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Stainsby Girls
"Stainsby Girls" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1985 as the lead single from his seventh studio album ''Shamrock Diaries''. It was written by Rea, and produced by Rea and Dave Richards. "Stainsby Girls" reached No. 26 in the UK and remained in the charts for twelve weeks. "Stainsby Girls" was written by Rea as a tribute for his wife Joan, a former student of the Stainsby Secondary Modern School. The single's B-side, "And When She Smiles", is listed on the back sleeve as having been "recorded on eight track on a yacht in Ibiza harbour". Rea later re-recorded "Stainsby Girls" for his 1988 album ''New Light Through Old Windows''. Critical reception In a retrospective review of ''Shamrock Diaries'', Sharon Mawer of AllMusic described the song as "easily the most like Bruce Springsteen that Rea had ever sounded". Colin Larkin, in his book ''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music'', noted the song was a "slice of nostalgia for the northern England of Rea's ado ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Rea
Christopher Anton Rea ( ; born 4 March 1951) is an English rock and blues Blues is a music genre and musical form which originated in the Deep South of the United States around the 1860s. Blues incorporated spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts, chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads from the Afr ... singer and guitarist from Middlesbrough. A "gravel-voiced guitar stalwart" known for his slide guitar playing, Rea has recorded twenty five solo albums, two of which topped the UK Albums Chart. Described as "rock's ultimate survivor", given his recovery from several bouts of serious illness, Rea was "a major European star by the time he finally cracked the UK Top 10" with his single "The Road to Hell (song), The Road to Hell (Part 2)". The album, ''The Road to Hell'' (1989), topped the album chart, as did its successor, ''Auberge (album), Auberge'' (1991). His many hit songs include "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat", "Stainsby Girls", "Josephine (Chris Rea song), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shamrock Diaries
''Shamrock Diaries'' is the seventh studio album by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1985. This album represents the beginning of a creative and commercial zenith for Rea. ''Shamrock Diaries'' was a huge seller in Europe, reaching the top 20 in several countries including Ireland, West Germany, Czechoslovakia, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and spent forty two weeks in the Dutch charts, peaking at No. 3. The album was also successful in Australia, where it charted in the top 50. " Stainsby Girls" became Rea's first Top 30 single since 1978's " Fool If You Think It's Over". In 1988, Magnet Records was taken over by Warner Bros Records, who re-released ''Shamrock Diaries'' with a significantly remixed version of " Josephine". The original version was used in the 2019 deluxe re-issue of the album. Composition Rea wrote the material during a protracted stay in Ireland. In a fresh interview for the sleeve notes in the deluxe version of the album (2019), he recalls ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnet Records
Magnet Records was a British record label, started in 1973 by Michael Levy and Peter Shelley. It was acquired by Warner Bros. Records in 1988 for an estimated £10m. Artists on the label included Alvin Stardust, Stevenson's Rocket, Matchbox, Adrian Baker, Silver Convention, Guys 'n' Dolls, Darts, Kissing the Pink, Bad Manners, David D'Or, Blue Zoo and Chris Rea, who all achieved success during the 1970s and 1980s. Successful 1990s band D:Ream were signed to a later incarnation of the label. Music management expert Kim Glover began her music career working for Michael Levy in the radio promotions department, and eventually ended up as Head of TV and Radio for Magnet, creating campaigns for all the artists signed to the label. Pete Waterman also worked for the label during the mid-1970s, as his first break in the recording business. The unrelated British reggae label Magnet Records was started in 1971Discogs.com by R. A. Coke, and was based in Stoke Newington, North London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Richards (record Producer)
David Richards (1956 – 20 December 2013) was an English-born Swiss-based record producer, engineer and musician. In the Mountain Studios in Montreux, owned by the rock band Queen, and in Attalens he engineered and co-produced many albums by Queen, David Bowie and other artists. Richards also played keyboards on some records. He also dealt with live music recording in such events as Montreux Jazz Festival. Richards died on 20 December 2013 after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. Selected discography Albums co-produced by David Richards: *Roger Taylor - '' Fun in Space'' (1981) *Roger Taylor - ''Strange Frontier'' (1984) *Chris Rea – ''Shamrock Diaries'' (1985) *Jimmy Nail - ''Take It or Leave It'' (1985; single: "Love Don't Live Here Anymore") *Feargal Sharkey – ''Feargal Sharkey'' (1985; single: "Loving You") *Chris Rea – '' On the Beach'' (1986) *Queen – '' A Kind of Magic'' (1986) *Iggy Pop – '' Blah-Blah-Blah'' (1986) * Magnum – ''Vigilante'' (1986) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ace Of Hearts (Chris Rea Song)
"Ace of Hearts" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, which was released by Magnet in 1984 as the fourth and final single from his sixth studio album ''Wired to the Moon''. The song was written by Rea, and produced by Rea and Dave Richards. "Ace of Hearts" reached number 79 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1984. A re-issue saw the single peak one position higher at number 78 in November 1985. In 1988, Rea re-recorded "Ace of Hearts" for his album ''New Light Through Old Windows''. Critical reception Upon its release as a single, Jerry Smith of ''Music Week'' stated, "An excellent ballad whose bouncy rhythm, intricate keyboards and sparkling sax plus the effective vocals and vibrant guitar should guarantee plenty of radio exposure. Could do well." In a review of the 1985 re-issue, Paul Benbow of the ''Reading Evening Post'' wrote, "Old gravel voice with a re-release due to popular demand." In a retrospective review of ''Wired to the Moon'', Sharon Mawer of AllMusic de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josephine (Chris Rea Song)
