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The Voice Portugal (season 1)
The first season of the Portuguese reality talent show ''A Voz de Portugal'' (''The Voice Portugal'') premiered on October 29, 2011 on RTP1. The coaching panel consisted in singer-songwriter Paulo Gonzo, rock duo Anjos, YouTube sensation Mia Rose and GNR lead vocalist Rui Reininho. Catarina Furtado Catarina Cardoso Garcia da Fonseca Furtado (born 25 August 1972) is a Portuguese television presenter, actress and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. Catarina was born in Lisbon and is a daughter of RTP journalist Joaquim Furtado. Career Throughout ... was the show host, and Diogo Beja was the season's backstage host, also known as ''Repórter V''. Teams ;Color key * Winner * Runner-up * Third place * Fourth place * Eliminated in Live shows * Eliminated in Battles Blind Auditions ;Color key : Coach hit his or her "I WANT YOU" button : Contestant defaulted to this coach's team : Contestant elected to join this coach's team : Contestant eliminated with no coach pressing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catarina Furtado
Catarina Cardoso Garcia da Fonseca Furtado (born 25 August 1972) is a Portuguese television presenter, actress and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador. Catarina was born in Lisbon and is a daughter of RTP journalist Joaquim Furtado. Career Throughout her career on television which started in the early 1990s, she has worked for SIC and RTP television networks, as well as the radio stations Rádio Comercial and RDP Antena 3. While an underage girl, Catarina had a short non-talking role in the film '' Non, ou a Vã Glória de Mandar'' directed by Manoel de Oliveira. Later on she starred in films like '' Killing Time'' (an English film that appeared in the Cannes Film Festival), ''Fatima'' (an Italian movie by Fabrizio Costa), ''Anjo da Guarda'' and ''Pesadelo cor-de-rosa'', among others. Catarina's first big success was as a presenter on the TV show ''Top +'' on RTP, a Portuguese program featuring popular music videos and the national weekly record chart. It was a music show that led to h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen Song)
"Hallelujah" is a song written by Canadian singer Leonard Cohen, originally released on his album ''Various Positions'' (1984). Achieving little initial success, the song found greater popular acclaim through a new version recorded by John Cale in 1991. Cale's version inspired a 1994 recording by Jeff Buckley that in 2004 was ranked number 259 on ''Rolling Stone'''s "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The song achieved widespread popularity after Cale's version of it was featured in the 2001 film ''Shrek''. Many other arrangements have been performed in recordings and in concert, with over 300 versions known. The song has been used in film and television soundtracks and televised talent contests. "Hallelujah" experienced renewed interest following Cohen's death in November 2016 and re-appeared on international singles charts, including entering the American ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for the first time. History Cohen is reputed to have written around 80 to as many as 180 draft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley Song)
"Crazy" is the debut single by American soul duo Gnarls Barkley, taken from their 2006 debut album '' St. Elsewhere''. It peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and several other countries. The song was leaked in late 2005, months before its regular release: it received airplay on BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom, and radio DJ Zane Lowe also used the song in television commercials for his show. When it was finally released in March 2006, it became the first single to top the UK Singles Chart on download sales alone. The song remained at the top of the British charts for nine weeks, the longest number-one spell for more than ten years. The band and their record company then decided to remove the single from music stores in the country so people would "remember the song fondly and not get sick of it". In spite of this deletion, the song was the best-selling single of 2006 in the UK. Due to cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Nature (Michael Jackson Song)
"Human Nature" is a song performed by American singer Michael Jackson, and the fifth single from his sixth solo album, '' Thriller''. The track was produced by Quincy Jones and performed by members of Toto with Michael Jackson providing vocals. It was originally written by keyboardist Steve Porcaro, based on a conversation he had with his young daughter Heather after a boy pushed her at school, Porcaro said "he probably likes you and it's human nature". Porcaro, along with some of his bandmates from the band Toto, had been assisting with the production of ''Thriller'', but he had not intended for "Human Nature" to be used by Jackson. However, ''Thriller'' producer Quincy Jones inadvertently heard a demo version of the track and thought it would be a great fit for the album. Jones then brought in songwriter John Bettis to rewrite the verses, whose lyrics are about a passerby in New York City. "Human Nature" was released as a single on July 3, 1983. Like the four ''Thriller'' si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where The Streets Have No Name
"Where the Streets Have No Name" is a song by Irish rock music, rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1987 album ''The Joshua Tree'' and was released as the album's third single (music), single in August 1987. The song's hook (music), hook is a repeating guitar arpeggio using a Delay (audio effect), delay effect, played during the song's introduction and again at the end. Lead vocalist Bono wrote the lyrics in response to the notion that it is possible to identify a person's religion and income based on the street on which they lived, particularly in Belfast. During the band's difficulties recording the song, record producer, producer Brian Eno considered erasing the song's tapes to have them start from scratch. "Where the Streets Have No Name" was praised by critics and became a commercial success, peaking at number thirteen in the US, number fourteen in Canada, number ten in the Netherlands, and number four in the United Kingdom. The song has remained a staple of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Carreira
