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The Best Of The Korgis
''The Best of The Korgis'' is a compilation album of recordings by English pop band The Korgis. It was released on Rialto Records in the UK in 1983. Track listing Side A - Slow Side #" Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" (Warren) - 4:13 #* From 1980 album '' Dumb Waiters'' #" If I Had You" (Davis, Rachmaninoff) - 3:54 #* From 1979 album '' The Korgis'' #"All the Love in the World" (Davis, Warren) - 3:38 #* Single edit. Original version on 1981 album ''Sticky George'' #"I Just Can't Help It" (Davis) - 3:44 #* Single remix. Original version on 1979 album '' The Korgis'' #"If It's Alright With You Baby" (Warren) - 4:01 #* From 1980 album '' Dumb Waiters'' #"That Was My Big Mistake" (Davis, Warren) - 4:01 #* Single edit. Original version on 1981 album ''Sticky George'' #"Wish You A Merry Christmas" (Warren) - 2:55 #* Bonus track included on certain issues released in Continental Europe. On 1988 Japanese CD re-release replaced by "Christmas In Japan" (Warren) - 2:14. Side B - Fast ... [...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] |
David Lord (producer)
David Lord (born 1944) is an English composer and record producer, known for his work with Peter Gabriel, the Korgis and XTC. Career Lord was born in 1944 in Oxford, England and educated at the Royal Academy of Music, under Richard Rodney Bennett. He worked as a producer for BBC Radio early in his career. He worked as a composer; his song‐cycle, '' The Wife of Winter'', was written in 1968, for Janet Baker while ''The History of the Flood'' (1969) has a libretto by John Heath-Stubbs. His 'cantata for children', "The Sea Journey", with a libretto by Michael Dennis Browne, is known to exist in two private pressings: one from the 1969 Farnham Festival, for which it was commissioned; the other recorded in 1982 by children from St. Catherine's British Embassy School, Athens, Greece. He also wrote a piece for Julian Bream and a test piece for a London Symphony Orchestra conductors' competition. He is responsible for the string arrangements on the chart hits "Everybody's Got t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sticky George
''Sticky George'' is the third studio album by English pop band, The Korgis. It was released on Rialto Records in the UK in 1981. The album includes the singles "That Was My Big Mistake", "All the Love in the World", "Don't Say That It's Over" and "Sticky George" - some released as The Korgis and others James Warren & The Korgis. ''Sticky George'' was re-issued on CD by Edsel Records in 1999. The album was followed by the non-album single "Don't Look Back" (produced by Trevor Horn)/"Xenophobia", released on London Records in June 1982. Both tracks are included on the 2003 compilation '' Don't Look Back - The Very Best of The Korgis''. Track listing Side A: #"Sticky George" (Harrison, Warren) - 3:36 #"Can't We Be Friends Now" (Warren) - 4:01 #"Foolishness of Love" (Harrison) - 3:31 #"Domestic Bliss" (Gordon, Harrison, Warren) - 3:15 #"That Was My Big Mistake" (Davis, Warren) - 4:37 Side B: #"Nowhere to Run" (Davis, Warren) - 4:15 #* N.B. 1999 CD: Alternate version - 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burning Questions (James Warren Album)
''Burning Questions'' is a studio album by English singer and composer James Warren, former member of groups Stackridge and The Korgis. It was released on Sonet Records in 1986. The album includes the singles "Burning Questions" (released as 'The Korgis', 1985), "True Life Confessions" ('The Korgis', 1985), "They Don't Believe In Magic" ('James Warren & The Korgis', 1986) and "It Won't Be The Same Old Place" (James Warren, 1986). ''Burning Questions'' was re-issued on compact disc by Angel Air Records in 2007. Track listing Side A #"Burning Questions" (Davis/Warren) - 4:41 #"Climate of Treason" (Warren) - 3:51 #"They Don't Believe in Magic" (Warren) - 4:10 #"Possessed" (Warren) - 4:11 #"I Know Something" (Warren) - 3:10 Side B #"True Life Confessions" (Davis/Warren) - 4:17 #"It Won't Be the Same Old Place" (Davis/Warren) - 4:59 #"Loneliness" (Warren) - 4:10 #"Can You Hear the Spirit Dying" (Warren) - 3:27 #"I Want To Remember" (Warren) - 5:46 2007 CD bonus tracks # You Made Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English People
The English people are an ethnic group and nation native to England, who speak the English language in England, English language, a West Germanic languages, West Germanic language, and share a common history and culture. The English identity is of History of Anglo-Saxon England, Anglo-Saxon origin, when they were known in Old English as the ('race or tribe of the Angles'). Their ethnonym is derived from the Angles, one of the Germanic peoples who migrated to Great Britain around the 5th century AD. The English largely descend from two main historical population groups the West Germanic tribes (the Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians) who settled in southern Britain following the withdrawal of the Ancient Rome, Romans, and the Romano-British culture, partially Romanised Celtic Britons already living there.Martiniano, R., Caffell, A., Holst, M. et al. Genomic signals of migration and continuity in Britain before the Anglo-Saxons. Nat Commun 7, 10326 (2016). https://doi.org/10 ... [...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] |
Band (music)
