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The Writing On The Wall (other)
"The writing on the wall" is an idiomatic expression that suggests a portent of doom or misfortune, based on the story of Belshazzar's feast in the book of Daniel. The Writing on the Wall, The Writing's on the Wall or similar titles may also refer to: Books * ''The Writing on the Wall'', alternate title of ''The Transylvanian Trilogy'', a 1930s Hungarian trilogy by Miklós Bánffy * ''The Writing on the Wall'', a 1985 British book by Phillip Whitehead * "The Writing on the Wall", a 1999 short story by Guy N. Smith * ''The Writing on the Wall'', a 2007 British book on the Chinese economy by Will Hutton * ''Writing on the Wall'', a 2004 Indian novel by Sundararajan Padmanabhan * ''Writing on the Wall'', a 1998 collection of political cartoons by Tony Namate * ''The Writing on the Wall'', a 2005 novel by Lynne Sharon Schwartz Film and television * The Writing on the Wall (film), ''The Writing on the Wall'' (film), a 1910 silent short film * The Writing on the Wall (Yes Minist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belshazzar's Feast
Belshazzar's feast, or the story of the writing on the wall (chapter 5 in the Book of Daniel), tells how Belshazzar holds a great feast and drinks from the vessels that had been looted in the destruction of the Solomon's Temple, First Temple. A hand appears and writes on the wall. The terrified Belshazzar calls for his wise men, but they are unable to read the writing. The queen advises him to send for Daniel (biblical figure), Daniel, renowned for his wisdom. Daniel reminds Belshazzar that his father Nebuchadnezzar, when he became arrogant, was thrown down until he learned that God has sovereignty over the kingdom of men (see Daniel 4). Belshazzar had likewise blasphemed God, and so God sent this hand. Daniel then reads the message and interprets it: God has numbered Belshazzar's days, he has been weighed and found wanting, and his kingdom will be given to the Medes and the Persian people, Persians. The message of Daniel 5 is the contrast it offers between Nebuchadnezzar and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Writing's On The Wall
''The Writing's on the Wall'' is the second studio album by American girl group Destiny's Child, released in Japan on July 14, 1999, and in the US on July 27, 1999, by Columbia Records. The album was produced by Missy Elliott, Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Rodney Jerkins, and Beyoncé Knowles among others and included guest appearances from Missy Elliott and R&B trio Next. ''The Writing's on The Wall'' spawned four singles, including the US number one-hits "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name" as well as "Bug a Boo" and "Jumpin', Jumpin'". This is the last album with the group's original line-up. The album saw the group taking creative control from writing and producing their own tracks working closely with producer and singer-songwriter Xscape member Kandi Burruss. "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Bug a Boo" were among the first songs written and produced by the group. The album debuted at number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart on August 14, 1999, with first-week sales of 132, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dream Police
''Dream Police'' is the fourth studio album by American rock band Cheap Trick. It was released in 1979, and was their third release in a row produced by Tom Werman. It is the band's most commercially successful studio album, going to No. 6 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and being certified platinum within a few months of its release. Overview ''Dream Police'' shows the band expanding into longer, more complex songs and incorporating orchestration on several tracks. Three videos were produced: "Dream Police", " Way of the World" and "Voices". The album had been completed by early-1979, but its release was pushed back several months due to the surprise success of ''Cheap Trick at Budokan''. The album's title track became a Top 30 hit for the band. "Voices" was also a hit for the band, reaching No. 32 on the Billboard chart. "Voices" has been used twice in the soundtrack of the American sitcom ''How I Met Your Mother''. Near the end of "Gonna Raise Hell" the orchestra is citing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stateless (Lene Lovich Album)
''Stateless'' is the debut studio album by English-American singer Lene Lovich. It was released in October 1978 by Stiff Records and produced by Lene Lovich and Les Chappell (credited as "The Stateless"). Release The album was first released outside the United Kingdom, then following the success of the lead single "Lucky Number". The UK version of the album was released with a slightly different track list. In the United States, the album was released in 1979. The album was available in two very different variations. The more common release had most of the songs remixed from the original versions and now included the single version of "Lucky Number". Some songs were slightly shortened and many had new vocals accentuating Lovich's quirky singing style. The original vocals were often more straightforward. The running order was shuffled and the album cover also varied between countries. ''Stateless'' peaked at number 35 on the UK Albums Chart, while also managing to chart in Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollies
The Hollies are a British pop rock band, formed in 1962. One of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid-1970s, they are known for their distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. Allan Clarke (singer), Allan Clarke and Graham Nash founded the band as a Merseybeat-type group in Manchester, although some of the band members came from towns further north in East Lancashire. Nash left the group in 1968 to form Crosby, Stills & Nash, though he has reunited with the Hollies on occasion. They enjoyed considerable popularity in the UK and Europe during the mid-1960s with a string of hit singles that included "Just One Look (song), Just One Look" (1964), "Here I Go Again (The Hollies song), Here I Go Again" (1964), "I'm Alive (The Hollies song), I'm Alive" (1965; their first of two UK number-ones), "Look Through Any Window" (1965) and "I Can't Let Go" (1966), although they did not achieve US chart success until "Bus Stop (song), Bus Stop" was released in 1966. The grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free-for-All (Ted Nugent Album)
