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The Hits (Alexia Album)
''The Hits'' is the second compilation album and first greatest hits release by Italian singer Alexia released in 2000 and would be her final album released with Robyx and DWA. The album spans all her international singles from 1995 to 2000, with the sole new song being the lead single "Ti amo ti amo". As they were released in only one territory, the singles "Virtual Reality" and "Hold On" were not included on the album. In addition to ten single, four album tracks were included "Claro de luna" from '' The Party'' and "Baby Baby Baby", "Shake You Up" and "Save a Prayer" from '' Happy'' along with three remixes including the Almighty Edit of Uh La La La. Release The album was released on CD, cassette and minidisc through Epic, firstly in Italy in June 2000 then throughout Europe (Sony Code 498552). Track listing All tracks written & composed by Roberto Zanetti & Alessia Aquilani except as noted. # "Ti amo ti amo" - 3:13 # " Me and You" - 4:05 # " Summer Is Crazy" - 4:20 # " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexia (Italian Singer)
Alexia (born Alessia Aquilani, 19 May 1967) is an Italian singer. Before recording in Italian in the 2000s, she made records in English in the 1990s. Many of those were international hits. Before her solo career, she was the vocalist of Ice MC. In her career, she has sold over 6 million records with ten top 10 singles, four of which were number-ones with numerous international sales certifications. She has performed at the Festivalbar nine times, and four times at the Sanremo Music Festival in which she has earned, besides several music critic awards, three second-placings, and one first-placing in 2003. Career 230px, Alexia in 2008 Early work Alexia was born in Arcola, Liguria, and from a young age regularly entered singing talent competitions. She started working for Italian label Euroenergy (by Disco Magic) in 1989 with the singles (Eurobeat/hi-NRG style) "Boy" as Alexia Cooper and "It's All Right" as Lita Beck. One year later, she provided backing vocals to the singles "C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Me And You (Alexia Song)
"Me and You" was the first solo single by the Italian singer Alexia, released in 1995. It featured guest vocals from Double You and reached number 1 on the Italian charts. The song was initially released in Italy on CD and 12" (coded DWA 01.73), with releases in other European countries following. The German edition would be released by ZYX, the Spanish release by Blanco Y Negro and the French release by Panic, a subsidiary of Polygram. A remix 12" was later released. In 1996, the track was released in America on Popular Records. Critical reception AllMusic editor Tom Demalon described the song as "galloping high-energy track with a Euro-disco flavor". ''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...'' complimented "her smoky voice and her flexibility over the track's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italy
Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy is also considered part of Western Europe, and shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the enclaved microstates of Vatican City and San Marino. It has a territorial exclave in Switzerland, Campione. Italy covers an area of , with a population of over 60 million. It is the third-most populous member state of the European Union, the sixth-most populous country in Europe, and the tenth-largest country in the continent by land area. Italy's capital and largest city is Rome. Italy was the native place of many civilizations such as the Italic peoples and the Etruscans, while due to its central geographic location in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, the country has also historically been home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy (Alexia Song)
"Happy" is the ninth single released by the Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Ita ... singer Alexia released in 1999 and is the title track and final single from her third album '' Happy''. The single reached the Italian top 10. The track was released in Italy on CD and 12" (Sony Code 667996) in October 1999. Like " Keep On Movin'", there was no 2 track CD release. "Happy" was also released in Brazil where it received good radio play and was released in Finland in January 2000. It was the third Alexia single to have a remix by Almighty, but despite the CD having a '12" Almighty Mix' there was no 7"/Radio Edit. Official versions *Album/ Radio Version 3:13 *2K Noki Short Edit 3:10 *2K Noki Mix 5:57 *12" Almighty Mix 6:40 *Pierre J's Remix 6:17 *Pierre J's Dubaholic M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodbye (Alexia Song)
"Goodbye" is a song by Italian singer Alexia, released in 1999 as the first single from her third album, '' Happy'' (1999). It is her eight single overall and was the first of Alexia's releases after her switch from the Sony Dancepool label to the Epic label. The track was initially released in Italy on maxi CD, 2 track CD and 12" (Sony Code 667562) on the Dancepool label before being released across mainland Europe. A remix release later came out in Italy on 12" (Sony Code 668157) on the Epic label, the first of Alexia's releases on the Sony subsidiary for which all of Alexia's future releases would be issued by. Promotional copies were issued in the UK on Dancepool for a release in October 1999 (Sony Code 6683462), along with an extra remix by the Sharp Boys, but the release date got pushed further and further back. The track went unreleased, despite later plans by Dancepool to issue it as a double A side in the UK with Alexia's next single "Happy". Goodbye was later released in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep On Movin' (Alexia Song)
"Keep On Movin'" is the seventh single released by the Italian singer Alexia released in 1998 and the third and final single from her second album '' The Party''. Although listed on Alexia's Italian Wikipedia page as a Radio promo single, physical versions were released. For the single version, the opening dialogue of partygoers "Hey Alexia! What a party you are having tonight! How do you organise such a thing?" was cut, replaced by a "Go DJ!", though the dialogue in the middle8 and at the end of the song was left. Release The track was released in Italy on CD and 12" (Sony Code 666553) followed by Finland and Spain. Promotional releases were issued in Mexico and Brazil. The song was to be released in the UK, but after the lack of success of both " The Music I Like" and '' The Party'', the idea was scrapped. Official versions *Album version 3:36 *Radio Mix 3:36 *Original Long Mix 6:18 *Short Club Edit 3:18 *Club Mix 7:02 *Pearl Radio Edit 4:12 *Pearl Main Vocal Mix 6:12 *Pear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Music I Like
