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The Beautiful People (play)
Beautiful People may refer to: Film, television, and theater * ''Beautiful People'' (film), a 1999 British comedy * ''Beautiful People'' (1974 film) or ''Animals Are Beautiful People'', a South African wildlife documentary * ''Beautiful People'' (American TV series), a 2005 drama series * ''Beautiful People'' (British TV series), a 2008 sitcom * The Beautiful People (audio play), a 2007 '' Doctor Who – The Companion Chronicles'' audio play * The Beautiful People (play), a 1941 play by William Saroyan * ''Beautiful People'', the working title for the 2014 film ''Dead House'' Music Performers * Beautiful People (band), a 1990s UK Jimi Hendrix tribute act * 120 Days, originally The Beautiful People, a 2001-2012 Norwegian band Albums * ''Beautiful People'' (album), by The New Seekers, 1971 * ''Beautiful People'', or the 1967 title song, by Kenny O'Dell, 1968 * ''The Beautiful People'' (album), by SiM, 2016 * ''Beautiful People: The Greatest Hits of Melanie'', a compi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful People (film)
''Beautiful People'' is a 1999 British satirical comedy film written and directed by Jasmin Dizdar. The film won an award for the best film in Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival. ''Beautiful People'' is set in London during the time of the Bosnian War. Plot In London during October 1993, England are playing the Netherlands in the World Cup qualifiers. The Bosnian War is at its height, and refugees from former Yugoslavia are arriving. Football rivals and political adversaries from the Balkans all precipitate conflict and amusing situations. Meanwhile, the lives of four English families are affected in different ways by an encounter with the refugees; one of the families improbably becomes involved with a Balkan refugee through the England vs Netherlands match. Cast * Rosalind Ayres as Nora Thornton * Julian Firth as Edward Thornton * Charles Kay as George Thornton * Charlotte Coleman as Portia Thornton * Edward Jewesbury as Joseph Thornton * Danny Nussbaum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful People (Big Country Song)
"Beautiful People" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, which was released in 1991 as the second and final single from their fifth studio album '' No Place Like Home''. It was written by Stuart Adamson and produced by Pat Moran. "Beautiful People" reached No. 72 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 36 on the BBC's Heavy Metal/Rock chart. Background Speaking to the Big Country fanzine ''Inwards'' in 1991, Adamson said of the song: "This is about how you can find cool things in the most fucked-up places." Music video The song's music video was directed by Roger Pomphrey and was shot in Peckham, London. Critical reception Upon its release, Peter Kinghorn of ''Newcastle Evening Chronicle'' described "Beautiful People" as a "gently rolling singalong tune" with "plinking banjo and piano". John Peel, reviewing the single for ''New Musical Express'', commented, "It sounds like Mungo Jerry. My dad would have described it as half-baked piffle and he'd have been right. Sorry, Stuart." Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Golden Screw
''The Golden Screw'' was an Off-Off-Broadway folk rock musical written and performed by Tom Sankey which premiered at the Theatre Genesis in September 1966. It ran again from January 30, 1967 to March 5, 1967 at the Provincetown Playhouse in Greenwich Village. The show's cast album was the first rock theatrical recording of its kind. The play follows a Bob Dylanesque singer figure from folk music roots to commercialization. A subsequent production was mounted at Toronto's Global Village Theatre in 1972. Directed by Sankey, the cast included Elan Ross Gibson, Francois Regis-Klanfer and Yank Azman Yank Azman (born October 19, 1947) is a Canadian television and film actor. Early life Azman was born in a displaced persons camp in Bad Wörishofen, Germany to Cesia (née Waishand), a sales clerk, and Kuba Zajfman, a tailor and furrier, Holoca ... with music by Larry Wells (piano) and Fergus Hambleton, (guitar.) Play The play was directed by David Eliscu, produced by Paul Stoudt, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beautiful People (song)
