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Those Were The Days – The Best Of Leningrad Cowboys
''Those Were the Days – The Best Of Leningrad Cowboys'' is a two-disc greatest hits album packaged in a Keep case, DVD style case in a box set with a deck of playing cards. It was distributed only at ABC, a Finnish chain of service stations. Track listing Sources {{DEFAULTSORT:Those Were the Days - The Best Of Leningrad Cowboys Leningrad Cowboys albums 2009 greatest hits albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leningrad Cowboys
The Leningrad Cowboys are a Finnish rock band who perform rock and roll covers of other songs. They have exaggerated pompadour hairstyles and wear long, pointy shoes. They often work with the Russian military band the Alexandrov Ensemble. Beginnings The band was an invention of the Finnish film director Aki Kaurismäki together with Sakke Järvenpää and Mato Valtonen, members of the Finnish comedy rock band Sleepy Sleepers. The three of them conceived the band in a bar in 1986 as a joke on the waning power of the Soviet Union. The two musicians expressed their wishes that Kaurismäki would direct their first music video, which resulted in the short film '' Rocky VI'' (1986). After two further short films, "Thru the Wire" (1987) and "L.A. Woman" (1988), Kaurismäki decided to direct a feature film about them, ''Leningrad Cowboys Go America'' (1989). After ''Leningrad Cowboys Go America'' The band appeared in two subsequent music videos: ''Those Were the Days'' (1992) and ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born To Be Wild
"Born to Be Wild" is a song written by Mars Bonfire and first performed by the band Steppenwolf. The song is often invoked in both popular and counter culture to denote a biker appearance or attitude. It is most notably featured in the 1969 film ''Easy Rider''. It is sometimes described as the first heavy metal song, and the second verse lyric "heavy metal thunder" marks the first use of this term in rock music (although not as a description of a musical style but rather a motorcycle). Composition "Born to Be Wild" was written by Mars Bonfire as a ballad. Bonfire was previously a member of the Sparrows, the predecessor band to Steppenwolf, and his brother was Steppenwolf's drummer. Although he initially offered the song to other bands — The Human Expression, for one — "Born to Be Wild" was first recorded by Steppenwolf in a sped-up and rearranged version that AllMusic's Hal Horowitz described as "a roaring anthem of turbo-charged riff rock" and "a timeless radio classic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back In The USSR
"Back in the U.S.S.R." is a song by the English rock band the Beatles and the first track of the 1968 double album ''The Beatles'' (also known as the "White Album"). Written by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership, the song is a parody of Chuck Berry's " Back in the U.S.A." and the Beach Boys' "California Girls". The lyrics subvert Berry's patriotic sentiments about the United States, as the narrator expresses relief upon returning home to the Soviet Union, formally the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The Beatles recorded "Back in the U.S.S.R." as a three-piece after Ringo Starr temporarily left the group, in protest at McCartney's criticism of his drumming and the tensions that typified the sessions for the White Album. Instead, the other Beatles created a composite drum track from numerous takes. McCartney's singing was based on Jerry Lee Lewis, while the bridge features a Beach Boys–style celebration of girls from various parts of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Säkkijärven Polkka
Säkkijärven polkka (; "the Säkkijärvi polkka"), also called the "Karelian-Finnish polkka," is a well-known folk tune from Finland that is very popular with Finnish accordionists. It was especially popularized by Viljo "Vili" Vesterinen (1907–1961). The tune was first recorded in Säkkijärvi (now Kondratyevo in the Leningrad Oblast, Russia), and the lyrics sometimes sung with the tune, stating that while Säkkijärvi itself might have been lost ( ceded to the Soviet Union in 1940), the Finns at least still had the polkka. Most famous and historical is the recording made on June 17, 1939 with former members of the Dallapé Orchestra. The recording took place in the ballroom of the German school in Helsinki. The recording became not only the savior of Viipuri, but also the most famous performance of all time of the Säkkijärvi polkka. History This polka's melody had been played at least as early as the end of the 19th century in Karelia, when it didn't have a name yet. Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stairway To Heaven
"Stairway to Heaven" is a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by the band's guitarist Jimmy Page and lead singer Robert Plant for their untitled fourth studio album (often titled ''Led Zeppelin IV''). The song is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock songs of all time.September 2002 Issue '' SPIN''. SPIN Media. The song has three sections, each one progressively increasing in and . The s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terzo Mondo
''Terzo Mondo'' is a 2000 studio album by the Leningrad Cowboys. Track listing Singles "Mardi Gras Ska" 1999 saw the release of "Mardi Gras Ska" as a single in Finland ;CD: Megamania/ 1000 128332 (Finland) #"Mardi Gras Ska" #"Happy Being Miserable" #"Nolo Tengo" "Happy Being Miserable" "Happy Being Miserable" was released as a single in Finland and the Netherlands in 2000. Track listings ;CD: Johanna Kustannus/ 1000 131132 (Finland) #"Happy Being Miserable" – 3:38 #"Back To Moscow" – 2:37 ;CD: Roadrunner Records/ RR 2102-2 (The Netherlands) #"Happy Being Miserable" – 3:38 #"Back To Moscow" – 2:37 ;CD: Roadrunner Records/ RR 2102-3 (The Netherlands) #"Happy Being Miserable" – 3:38 #"Mardi Gras Ska" – 2:44 #"Back To Moscow" – 2:37 ''Leningrad Cowboys'' In 2000 Johanna Kustannus released a two track remix single titled simply ''Leningrad Cowboys''. The Remixes were done by Sound Freaks. ;CD: Johanna Kustannus/ 1000 133532 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ring Of Fire (song)
