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Mark Taylor (producer)
Mark Taylor (born in Windsor, Berkshire, Windsor, England) is a British record producer and songwriter. He has worked with artists such as Tina Turner, Lady Gaga, Nelly Furtado, Lionel Richie, Hall & Oates, Cher, Rod Stewart, Belinda Carlisle, Daniel Bedingfield, Ronan Keating, Enrique Iglesias, Britney Spears, James Morrison (singer), James Morrison, Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Lopez. Taylor worked on Cher's 1998 album ''Believe (Cher album), Believe'', which won a Grammy Award, Grammy for its title track. The album went on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide. The song "Believe (Cher song), Believe" featured an early example of the vocal effect Auto tune. Songwriting and production credits References Grammy Award winners English record producers Living people English songwriters Year of birth missing (living people) {{UK-music-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor is a historic market town and unparished area in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British monarch. The town is situated west of Charing Cross, central London, southeast of Maidenhead, and east of the county town of Reading. It is immediately south of the River Thames, which forms its boundary with its smaller, ancient twin town of Eton. The village of Old Windsor, just over to the south, predates what is now called Windsor by around 300 years; in the past Windsor was formally referred to as New Windsor to distinguish the two. Etymology ''Windlesora'' is first mentioned in the ''Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.'' (The settlement had an earlier name but this is unknown.) The name originates from old English ''Windles-ore'' or ''winch by the riverside''.South S.R., ''The Book of Windsor'', Barracuda Books, 1977. By 1110, meetings of the Great Council, which had prev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Affleck (' Lopez; born July 24, 1969), also known as J.Lo, is an American singer, actress and dancer. In 1991, she began appearing as a Fly Girl dancer on the sketch comedy television series '' In Living Color'', where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue an acting career in 1993. For her first leading role in '' Selena'' (1997), she became the first Hispanic actress to earn over US$1 million for a film. She went on to star in ''Anaconda'' (1997) and '' Out of Sight'' (1998), and established herself as the highest-paid Hispanic actress in Hollywood. Lopez ventured into the music industry with her debut studio album ''On the 6'' (1999), which helped propel the Latin pop movement in American music, and later starred in the psychological horror ''The Cell'' (2000). With the simultaneous release of her second studio album '' J.Lo'' and her romantic comedy ''The Wedding Planner'' in 2001, she became the first woman to have a number-one album and fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhythm Divine
"Rhythm Divine" ("Ritmo Total" in Spanish countries) is a song by Spanish recording artist Enrique Iglesias, taken from his fourth studio album and debut English-language record '' Enrique'' (1999). It was released on 26 October 1999 by Interscope Records as the second single from the project. The song was written by Paul Barry and Mark Taylor, while production was handled by Taylor and Brian Rawling. An accompanying music video was directed by Francis Lawrence. The single topped the Spanish Singles Chart for eight weeks and reached the top 10 in Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, and Romania. Critical reception According to Billboard in the single review, Enrique Iglesias delivers this "savvy follow-up bid for top 40 longevity", this single is "precisely the kind of song that should ensure this crossover artist's chance to dance up the ladder of success". Also makes a comparison with fellow Latin performer Ricky Martin: "Unlike peer Ricky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Leave Me This Way (Tina Turner Song)
"Don't Leave Me This Way" is a song by American recording artist Tina Turner. It was produced by Paul Barry, Mark Taylor and Brian Rawling, and originally released in the United Kingdom in 1998 by ''Emmerdale'' actress Malandra Burrows. The single reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart, and was Burrows' second and final release for Warner Music. Turner re-recorded the song for her ninth and final solo album, '' Twenty Four Seven'' (1999), and released it as the album's third single in Germany in February 2000, where it became a minor hit. Track listing and formats * German CD maxi single # "Don't Leave Me This Way" # "The Best" (Recorded Live in London '99) # "Steamy Windows" (Recorded Live in London '99) # "River Deep – Mountain High "River Deep – Mountain High" is a song by Ike & Tina Turner released as the title track to their 1966 studio album on Philles Records. Produced by Phil Spector and written by Spector, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich. ''Rolling Stone'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twenty Four Seven (Tina Turner Album)
''Twenty Four Seven'' is the tenth and final solo studio album by Tina Turner, released on October 28, 1999, by Parlophone. It was Turner's last studio album before her retirement from recording. Composition The album was produced by Mark Taylor and Brian Rawling, the team behind Cher's ''Believe'', Johnny Douglas ( Kylie Minogue, George Michael, All Saints etc.), Terry Britten and Absolute, known for their work with British pop acts like Lisa Stansfield, Will Young, Atomic Kitten, Gareth Gates, and S Club 7. Bryan Adams appears on both the title track and "Without You". In 2000, the album was released as a limited-edition special pack with a bonus disc including live recordings from Turner's 60th birthday celebration in London in November 1999, as well as the music videos for "When the Heartache Is Over" and "Whatever You Need". ''Twenty Four Seven'' was Turner's last full-length studio album before her retirement from recording. Singles Singles released from the album incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When The Heartache Is Over