"The Beautiful People" is a song by American rock band Marilyn Manson. It was released as the lead single from the band's second studio album, ''Antichrist Superstar'', in September 1996. Classified as alternative metal, the song was written by frontman Marilyn Manson and Twiggy Ramirez, and was produced by Trent Reznor, Dave Ogilvie and Manson. The title of the song comes from Marylin Bender's 1967 book ''The Beautiful People'', which exposed the world of scandal within the "jet-set" lifestyle of the 1960s, and the culture of beauty as it pertained to fashion and politics. In the context of the album's concept, the song refers to the privileged class of elites whom the titular character, a populist demagogue called ''Antichrist Superstar'', fulminate against. Lyrically, it discusses what Manson refers to as "the culture of beauty".Manson, Marilyn. "''How I Wrote "The Beautiful People''". May 2005, ''Kerrang!'', reported bBlabbermouth.net; last accessed September 24, 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Keys
The Black Keys are an American rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. The group consists of Dan Auerbach (guitar, vocals) and Patrick Carney (drums). The duo began as an independent act, recording music in basements and self-producing their records, before they eventually emerged as one of the most popular garage rock artists during a second wave of the genre's revival in the 2000s. The band's raw blues rock sound draws heavily from Auerbach's blues influences, including Junior Kimbrough, R.L. Burnside, Howlin' Wolf, and Robert Johnson. Friends since childhood, Auerbach and Carney founded the group after dropping out of college. After signing with indie label Alive, they released their debut album, ''The Big Come Up'' (2002), which earned them a new deal with Fat Possum Records. Over the next decade, the Black Keys built an underground fanbase through extensive touring of small clubs, frequent album releases and music festival appearances, and broad licensing of their songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Songs Recorded By Sia
In 1997, Australian singer-songwriter Sia released her debut studio album, entitled ''OnlySee''. She released her second album, ''Healing Is Difficult'', in 2001. The album yielded three singles: "Taken for Granted", " Little Man" and " Drink to Get Drunk". Sia was also part of English band Zero 7, and performed vocals on their albums in the early 2000s; she left the group in 2008. In 2004, Sia released her third studio album, ''Colour the Small One''. Its singles included "Don't Bring Me Down", "Breathe Me", "Where I Belong", "Sunday", and "Numb". In 2008, her fourth studio album, ''Some People Have Real Problems'', was released. The album spawned four singles: "Day Too Soon", "The Girl You Lost to Cocaine", "Soon We'll Be Found" and "Buttons". Its follow-up, ''We Are Born'', was made available in 2010 and spawned the singles "You've Changed", " Clap Your Hands", " Bring Night" and " I'm in Here". In 2011, Sia was featured on the successful singles "Titanium" by David Guetta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stress (Neo-Psychedelic Band)
Stress was a short-lived British neo- psychedelic rock band composed of Wayne Binitie, Ian Mussington and Mitch Amachi Ogugua. They released only one album in 1991 on Reprise/Warner Bros. Records. They are not to be confused with the San Diego rock band Stress and are sometimes credited as ''Stress UK'' in the United States. Their album drew numerous favourable comparisons with the likes of Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles, and although not a great commercial success, was described as possessing 'a lot of musical strengths' by AllMusic's Steven McDonald. In 1997, Binitie and Mussington released a second album under the moniker of Inqbator, entitled "Hatched". It featured contributions from Lenny Kravitz, whom they had previously supported on tour. Album The eponymously titled Stress album featured the following tracks, all composed by Binitie/Mussington/Ogugua: # "Indian Summer's Dream" 4:20 # "Flowers in the Rain" 4:16 # "Rosechild" 4:16 # "Innocent World" 3:20 # "Daytime Believ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When I Woke
''When I Woke'' is the second album and major-label debut of the American rock band Rusted Root Rusted Root is an American worldbeat rock band formed in 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by singer-guitarist Michael Glabicki (born January 21, 1971), bassist Patrick Norman and percussionist Liz Berlin. The band got its start as the house ba .... It has been certified Platinum in the United States. Track listing All songs written by Rusted Root with Lyrics by Michael Glabicki except where noted. Personnel Rusted Root *Mike Glabicki - lead vocal, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12-string guitar *Liz Berlin - backing vocals, percussion, acoustic guitar *Jim Donovan - drum set, percussion, backing vocals *Patrick Norman - bass, electric guitar, backing vocals, percussion *John Buynak - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, flute, penny whistle, harmonicas, banjo, marimba, backing vocals, percussion *Jenn Wertz - backing vocals, percussion *Daniel James "Jim" DiSpirito - congas, d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Affectionately Melanie
