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The Hits Album 9
''The Hits Album'' is a compilation album released by BMG, CBS and WEA in December 1988 and is the ninth volume of the long-running '' Hits'' compilation series. It charted on December 17, 1988 on the UK Top 100 Album chart. Possibly in response to the comparatively lower selling ''The Hits Album 8'', the record labels involved in this follow up volume decided to re-boot the ''Hits'' series, and this ''Hits Album'' was released without the expected chronological '9' and with markedly different artwork and design. The front cover artwork was a scene captured from the television advertising campaign. Further differences to the previous ''Hits'' volumes included fewer tracks at 30, but with the added benefit that there were no longer early fades on any of the tracks. The LP gatefold included pictures and artist information to accompany each song, but this wasn't included on the CD and MC formats. The compilation is listed as ''The Hits Album 9'' in ''The Complete Book of the Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1-2-3 (Gloria Estefan And Miami Sound Machine Song)
1-2-3; 1, 2, 3; or One, Two, Three may refer to: Brands * 1-2-3 (fuel station), in Norway * Lotus 1-2-3, a computer spreadsheet program * .123, a file extension used by Lotus 1-2-3 * Jell-O 1-2-3, a dessert Film, TV and books * ''One, Two, Three'', a 1961 film by Billy Wilder * '' One Two Three'', a 2008 comedy film * 123 (film), a 2002 Tamil romantic comedy * '' One, Two, Three and Away!'', a set of children's stories by Sheila K. McCullagh Music * 1,2,3, a band from Pittsburgh later reformed as Animal Scream * 1-2-3, a band from Edinburgh later known as Clouds * One, Two, Three, a 1980s electronic disco group produced by Bobby Orlando Albums * ''1-2-3'' (APO Hiking Society album) * ''1-2-3'' (Howling Hex album) * ''I-II-III'' (Icon of Coil albums), a set of three albums released in 2006 * '' Uno Dos Tres 1•2•3'', a 1966 album by Willie Bobo Songs * "1-2-3" (Len Barry song), 1965 * "1, 2, 3" (Sofía Reyes song), 2018 * "1-2-3" (The Chimes song), 1990 * "1-2-3" (Gl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everything But The Girl
Everything but the Girl (occasionally referred to as EBTG) are an English musical duo formed in Kingston upon Hull in 1982, consisting of lead singer and occasional guitarist Tracey Thorn and guitarist, keyboardist, producer and singer Ben Watt. Everything but the Girl has received eight gold and two platinum album BPI certifications in the UK, and one gold album RIAA Certification in the US. They have had four top ten singles and twelve top forty singles in the UK. Their biggest hit song " Missing" charted high in several countries and reached number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1995 and spent over seven months on the UK Singles Chart thanks to an extremely popular remix by Todd Terry which later led to a Brit Award nomination for Best British Single. The duo have also been nominated for MTV, EMA and Ivor Novello Awards and received an award from the BMI for sales of over 3 million in the UK alone. Watt and Thorn are also a couple, though they are very private ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Real Gone Kid
"Real Gone Kid" is a song by Scottish pop rock band Deacon Blue. Vocalist Ricky Ross wrote the song about a performance he saw of ex-Lone Justice singer Maria McKee during a time when Deacon Blue and Lone Justice toured together. The lyrics are a tribute to McKee, with the narrator using the term "real-gone kid" as a designation for craziness, referring to McKee's "wild" onstage performance style. The song was included on Deacon Blue's second studio album, ''When the World Knows Your Name''. Issued on 3 October 1988 as the first single from the album, the "Real Gone Kid" single features three B-sides: "Little Lincoln" and covers of Sam & Dave's "Born Again" and Hüsker Dü's "It's Not Funny Anymore". The song was the band's first top-10 hit, reaching number eight on the UK Singles Chart, number 10 in Ireland, and number five in New Zealand. In Spain, the song peaked at number one for three weeks. Lyrical content Lyrically, "Real Gone Kid" is a tribute to American singer-songwri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deacon Blue
Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop rock band formed in Glasgow during 1985. The line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond. The band released their debut album, '' Raintown'', on 1 May 1987 in the United Kingdom and in the United States in February 1988. Their second album, ''When the World Knows Your Name'' (1989), topped the UK Albums Chart for two weeks, and included "Real Gone Kid" which became their first top ten single in the UK Singles Chart and reached number one in Spain. Deacon Blue released their fourth album, ''Whatever You Say, Say Nothing'', in 1993. The band split in 1994, following which Vipond began a career in television. Five years later, the band held a reunion gig, and this led on to a new album, ''Walking Back Home'', with the band now working on a part-time basis. The band released another album, '' Homesick'', in 2001. Though Graeme Kelling died from pancreatic cancer in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Find My Love
