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This Old Town
"This Old Town" is a song collaboration by English musicians Paul Weller (singer), Paul Weller (formerly of The Jam and The Style Council) and Graham Coxon (of Blur (band), Blur fame). The song was released as a music download, download single (music), single on 2 July 2007, and a Special edition, limited edition gramophone record, 7" on 30 July (see 2007 in British music). The song also features Zak Starkey (of The Who and Oasis (band), Oasis fame) on Drum kit, drums. The single peaked at #39 in the UK Singles Chart. It was recorded at Black Barn Studios, Ripley, Surrey being engineered by Charles Rees. In some places the song and its A-side and B-side, B-sides have been advertised as a "triple A-side." Track listing # "This Old Town" (Graham Coxon, Paul Weller) - 4:13 # "Each New Morning" (Graham Coxon) - 4:10 # "Black River" (Paul Weller) - 3:50 This Old Town was previously recorded by Ocean Colour Scene as For Dancers Only, included in their album On the Leyline. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Weller (singer)
Paul John Weller (born John William Weller; 25 May 1958) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Weller achieved fame with the punk rock/ new wave/mod revival band the Jam (1972–1982). He had further success with the blue-eyed soul music of the Style Council (1983–1989), before establishing himself as a solo artist with his eponymous 1992 album. Despite widespread critical recognition as a singer, lyricist, and guitarist, Weller has remained a national, rather than international, star and much of his songwriting is rooted in English society. Many of his songs with the Jam had lyrics about working class life. He was the principal figure of the 1970s and 1980s mod revival, often referred to as "The Modfather", and an influence on Britpop bands such as Oasis. Early life (1958–1975) Weller was born on 25 May 1958 in Woking, Surrey, England, to John and Ann Weller (née Craddock). Although born John William Weller, he became known as Paul by his parents. His fathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
