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The Norman Fucking Rockwell! Tour
The Norman Fucking Rockwell! Tour was the fifth headlining concert tour by American singer Lana Del Rey, in support of her sixth studio album, ''Norman Fucking Rockwell!'' (2019). The tour began on September 21, 2019 in Wantagh, New York. Originally scheduled to end June 27, 2020 at the Glastonbury Festival, it ended early on November 30, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates due to a mixture of Del Rey being sick and the COVID-19 pandemic. Background Shortly after the release of her fifth studio album, ''Lust for Life'' (2017), Del Rey stated she had begun working on her new studio album. During her LA to the Moon Tour, Del Rey was in-and-out of studios with producer Jack Antonoff as they worked on the recorded, eventually completing it in December 2018. The album was preceded by the singles "Mariners Apartment Complex", "Venice Bitch", "Hope Is a Dangerous Thing for a Woman Like Me to Have – but I Have It", and a cover of Sublime's "Doin' Time". Following her announceme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lana Del Rey
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, with frequent references to contemporary pop culture and 1950s–1960s Americana. She is the recipient of various accolades, including two Brit Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for six Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. ''Variety'' honored her at their Hitmakers Awards for being "one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 21st century." Raised in upstate New York, Del Rey moved to New York City in 2005 to pursue a music career. After numerous projects, including her self-titled debut studio album, Del Rey's breakthrough came in 2011 with the viral success of her single "Video Games"; she subsequently signed a recording contract with Polydor and Interscope. She achieved critical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner, and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. It was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover and was published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. Penske Media Corporation is the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultraviolence (song)
"Ultraviolence" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey for her third studio album, Ultraviolence (album), of the same name (2014). It was co-written by Del Rey, and Daniel Heath, and produced by Dan Auerbach. The song was released on June 4, 2014, by Polydor and Interscope Records, as the third Single (music), single from ''Ultraviolence''. A music video, directed by Francesco Carrozzini, was released on July 30, 2014. Composition According to Brenna Ehrlich of MTV News, "Ultraviolence" tells the story of a "typical Lana Del Rey romantic relationship: broken, failed and painful". The song contains a reference of The Crystals’ 1962 single "He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)" in its chorus. Kevin Rutherford of Radio.com remarked that "Ultraviolence" maintained the theme of songs previously released from the album, it "ups the lilting, low-tempo, strings-heavy form" Del Rey had established in her earlier work. Sal Cinquemani of ''Slant Magazine'' describe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinnamon Girl (Lana Del Rey Song)
"Cinnamon Girl" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey from her sixth studio album, ''Norman Fucking Rockwell!'' (2019). The song was written and produced by Del Rey and Jack Antonoff. Background Del Rey first previewed the song on her Instagram account on October 12, 2018, deleting her post with the sample later that same day. She shared a second snippet via Instagram on October 15, 2018, showcasing the chorus of the song. The song was initially believed to be titled "Cinnamon", which was also the original name for Del Rey's ''Born to Die'' song "Radio", which features the line "Now my life is sweet like cinnamon/Like a fucking dream I'm living in". While promoting her record ''Lust for Life'' (2017), Del Rey stated in an interview with ''Pitchfork'': Following a fan posting that quote online, Del Rey commented on the post that "The quote rom ''Pitchfork''is a perfect quote to go along with cinnamon ic Some people don't deserve a chance." Lyrics and composi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joni Mitchell
Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell ( Anderson; born November 7, 1943) is a Canadian-American musician, producer, and painter. Among the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, Mitchell became known for her starkly personal lyrics and unconventional compositions, which grew to incorporate pop music, pop and jazz music, jazz influences. She has received many accolades, including ten Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. ''Rolling Stone'' called her "one of the greatest songwriters ever", and AllMusic has stated, "When the dust settles, Joni Mitchell may stand as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century". Mitchell began singing in small nightclubs in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and throughout western Canada, before moving on to the nightclubs of Toronto, Ontario. She moved to the United States and began touring in 1965. Some of her original songs ("Urge for Going", "Chelsea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shades Of Cool
"Shades of Cool" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, taken from her third studio album, '' Ultraviolence'' (2014). It was written by Del Rey and Rick Nowels, and produced by Dan Auerbach. The song was released on May 26, 2014 by Interscope Records as the second single from ''Ultraviolence''. Lyrically, the single talks about an "unfixable" man. "Shades of Cool" received general acclaim from music critics, who praised its musical style. Commercially, the single peaked at number 79 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and entered the top 40 of a few record charts in Europe. A music video for "Shades of Cool" was directed by Jake Nava and was described as a film noir visual. Composition "Shades of Cool" was written by Del Rey and Rick Nowels, and produced by Dan Auerbach. Composed in the key of D minor, the song runs at a moderate slow tempo of 46 beats per minute. It was described as a waltz instrumented by "slow-burn" bassline, guitar, and string instruments; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off To The Races (song)
