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Pete Glenister
Pete Glenister is an English guitarist, songwriter and producer, known for his work with Alison Moyet and Kirsty MacColl. He has also worked with a number of other artists including Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Bruce Foxton, Terence Trent D'Arby, Bros, E. G. Daily, Mary Coughlan, Geoffrey Williams, Five Thirty, Bryan Ferry and Raphael Gualazzi. Background Glenister was the guitarist in the new wave band The Hitmen, who produced two albums, ''Aim for the Feet'' (1980) and ''Torn Together'' (1981). He went on to form a long creative partnership with Kirsty MacColl, contributing guitar and co-writings songs with the singer, which were included on her albums, ''Kite'' (1989), '' Electric Landlady'' (1991), ''Titanic Days'' (1993) and ''Tropical Brainstorm'' (2000). Glenister began writing and working with Alison Moyet after a brief spell as guitarist on her 1987 world tour. He co-wrote, performed on and produced many of the tracks on Moyet's 1991 album '' Hoodoo'' and 1994's ''Essex''. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hitmen (British Band)
The Hitmen were an England, English New wave music, new wave band formed in 1979. They released seven Single (music), singles and two albums on the Columbia Records, Columbia record label, label. Members of the band would later go on to have successful careers in other notable bands and in music production. History The band were formed in 1979 and consisted of members Ben Watkins (vocals, guitar), Pete Glenister (guitar), Stan Shaw (keyboards), Neil Brockbank (bass) and Mike Gaffey (drums). Shaw and Brockbank were later replaced by Alan Wilder and John Jay (of Ian Mitchell (musician), Ian Mitchell Band), respectively. In Australia, the band were known as The London Hitmen due to a naming conflict with the local The Hitmen, band of the same name. The band released two studio albums; ''Aim for the Feet'' in 1980 and ''Torn Together'' in 1981. The 1981 single "Bates Motel" became a minor hit, being played widely on UK radio and having its video featured on the newly-launched MTV c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropical Brainstorm
''Tropical Brainstorm'' is the fifth and final studio album by Kirsty MacColl, released in 2000. It was inspired by her trips to Cuba, and many tracks include Spanish or Portuguese lyrics. The album was released with three extra tracks in the US. The album was released on vinyl for the first time in October 2021 for National Album Day. Composition and recording MacColl stated that, in spite of the role Cuban music played in inspiring her songwriting, her goal was not "to recreate an authentic sound", offering two reasons: "first of all cos I'm not Celia Cruz, and a lot of people like my music mostly because of the lyrics. I didn't want to try and fail at being the Buena Vista Social Club. I wanted to succeed at being Kirsty MacColl". MacColl had previously shown an interest in Cuban culture, as when she wore a Castro hat and smoked a Cuban cigar on the inside cover of her 1995 greatest hits collection; she also spent time in both Cuba and Brazil, took Spanish classes, and began ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Push (Bros Album)
''Push'' is the debut album by British pop band Bros and was released on 28 March 1988 on CBS. The album peaked at number two in the UK Albums Chart and was certified quadruple platinum in the UK. It was also a worldwide success, reaching number one in New Zealand, and the top ten in Australia and several countries in Europe. In late 2013, a 25th anniversary 3-CD remastered and expanded edition of ''Push'' was released on the Cherry Pop record label, a subsidiary of Cherry Red Records. The song "Silent Night", originally released as a double A-side single with "Cat Among the Pigeons", was included on the expanded edition, as well as B-sides and remixes from the five singles that were released from the album. Writing and composition All the songs were written by Nicky Graham and Bros' manager Tom Watkins, with Graham composing the music and Watkins writing the lyrics. The pair used the pseudonym "The Brothers" in order to imply that the songs had been written by the Goss twins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Introducing The Hardline According To Terence Trent D'Arby
''Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby'' is the debut studio album by Terence Trent D'Arby. It was released in July 1987 on Columbia Records, and debuted at number one in the UK, spending a total of nine weeks (non-consecutively) at the top of the UK Albums Chart. It hit number 1 in Australia and Switzerland. It was eventually certified 5× Platinum (for sales of 1.5 million copies). Worldwide, the album sold a million copies within the first three days of going on sale. The album was also a hit in the US, although its success was slower. It was released there in October 1987, eventually peaking at number four on May 7, 1988, – the same week that the single "Wishing Well" hit number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It did peak higher on the ''Billboard'' R&B Albums chart at number one around the same time. Other singles from the album included "If You Let Me Stay", which was a top-ten hit in the UK, and "Sign Your Name", which reached number four on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dou3le
''Dou3le'' is the second and final studio album by Swiss musical duo Double, released in 1987 by Metronome. Despite including the acclaimed single " Devils Ball", it failed to emulate the success of its predecessor ''Blue''. Background and release Having finished extensive promotion for their previous album, ''Blue'', and the commercially successful single " The Captain of Her Heart", Double soon returned to the studio to record their next album ''Dou3le''. It was recorded between February and June 1987 at Powerplay Studios in Maur, Switzerland, at Britannia Row Studios in London and at A&M Studios in Los Angeles. As soon as recording sessions started, the duo faced musical differences over the direction of Double's sound. Kurt Maloo wanted to continue producing pop songs similar to their debut album, whereas Felix Haug wanted to try more experimental ideas. Recalling the album in a 2011 interview with ''i:Vibes'', Maloo said: "We thought of it as our third ull-lengthalbum becaus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Double (band)