"Ring of Fire" is a song made popular by Johnny Cash when it appeared on his 1963 album '' Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash''. Written by Cash's wife June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore, it was originally recorded as "(Love's) Ring of Fire" by June's sister Anita Carter on her 1963 album ''Folk Songs Old and New''. Cash's version became one of the biggest hits of his career, staying at No. 1 on the country chart for seven weeks. It was certified gold by the RIAA on January 21, 2010, and has sold over 1.2 million digital downloads. It was named the fourth greatest country song of all time by Country Music Television, while ''Rolling Stone'' listed it as the 87th greatest song of all time and the 27th greatest country song of all time. Conception Some sources claim that Carter had seen the phrase "Love is like a burning ring of fire" underlined in an Elizabethan poetry book owned by her uncle A. P. Carter. She worked with Kilgore on writing a song inspired by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California Girls
"California Girls" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1965 album, ''Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)''. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the lyrics detail an appreciation for women across the world and a wish that they all lived in the band's home state, California. It was released as a single, backed with "Let Him Run Wild", and reached number 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It was also a top 10 hit in several other countries, becoming one of the band's most successful songs globally. Wilson conceived "California Girls" during his first acid trip while thinking about women and Western film scores. The song is distinguished for its orchestral prelude, layered vocals, and chromaticism. Wilson later referred to it as "a hymn to youth", the Beach Boys' "anthem", and his favorite record by the group, although he remained dissatisfied with their vocal performance. It was the band's first recording with touring musician Bruce Johnston, who was not ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
"These Boots Are Made for Walkin' is a hit song written by Lee Hazlewood and recorded by American singer Nancy Sinatra. It charted on January 22, 1966, and reached No.1 in the United States ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and in the UK Singles Chart. Subsequently, many cover versions of the song have been released in a range of styles: metal, pop, rock, punk rock, country, dance, and industrial. Among the more notable versions are the singles released by Megadeth, Billy Ray Cyrus and Jessica Simpson. Nancy Sinatra version The song was written by Lee Hazlewood; it was inspired by a line spoken by Frank Sinatra in the comedy-western film ''4 for Texas'' (1963): "They tell me them boots ain't built for walkin'." Nancy Sinatra's version of the song was released as a single in December 1965, as the second song to be taken from her debut album, '' Boots'' (1966), and was a follow-up to the minor hit "So Long, Babe". The song became an instant success and, in late February 1966, it topped th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's The Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll
"That's the Way I Wanna Rock 'n' Roll" is a single by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. The song appeared on their 1988 album ''Blow Up Your Video'' as the second track. A live version of this song can be found on the band's live album, '' Live: 2 CD Collector's Edition''. The B-side of the single was "Borrowed Time". In 2005, the music video, directed by Peter Sinclair, Brian Grant, and Jiff Morrison, was released on '' Family Jewels''. The video was shot at their show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham and included fans carrying red cardboard Gibson SG guitars. Author Paul Stenning described the song as the strongest from the album.Paul Stenning, AC/DC: Two Sides to Every Glory, Chrome Dreams, 2005, 7" vinyl track listing 12" Vinyl maxi-single track listing 5" CD single track listing Charts Personnel *Brian Johnson – vocals *Angus Young – lead guitar *Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, backing vocals *Cliff Williams Clifford Williams (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manic Monday
"Manic Monday" is a song written by American musician Prince, but is better known from the version recorded by the American pop rock band the Bangles, which was the first single released from their second studio album, ''Different Light'' (1986). Prince used the pseudonym "Christopher" for the song's writing credits and originally it was intended for the group Apollonia 6 in 1984. Lyrically, it describes a woman who is waking up to go to work on Monday, wishing it was still Sunday so that she could continue relaxing. The single, released by Columbia Records on Monday, January 27, 1986, received generally positive reviews from music critics, with comparisons being made to the Mamas & the Papas' "Monday, Monday". It became the Bangles' first hit, reaching No. 2 in the United States and the United Kingdom. It also reached No. 2 in Austria, Canada, Germany, and Ireland, and peaked within the Top 5 in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland. It was later certified silver in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Total Balalaika Show – Helsinki Concert
''Total Balalaika Show – Helsinki Concert'' is a 1993 live concert album by the Leningrad Cowboys and the Alexandrov Ensemble. It was recorded at Senate Square, Helsinki on 12 June 1993. This concert was also documented on film by Aki Kaurismäki Aki Olavi Kaurismäki (; born 4 April 1957) is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for the award-winning '' Drifting Clouds'' (1996), ''The Man Without a Past'' (2002), ''Le Havre'' (2011) and ''The Other Side of Hope'' (20 .... Track listing The album of the concert featured more songs than in the film: The Japanese release was only one disc and had a different cover. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Total Balalaika Show - Helsinki Concert Leningrad Cowboys albums 1993 live albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
