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Songbook Vol. 1
''Songbook Vol. 1'' (full title ''Songbook Vol. 1 – I più grandi successi'') is the first greatest hits compilation released by British singer-songwriter Mika. The album was released on 18 November 2013 in Italy, following Mika's appointment as a judge on the Italian version of '' The X Factor'', and his number one single in the country, "Stardust", featuring Chiara Chiara is a word and place name of Italian origin, meaning "bright" or "clear", and may refer to: People * Chiara (name) * Chiara da Montefalco, (1268–1308), an Augustinian nun and abbess * Chiara (Italian singer) or Chiara Galiazzo (born 1986 .... The new version of "Stardust", "Live Your Life" and a pop edited version of his ballad-oriented hit " Happy Ending" are exclusive to this release, and do not appear on any of Mika's other albums. After debuting at number four on the Italian Albums Chart, ''Songbook Vol. 1'' peaked at number three in Italy during its second week. The album was later certified doubl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be created by record companies without express approval from the original artist as a means to generate sales. They are typically regarded as a good starting point for new fans of an artist, but are sometimes criticized by longtime fans as not inclusive enough or necessary at all. It is also common for greatest hits albums to include new recordings, remixes or unreleased alternate takes of the hit songs, plus other new material as bonus tracks to increase appeal for longtime fans (who might otherwise already own the recordings included). At times, a greatest hits compilation marks the first album appearance of a successful single that was never attached to a previous studio album. History The first greatest hits album was Johnny Mathis's ''J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Albums Chart
The Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI) is an umbrella organization that keeps track of virtually all aspects of the music recording industry in Italy. It was established in 1992, when major corporate labels left the previously existing Associazione dei Fonografici Italiani (AFI). During the following years, most of the remaining Italian record labels left AFI to join the new organisation. As of 2011, FIMI represents 2,500 companies operating in the music business. FIMI is a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and of the Italian employers' federation, Confindustria. Its main purpose is to protect the interests of the Italian record industry. Starting in March 1995, the Italian Music Industry Federation began providing the Italian official albums chart. In January 1997, FIMI also became the provider of the Italian official singles chart. Due to the decrease of CD singles sales in Italy, FIMI replaced its physical singles chart with a d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Popular Song (Mika Song)
"Popular Song" is a song by Lebanese-British recording artist Mika, released as the second single in the United States from his third studio album, ''The Origin of Love''. The song features American singer Ariana Grande and is included on her debut album, '' Yours Truly''. The track was written by Mika, Priscilla Renea, Mathieu Jomphe and Stephen Schwartz, and produced by Mika and Greg Wells. The radio version featuring Ariana Grande was produced by Jason Nevins. It was released as a promotional single on 21 December 2012. It was originally scheduled to impact contemporary hit radio in the United States on 13 August 2013, but was later pulled out of rotation. The song samples and remixes " Popular" from the musical ''Wicked''. The album version of the song features vocals from Priscilla Renea, and features mature language. The single version replaces Renea with Ariana Grande, removes the mature language, and modifies the instrumental arrangement and tempo to create a version whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underwater (Mika Song)
"Underwater" is a song by singer-songwriter Mika, released as the album's third single in France, and the second single in Europe from his third studio album, ''The Origin of Love''. Background The single peaked at #12 in France. The single was not released in the United Kingdom, and instead, the single's artwork was adapted for the British equivalent single release, "Origin of Love". The song was featured in a Swatch Scuba Libre Collection TV Commercial advert, becoming one of the most successful singles. Music video The music video for the track was released on YouTube on 21 November 2012. It was filmed in Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world' ... during the third week of October, and premiered on 21 November 2012, just two days' before the single's offic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rain (Mika Song)
"Rain" is a song by Mika, released as the second single from his second studio album, '' The Boy Who Knew Too Much''. The song was produced and mixed by Greg Wells and features violinist Owen Pallett. Description The song's lyrics are taken from a break-up letter that Mika wrote to an ex. In an interview with '' Q'' magazine, Mika says: Keira performed Mika's song at Australian Idol's grand finale along with "We Are Golden". On 5 February 2010 Mika performed a special operatic version of the song in a duet with opera star Danielle de Niese on the ITV1 show ' Popstar to Operastar'. Reception The song received very positive reviews from most critics. Nick Levene from Digital Spy gave to the song 4 stars (out of 5) and said: "Those unconvinced that much had changed when Mika returned with 'We Are Golden' this summer should be pleasantly surprised by 'Rain', the second single from his second album. The shrieking has been reined in, the nursery rhyme hooks have been ditched an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)
"Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" is the fourth single from the debut album ''Life in Cartoon Motion'' of singer Mika. It reached number 9 in the UK charts after it was released on 23 July 2007. It was inspired by, and written for the Butterfly Lounge, the first Size Acceptance nightclub in Orange County, California. The club is mentioned specifically in the lyrics "Get yourself to the Butterfly Lounge. Find yourself a big lady", and is now their theme song. A B-side of the single is " Standing in the Way of Control". The song was met with mixed reviews from music critics. The song peaked at number 9 in the United Kingdom (his third top 10 hit in that country), and reached the top ten in Ireland, Finland, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. Background and writing Many people speculate that Mika wrote the song as a tribute to Queen's "Fat Bottomed Girls", but in promotional materials for ''Life in Cartoon Motion'', he states that this is not the case at all: "I was flying to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Origin Of Love
