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Nick Egan
Nick Egan (born 4 July 1957 in London, England) is a visual design artist and director of music videos, commercials and film. He graduated from the Watford College of Art and Design with a DGA in 1976. While attending college, he created cover art for the singles "White Man In Hammersmith Palais" and "Tommy Gun" for The Clash and T-shirt design for the single "Sheena is A Punk Rocker" for The Ramones. His first chart topping album cover was Dexys Midnight Runners' 'Searching For The Young Soul Rebels'. He collaborated with former Sex Pistols manager and fashion entrepreneur Mr. Malcolm McLaren, for whom he designed the album cover for Bow Wow Wow's 'See Jungle'. His longtime partnership with McLaren McLaren led the art direction of McLaren's own inventive albums; Duck Rock and 'Fans'. Egan relocated from Britain to New York, where he created cover art for legendary artists like Bob Dylan and Iggy Pop. Egan also art directed books; John Lennon ''Listen To These Pictures'' by Rock- ...
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London, England
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished from the ...
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Little Black Book (song)
"Little Black Book" is the fourth and final single from American singer Belinda Carlisle's fourth studio album, ''Live Your Life Be Free'' (1991). Released on August 17, 1992, it was Carlisle's first single containing a co-writing credit from her. American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow performs the background vocals under the name "Cherryl Crowe". One of the single's B-side The A-side and B-side are the two sides of phonograph records and cassettes; these terms have often been printed on the labels of two-sided music recordings. The A-side usually features a recording that its artist, producer, or record compan ..., "The Air You Breathe", was originally performed by Stéphanie in 1991 under the title "You Don't Die from Love". Track listings UK 7-inch single :A. "Little Black Book" :B. "Only a Dream" UK CD1 and Australian CD single # "Little Black Book" # "Only a Dream" # "The Air You Breathe" UK CD2 # "Little Black Book" (Little Black mix) # "Little Black Book" (Belinda ...
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Devil Inside (INXS Song)
"Devil Inside" is a song by Australian rock band INXS. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence and was released as the second single (third in the UK) from the band's sixth studio album, ''Kick'', in February 1988. The song reached number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for two weeks. "Devil Inside" also peaked at number six in Australia, number three in Canada, and number two in New Zealand. '' Cash Box'' said that the band "sesa Daytripper-like guitar sound and riff A riff is a repeated chord progression or refrain in music (also known as an ostinato figure in classical music); it is a pattern, or melody, often played by the rhythm section instruments or solo instrument, that forms the basis or acc ... it under a sultry, breathy vocal to put the point across." Track listings 7-inch single # "Devil Inside" (7-inch version (5:11) or single version (3:55)) # "On the Rocks" (3:05) 12-inch maxi # "Devil Inside" (remix version) (6:36) ...
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By My Side (INXS Song)
"By My Side" is a single by Australian band INXS, the third UK single and fourth Australian single taken from their seventh studio album, '' X'' (1990). The song was written by Michael Hutchence, Kirk Pengilly, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss and Jon Farriss as part of the 1990 sessions for the ''X'' album. Record producer Chris Thomas, who produced the album, is also given songwriting credits, specifically contributing to the chorus and arrangement, as explained in the liner notes for the ''X'' album special edition in 2002. Farriss has said "By My Side" was written about missing family and friends while touring. "By My Side" peaked at number 42 on the UK Singles Chart, which was the band's poorest chart performance since first breaking into the UK top 40 with "New Sensation" in 1988. Along with "Never Tear Us Apart", "By My Side" was one of two INXS songs played at the funeral of frontman Michael Hutchence following his death on 22 November 1997. In February 2014 ...
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Bitter Tears (song)
"Bitter Tears" is a song by Australian rock band INXS, released as the third Australian and fourth UK single from their seventh studio album, '' X'' (1990). The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence as part of the sessions for the ''X'' album. It peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart and number 36 in Australia. The single was released to coincide with the band headlining the SummerXS concert at Wembley Stadium in July 1991, as documented in the ''Live Baby Live'' DVD. B-sides The B-sides are a live version of "Faith In Each Other" from the ''X'' album, "The Other Side", written and performed by guitarist & saxophonist Kirk Pengilly and "Soothe Me" written and performed by guitarist & keyboard player Andrew Farriss. Track listings UK 7-inch single # "Bitter Tears" (LP version) # "Soothe Me" # "Bitter Tears" (Lorimer 7-inch edit) UK 12-inch single # "Bitter Tears" (12-inch Lorimer remix) # " Disappear" (Morales remix) # "Tears Are Bitter" (instrumental c ...
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INXS
INXS (a word play, phonetic play on "in excess") were an Australian Rock music, rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. The band's founding members were bassist Garry Gary Beers, main composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, drummer Jon Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss, lead singer and main lyricist Michael Hutchence, and guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly. For 20 years, INXS was fronted by Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for their New wave music, new wave/pop music, pop style, the band later developed a harder Pub rock (Australia), pub rock style that included funk and dance music, dance elements. In 1984, INXS had their first number-one hit in Australia with "Original Sin (INXS song), Original Sin". The band would later achieve international success in the mid-to-late 1980s and early 1990s with the hit albums ''Listen Like Thieves'', ''Kick (INXS album), Kick'', and ' ...
