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The Great Escape
Great Escape or The Great Escape may refer to: History ''In chronological order'' * The great Carson City prison escape (September 17, 1871), the prison break from Nevada State Prison * Stalag Luft III escape (1944), known as the "Great Escape", a World War II mass escape from the German prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III * June 1962 Alcatraz escape, sometimes referred to as "The Great Escape" * Maze Prison escape (1983), known to Irish Republicans as the "Great Escape" Arts, entertainment, and media Film and TV * ''The Great Escape'' (film), a 1963 film based on Paul Brickhill's 1950 book of the same name TV Series * ''The Great Escape'' (American TV series), a 2012 reality series * ''The Great Escape'' (Irish TV series), a 2006–2009 documentary series * ''Great Escape'' (South Korean TV series), a 2018–2021 reality series TV Episodes * "The Great Escape" (''Monster Allergy'' episode) * "The Great Escape", an episode of ''Aaahh!!! Real Monsters'' * "The Great Escape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Escape (Richard Clapton Album)
''The Great Escape'' is the seventh studio album by the Australian rock music singer-songwriter, Richard Clapton released in February 1982. Background and release From 1973 to 1980, Clapton released six studio albums with Infinity Records, Infinity /Festival Records, Festival before signing with Warner Music Group, WEA before the release of ''The Great Escape''. The music journalist Ian McFarland called it "one of his strongest albums". Track listing Charts Release history References {{DEFAULTSORT:Great Escape Richard Clapton Album 1982 albums Richard Clapton albums albums produced by Mark Opitz Warner Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nevada State Prison
Nevada State Prison (NSP) was a penitentiary located in Carson City. The prison was in continuous operation since its establishment in 1862 and was managed by the Nevada Department of Corrections. It was one of the oldest prisons still operating in the United States. The high security facility housed 219 inmates in September 2011. It was designed to hold 841 inmates and employed a staff of 211. In the early 20th century, the prison became the sole designated facility for executions by the state of Nevada. It carried out the first death sentence by gas chamber in the United States with the execution of Gee Jon on February 8, 1924. The state of Nevada chose to close the facility for budgetary reasons. The prison closed its doors on May 18, 2012, with all inmates transferred to other institutions or released. Although the prison has closed, it was still designated as the site of executions for the State of Nevada, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angus Deaton
Sir Angus Stewart Deaton (born 19 October 1945) is a British economist and academic. Deaton is currently a Senior Scholar and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professor of Economics and International Affairs Emeritus at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and the Economics Department at Princeton University. His research focuses primarily on poverty, inequality, health, wellbeing, and economic development. In 2015, he was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare. Biography Deaton was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He attended Hawick High School and then Fettes College as a foundation scholar, working at Portmeirion hotel in summer 1964. He earned his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Cambridge, the last with a 1975 thesis entitled ''Models of Consumer Demand and Their Application to the United Kingdom'' under the supervision of Richard Stone''.'' At Cambridge, he was later a fellow a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emotional Technology
''Emotional Technology'' is the fourth studio album by electronica artist BT. Transitioning towards a more pop music oriented sound, the album features some of BT's more commercially successful releases, including "Somnambulist (Simply Being Loved)", "The Force of Gravity" and "Superfabulous". "Somnambulist (Simply Being Loved)" holds the Guinness World Record for most vocal edits in a single track, with 6,178 in the album version. The album features vocal performances by JC Chasez, Rose McGowan, and BT himself, among others. Background The album's intro consists of a backwards sample of "Satellite", the closing track of ''Movement'', followed by reversed samples of "Somnambulist" and "Dark Heart Dawning" from ''Emotional Technology''. Shortly after "Somnambulist", the album moves from its pop-oriented sound into a more experimental direction, containing introspective lyrics and song structures and samples not normally found in trance music at the time (the extended breakdown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Escape (Boys Like Girls Song)
"The Great Escape" is the second single from Boys Like Girls' eponymous debut album and is their first single to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at 23. The single has been certified platinum and gold by the RIAA. Background According to the song's writer Martin Johnson in on Euphonia Online, the lyrical content of the song is about his graduating from high school. Music video The music video was directed by Alan Ferguson. Released in late February 2007, it was added to MTV playlists and received considerable airplay on those channels along with Fuse TV. The video was #1 on MTV's ''Total Request Live'' for 9 days in the summer and fall of 2008. It features the band on the road, as well as in concert, while detailing the journey of a group of their high school aged fans on the way to and during their best concert. It goes back and forth between the band and the high schoolers showing their journey as they both make their way to the concert the band will be playin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Staff
Cinema Staff (stylized as cinema staff) are a Japanese alternative rock band from Gifu Prefecture, formed in 2003. Originally formed as Real when the band members were still in high school, they made their major debut on the label Pony Canyon in June 2012 with the release of their EP ''Into the Green''. Their single "Great Escape" was used as the second ending theme to the anime television series ''Attack on Titan.'' Another single, "Kirifuda", was used as the fourth opening theme to the anime television series ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V''. Band members Current members * Tomotoka Tsuji – guitar * Mizuki Iida – vocals, guitar * Sōhei Mishima – bass guitar * Yōhei Kuno – drums Discography Studio albums Mini albums Compilation albums Extended plays Singles Awards and nominations Notes References External linksOfficial website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tini (album)
