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Rachelle Ann Rocks Live!
''Rachelle Ann Rocks Live!'' is the first live cover album by Filipina singer Rachelle Ann Go. Recorded at Live at 19 East in 2008, the album marks Go's first attempt to do a live album featuring cover versions of song by Survivor, Bon Jovi, The Rembrandts, Bryan Adams, Ambrosia, and Aerosmith, among others. Release Released in 2008, the album's first single was a cover of the Harem Scarem song "Honestly", which dominated the charts {{Where, date=May 2011 in the same week it was released. VIVA later announced that her next single was an Aerosmith revival, " Cryin'", but because the single was exclusive to MTV Southeast Asia, VIVA Records instead used her own version of "The Search Is Over". Her third single was a cover of the Amy Grant song, "That's What Love Is For". According to Viva Records, as of November 2008, seven months from its release, the album has already achieved a Gold Record Status for its outstanding sale of more than 12,500. There were originally 16 tracks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Music
Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as " rock and roll" in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of different styles in the mid-1960s and later, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.W. E. Studwell and D. F. Lonergan, ''The Classic Rock and Roll Reader: Rock Music from its Beginnings to the mid-1970s'' (Abingdon: Routledge, 1999), p.xi It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style that drew directly from the blues and rhythm and blues genres of African-American music and from country music. Rock also drew strongly from a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical, and other musical styles. For instrumentation, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar, drums, and one or more singers. Usually, rock is song-based music with a time signature using a verse–chorus form, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Search Is Over
"The Search Is Over" is a 1985 power ballad by the American rock band Survivor. It was the band's third single and second top-ten hit from their 1984 album ''Vital Signs''. Background Former keyboardist/guitarist for the band and co-songwriter Jim Peterik told Songfacts: "It wasn't about my life as much as a friend of mine who had a girlfriend – really a play pal throughout their growing up years – and never thought it could be anything more than that. It was looking him straight in the face that this was the girl of his destiny, and he looked everywhere to find that dream girl only to come back to the sandbox." Charts It peaked at No. 4 on the '' Billboard'' Hot 100 the week of July 13, 1985, and finished at No. 48 on the year-end ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for 1985. The song also spent four weeks atop the adult contemporary chart The Adult Contemporary chart is published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine and lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary radio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missing You (John Waite Song)
"Missing You" is a song co-written and recorded by English musician John Waite. It was released in June 1984 as the lead single from his second album, '' No Brakes'' (1984). It reached number one on ''Billboard''s Album Rock Tracks and on the Hot 100 as well as number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. "Missing You" was the only record from 1984 to spend a single week at the top of the Hot 100. The song was nominated for the 1985 Best Pop Vocal Performance Male Grammy Award. Waite re-recorded the song with country/bluegrass artist Alison Krauss which appeared on her album '' A Hundred Miles or More: A Collection'', and released it to country music radio in 2007. The re-recording peaked at number 34 on the Hot Country Songs chart. The original recording has been featured in the films, ''Selena'' (1997) and ''Warm Bodies'' (2013), the video game '' Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'', and the TV series ''Miami Vice'' (from the episode, "Heart of Darkness", originally aired 28 September 1984), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honestly (Harem Scarem Song)
"Honestly" is the title of a power ballad by Canadian glam metal band Harem Scarem. The song appears on their 1991 self-titled debut album. The song charted at #68 on the Canadian singles chart and also had a music video shot for it. The music video starred American actor Judge Reinhold as the male love interest. The song garnered popularity in Asian countries mainly the Philippines and Indonesia, and to this day the song is still played constantly in radio stations and bars. Band *Harry Hess - vocals *Pete Lesperance Pete Lesperance is a Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the lead guitarist for the Canadian hard rock band Harem Scarem. Lesperance was born October 13, 1968, in Scarborough, Ontario. Lesperance was a guitarist i ... – guitar *Mike Gionet - bass guitar *Darren Smith - drums *Ray Coburn - keyboards References External linksHarem Scarem , Official website {{authority control 1991 songs 1992 singles Harem Scarem songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can't Fight This Feeling
"Can't Fight This Feeling" is a power ballad performed by the American rock band REO Speedwagon. The song first appeared on the 1984 album '' Wheels Are Turnin'''. The single reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and held the top spot for three consecutive weeks from March 9 to March 23, 1985. It was the group's second number-one hit on the U.S. charts (the first being 1980's " Keep on Loving You", also written by Kevin Cronin) and reached number sixteen in the UK. "Can't Fight This Feeling" has appeared on dozens of 'various artists' compilation albums, as well as several REO Speedwagon greatest hits albums. REO Speedwagon performed the song at the 1985 Live Aid concert; they were introduced by Chevy Chase. Background Cronin said that he wrote the verses years before, and had made a demo of it when he left REO Speedwagon briefly in the mid-70s. Cronin finished writing the song in Hawaii while supposedly on a break from composing for the ''Wheels Are Turnin'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Rain