"Josephine" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released on 22 June 1985 as the second single from the album ''Shamrock Diaries''. The song performed strongly, reaching the top 10 in France and the Netherlands, and a remix enjoyed popularity on the Balearic beat scene. It was written for his daughter of the same name. Rea would later name a song after his youngest daughter, Julia, on the album '' Espresso Logic'' (1993). Composition Rea considered "Josephine" to be a blues song, saying that the "rhythm track... is supposed to be the Yellowjackets, Weather Report, and it grooves like hell, to me". However, the record company asked for changes leading to different versions of the song. Rea says that, "When I'm on stage, I kind of shut my eyes when I'm singing and I'm always where I wrote the song. With "Josephine"... I'm always on the third floor of the Intercontinental Hotel in Düsseldorf in Germany and it's raining. That's where I am when I sing that song, every time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acklam Grange School
Acklam Grange School is a co-educational secondary school located at Lodore Grove, Acklam, Middlesbrough, England. The school opened in 1952 as Hugh Bell School – later becoming Stainsby School – and is currently Acklam Grange Secondary School (after Stainsby and Oaklands School amalgamated in 1983 the combined school was renamed Acklam Grange School). It educates pupils Year 7 through Year 11. The current headteacher is Michael Laidler. The school is one of the few in the area that has continued to be a part of the Building Schools for the Future programme after the announced spending cuts by the Government. The school received a Grade 3 (satisfactory) rating from Ofsted in 2012. Previously a community school administered by Middlesbrough Council, in July 2018 Acklam Grange School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by The Legacy Learning Trust. Structure Acklam Grange uses pastoral management schemes that manage the pupils by year grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Light Through Old Windows
''New Light Through Old Windows'' is the first compilation album by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1988. The album consists primarily of re-recordings of songs from Rea's earlier albums, as well as the new track "Working on It", which peaked at No. 73 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and was Rea's only No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. " On the Beach" peaked at No. 9 on the US Adult Contemporary singles chart, and No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart. The album reached number five on the UK Albums Chart, charted for over a year, and was certified 3× Platinum by BPI until 1992. It charted in the Top 10 in New Zealand, Australia and West Germany. Track listing All tracks written by Chris Rea. # " Let's Dance" – 4:14 # "Working on It" (previously unreleased) – 4:24 # "Ace of Hearts" – 4:52 # " Josephine" – 4:33 # "Candles" – 4:44 # " On the Beach" – 6:51 # "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" – 4:03 # " I Can Hear Your Heartbeat" – 3:23 # "Shamroc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the database was first made available on the Internet in 1994. AllMusic is owned by RhythmOne. History AllMusic was launched as ''All Music Guide'' by Michael Erlewine, a "compulsive archivist, noted astrologer, Buddhist scholar and musician". He became interested in using computers for his astrological work in the mid-1970s and founded a software company, Matrix, in 1977. In the early 1990s, as CDs replaced LPs as the dominant format for recorded music, Erlewine purchased what he thought was a CD of early recordings by Little Richard. After buying it he discovered it was a "flaccid latter-day rehash". Frustrated with the labeling, he researched using metadata to create a music guide. In 1990, in Big Rapids, Michigan, he founded ''All Music Guide' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer and songwriter. He has released 21 studio albums, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Originally from the Jersey Shore, he is an originator of heartland rock, combining mainstream rock musical styles with narrative songs about working class American life. Nicknamed "the Boss", his career has spanned six decades. Springsteen is known for his poetic, socially conscious lyrics and energetic stage performances, sometimes lasting up to four hours. In 1973, Springsteen released his first two albums, '' Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.'' and '' The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle'', neither of which earned him a large audience. He changed his style and reached worldwide popularity with ''Born to Run'' in 1975. It was followed by ''Darkness on the Edge of Town'' (1978) and '' The River'' (1980), which topped the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. After the solo recording, ''Neb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mel Collins
Melvyn Desmond Collins (born 5 September 1947, Isle of Man) is a British saxophonist, flautist and session musician. Collins has played in several progressive rock groups, having been a member of King Crimson on two occasions (the first from 1970 to 1972 and the second from 2013 to the present day) and having played with Camel, the Alan Parsons Project, Roger Waters and Chris Squire. He has also worked in a wide variety of contexts ranging from R&B and blues rock to jazz. Career Collins was born into a family of musicians. His mother was a singer while his father was a saxophonist and session musician who toured with Judy Garland and Shirley Bassey. Collins has worked with a large number of notable recording artists, including 10cc, Alexis Korner, Alvin Lee, Clannad, Eric Clapton, Bad Company, Pino Daniele, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Roger Chapman, Marianne Faithfull, The Rolling Stones, Roger Waters Gerry Rafferty, Tears for Fears, Go West and Joan Armatrading. He was a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Mattacks
David James Mattacks (born 13 March 1948) is an English rock and folk drummer. Best known for his work with Fairport Convention, Mattacks has also worked both as a session musician and as a performing artist. Apart from playing the drums, he is also a versed keyboard player and occasionally played the bass guitar on studio recordings. He began as a trainee piano-tuner before taking up the drums. He played with several jazz bands before joining the British folk rock band Fairport Convention in August 1969, with whom he worked on and off until 1997. In 1998, he moved to Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States, where he is a sought-after studio musician, record producer, and member of the band Super Genius, while still touring regularly with various acts in the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia. Fairport Convention He replaced Martin Lamble, who had died on 12 May 1969 in a road accident on the M1 motorway, as the drummer for Fairport Convention. Mattacks left Fairport Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