Double was a Swiss music duo best known for their hit single " The Captain of Her Heart". Biography The duo was formed in 1983 in Zürich, Switzerland, by Felix Haug (drums and keyboards) and Kurt Maloo (guitar and vocals) out of the trio Ping Pong of which both Maloo and Haug were members. Ping Pong formed in 1981, and had some early success with a single entitled "Rhythm Walk". They also recorded with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music, though due to legal issues none of their collaborations were able to be released. Ping Pong had some success with singles and several appearances around Europe in music festivals. Prior to releasing their debut album, the duo issued a few singles, of which "Naningo", "Rangoon Moon", and "Woman of the World" were the most popular. The duo were initially into experimental rock with '' Naningo'', unlike their later albums. The high point of the duo's career came shortly after the late 1985 release of their first full-length album, ''Blue''. The al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Truthdare Doubledare
''Truthdare Doubledare'' is the second album (released in 1986 on MCA Records) by the British dance band Bronski Beat. It is their first album to feature John Foster as lead vocalist, following the departure of Jimmy Somerville who went on to form The Communards The Communards were a British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985. The duo consisted of Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles. They are most famous for their cover versions of " Don't Leave Me This Way", originally by Harold Melvin & the Bl .... The album was released on CD in 1998. Track listing # " Hit That Perfect Beat" - 3:38 # "Truthdare Doubledare" - 4:43 # " C'mon! C'mon!" - 3:50 # "Punishment for Love" - 4:14 # "We Know How It Feels" - 4:13 # "This Heart" - 4:19 # "Do It" - 3:50 # "Dr. John" - 4:41 # "In My Dreams" - 4: 17 # "What Are You Going to Do About It" - 6:15 # "C'mon C'mon" (12" version) - 6:15 # "Hit That Perfect Beat" (12" version) - 6:21 # "I Gave You Everything" - 4:00 Personnel ;Bronski ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronski Beat
Bronski Beat were a British synthpop trio which achieved success in the mid-1980s, particularly with the 1984 chart hit "Smalltown Boy", from their debut album '' The Age of Consent''. "Smalltown Boy" was their only US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 single. All members of the band were openly gay and their songs reflected this, often containing political commentary on gay-related issues. The initial line-up, which recorded the majority of the band's hits, consisted of Jimmy Somerville (vocals), Steve Bronski (born Steven William Forrest, keyboards, percussion) and Larry Steinbachek (keyboards, percussion). Simon Davolls regularly contributed backing vocals on many songs. Somerville left Bronski Beat in 1985, and went on to have success as lead singer of the Communards and as a solo artist. He was replaced by vocalist John Foster, with whom the band continued to have hits in the UK and Europe through 1986. Foster left Bronski Beat after their second album, and the band used a series o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Linnet
Anne Linnet (born 30 July 1953 in Århus, Denmark) is a Danish singer, musician composer، and writer. She has released a number of solo albums and has also been a member of several bands, such as Shit & Chanel, Anne Linnet Band, and Marquis de Sade. Anne Linnet is one of a small group of Danish musicians and songwriters consistently popular now for many years. She is, and has been for more than three and a half decades, a distinctive figure on the Danish music scene and is valued as a writer and composer. Anne Linnet is known for her well-written, honest lyrics, her explorations into a number of music styles, and a constant desire to try something new. In 2008 she received IFPI Denmark's prize of honour for her work of many years on the Danish music scene.Linnetsongs [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touch Sensitive (album)
''Touch Sensitive'' is the debut solo studio album by English rock musician Bruce Foxton, released on 12 May 1984 by Arista Records. Two tracks, "It Makes Me Wonder" and "Trying to Forget You (Vocal Mix)" were co-written by Foxton and Pete Glenister. The remainder of the songs are credited solely to Foxton himself. In March of the same year, fellow Jam counterpart Paul Weller released his first official studio album with the band the Style Council, titled ''Café Bleu''. The album was notably his last recording of original material for twenty-eight years, until he released ''Back in the Room'' in 2012. Keen to establish himself as a solo artist after the breakup of the Jam, Foxton enlisted producer Steve Lillywhite to give the album a contemporary sound. ''Touch Sensitive'' received a mixed critical reception on release and retrospectively, which have included criticism that it was too commercial in contrast to his work with the Jam. The album peaked at No. 68 on the UK Albums Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shine (Frida Album)
''Shine'' is the fourth studio album by Swedish singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and her second international solo album as Frida. It was first released in September 1984 and has since been re-released several times, mainly in the digitally remastered form in 2005 with bonus tracks. ''Shine'', alongside the accompanying promotional videos and clips, is included in ''Frida – 4xCD 1xDVD''. This album has never been officially released in the United States, but was issued in Canada by WEA. This is Lyngstad's last solo English language studio album to date. Recording history After the success of ''Something's Going On'', Phil Collins was to produce again for Frida's next album, but as Genesis formed part of his other commitments, producer Steve Lillywhite took over his role. Recording began on 1 February 1984, at the Studios de la Grande Armée, Paris, France. The producer was Steve Lillywhite, and at only 29 years of age, he was already known for his work with Peter Gabriel, the Rolling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Turn (Alison Moyet Album)
''The Turn'' is the seventh solo studio album by English singer Alison Moyet, released on 15 October 2007 by W14 Music and Universal Music Catalogue. The album includes the singles " One More Time" and " A Guy Like You", as well as three tracks first written and performed in 2006 for stage play ''Smaller'', in which Moyet starred with comedian and longtime friend Dawn French. ''The Turn'' was the singer's first release on the W14 Music label and debuted at 21 on the UK Albums Chart on 22 October 2007, spending four weeks in the chart. A deluxe edition of ''The Turn'' was released by Cooking Vinyl on 2 October 2015. Background After the release and promotion of the 2004 covers album ''Voice'', Moyet began rehearsals to play a leading role in the stage play ''Smaller'', alongside Dawn French. The play, written by Carmel Morgan and directed by Kathy Burke, was toured across the UK for six weeks before opening at West End's Lyric Theatre in April 2006. In addition to her role in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