''Tini (Martina Stoessel)'' (stylized as ''TINI (Martina Stoessel)'') is the debut solo album by Argentine singer Tini, which also includes music from '' Tini: The Movie''. The lead single from the album, "Siempre Brillarás", and its English version, "Born to Shine", were released on March 25, 2016. The album was available for pre-order from that date. It was released by Hollywood Records on April 29, 2016. The album has received Gold certification in Argentina and sold over 100,000 copies worldwide in less than two months. The album reached number one in Argentina, as well as the top 10 in Italy, Germany, Austria and Poland. Background and production Due to the worldwide success of the Argentine Disney Channel series '' Violetta'', on August 21, 2015, it was revealed that Tini signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records to begin work on her first solo album. Following the conclusion of the international Violetta Live musical tour after the show's final season, Tini b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
18 (Moby Album)
''18'' is the sixth studio album by American electronica musician, songwriter, and producer Moby. It was released on May 13, 2002 by Mute Records in the UK and on May 14, 2002 by V2 Records in the US. After the unexpected commercial and critical success of his previous album, ''Play'' (1999), Moby started to write songs for a follow-up during its supporting tour. He started work on the album at its conclusion in December 2000, using fewer samples than before. Guest vocalists include Azure Ray, MC Lyte, Angie Stone, and Sinéad O'Connor. Following its release, ''18'' went to number one in 12 countries, including the UK, and reached number 4 in the US. The album went on to sell over 4 million copies worldwide. ''18 B Sides + DVD'', a collection of the album's B-sides and live video footage, was released a year later. Background In December 2000, Moby finished his world tour in support of his previous studio album, ''Play'' (1999), which had lasted for 21 consecutive months. He wante ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goldfly (album)
''Goldfly'' is the second studio album by the rock band Guster, released in 1997. The album was recorded in December 1996 at the House of Blues Studios in Encino, California. It sold around 20,000 copies as an independent release, before being picked up by Sire Records. The Sire version was remixed by Mike Shipley. There are three versions of the album. The original, rare, independently released version has the hidden song "Melanie" before the first song. The version released on Hybrid/Sire Records has the hidden song as the eleventh track. The third version, distributed to members of Guster's rep program, is a bad CD pressing of the album which contains "Melanie" as the first track, while "Getting Even" and "Bury Me" are combined as a single track. Track listing #"Great Escape" #"Demons" #"Perfect" #" Airport Song" #"Medicine" #"X-Ray Eyes" #"Grin" #"Getting Even" #"Bury Me" #"Rocketship" #"Melanie" (unlisted bonus track) Personnel Guster * Ryan Miller - guitar, lead vocals * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Escape (The Rifles Album)
''Great Escape'' is the second studio album from The Rifles, released on 26 January 2009 after it was delayed from its initial release date of 13 October 2008. The album delay was somewhat attributed to the length of time it took to record. The Rifles used two different producers, Dave McCracken and Stan "Jan" Kybert, as well as recording the album in three different locations. The Rifles used Dave Davies' (The Kinks) Konk Studios in Crouch End, Dan Hawkins' ( The Darkness) studio Leeders Farm, and "The Pool" in Miloco Studios to record the album. The working title for the album was ''The Pavement's Diaries''. The album was released in North America on 15 September 2009 through Nettwerk Music Group. Track listing * The last track contains a hidden track called "Lazy Bones". Track listing Japan Edition * The last track contains a hidden track called "Lazy Bones". In popular culture "The Great Escape" was used on the soundtrack of the 2011 video game '' Test Drive Unlimite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Escape (Seventh Wonder Album)
''The Great Escape'' is the fourth album by Swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder. It was recorded over the Spring and Summer of 2010, and was released on December 3, 2010. It is also the last album recorded with Johnny Sandin on drums, as he left the band due to personal reasons after the recording and subsequent shows. "Alley Cat" is the first Seventh Wonder song to have an accompanying music video from the band. The 30-minute title track ''The Great Escape'' is the first (and so far only) song by the band to be longer than 10 minutes. It is an epic song based on the poems 'Aniara' by Swedish Nobel laureate Harry Martinson. It deals with the tragedy of a spaceship which, originally bound for Mars with a cargo of surviving colonists from a ravaged and destroyed Earth, is ejected from the solar system and becomes entangled in an existential struggle. The first track 'Wiseman' doubles loosely as a prequel to the events of 'The Great Escape'. Track listing Lyrics by Blomqvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Escape (Ilse DeLange Album)
''The Great Escape'' is the fourth studio album of singer songwriter Ilse DeLange. The album debuted at number 1 in the Megacharts Album Top 100 in the Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ... and stayed there for seven weeks. Track listing # Reach For The Light - 04:35 # The Lonely One - 03:51 # The Great Escape - 04:01 # Was It Love - 04:04 # I Always Will - 05:17 # Miss Politician - 03:40 # Don't You Let Go Of Me - 05:05 # Carry Hope - 04:19 # Waterfall - 03:51 # Far Away - 04:22 # I Love You - 03:52 # The Valley - 04:16 # When - 03:57 # But Beautiful - 03:19 (International bonus track) Chart performance The album debuted at #1 in the Netherlands and stayed there for 7 weeks in a row. ''The Great Escape'' has never left the top 20 since its release and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
