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The Very Best Of Peter Allen
''The Very Best of Peter Allen'' is the first compilation album released by Australian singer-songwriter Peter Allen. It was released in July 1982 through A&M Records, completing his deal with the label. The album peaked at number nine on the Australian Kent Music Report. The album was re-titled, ''The Best'' in the United States, with an altered track listing. Background ''The Very Best of Peter Allen'' is a compilation album by Australian-born singer-songwriter Peter Allen, which was issued in 1982. According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, Allen's most famous songs during his career were "I Go to Rio", "I Honestly Love You", " Don't Cry Out Loud" and "I Still Call Australia Home". Reception Track listing The Very Best of Peter Allen Festival Records , A & M Records A&M Records was an American record label founded as an independent company by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss in 1962. Due to the success of the discography A&M released, the label garnered i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms ''popular music'' and ''pop music'' are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many disparate styles. During the 1950s and 1960s, pop music encompassed rock and roll and the youth-oriented styles it influenced. ''Rock'' and ''pop'' music remained roughly synonymous until the late 1960s, after which ''pop'' became associated with music that was more commercial, ephemeral, and accessible. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is considered to be pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Identifying factors usually include repeated choruses and hooks, short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), and rhythms or tempos that can be easily danced to. Much pop music also borrows elements from other styles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Still Call Australia Home
"I Still Call Australia Home" is a song written by Peter Allen in 1980. In it, Allen sings of Australian expatriates' longing for home. Significance to Australian culture It has been used to signify Australian patriotism and nostalgia for home. An example is the series of Qantas television commercials where it was sung either by individual Australian musicians or one of several Australian youth choirs. This is also remade in their 2020 safety video, where various covers of the song were made accompanying a 100-year history visualization. In the 1984 Summer Olympics' ''Opening Gala'' TV special (in Los Angeles), Olivia Newton-John performed this song from Sydney, Australia with the choir in a medley with "Waltzing Matilda." Later, both songs were used in the musical about Allen's life, ''The Boy from Oz,'' in which Hugh Jackman starred as Allen. "I Still Call Australia Home" was added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry in 2013. In Austra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The More I See You
"The More I See You" is a popular song composed by Harry Warren, with lyrics by Mack Gordon. The song was first published in 1945. Other recordings "The More I See You" has been subsequently recorded by many artists, notably by: * Bing Crosby recorded a version of the song on his 1977 album ''Beautiful Memories''. * Chet Baker sings the song on his 1958 LP '' (Chet Baker Sings) It Could Happen to You''. *In 1966, Chris Montez released the most commercially successful and well-known recording of the song, his version went to number sixteen on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spent four weeks at number two on the Easy Listening chart. It also went to number three on the UK Singles Chart. *Nancy Sinatra recorded a version of the song on her 1966 album '' Nancy in London''. *Andy Williams recorded a version of the song on his 1967 album ''Love, Andy''. *Joy Marshall recorded a version in 1966 *Ella Fitzgerald recorded a live version in 1967, accompanied by the Jimmy Jones Trio, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Keane Brothers
The Keane Brothers was an American pop music duo from 1976–82, composed of pre-teens, Tom Keane on piano and John Keane on drums. The duo released four albums and briefly hosted a television variety show on CBS. The brothers subsequently went on to solo careers as songwriters and music producers. History Tom and John Keane of Los Angeles, California, were the sons of Bob Keane, the founder of Del-Fi Records. After the elder Keane closed his record label, he promoted the boys as a bubblegum pop band. The Keane Brothers’ first single, “Sherry” (#84), was released in 1976, followed closely by a self-titled debut album in 1977. During the summer of 1977, John who was 12 years and Tom who was 13 years, reportedly became the youngest people ever to host a prime-time variety television program. ''The Keane Brothers Show'' aired on CBS for four weeks in 1977 as a summer replacement for ''Wonder Woman''. Between the years of 1977 and 1982, the brothers released four albums. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenterfield Saddler
"Tenterfield Saddler" is a song written by Peter Allen in 1970. It was released in 1972 as the second single from his second studio album of the same name. "Tenterfield Saddler" tells the moving story of the musician's life, from his much-loved grandfather, George Woolnough, his troubled relationship with his father and moving to New York to marry Liza Minnelli, "a girl with an interesting face". The lyric "been all 'round the world and lives no special place", is compared to a lyric of another of his songs, "no matter how far or how wide I roam, I still call Australia home" in "I Still Call Australia Home". Charts "Tenterfield Saddler" made its ARIA chart debut in September 2015 following the screening of the Peter Allen Australian mini-series, '' Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door''. Cover versions * In 1993, Rick Price performed a live tribute to Allen at the ARIA Music Awards of 1993. This version was later included on his 2004 album, ''The Essential Collection''. * In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Foster
David Walter Foster (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian musician, composer, arranger, record producer and music executive who chaired Verve Records from 2012 to 2016. He has won 16 Grammy Awards from 47 nominations. His music career spans more than five decades, mainly beginning in the early 1970s as a keyboardist for the pop group Skylark. Early life and career Foster was born in Victoria, British Columbia, the son of Maurice "Maury" Foster, an office worker, and Eleanor May Foster (née Vantreight), a homemaker. In 1963, at the age of 13, he enrolled in the University of Washington music program.Encyclopedia.com: "Foster, David" Contemporary Musicians , 1995 , Shelton, Sonya In 1965, he auditioned to lead the band in an Edmonton nightclub owned by jazz musician |