"No Rain" is a song by American rock band Blind Melon. It was released in 1993 as the second single from the band's debut album ''Blind Melon''. The song is well known for its accompanying music video, which features the " Bee Girl" character. The music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, received heavy airplay on MTV at the time of its release. It subsequently helped propel ''Blind Melon'' to a multi-platinum level. The song is the band's highest-charting song, reaching number 20 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number one on both the ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts. It proved to be successful internationally, peaking at number one in Canada and number eight in Australia. Background "No Rain" is in the key of E Mixolydian, and is performed in a moderately fast tempo. Although the song is credited to the whole band, it was bassist Brad Smith who wrote the greater part of "No Rain". He said: "The song is about not being able to get out of bed and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Can't Cry Hard Enough
"Can't Cry Hard Enough" is a song written by David Williams and Marvin Etzioni. Williams originally recorded a version titled "I Can't Cry Hard Enough" with Victoria Williams for the latter's 1990 album '' Swing the Statue!''. The following year, the version by both David and Andrew Williams as the Williams Brothers was released as a single. It peaked at number 42 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in early 1992. It also spent two weeks at number 29 on the ''Cash Box'' chart. Chart history Cover versions * Co-writer Marvin Etzioni also recorded his own version in 1992 for his album ''The Mandolin Man''. * Julie Miller covered the song on her 1994 album ''Invisible Girl''. * Australian sibling trio the Robertson Brothers released their version as a single in 1994, from their debut album ''Symmetry''. * English soft rock band Smokie (with lead singer Alan Barton, who died in 1995) recorded their version which appears on their CD ''Celebration'' in 1994. * Susan Ashton covered the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambrosia Discography
This is the discography of the band Ambrosia In the ancient Greek myths, ''ambrosia'' (, grc, ἀμβροσία 'immortality'), the food or drink of the Greek gods, is often depicted as conferring longevity or immortality upon whoever consumed it. It was brought to the gods in Olympus .... Albums Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Singles References External links * {{Ambrosia (band) Discographies of American artists Pop music group discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Unplugged (Bryan Adams Album)
''Unplugged'' is an acoustic live album by Canadian musician Bryan Adams. The album was recorded completely on September 26, 1997, at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Recorded by David Hewitt and Bob Clearmountain on the Remote Recording Silver Truck. Adams was joined by Irish piper Davy Spillane and Michael Kamen who wrote orchestrations for many of the songs and brought students from the Juilliard School to play them. Three new songs were included; "Back To You", "When You Love Someone", and "A Little Love". The song "If Ya Wanna Be Bad - Ya Gotta Be Good" makes its debut on an album, originally appearing on the B-side of "Let's Make a Night to Remember" - to which it is paired on the ''Unplugged'' album. Absent from both the CD and DVD is "Hey Elvis", which is available on the single of "Back To You". A second single was released in early 1998, an acoustic reworking of the hard rock song, " I'm Ready". The album included only thirteen of the songs recorded at the sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rembrandts (album)
''The Rembrandts'' is the first album by the American pop rock duo The Rembrandts released on September 4, 1990, by Atco Records. Track listing Personnel The Rembrandts * Phil Solem – vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards * Danny Wilde – vocals, acoustic guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, percussion Additional personnel * David Zeman – Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, accordion * Pat Mastelotto Lee Patrick Mastelotto (born September 10, 1955) is an American rock drummer and record producer. He has been a member of King Crimson, Stick Men, Mr. Mister and O.R.k., as well as working as a session drummer with XTC, The Pointer Sisters an ... – drums, percussion Production * Produced, recorded and mixed by The Rembrandts * Recorded and mixed at "Dan's Garage" * Mastered by Stephen Marcussen Charts References Sources * http://www.therembrandts.net/rembrandts.html External links Personnel & Production at discogs 1990 debut albums The Rembr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Ain't A Love Song
"This Ain’t a Love Song" is the lead single from American rock band Bon Jovi's sixth studio album, ''These Days'' (1995). The song is an example of the strong rhythm and blues influence that Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora wanted the album to have. It reached number 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number two on the Canadian ''RPM'' Top Singles chart, number six on the UK Singles Chart, and number one on the Finnish Singles Chart. Critical reception Music writer James Masterton wrote in his weekly UK chart commentary, "The new single is another ballad although rather more understated and reflective than many they have produced in the past." Music video The accompanying music video for "This Ain't a Love Song" was shot at Wat Ratchaburana in Ayuthaya, Thailand, and directed by Andy Morahan. "Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado" A Spanish version, "Como Yo Nadie Te Ha Amado" ("Nobody Has Loved You Like I Do"), was also recorded. However, the lyrics in the two versions differ from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Be With You
"To Be with You" is a song by American rock band Mr. Big, released in November 1991 as the second single from their second album, '' Lean into It'' (1991). The ballad reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for three weeks and topped the charts in 11 other countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, and New Zealand. Background and writing The song was written and composed by Eric Martin during his teen years, with guitarist Paul Gilbert contributing to its melodic arrangements later on. Writing credit is also given to David Grahame, a songwriter working for the label at the time. The lyrics were inspired by a girl Martin knew when he was younger: "This girl had a lot of boyfriends who treated her like shit. I wanted to be the knight in shining armor, wanted to be with her. She wasn't having it. It never came to play." While in Gilbert's apartment at Yucca Street in L.A., he and Martin were laying out their compositions. Martin had a ballad called "To Be with Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
