1983 on LP and Cassette tape by Ronco. A Japanese reissue on LP was released, titled Juanita, but is long out of print.Modern Romance, Discography, ''Party Tonight'', Discogs Website, ccessedApril 27, 2011. Track listing #''Best Years of Our Lives'' – (David Jaymes, John Du Prez) #''Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey'' – (D. Jaymes, Geoff Deane) #''Everybody Salsa'' – (D. Jaymes, Geoff Deane) #''Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm'' – (D. Jaymes, John Du Prez) #'' High Life'' – (D. Jaymes, John Du Prez) #'' Band of Gold'' – (R. Dunbar, E. Wayne) #''Queen of the Rapping Scene / Nothing Ever Goes the Way You Plan'' – (D. Jaymes, Geoff Deane) #''Good Friday'' – (Michael J. Mullins) #''Salsa Rappsody'' – (D. Jaymes, Geoff Deane) #''Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White'' ew Version– (Louis Guglielmi, Mack David) #''Moose on the Loose'' – (D. Jaymes, Geoff Deane) #''Just My Ima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" or "Cerezo Rosa" or "Ciliegi Rosa" or "Gummy Mambo", is the English version of "Cerisiers Roses et Pommiers Blancs", a popular song with music by Louiguy written in 1950. French lyrics to the song by Jacques Larue and English lyrics by Mack David both exist, and recordings of both have been quite popular. However, Pérez Prado's recording of the song as an instrumental with his orchestra featuring trumpeter Billy Regis, whose trumpet sound would slide down and up before the melody would resume, was the most popular version in 1955, reaching number one for 10 weeks on the ''Billboard'' chart. It became a gold record. Pérez had first recorded this title for the movie ''Underwater!'' (1955), where Jane Russell can be seen dancing to the song. Prado recorded ''Cherry Pink'' several times, the best known version being the original hit recording from 1955 and the 1960 recording in stereo. ''Billboard'' ranked the former version as the No. 1 son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UK Album Chart
The Official Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales and (from March 2015) audio streaming in the United Kingdom. It was published for the first time on 22 July 1956 and is compiled every week by the Official Charts Company (OCC) on Fridays (previously Sundays). It is broadcast on BBC Radio 1 (top 5) and found on the OCC website as a Top 100 or on UKChartsPlus as a Top 200, with positions continuing until all sales have been tracked in data only available to industry insiders. However, even though number 100 was classed as a hit album (as in the case of The Guinness Book of British Hit Albums) in the 1980s until January 1989, since the compilations were removed this definition was changed to Top 75 with follow-up books such as The Virgin Book of British Hit Albums book only including this data. As of 2021, the OCC still only tracks how many UK Top 75s album hits and how many weeks in Top 75 albums chart each artist has achieved. To qualify for the Of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trick Of The Light (album)
''Trick of the Light'' is the second album by English band Modern Romance. It was released in 1983 on LP and Cassette tape by WEA. A Japanese reissue on CD was released, but is long out of print. Track listing #" High Life" (David Jaymes, John Du Prez) - 3:28 #"Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" (David Jaymes, John Du Prez) - 3:36 #"Best Years of Our Lives" lbum Version(David Jaymes, Geoff Deane) - 3:45 #"Good Feelings" (David Jaymes, Robbie Jaymes) - 3:36 #"Walking in the Rain" (David Jaymes, Michael John Mullins) - 4:41 #"Let's Go" (David Jaymes) - 3:43 #"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" ew Version(Louis Guglielmi, Mack David) - 3:44 #"After All This Time" (David Jaymes, Michael John Mullins, Paul Gendler, Andy Kyriacou) - 3:50 #"She's So Fine" (David Jaymes, John Du Prez) - 3:32 #"Leave Me On My Own" (David Jaymes, Michael John Mullins) - 4:09 Chart position *UK (1983) # 53 Personnel * Michael J. Mullins – vocals * Paul Gendler – guitar * David Jaymes – bass guitar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Variety Performance
The ''Royal Variety Performance'' is a televised variety show held annually in the United Kingdom to raise money for the Royal Variety Charity (of which King Charles III is life-patron). It is attended by senior members of the British royal family. The evening's performance is presented as a live variety show, usually from a theatre in London and consists of family entertainment that includes comedy, music, dance, magic and other speciality acts. The ''Royal Variety Performance'' traditionally begins with the entrance of the members of the royal family followed by singing of the national anthem, God Save the King, which was also performed by the participating acts as a traditional end to Royal Variety Performances; with the exception of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, as a result of which, As If We Never Said Goodbye opened that year's show instead, sung by that year's host, Jason Manford. Background and founding The first performance, on 1 July 1912, was called the Roy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet () were an English new wave band formed in Islington, London, in 1979. Inspired by the capital's post-punk underground dance scene, they emerged at the start of the 1980s as the house band for the Blitz Kids, playing "European Dance Music" as "The Applause" for this new club culture's audience. They became one of the most successful groups of the New Romantic era of British pop and were part of the Second British Invasion of the ''Billboard'' Top 40 in the 1980s, selling 25 million albums and having 23 hit singles worldwide. The band have had eight UK top 10 albums, including three greatest hits compilations and an album of re-recorded material. Their musical influences ranged from punk rock and soul music to the American crooners Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. The band's classic lineup featured Gary Kemp on guitar, synthesiser and backing vocals, his brother Martin Kemp on bass, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman and drummer John Keeble. Gary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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