"The Music I Like" is a song by Italian singer Alexia, released in 1998 as the second single from her second album, ''The Party'' (1998). It is her sixth single overall and reached number one in Italy. A complete set of remixes for the UK market were issued which were later released in Italy. Release The track was initially released in Italy on maxi CD, 2 track CD and 12" before being released across mainland Europe. The UK lead remix of Alexia's previous single " Gimme Love" was a bonus track on the CD and 12" release. A limited edition 12" doublepack was released, the second disc containing some of the unreleased UK remixes of "Gimme Love". A set of remixes were commissioned for the UK market, with the Metro Club Edit being placed on the UK version of '' The Party'' instead of the original. The Metro edit was also dubbed onto the video, yet despite this the video with the original version was rotated in the UK as well, with the original radio version being released as the lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gimme Love (Alexia Song)
"Gimme Love" is a song by Italian singer Alexia, released in March 1998 as the lead single from her second album, '' The Party'' (1998). It reached number one in both Italy and Spain, and charted in the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart, where a complete set of remixes for the British market were issued. It is based on the 1977 song "Gimme Some" by Brendon. A music video was also produced to promote the single. Release This was the first of Alexia's singles to be fully released by Sony, with a maxi CD, 2 track CD and 12" being released in Italy (Sony Code 665647) and later Europe. The initial printing run of the maxi contained an error on the cover, titling the track "Gimmi Love". Further print runs of the maxi CD did not feature the track's title on the cover at all. A second 2 track CD was released with a reversed track listing to the original 2 track release. After Alexia's success in the UK with the Almighty remix of "Uh La La La", a full set of remixes were commissioned for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Number One (Alexia Song)
"Number One" is a song by Italian singer Alexia, released as the third single from her debut album, ''Fan Club'' (1997). Co-written by Alexia, it was her third successive top 5 hit on the Italian singles chart. Also in both Finland and Spain, it peaked within the top 5. A set of Spanish versions were released, although these were not specifically for the Spanish market. Releases and formats The song was released in Italy on CD and 12" (coded DWA 96.06), with releases in other European countries following. Once again the German edition would be released by ZYX, the Spanish release by Blanco Y Negro, the French release by Panic (a subsidiary of Polygram, the Finnish release by K-Tel and the Brazilian release by Spotlight. A full set of releases were commissioned for Europe by Sony Music, once again on their Dancepool label; a Maxi CD, 2 track CD and 12" release (Sony code 663995). Two remix releases followed; the 'Happy Remix and Spanish versions' remix release and a second rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer Is Crazy
"Summer Is Crazy" is a song by Italian singer Alexia, released as the second single from her debut studio album, ''Fan Club'' (1997). Co-written by Roberto Zanetti and Alexia, the song was very successful, reaching number one on the Italian Singles Chart and becoming a Top 5 hit in both Finland and Spain. This was the first of two Alexia singles to feature radio jingles of the track on the CD. The song would also be featured as a B-side on the UK editions of " Gimme Love" in 1998, although due to a misprint, writing credits went only to Alexia. In February 2013, Alexia announced that a new version of "Summer Is Crazy" would feature on her upcoming album, ''iCanzonissime'' (2013) Release "Summer Is Crazy" was initially released in Italy on CD and 12-inch (coded DWA 96.01), with releases in other European countries following. As with " Me and You", the German edition would be released by ZYX Music, the Spanish release by Blanco y Negro, and the French release by Panic (a subsid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberto Zanetti
Roberto Zanetti (born 28 November 1956) is an Italian singer and music producer from Massa, Tuscany. As a singer, he is known under the stage name Savage and as a music producer he uses the alias Robyx. In 1989, he recorded " I Just Died in Your Arms" (a hi-NRG remake of the Cutting Crew song), as well as a greatest hits album. In 1994, he released another album, ''Strangelove'', containing a number of remixes of his older songs and four mixes of the song " Strangelove" (by Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. The band currently consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and co-songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals and main songwriting). Depeche ...). The last single which was released by Savage was "Don't You Want Me", which appeared on his own label, Dance World Attack Records (DWA) in 1994. This track does not appear on the ''Strangelove'' album. At the beginning of 2019, Zanetti started ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Europop
Europop (also spelled Euro pop) is a style of pop music that originated in Europe during the mid-to-late 1960s and developed to today's form throughout the late 1970s. Europop topped the charts throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with revivals and moderate degrees of appreciation also in the 2000s and the 2010s. History During the 1970s and early 1980s, such groups were primarily popular in Continental Europe, continental countries, with the exception of ABBA (1972–1983).ABBA The History', Billboard, 8 September 1979. Retrieved 3 June 2022 The Swedish four-person band achieved great success in the UK, where they scored twenty top 10 singles and nine chart-topping albums, and in North America and Australia. In the late 1980s and early 1990s Europop became very popular. Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Italian dance group Eiffel 65 were highly active in this genre. In the 2000s, one of the most popular representatives of Europop music was Swedish pop group Alcazar (b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |