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The Good Old Days (UK TV Series), The Good Old Days
The good old days is a term used when referring to better times in the past. Good Old Days may also refer to: Film and television *The Good Old Days (film), ''The Good Old Days'' (film), a 1940 British comedy set in 1840 *''The Good Old Days: The Love of AA'', a 2010 Ghanaian film *The Good Old Days (UK TV series), ''The Good Old Days'' (UK TV series), a popular BBC television light entertainment television program which ran from 1953 to 1983 *The Good Old Days (Hong Kong TV series), ''The Good Old Days'' (Hong Kong TV series), a 1996 Hong Kong drama series set in the early 20th century *Good Old Days (Thai TV series), ''Good Old Days'' (Thai TV series), a 2022 Thai drama television series Music *Good Old Days (Leroy Shield song), "Good Old Days" (Leroy Shield song), 1930 theme song for the Our Gang comedies, now known as The Little Rascals *Good Old Days (Macklemore song), "Good Old Days" (Macklemore song), 2017 *Good Ol' Days (album), "Good Ol' Days" (album), by the Reklaws, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Old Days
Good old days is a cliché in popular culture used to reference a time considered by the speaker to be better than the current era. It is a form of nostalgia which can reflect homesickness or yearning for long-gone moments. There is a predisposition, caused by cognitive biases such as rosy retrospection, a form of survivorship bias, for people to view the past more favourably and future more negatively. Notable uses In literature In 1726, John Henley used this phrase in his book ''The Primitive Liturgy'' "to all honest Admirers of the good old Days of their best and wisest Fore-fathers, this first Part of the Primitive Liturgy Is most humbly dedicated". In 1727, Daniel Defoe wrote in ''The Complete English Tradesman'' "In the good old days of Trade, which our Fore-fathers plodded on in." In this part of his book, Defoe talks about how in 'the good old days' tradesman were better off than in Defoe's time. In music In 2015, musical duo Twenty One Pilots released Stressed Out, a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Even Worse
''Even Worse'' is the fifth studio album by "Weird Al" Yankovic, released on April 12, 1988. The album was produced by former The McCoys guitarist Rick Derringer. Recorded between November 1987 and February 1988, this album helped to revitalize Yankovic's career after the critical and commercial failure of his previous album '' Polka Party!'' (1986). The music on ''Even Worse'' is built around parodies and pastiches of pop and rock music of the mid-1980s. Half of the album is made up of parodies, featuring jabs at Michael Jackson, George Harrison, Tiffany, Los Lobos, and Billy Idol. The other half is original material, featuring several "style parodies" or musical imitations that emulate existing artists. These style parodies include imitations of specific artists such as Oingo Boingo, the Beastie Boys, and James Taylor. ''Even Worse'' has the distinction of being one of two albums by Yankovic lacking any polka renditions of pop songs or medleys, the other being his self- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Revivalists
The Revivalists are an American rock band formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2007. The eight-piece band consists of Ed Williams (pedal steel guitar, guitar), David Shaw (lead vocals), Zack Feinberg (guitar), Rob Ingraham (saxophone), George Gekas (bass guitar), Andrew Campanelli (drums and percussion), Michael Girardot (keyboards and trumpet), and Paulet "PJ" Howard (drums and percussion). After The Revivalists released their album, ''Men Amongst Mountains'', on July 17, 2015, they were named by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine as one of "10 Bands You Need to Know". In September 2016, their song "Wish I Knew You" reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Alternative Songs chart, and in May 2017, the song reached No. 1 on the Alternative Songs chart. On September 11, the single was certified platinum by the RIAA. A 2018 single, "All My Friends," from their album, ''Take Good Care'', went to No.1 at Adult Alternative radio. History Early history The Revivalists began when guitarist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracy Lawrence Discography