Fly Away (David Foster Song)
"Fly Away" is a song written by David Foster and Carole Bayer Sager. It was originally recorded by Mariya Takeuchi for her 1980 album ''Love Songs''. Peter Allen version Peter Allen covered the song for his 1980 album ''Bi-Coastal''. The song is Allen's only Billboard Hot 100 entry, peaking at No. 55. Chart performance Stevie Woods version Stevie Woods covered the song for his 1981 album ''Take Me to Your Heaven''. The song is Woods' final Billboard Hot 100 The ''Billboard'' Hot 100 is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), radio play, and online streamin ... entry, peaking at No. 84. Chart performance References {{Authority control Songs written by David Foster Songs written by Carole Bayer Sager 1980 songs 1980 singles A&M Records singles 1982 singles Cotillion Records singles Mariya Takeuchi songs Stevi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continental American
''Continental American'' is the third studio album by Peter Allen, released in 1974. The album was his first for A&M Records, and is notable for the inclusion of Allen's version of his co-authored hit for Olivia Newton-John, among others, "I Honestly Love You". History Allen's previous two studio albums, '' Peter Allen'' (1971) and ''Tenterfield Saddler'' (1972) had been released on Metromedia Records, with modest results. Prior to the release of ''Continental American'', Allen had assumed residency in New York City and had become a regular performer at the Reno Sweeney nightclub, owned and operated by composer Lewis Friedman between 1972 and 1977. A portrait of Allen, taken at Reno Sweeney's, is featured on the back cover of ''Continental American''. The album was later described by critic William Ruhlmann as involving a "retrospective, world-weary concept" and a "mood of desperate nostalgia", concluding that the album was "a dour singer/songwriter collection that used show bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Barry
Jeff Barry (born Joel Adelberg; April 3, 1938) is an American pop music songwriter, singer, and record producer. Among the most successful songs that he has co-written in his career are " Do Wah Diddy Diddy", " Da Doo Ron Ron", " Then He Kissed Me", " Be My Baby", " Chapel of Love", and "River Deep - Mountain High" (all written with his then-wife Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector); " Leader of the Pack" (written with Greenwich and Shadow Morton); " Sugar, Sugar" (written with Andy Kim); "Without Us" (written with Tom Scott). Early career Barry was born in Brooklyn to a Jewish family. His parents divorced when he was seven, and his mother moved him and his sister to Plainfield, New Jersey, where they resided for several years before returning to New York. After graduating from Erasmus Hall High School, Barry served in the Army, then returned to New York where he attended City College. Although he leaned toward a degree in engineering, his main aspiration was to become a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Could Have Been A Sailor
''I Could Have Been a Sailor'' is a 1979 album by singer-songwriter Peter Allen, released on A&M Records. It is notable as containing Allen's versions of his songs " Don't Cry Out Loud" and "I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love", which were major successes, as covered by others. History ''I Could Have Been a Sailor'' was Peter Allen's fifth studio album, and his third for A&M Records. It followed the double-album live release, '' It Is Time for Peter Allen'' (1977), on the same label. The album is notable for its association with producer Marvin Hamlisch. Allen also performs his versions of three songs he co-wrote with Carole Bayer-Sager, "Don't Go Looking", "Don't Cry Out Loud" and "I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love". "Don't Cry Out Loud" had been popularized by Melissa Manchester prior to Allen's release. Manchester's recording of the song was released in late 1978 and spent 20 weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. It was also the title song of Manchester's related album. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carole Bayer Sager
Carole Bayer Sager (born Carol Bayer on March 8, 1947) is an American lyricist, singer, and songwriter. Early life and career Bayer Sager was born in Manhattan, New York City, to Anita Nathan Bayer and Eli Bayer. Her family was Jewish. She graduated from New York University, where she majored in English, dramatic arts, and speech. She had already written her first pop hit, "A Groovy Kind of Love", with Toni Wine, while still a student at New York City's High School of Music and Art. It was recorded by the British invasion band The Mindbenders, whose version was a worldwide hit, reaching number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. This song was later recorded by Sonny & Cher, Petula Clark, and Phil Collins, whose rendition for the film '' Buster'' reached number one in 1988. Solo albums Bayer Sager's first recording as a singer was the 1977 album ''Carole Bayer Sager'', produced by Brooks Arthur. It included the hit single " You're Moving Out Today", a song which she co-wrote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taught By Experts
''Taught by Experts'' is the fourth studio album by Peter Allen (musician), Peter Allen, released in 1976. It spawned the hit "I Go to Rio". The album featured such musicians as Thom Rotella, Jerome Richardson, Lesley Gore and Dusty Springfield. Track listing #"Puttin' Out Roots" (Peter Allen (musician), Peter Allen) – 3:32 #"She Loves to Hear the Music" (Allen, Carole Bayer Sager) – 3:16 #"Back Doors Crying" (Allen, Sager) – 4:46 #"I Go to Rio" (Allen, Adrienne Anderson) – 3:17 #"Planes" (Allen, Sager) – 3:05 #"Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage" (Allen, Sager) – 5:08 #"This Time Around" (Allen) – 3:15 #"The More I See You" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 3:30 #"Harbour" (Allen) – 3:36 #"(I've Been) Taught by Experts" (Allen, Hal Hackady) – 3:12 #"Six-Thirty Sunday Morning/New York, I Don't Know About You" (Allen) – 5:01 Personnel * Peter Allen (musician), Peter Allen - vocals, piano, electric piano * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