"Origin of Love" is a song by the British singer and songwriter Mika. It was released as the second single in the United Kingdom from his third studio album, ''The Origin of Love'' (2012). It was written by Mika, Nick Littlemore and Paul Steel and produced by Nick Littlemore, Greg Wells and Mika. The single was released on British radio on 3 December 2012 and its music video was posted on 15 September 2012 on YouTube and Vimeo. Track listing ; Standard edition # "Origin of Love" – 4:37 ; The Origin of Love ''Italian Deluxe Edition Bonus Disc'' # "Origin of Love" – 4:37 # "Origin of Love" (Acoustic version) – 4:37 # "Origin of Love" (Italian version) – 4:37 Music video The music video, sometimes referred to as "The Origin of Love" short film, was recorded in the streets of Santiago, Chile. It starred Chilean actors Daniela Ramírez and Jorge Arecheta,. It was directed by Mika and the Chilean director Cristián Jiménez, who provide a visual accompaniment to the title tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Are Golden
"We Are Golden" is the first single from English singer Mika's second studio album, '' The Boy Who Knew Too Much''. The song was produced and mixed by Greg Wells and features the gospel choir of Andraé Crouch. Release The single made its radio airplay debut in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2009, on BBC Radio 2. It was made available for download on 14 August 2009 in Australia and later on 6 September 2009 in the United Kingdom. It was released physically on 7 September 2009 along with the limited edition 7" and 12" gramophone records. In the United States, "We Are Golden" became available exclusively from Apple's iTunes Store for one week starting 18 August 2009. Description In an interview with '' Q'' magazine, Mika says: Critical reception The song has received mixed and generally positive reviews. Music video The music video for "We Are Golden" was shot on 9 July 2009 and 10 July 2009 in Elstree Studios. It was directed by the Swedish film director Jonas Åkerlund. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Alongside close colleague Chad Hugo, he formed the hip hop and R&B production duo the Neptunes in the early 1990s, with whom he has produced songs for various recording artists. In 1999, he became lead vocalist of the band N.E.R.D., which he formed with Hugo and drummer Shay Haley. Williams has been widely referred to as one of the most influential and successful music producers of the 21st century, having had a significant impact on the sound of modern popular music. Williams released his debut solo album, '' In My Mind'', in 2006. In 2013, he produced and was featured alongside T.I. on the song " Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke and his song " Happy" was the lead single for the soundtrack of the film ''Despicable Me 2''. In the same year, he was featured on Daft Punk's single " Get Lucky", which won Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrate (Mika Song)
"Celebrate" is a song by British singer and songwriter Mika featuring American singer Pharrell Williams. It was released as the lead single of the former's third studio album, ''The Origin of Love'' (2012), in the United Kingdom, Europe and America, and the second single in France. It was written by the artists alongside Ben Garrett and produced by Peter Hayes and Nick Littlemore. The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Some called it a "great summer song" and praised Pharrell for giving another dimension to Mika's vocals. However, some critics dismissed Mika's processed vocals and the song's rhythm. The song has charted on the French Singles Chart and on the Belgium Charts, but failed to chart on the UK Singles Chart. Background and release After the release of "Elle me dit" in 2011, only in French-speaking countries, Mika unveiled a music video for the song "Make You Happy", which is not a single, but is included on ''The Origin of Love''. Later, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Hector
Wayne Anthony Hector is a British songwriter who is best known for his work with pop artists such as Nicki Minaj, One Direction, the Wanted, Toše Proeski and Olly Murs. He co-wrote seven of Westlife's number one singles, including "World of Our Own" and "Flying Without Wings". He is signed to BMG Chrysalis UK. Career Hector began his music career as a member of the new jack swing group Rhythm N Bass. The group were signed by Sony Music after entertainment executive Richard Pascoe featured the group in a European edition of Yo! MTV Raps. He then decided to concentrate on songwriting and music production. It was this period in 1993 that Richard Pascoe took the role as International A&R manager for Pop music at Rondor Music International, where he signed Hector and fellow Rhythm N Bass member Alistair Tennant as songwriters. When transitioning from performer to songwriter, Hector got in touch with Steve Mac, who was working with the British boy band Damage. He had originally me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodi Marr
Jodi Marr is an American songwriter and record producer. She won a Latin Grammy Award in 2003 for " De Verdad" on the album ''Soy'' by Alejandra Guzmán. ASCAPbr>Jodi Marr – State of GracePlayback: ASCAP Member Magazine – Volume 14, Issues 2–4 – Page 31 Jun 1, 2007 "Grammy-winner JODI MARR finally gains her international ... about her musical inspirations and her evolution as a songwriter. "State of Grammy-winner JODI MARR Known for her versatile writing skills and vocal prowess, Jodi Marr has been compared to a sultry, edgy mix of Linda Perry, Stevie Nicks and Debbie Harry. Marr broke first in the Latin Market, winning a Grammy in her first year as a signed writer for an explosive single performed by Alejandra Guzman." She is best known for her collaboration on multiple songs with Casablanca/Universal artist MIKA including 'Grace Kelly', ' Love You When I'm Drunk', 'Make You Happy' and more. She also collaborated with UK artist Paloma Faith Paloma Faith Blomfiel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