Tracy Lawrence is an American country music singer. His discography comprises fourteen studio albums, one live album, eight compilation albums, one box set, and 46 singles. Of his albums, the highest-certified are 1993's ''Alibis'' and 1996's ''Time Marches On'', each certified 2× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lawrence made his debut in late 1991 on Atlantic Records with the single "Sticks and Stones", which topped the ''Billboard'' charts in January 1992. Following this song came several more top ten country hits, including four straight number ones from ''Alibis'', and one each from ''I See It Now'' and ''Time Marches On''. The title track of the latter album is also his longest-lasting number one, at three weeks. His chart success waned in 1997 when "The Coast Is Clear" stalled at number 26 on the country charts, and he did not return to the top 40 again until late 1999–early 2000 with " Lessons Learned", the title track to his final Atl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Features
The Features are an American indie rock band from Sparta, Tennessee, United States of America. The original lineup consisted of Matt Pelham, Roger Dabbs, and Don Sergio. The most recent iteration consists of Pelham, Dabbs, Rollum Haas, and Mark Bond. They have released five full-length albums and three EPs. The band has appeared twice as musical guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live! History Matt Pelham, Roger Dabbs, Don Sergio, and Parrish Yaw attended middle school together in the small rural town of Sparta, Tennessee. Pelham, Dabbs, and Sergio started a band when they were in the eighth grade out of boredom, playing covers of acts like Camper Van Beethoven, Neil Young, and Guns N' Roses. While in high school, they played local events like parties and talent shows. After graduation, Pelham and Dabbs moved to Murfreessboro to study music at Middle Tennessee State University while Sergio and Yaw went to Tennessee Technological University in nearby Cookeville. Pelham and Dabbs brough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Truth About Love (Pink Album)
''The Truth About Love'' is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Pink (singer), Pink. It was released on September 14, 2012, through RCA Records. After giving birth to her first child in 2011, Pink started working on the album with longtime collaborator Billy Mann. With hopes of becoming more involved in the production of the album, she also reunited with Greg Kurstin and Butch Walker. Recording sessions took place between January and May 2012. ''The Truth About Love'' is primarily a Pop music, pop record and includes elements of electropop, dance-pop, and rock music. Its lyrics explore themes of love, monogamy, and sexuality, as evidenced by the album title. The songs on the album express various perspectives towards romance and delve into the realities of long-term relationships. It features guest appearances by Eminem, Lily Allen, and Nate Ruess. The album received generally positive reviews from Music journalism, music critics, who commended Pink's thematic and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shootenanny!
''Shootenanny!'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Eels, released in 2003 by record label DreamWorks. Background While lead singer Mark Oliver "E" Everett was working on the double disc '' Blinking Lights and Other Revelations'' project, he had the idea to make a "succinct, direct and no bullshit" record, inspired by the writing style of blues singer-songwriter Muddy Waters. Before the recording of the album, Everett and drummer Jonathan Norton were in conflict. Norton left Eels after a ''Last Call with Carson Daly'' performance during the ''Souljacker'' tour, later telling a journalist his decision was "a business thing". However, he participated in the recording sessions for ''Shootenanny!'', working as a freelancer rather than a member of the band, with tensions still intact. This would be the last album with new recordings from Norton, although earlier sessions featuring him would appear on the ''Blinking Lights'' album two years later. Recording of the albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragonfly (Ziggy Marley Album)
''Dragonfly'' is the first studio album released by Ziggy Marley on April 15, 2003. The track "Rainbow in the Sky" features both Flea and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, while "Melancholy Mood" features only Flea. Track listing All songs written by David Marley. #"Dragonfly" – 4:16 #"True to Myself" – 3:49 #"I Get Out" – 4:18 #"Looking" – 3:21 #"Shalom Salaam" – 5:08 #"In the Name of God" – 5:38 #"Rainbow in the Sky" – 3:08 (featuring Steve Jordan John Frusciante and Flea) #"Melancholy Mood" – 4:33 (featuring Flea) #"Good Old Days" – 4:18 #"Never Deny You" – 4:06 #"Don't You Kill Love" – 3:46 Personnel *Mikey Bennett – vocal arrangement *Steve Bigas – additional guitars (tracks 3, 6) *Ron Blake – flugelhorn (track 8), horns (7, 8) *Richard Bravo – percussion (track 1) *Jeff Burns – assistant engineer *Paul Bushnell – bass (tracks 4, 6) *Mike Butler – assistant engineer, mixing *Greg Calbi – mastering *Héctor Castillo – ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Up The Bracket