"Off to the Races" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey. First appearing on her self-titled Interscope debut, the song was re-released on her second studio album, ''Born to Die'' (2012). The song was written by Del Rey and Tim Larcombe. Emile Haynie and Patrik Berger paired up for the song's production. It was released in the UK as iTunes Single of the Week on December 20, 2011. In the Netherlands, "Off to the Races" was released as a digital single on January 6, 2012. Composition "Off to the Races" describes Del Rey's relationship with an elder boyfriend, presumed to be a sugar daddy. The singer employs an "almost rapping" technique, hip-hop beat and heavy basslines, similar to that of "National Anthem" and "Diet Mountain Dew" in the song. ''Pitchfork Media'' said the rapping technique was almost "chatting." The song refers Vladimir Nabokov's novel, ''Lolita'', with lyrics such as, "Light of my life, fire of my loins". The song depicts Del Rey being bikini-cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summertime Sadness
"Summertime Sadness" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey from her second studio album, ''Born to Die'' (2012). The Pop music, pop ballad was released on June 22, 2012, by Interscope Records as the fourth single of the album. In the spring of 2013, "Summertime Sadness" reached number one in Poland, Ukraine and Armenia. Charting across Europe, the single reached the Chart-topper, top ten in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, and Switzerland. Trap music (EDM), Trap and House (music), house remixes of "Summertime Sadness" helped Del Rey break into the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. That chart is where Del Rey's song became a modest hit and marked her first foray into the chart. On the accompanied Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, the single gave Del Rey her first US number-one single in August 2013. In the summer of 2013, a remixed version of the track by Cedric Gervais was released to American contemporary hit radio and helped the single become a sleeper hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video Games (song)
"Video Games" is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey for her second studio album and major label debut, '' Born to Die'' (2012). The song was produced by Robopop, while the lyrics were written by Del Rey and Justin Parker. It was first released to the Internet on June 29, 2011, and was later released on her extended play, ''Lana Del Rey.'' The song was re-released as the lead single from her second studio album, ''Born to Die'', on October 7, 2011, through Interscope Records. "Video Games" is a baroque pop, dream pop, and downtempo ballad where the protagonist who, despite being ignored by her significant other, resolves to love him regardless. "Video Games" has received widespread critical acclaim, with many critics praising the uniqueness of Del Rey's vocal performance and the song's cinematic production. The song has been considered Del Rey's "breakthrough hit" and was a commercial success, peaking at number one in Germany, Iceland, and Luxembourg; re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride (Lana Del Rey Song)
"Ride" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey from her third extended play (EP), ''Paradise'' (2012). The song was written by Lana Del Rey and Justin Parker, while produced by Rick Rubin, the song served as the reissue's first single on September 25, 2012 through Interscope Records. "Ride" is a ballad that thematically involves parental problems, alcohol consumption, and loneliness. The cover for the song depicts Del Rey on a tire swing, wearing cowboy boots and a denim jacket. "Ride" received critical acclaim from music critics, who compared Del Rey's vocals with that of Adele and Brandon Flowers of The Killers. While only a modest hit in the United States, Switzerland, Ireland, and France, the song reached the top 10 in Russia. The accompanying music video for "Ride" was directed by Anthony Mandler, and was released on October 12, 2012. Del Rey's role in the video was compared to ''Lolita'' and ''A Streetcar Named Desire''. The monologue treatment at the start an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young And Beautiful (Lana Del Rey Song)
"Young and Beautiful" is a song by American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey used for the soundtrack to the drama film ''The Great Gatsby''. Contemporary music critics lauded the single, calling it "haunting" and "somber". Lyrically, "Young and Beautiful" follows a young lover's apprehension about whether love can last. A music video, directed by Chris Sweeney and filmed by Sophie Muller, was released on May 10, 2013. "Young and Beautiful" reached the top ten in Australia where it was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In May 2013, the song broke into the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; it peaked at 22 on the chart, making it Del Rey's highest peak up to that point. Shortly after, the song also peaked at 3 on the Hot Rock Songs chart. Del Rey and Nowels received accolades for their songwriting from various music and film awards, including nominations for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, and Best Song a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Beauty (Lana Del Rey Song)
''Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions, the Autobiography of a Horse'' is an 1877 novel by English author Anna Sewell. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she was bedridden and seriously ill.Merriam-Webster (1995). "Black Beauty". ''Merriam Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature''. The novel became an immediate best-seller, with Sewell dying just five months after its publication, but having lived long enough to see her only novel become a success. With fifty million copies sold, ''Black Beauty'' is one of the best-selling books of all time.The Times on ''Black Beauty'': "Fifty million copies of Black Beauty have been sold in the years since Anna Sewell's publisher paid her £20 for the story." (29 February 2008) While forthrightly teaching |
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