"Find My Love" is a song by British band Fairground Attraction, which was released as their second single from their debut album ''The First of a Million Kisses'' in July 1988. As with much of their debut album, the words and music of the song are written by Mark Nevin. The single peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and spent a total of 11 weeks on the chart. It was their last single to reach a top 40 position. The song also reached the top 10 in Austria and Ireland, where it peaked at number 3 and 6, respectively. Musically, "Find My Love" is characterised by its use of the Spanish guitar. Track listings ;7" single #"Find My Love" #"Watching the Party" ;12" single #"Find My Love" #"Watching the Party" #"You Send Me "You Send Me" is a song written and originally recorded by American singer Sam Cooke, released as a single in 1957 by Keen Records. Produced by Bumps Blackwell and arranged and conducted by René Hall. The song, Cooke's debut single, was a massiv ..." #"A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairground Attraction
Fairground Attraction were a London based folk and soft rock band. They are notable for the 1988 hit songs " Perfect" and "Find My Love", both taken from the group's multi-platinum selling debut album, ''The First of a Million Kisses''. The band won two Brit Awards in 1989, but split the following year. Lead vocalist Eddi Reader subsequently launched a solo career. Career Fairground Attraction were put together in London by guitarist and songwriter Mark Nevin, who had previously played with Kirsty McColl. After meeting Scottish singer Eddi Reader they played small venues in London with band members Simon Edward and Roy Dodds. In 1987, RCA Records signed Fairground Attraction, and in April 1988 released their first single, "Perfect", an immediate success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. In May 1988, RCA released their album ''The First of a Million Kisses,'' a blend of folk, jazz, country, and cajun elements (with all but one of its songs written by guitarist Mark Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Missing You (Chris De Burgh Song)
"Missing You" is a song by Chris de Burgh, released in 1988 as the first single from the album '' Flying Colours''. The song reached the top 5 in the UK, peaking at No. 3. In Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ..., the song reached No. 1. Track listing ;UK 12" single :A. "Missing You" - 4:07 :B1. "The Risen Lord" - 3:40 :B2. "The Last Time I Cried" - 5:32 Chart performance References 1988 songs 1988 singles Chris de Burgh songs Songs written by Chris de Burgh Irish Singles Chart number-one singles A&M Records singles {{1980s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enya
Enya Patricia Brennan (; ga, Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin; born 17 May 1961), known professionally by the mononym Enya, is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician known for modern Celtic music. She is the best-selling Irish solo artist in history and the second-best-selling overall artist in Ireland after U2. Born into a musical family and raised in the Irish-speaking area of Gweedore, County Donegal, Enya began her music career in 1980 when she joined her family's Celtic folk band, Clannad, playing keyboards and singing. She left the group in 1982 to pursue a solo career with Clannad's manager and producer Nicky Ryan and Ryan's wife Roma Ryan as her lyricist. Over the following four years, Enya began to develop her sound with multitracked vocals and keyboards containing elements of Celtic, classical, church, new age, world, pop, and Irish folk music. Enya's first projects as a solo artist included soundtrack work for ''The Frog Prince'' (1984) and the 1986 BBC doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wish U Heaven
"I Wish U Heaven" is a song by Prince, and the third single from his 1988 album, ''Lovesexy''. The 12" single is a substantially extended three-part suite which runs over ten minutes. This song was a replacement for "The Line", an upbeat jam featuring Boni Boyer and Sheila E. on backing vocals. "I Wish U Heaven" is a joyful, spiritual song with few lyrics The B-side, "Scarlet Pussy", is credited to Prince's alter ego, Camille. The song is very sexual, using metaphors of cats and dogs for sexual organs, a theme Prince previously used for the B-side "La, La, La, He, He, Hee". Prince uses his sped-up Camille vocals, as well as a slowed-down vocal, similar to "Bob George" from '' The Black Album''. The song features a saxophone solo from Eric Leeds. The decision to include such a raunchy song with the spiritual A-side was noteworthy. The edit of "Scarlet Pussy" was included on 1993's ''The Hits/The B-Sides''. Composition Part One of the mix starts with a stripped-down version of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958April 21, 2016), more commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona; his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul In many religious and philosophical traditions, there is a belief that a soul is "the immaterial aspect or essence of a human being". Etymology The Modern English noun ''soul'' is derived from Old English ''sāwol, sāwel''. The earliest attes ..., synth-pop, pop music, pop, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