''Up the Bracket'' is the debut album by English indie rock band The Libertines, released in October 2002. It reached #35 in the UK Albums Chart. The album was part of a resurgence for the British indie/alternative scene and received widespread praise from critics and has quickly become considered one of the greatest albums of the 2000s. The album's cover is based on an image of riot police squaring up to protesters during the Argentine economic crisis (1999–2002), Argentine economic crisis of 1999–2002. Title The title ''Up the Bracket'' alludes to a phrase used by English comedian Tony Hancock, of whom the Libertines' Pete Doherty is an avid fan. In ''Hancock's Half Hour'', "Up The Bracket" is a slang term meaning a punch in the throat. Hancock is also referenced in the opening track, "Vertigo" – "lead pipes, your fortune's made", being a line from the ''Half Hour'' episode "The Poetry Society". Release The album was re-released on 8 September 2003 with an additional t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Miller
Roger Dean Miller Sr. (January 2, 1936 – October 25, 1992) was an American singer-songwriter, widely known for his honky-tonk-influenced novelty songs and his chart-topping Country music, country and pop hits "King of the Road (song), King of the Road", "Dang Me", and "England Swings", all from the mid-1960s Nashville sound era. After growing up in Oklahoma and serving in the United States Army, Miller began his musical career as a songwriter in the late 1950s, writing such hits as "Billy Bayou" and "Home" for Jim Reeves and "Invitation to the Blues" for Ray Price (musician), Ray Price. He later began a recording career and reached the peak of his fame in the mid-1960s, continuing to record and tour into the 1990s, charting his final top 20 country hit "Old Friends (Willie Nelson album), Old Friends" with Price and Willie Nelson in 1982. He also wrote and performed several of the songs for the 1973 Disney animated film ''Robin Hood (1973 film), Robin Hood''. Later in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good Old Days (film)
''The Good Old Days'' is a 1939 British comedy film directed by Roy William Neill. Written by Austin Melford and John Dighton based on a story by Ralph Smart, it stars Max Miller, Hal Walters and Kathleen Gibson. The film tells the story of a group of entertainers struggling to obtain permission to perform at a tavern in 1840. It is on the British Film Institute's BFI 75 Most Wanted list of lost films. Cast * Max Miller as Alexander the Greatest * Hal Walters as Titch * Kathleen Gibson as Polly * H.F. Maltby as Randolph Macaulay * Martita Hunt as Sara Macaulay * Anthony Shaw as Lovelace * Allan Jeayes as Shadwell * Sam Wilkinson as Croker * Roy Emerton as Grimes * Phyllis Monkman as Mrs. Bennett * Ian Fleming as Lord Wakely See also *List of lost films For this list of lost films, a lost film is defined as one of which no part of a print is known to have survived. For films in which any portion of the footage remains (including trailers), see List of incomplete or partia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Ol' Days (album)
''Good Ol' Days'' is the third album of Canadian country music duo the Reklaws. It was released on November 4, 2022, via Starseed Records. It includes the previously released single " 11 Beers", as well as six previously released songs from 2021 and 2022, including " What the Truck". The album was nominated for "Country Album of the Year" at the 2023 Juno Awards and was named the "Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year" at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards. Background Most of the tracks on ''Good Ol' Days'' were written during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stuart Walker of the Reklaws stated that the album is "a collection of tracks that tell the story of what we were going through at the time," adding that it "allows us to close that time of our lives and look forward to what's in front of us". The three tracks "Middle Fingers", "People Don't Talk About", and "Good Ol' Days" were the only new songs on the album, while the rest of the songs had already been released, with the exce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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