A rock band or pop band is a small musical ensemble that performs rock music, pop music, or a related genre. A four-piece band is the most common configuration in rock and pop music. In the early years, the configuration was typically two guitarists (a lead guitarist and a rhythm guitarist, with one of them singing lead vocals), a bassist, and a drummer (e.g. the Beatles and KISS). Another common formation is a vocalist who does not play an instrument, electric guitarist, bass guitarist, and a drummer (e.g. the Who, the Monkees, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and U2). Instrumentally, these bands can be considered as trios. Sometimes, in addition to electric guitars, electric bass, and drums, also a keyboardist (especially a pianist) plays. Etymology The usage of band as "group of musicians" originated from 1659 to describe musicians attached to a regiment of the army and playing instruments which may be used while marching. This word also used in 1931 to describe "one man band" for peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korgis
The Korgis are a British pop band known mainly for their hit single "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" in 1980. The band was originally composed of singer/guitarist/keyboardist Andy Davis (born Andrew Cresswell-Davis 10 August 1949) and singer/bassist James Warren (born 25 August 1951), both former members of 1970s band Stackridge, along with violinist Stuart Gordon and keyboardist Phil Harrison. Career The Korgis released their first single "Young 'n' Russian" in early March 1979 on the label Rialto Records, owned by their managers Nick Heath and Tim Heath. Joined briefly by drummer Bill Birks; their next single "If I Had You," was released soon after and moved up to number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, featuring on ''Top of the Pops'' and prompting the release of an eponymous debut album, ''The Korgis'', in July 1979. The follow up singles a re-release of "Young 'n' Russian" and "I Just Can't Help It" failed to chart. However the next single, from their second album ''Dumb W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
"Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" is a 1980 single written by James Warren and first performed by British pop band the Korgis; Warren was lead singer in the band. It has subsequently been covered by numerous other artists. Background "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" features a distinctive synthesizer line as primary sound, based on a prominent keyboards arrangement played by Phil Harrison. The song also is notable for its simple and sparse lyrics, but with a direct message. Related to this, lead singer and bassist James Warren has said that the song took only 10 or 15 minutes to write, literally singing the first thing to come into his mind, as he played both the chords and melodies on the piano. Producer David Lord subsequently added the big arrangement and strings. The distinctive instrument played after each chorus is the eighteen-string Chinese zither known as a guzheng. Added to this, the song also features a brief instrumental section of violin in the middle, as we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumb Waiters
''Dumb Waiters'' is the second studio album by English pop band the Korgis. It was released on Rialto Records in the UK in 1980. The album peaked #40 at UK chart and includes the singles "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime", UK #5, U.S. #18, Australia #18; "If It's Alright With You Baby" UK #56; "Dumb Waiters" and "Rover's Return". ''Dumb Waiters'' was re-issued on CD by Edsel Records in 1999 but is currently out of print. Track listing Side A: #"Silent Running" (Warren) - 3:05 #"Love Ain't Too Far Away" (Davis) - 3:29 #"Perfect Hostess" (Davis) - 3:21 #"Drawn and Quartered" (Warren) - 3:20 #"Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" (Warren) - 4:24 (N.B. 1999 CD edition includes alternate version) Side B: #"Intimate" (Davis) - 3:08 #"It's No Good Unless You Love Me" (Warren) - 3:24 #"Dumb Waiters" (Warren) - 2:42 #"If It's Alright with You Baby" (Warren) - 4:06 #"Rover's Return" (Davis) - 3:34 Charts Personnel * James Warren - lead vocals, background vocals, bass guita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If I Had You (The Korgis Song)
"If I Had You" is a song by British pop band the Korgis, released in 1979 as the second single from their debut studio album, ''The Korgis''. The song was written by Andy Davis and was produced by the Korgis. It gave the band their commercial breakthrough, peaking at number 13 in the UK Singles Chart and remaining in the top 75 for 12 weeks. Writing "If I Had You" was written by Andy Davis some years before it was recorded by the Korgis, at a time when he was "enthralled by Phil Spector". Davis based the song's melody on Variation 18 of Sergei Rachmaninoff's 1934 concertante work ''Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini''. Recording The song was recorded at Crescent Studios in Bath, which was based in David Lord's top-floor flat in Camden Crescent. Warren revealed to the ''Liverpool Echo'' in 1979, "It was a bit weird, I suppose. I mean we were all over the house. I did the vocals for 'If I Had You' on the landing." The band opted to record there rather than in a professional studio in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