''Affectionately Melanie'' (aka ''Melanie'') is the second album by Melanie Safka. It contains "Beautiful People", a song that Melanie performed at the Woodstock Festival in 1969. In the Netherlands, this album was released as ''Back in Town''. Track listing All songs written by Melanie Safka; except where indicated # "I'm Back in Town" # "Tuning My Guitar" # "Soul Sister Annie" (Thomas Jefferson Kaye Thomas Jefferson Kontos (1940 – September 16, 1994), better known as Thomas Jefferson Kaye, was an American record producer, singer-songwriter and musician. He collaborated with The Shirelles, Loudon Wainwright III, and Gene Clark, and also re ...; adapted by Melanie) # "Any Guy" # "Uptown Down" # "Again" # "Beautiful People" # "Johnny Boy" # "Baby Guitar" # "Deep Down Low" # "For My Father" # "Take Me Home" Personnel *Melanie - guitar, vocals * John Cameron - arranger Charts References 1969 albums Melanie (singer) albums Albums arranged by John Cameron (musici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thom Yorke
Thomas Edward Yorke (born 7 October 1968) is an English musician and the main vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Radiohead. A multi-instrumentalist, he mainly plays guitar and keyboards and is noted for his falsetto. He has been described by ''Rolling Stone'' as one of the most influential singers of his generation. Yorke formed Radiohead with schoolmates at Abingdon School in Oxfordshire, and studied at the University of Exeter. In 1991, Radiohead signed to Parlophone; their 1992 debut single, " Creep", made Yorke a celebrity, and Radiohead went on to achieve critical acclaim and sales of over 30 million albums. Yorke's early influences included alternative rock acts such as Pixies and R.E.M; with Radiohead's fourth album, ''Kid A'' (2000), Yorke moved into electronic music, influenced by Warp acts such as Aphex Twin. With the artist Stanley Donwood, Yorke creates artwork for Radiohead albums and his other projects. He often incorporates "erratic" dancing into his perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Blessed Freedom
''Wild Blessed Freedom'' is the second studio album by Swedish-American alternative rock band Carolina Liar. It was released on September 27, 2011. History On July 12, the band made the first single off the album, ''Drown'', available through the iTunes Store. On July 18, the band released the music video for the song and preorders for the album were made available on July 20. Track listing Personnel * Chad Wolf - lead vocals, guitar * Rickard Göransson - guitar * Johan Carlsson - keyboards * Peter Carlsson - drums, percussion * Erik Hääger - bass Bass or Basses may refer to: Fish * Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species Music * Bass (sound), describing low-frequency sound or one of several instruments in the bass range: ** Bass (instrument), including: ** Acoustic bass gui ... References 2011 albums Albums produced by Max Martin Albums produced by Shellback (record producer) Carolina Liar albums {{2010s-alt-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Always Strive And Prosper
''Always Strive and Prosper'' is the second studio album by American rapper ASAP Ferg. It was released on April 22, 2016, by A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records. The album was supported by two singles: " New Level" featuring Future, and "Back Hurt" featuring Migos. Other appearances include Missy Elliot, A$AP Mob, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Rick Ross and Schoolboy Q, among others. Singles On December 18, 2015, ASAP Ferg released the album's first single, titled " New Level". The song features a guest appearance from Southern hip hop recording artist Future, with the production that was handled by Honorable C.N.O.T.E. On January 19, 2016, the music video was released for "New Level" featuring Future. On June 28, 2016, the bonus track "Back Hurt" featuring Migos, was sent to urban radio as the album's second single. The following day, the music video was released. Promotional singles "Let It Bang" featuring Schoolboy Q, was released as the album's promotio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
