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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] |