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Too Much Information
Too much information may refer to: * Information overload, the notion that access to excessive information hampers understanding and decision-making *The idea that personal information has been shared that should be kept private Media * ''Too Much Information'' (album), a 2014 album by Maxïmo Park * "Too Much Information", a song by Duran Duran from the 1993 ''Wedding Album'' * "Too Much Information", a 1981 song by The Police, from the ''Ghost in the Machine'' album * "Too Much Information", a 1999 song by Quiet Riot, from the ''Alive and Well'' album * "Too Much Information", a 2010 song by Railroad Earth * Too Much Information (TV series) ''Too Much Information'' (or ''TMI'') is a Canadian comedy panel show. The series aired on Super Channel for two seasons in 2014–2015. The series was produced by Lone Eagle Entertainment and hosted by Norm Sousa, with regular panelists incl ..., a Canadian comedy show (2014–2015) See also * TMI (other) {{dab ...
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Ordinary World (song)
"Ordinary World" is a song by English rock band Duran Duran, released as the first single from their self-titled album (1993), commonly known as ''The Wedding Album''. The ballad reached 1 on the US ''Billboard'' Mainstream Top 40, the Canadian ''RPM'' Top Singles chart, and the Italian Singles Chart. It also peaked at No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, No. 2 in Iceland and Sweden, and No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was nominated for Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in May 1994. Lead vocalist Simon Le Bon sang the song with Luciano Pavarotti at a benefit concert for War Child. "Ordinary World" remains one of Duran Duran's most popular songs and in October 2021, was their second-most streamed song in the UK. Background By the early 1990s, Duran Duran's popularity had faded. Their album ''Liberty'' had proved a commercial failure, its two singles failing to make a significant showing on the British or American charts. It was not until Capitol ...
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Come Undone (Duran Duran Song)
"Come Undone" is a song by British band Duran Duran. It was released in March 1993 as the second single from the album '' Duran Duran (The Wedding Album)''. It is their 24th single overall. With their commercial and critical success reestablished by the previous single " Ordinary World", "Come Undone" continued to showcase more of the band's entry into the adult contemporary radio format. The single became the group's second consecutive US top-10 hit from ''The Wedding Album'', peaking at number seven on the '' Billboard'' Hot 100 and becoming their last top-40 hit on that chart. It was also popular in the United Kingdom and other international markets, reaching number two in Canada, number eight in Italy, number nine in Ireland, and number 13 in the UK. As of October 2021, "Come Undone" is the eighth-most streamed Duran Duran song in the UK. Background The group's guitarist at the time, Warren Cuccurullo, is credited with developing the instrumentation for "Come Undone", most ...
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Duran Duran
Duran Duran () are an English Rock music, rock band formed in Birmingham in 1978 by singer and bassist Stephen Duffy, keyboardist Nick Rhodes and guitarist/bassist John Taylor (bass guitarist), John Taylor. With the addition of drummer Roger Taylor (Duran Duran drummer), Roger Taylor the following year the band went through numerous personnel changes before May 1980, when they settled on their most famous line-up by adding guitarist Andy Taylor (guitarist), Andy Taylor and lead vocalist Simon Le Bon. When Duran Duran emerged they were generally considered part of the New Romantic scene. Innovators of the music video, Duran Duran were catapulted into the mainstream with the introduction of the 24-hour music channel MTV. The group was a leading band in the MTV-driven Second British Invasion of the US in the 1980s. Photographer Denis O'Regan, who captured the band during their 1984 tour, commented "Duran Duran in America was like Beatlemania." The band's first major hit was "Gi ...
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Miss Me Blind
"Miss Me Blind" is a song by English new wave band Culture Club. Known for an iconic guitar solo midway through the song, it was the third single released from the album '' Colour by Numbers'' in North America, peaking at number 5 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in spring 1984. Whitburn, Joel (2010). ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 9th Edition (Billboard Publications) This gave the band its sixth consecutive top 10 hit in the US, as well as its final top 10 hit in that country, although the group would score several other top 20 hits in the US. The single reached number 5 in Canada, and was also released in several South American countries, Australia, and Japan. It was also the band's biggest R&B hit, reaching number 5 on the US '' Billboard'' Soul/R&B chart. The song is a catchy R&B-pop number that alludes to a love-gone-sour relationship. The song's lyrics "But you know/I'm never really sure/If you're just kissing to be clever", is a reference to the band's ...
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Church Of The Poison Mind
"Church of the Poison Mind" is a 1983 hit single by the British new wave band Culture Club. It was released as the lead single from their second, and most successful, album '' Colour by Numbers''. The song reached #2 in the United Kingdom, being kept out of the top spot by David Bowie's " Let's Dance". It was also the band's fourth Top 10 hit in Canada and the United States. In America, it was still climbing the charts when "Karma Chameleon" was released as a single. This prompted Epic Records to release "Karma" ahead of schedule. "Church of the Poison Mind" actually reached its peak position the same week "Karma Chameleon" debuted on the US charts. In many countries its B-side was the heavily percussive street song "Man Shake" and in some others, such as the United States, it was the song "Mystery Boy". Both songs were on the 12-inch single in many countries, except Canada, where it was issued with an extended version of previous hit "I'll Tumble 4 Ya". Background Helen T ...
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