"When The Heartache Is Over" is a song by American recording artist Tina Turner. Written by Graham Stack and John Reid for her tenth and final solo studio album, '' Twenty Four Seven'' (1999), it was released as the album's leading single on October 18, 1999. The song was a moderate hit in late 1999 and early 2000, reaching number 10 in the UK and the top 20 in several other European countries. The song is produced by British producers Brian Rawling and Mark Taylor. Release It was a considerable hit both on the pop and dance charts, reaching the top ten in Finland and the UK, and the top twenty in Flemish Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland while peaking at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Songs chart in the United States. The singles released include remixes of "When the Heartache Is Over" by among others the Metro team, 7th District Inc. and Hex Hector. Certain European CD singles also included two live recordings from Turner's 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike & The Mechanics (1999 Album)
''Mike & The Mechanics'' is the fifth studio album by Mike + The Mechanics, released in 1999. As the name is easily confused with the 1985 album (the first used the plus sign this uses the ampersand ''Mike + The Mechanics'', it is also referred to as ''M6'' (i.e., the sixth album by the group, including the '' Hits'' compilation). It includes the top 40 hit "Now That You've Gone". The Official Charts. Retrieved 11 November 2011. This was the last studio album with Paul Young, who died the year after its release; the group did not release another album until '' Rewired'' in 2004. The album was not officially released in No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike + The Mechanics
Mike and the Mechanics (stylised as Mike + The Mechanics) is an English rock supergroup formed in Dover in 1985 by Mike Rutherford, initially as a side project during a hiatus period for his earlier group Genesis. The band is known for hit singles "Silent Running", " All I Need Is a Miracle", " Taken In", "The Living Years", "Word of Mouth" and " Over My Shoulder". Initially, the band included Rutherford (the only constant member), vocalists Paul Carrack and Paul Young, keyboardist Adrian Lee, and drummer Peter Van Hooke. After a decade together, Lee and Van Hooke dropped out in 1995 and were not replaced. Following Young's death in 2000, Carrack became the band's sole lead vocalist until 2004 when the band (essentially a duo at this point) dissolved, with Rutherford and Carrack both agreeing the band had "run its course". In 2010, the band was revived with Rutherford headlining a completely new set of musicians, including vocalists Andrew Roachford and Tim Howar. Biograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dov'è L'amore
"Dov'è l'amore" (; en, "Where's heLove") is a song recorded by American singer Cher for her twenty-second studio album, ''Believe'' (1998). It was written by Mark Taylor and Paul Barry, and produced by Taylor and Brian Rawling, and released as the fourth single from the album on October 25, 1999, by Warner Bros. Records, and WEA. The song is a Latin-influenced track with Spanish guitar over dance beats. In the song, Cher mixes English with Italian lyrics as she sings: "Dov'è l'amore /dov'è l'amore /I cannot tell you of my love/ here is my story". Critical reception Rolf E. Lund from Norwegian newspaper ''Altaposten'' described "Dov'è l'amore" as a "sophisticated" song in his review. J.W. Lim from '' Associated Press'' said that it, with "The Power" and "We All Sleep Alone" are "bright spots" of the ''Believe'' album. The Daily Vault's Michael R. Smith wrote that "even Madonna was envious when she heard the Latin-infused track for the first time." Sarah Davis from ''Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strong Enough (Cher Song)
"Strong Enough" is a song by American recording artist and actress Cher from her twenty-second studio album, '' Believe'' (1998). The song was released as the second single from the album. It was released on February 22, 1999, by Warner Bros, and WEA. The song's composition and musical style is strongly reminiscent of 1970s disco music. The song received positive reviews from music critics, many calling it a highlight to ''Believe'' and comparing it to Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive".''Aftonbladet''. July 1, 1999. The song had less success in the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number fifty-seven, but did top the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. It also went to number one in Hungary and into the top ten in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. Background and reception "Strong Enough" was released as the second international single from Cher's twenty-second studio album, '' Believe'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Or Nothing (Cher Song)
"All or Nothing" is a song by American singer and actress Cher from her 22nd studio album, ''Believe'' (1998). It was released as the third international single from ''Believe'' on June 7, 1999, by WEA and Warner Bros. Records. "All or Nothing" reached the top 40 of the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Singles Sales chart at number 38 and peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Dance/Club Play Songs chart. In Europe, the single was a top-10 hit in the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, and Scotland. Critical reception Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' wrote that the song "leans closer to the pop side—like the No. 1 "Believe"—but is still the kind of pure dance extravaganza that brings nothing but exalted exuberance to the radio airwaves." He described it as a song "that is so joyous and well-executed that it makes life a little more satisfying than it was four minutes before." Can't Stop the Pop described it as "one of her most beautifully melancholic moments", adding that "it embrace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auto Tune
Auto-Tune (or autotune) is an audio processor introduced in 1996 by American company Antares Audio Technologies. Auto-Tune uses a proprietary device to measure and alter pitch in vocal and instrumental music recording and performances. Auto-Tune was originally intended to disguise or correct off-key inaccuracies, allowing vocal tracks to be perfectly tuned despite originally being slightly off-pitch. The 1998 Cher song "Believe" popularized the technique of using Auto-Tune to distort vocals. In 2018, the music critic Simon Reynolds observed that Auto-Tune had "revolutionized popular music", calling its use for effects "the fad that just wouldn't fade. Its use is now more entrenched than ever." In its role distorting vocals, Auto-Tune operates on different principles from the vocoder or talk box and produces different results. Description Auto-Tune is available as a plug-in for digital audio workstations used in a studio setting and as a stand-alone, rack-mounted unit f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