António Manuel Mateus Antunes (born 30 December, 1963), known professionally as Tony Carreira, is a Portuguese singer and musician. Born in the small rural locality of Armadouro, Pampilhosa da Serra, he moved to Paris at age 10 with his emigrant parents. He lived there for 20 years. Carreira has had several hits since 1991, becoming during the 2000s one of the most renowned and best-selling popular singers in his home country. Tony Carreira has performed sold out concerts in one of the largest venues in Portugal, the Pavilhão Atlântico in Lisbon, and also at the Olympia in Paris. ''O Homem Que Sou'' has been certified seven times platinum in Portugal. Up to 2009, he sold over 700,000 records in Portugal. '' Nos fiançailles France/Portugal'', released in February 2014, includes duets with several French artists such as Natasha St-Pier, Vincent Niclo, Gérard Lenorman, Michel Sardou, Dany Brillant, Serge Lama, Anggun, Didier Barbelivien, Lisa Angell and Hélène Ségara. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whataya Want From Me
"Whataya Want from Me" is a song by American recording artist and ''American Idol'' eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert from his debut studio album, '' For Your Entertainment''. It was released as the second single from the album. The song peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest charting single. The song was well received by music critics and charted within the top 10 of the charts in thirteen countries. The pop rock song was written by Pink, Max Martin, and Shellback and was recorded by Pink for her fifth studio album, ''Funhouse'', but did not make it to the final cut. Lambert's vocal performance of the song received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The song was included on the set list of Lambert's first concert tour, the 2010 Glam Nation Tour where he performed an acoustic rendition of it during the "ballad" section of the show. The song is also featured as one of the numbers in the 2019 jukebox musical ''& Juliet''. B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keane (band)
Keane are an English alternative rock band from East Sussex, formed in 1995. They met while at Tonbridge School together. The band currently comprises Tom Chaplin (lead vocals, electric/acoustic guitar), Tim Rice-Oxley (piano, synthesisers, bass guitar, backing vocals), Richard Hughes (drums, percussion, backing vocals), and Jesse Quin (bass guitar, acoustic/electric guitar, backing vocals). Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001. Keane achieved mainstream, international success with the release of their debut album ''Hopes and Fears'' in 2004. Topping the UK charts, the album won the 2005 Brit Award for Best British Album and was the second best-selling British album of 2004. It is one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. Their second album, ''Under the Iron Sea'', released in 2006, topped the UK album charts and debuted at number four on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Their third album '' Perfect Symmetry'' was releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waiting On The World To Change
"Waiting on the World to Change" is a song by American singer-songwriter John Mayer. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, ''Continuum'' (2006), on August 1, 2006. The song enjoyed commercial success as a single and won the Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 49th Grammy Awards. Lyrics and structure The song contains a highly popular chord progression often found in blues, rock and soul songs. The chord progression is I - vi - IV - I - V - vi - IV - I, and in the case of "Waiting on the World to Change", it is in the key of D. Another interesting fact is the accenting of the beats in the verses. Contrary to most popular music, the second snare backbeat of the second measure of the two-bar beat that repeats through most of the song features an accent on the "and" of "4", and not directly on "4". The song's theme centers on the singer and his generation's inaction in regard to current world conditions. However, he attributes this inaction t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurt (Christina Aguilera Song)
"Hurt" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fifth studio album, '' Back to Basics''. It was serviced to US contemporary hit radio stations on September 17, 2006, as the album's second single, and was released for purchase in November. Written by Aguilera, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson, and produced by Perry, the song describes how the protagonist deals with the loss of a loved one and was inspired by the death of Perry's father. "Hurt" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who praised her vocals but were ambivalent towards its production. The song peaked at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). According to Nielsen SoundScan, the single has sold over 1.1 million copies in the United States. It was a top-ten hit in Europe and Oceania, entering the top ten of record charts in countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, and Sweden. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Use Somebody
"Use Somebody" is a song recorded by the American rock group Kings of Leon. It was the second single from the band's fourth studio album ''Only by the Night'' (2008), released on December 8, 2008. The single received heavy airplay in Scandinavia, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia, where it was number one on the Official Airplay Chart for six consecutive weeks. It was a huge success in the U.S., where it topped multiple airplay formats and reached number four on the Hot 100 and number one on the Pop Songs chart. The song received positive reviews and won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Rock Song. It was also nominated for Song of the Year. ¨Use Somebody¨ is written in the key of C major. Critical reception The song has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Mikael Wood of ''Entertainment Weekly'' called "Use Somebody" a highlight of the album, describing the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is a song performed by American hard rock band Aerosmith as the official theme song for the 1998 sci-fi disaster film ''Armageddon'', in which lead singer Steven Tyler's daughter Liv starred. It is one of four songs performed by the band for the film, the other three being "What Kind of Love Are You On", "Come Together", and "Sweet Emotion". The power ballad was written by Diane Warren, who originally envisioned it would be performed by "Celine Dion or somebody like that". In the United States, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" was originally supposed to be a radio-only single from '' Armageddon: The Album'', but due to popular demand, Columbia Records issued the song commercially in August 1998. It subsequently debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, giving the band their first and only number-one single in their home country. The song also peaked at number one for multiple weeks in several other countries, including Australia, Irel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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