''Free-for-All'' is the second studio album by American hard rock musician Ted Nugent. It was released in October 1976 by Epic Records, and was his first album to go platinum. Background As the recording of ''Free-for-All'' commenced, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Derek St. Holmes left the band, citing growing personal and creative conflicts with Nugent. Two solid years of living together on the road had taken its toll on the relationship. Additionally, St. Holmes was unhappy with Tom Werman's production, saying that the producer was watering down the band's sound. A full year before '' Bat Out of Hell'' brought him international success, vocalist Meat Loaf was brought in by producer Werman to sing on the album. Meat Loaf was paid the sum of $1,000 for his contributions to the album, which included crafting his vocal arrangements and two days of recording sessions. He says that after he agreed to do the album he was sent a lyric sheet containing just the words with no ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seven Separate Fools
''Seven Separate Fools'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Three Dog Night. Released in 1972, the album reached number six on the US ''Billboard'' 200, becoming the band's highest-charting album. The LP version of the album was released with seven large playing cards (each nearly 12 inches in height)http://assets.rootsvinylguide.com/pictures/three-dog-night-seven-separate-fools-lp-with-oversize-playing-cards-nm_8114574 as an extra bonus. Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, who contributed "Time to Get Alone" to the pre-TDN vocal trio Redwood, placed the LP at No. 3 among his all-time Top Ten favorite records in a 2016 conversation with Esquire's Middle East branch. Wilson succinctly stated, "Danny Hutton’s vocals are truly on point.""Brian Wilson’s 10 Favourite Records" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Reeves Discography
This is a detailed discography for American country pop artist Jim Reeves. Albums Singles 1950s 1960s 1970s and 1980s Notes *A ^ "Snowflake" also peaked at number 9 on the '' RPM'' Adult Contemporary Tracks chart in Canada. *B ^ "Adios Amigo" also peaked at #23 in the UK. *C ^ "He'll Have To Go" also made the US R&B charts at position #13. References External links Allmusic Jim Reeves with Discography and Charts {{DEFAULTSORT:Reeves, Jim Country music discographies Discographies of American artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Writing On The Wall (Adam Wade Song)
"The Writing on the Wall" is a 1961 song which was a Top 5 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 single for Adam Wade. The song was co-written by Mark Barkan, Sandy Baron and George Paxton.Peter Dunbavan An Avid's Guide to Sixties Songwriters 2017 - 1524633453 "Barkan started his career as a songwriter in New York's Brill Building and scored his first hit with a song co-written with Sandy Baron and George Paxton, titled 'The Writing on the Wall'. The original version was by US singer Adam Wade." Wade's B-side "Point Of No Return" also charted as #85 in ''Billboard''. Covers *Adam Wade - The Writing On The Wall / "Point Of No Return" - Coed - USA - CO 550 * Tommy Steele - The Writing On The Wall / Drunken Guitar - Decca - UK - F 11372 * Dale Harris - The Writing On The Wall / Night Life - Meremac - USA - 101 1966 *Gerd Böttcher Gerd or GERD may refer to: * Gerd (given name), a list of people with the given name or nickname * Gerd (moon), a moon of Saturn * Gerd Island, South Orkney Isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gucci Mane
Radric Delantic Davis (born February 12, 1980), known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper and record executive. He helped pioneer the hip hop subgenre of trap music alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s. In 2005, Gucci Mane debuted with ''Trap House'', followed by his second album, '' Hard to Kill'' in 2006. His third studio album ''Back to the Trap House'' was released in 2007. Following a string of critically and commercially successful mixtape releases in 2009, Gucci Mane released his fourth studio album, ''The State vs. Radric Davis'', his first gold-certified album. Following time spent in prison between 2014 and 2016, he re-emerged with several new retail projects, including ''Everybody Looking'' (2016), which was released to critical praise. His 2016 collaboration with Rae Sremmurd, titled "Black Beatles", provided Gucci Mane with his first number-one single on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jill Phillips
Jill Anne Gullahorn (''née'', Phillips; born February 15, 1976) is an American Christian musician based out of Nashville, Tennessee, who brings a folk rock and roots rock sound with contemporary Christian music themes. Early and personal life Phillips was born, Jill Anne Phillips, Work ID No. 313670374 ISWC No. T9019810812 on February 15, 1976, in Chesapeake, Virginia, whose father was Roy Donell "Donnie" Phillips and mother is Karen Korbach Phillips, where she was raised with her brother, Matthew Scott Phillips. She is married to Andy Gullahorn, where they presently reside in Nashville, Tennessee, with their children. Music history Phillips got her start in a music career when she graduated from Belmont University in 1998. Her first, self-titled album was produced by Grammy-award winning Wayne Kirkpatrick who has produced for such artists as Amy Grant, Garth Brooks, and Susan Ashton. Kirkpatrick said that it was "the honesty of her hillips'songs, the charm of her voice, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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