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Train (band)
Train is an American pop rock band from San Francisco which was formed in 1993. As of 2022 the band consists of Pat Monahan (lead vocals), Taylor Locke (guitar, vocals), Hector Maldonado (bass, vocals), Jerry Becker (keyboards, guitar), Matt Musty (drums), Sakai Smith (backup vocals), and Nikita Houston (backup vocals). With a lineup that included original members Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford, Scott Underwood, and Charlie Colin, the band achieved mainstream success with their debut album ''Train''. The album was released in 1998 with the hit "Meet Virginia". Train's 2001 album, ''Drops of Jupiter'', contained the lead single "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)". The single won two Grammy Awards in 2002, and the album was certified double platinum. Train's third studio album, ''My Private Nation'', released in 2003, was certified platinum in the United States with the hit "Calling All Angels". Following the departures of Hotchkiss and Colin, the band released their fourth albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Monahan
Patrick Monahan (born February 28, 1969) is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and sole constant member of the band Train. He has collaborated with multiple artists and recorded a solo album, '' Last of Seven''. Early life Monahan was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Jack Monahan, a clothing store owner and musician, and Patricia Ann (née Timon) Monahan. He is the youngest of seven children in a family of Irish descent and became an uncle at five. He attended McDowell High School in Millcreek Township. Monahan attended the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. Music career Monahan began his musical career singing with cover band Rogues Gallery from 1988 to 1990. The band consisted of Monahan (lead vocals, percussion), Mark Emhoff (lead guitar, vocals), Mike Imboden (bass, keyboards, vocals), John McElhenny (drums, vocals) and his brother Matt (rhythm guitar, keyboards and vocals), in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meet Virginia
"Meet Virginia" is a song written and recorded by American roots rock band Train. It was released in 1999 as the second single from their eponymous first album, ''Train''. The song reached a peak of number 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in January 2000, becoming their first top-20 hit and their first single to chart on the Hot 100. It also reached the top 20 in Canada, peaking at number 15 on the ''RPM'' Top Singles chart. Background When asked whether the girl in the song was real or imaginary, Train's Twitter page said, "She's real parts of real woman icthat make up a woman that I've always wanted to meet". Singer Patrick Monahan added that one of the women who inspired the song was bassist Charlie Colin's girlfriend. One day , Train was playing pickup softball with some members of Counting Crows, another Bay area band . Charlie's girlfriend came over from a wedding shower still wearing a long dress and high heels, and proceeded to play shortstop for Train's team. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marry Me (Train Song)
"Marry Me" is a song written by Pat Monahan and recorded by the group Train, for their fifth studio album ''Save Me, San Francisco''. The song was released on October 25, 2010 as the album's third single. The single peaked in the top 40 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, marking the first time the band has had three consecutive top 40 hits and also had three songs from one album chart on the Hot 100. It performed well on Adult Contemporary radio, where it has peaked within the Top 5 of the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart and the Adult Pop Songs chart. Background Lead singer and songwriter of Train, Pat Monahan stated in several interviews that the song was initially a very short tune, consisting only of a verse and a chorus, but he was later influenced to continue on with the song to capitalize on the initial simple beauty of the song. Music video The music video for the song was directed by Lex Halaby. It was posted to YouTube on December 12, 2010, and released to the public b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If It's Love (Train Song)
"If It's Love" is the second single from Train's fifth studio album, ''Save Me, San Francisco''. It debuted at No. 31 on ''Billboard''s Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart. and has since become Train's second-consecutive No. 1 hit from the album, as well as their fourth No. 1 overall. This ties the band with Matchbox 20 and Daughtry for second-most chart-topping singles in format history, and trailing only Nickelback in total Adult Top 40 No. 1 placements. It is also the 100th single to go No. 1 in the format's history. In addition, it has reached No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. A music video for the song debuted on VH1.com on May 11, 2010. Background In a 2010 interview with ''The Post-Crescent'', Pat Monahan confirmed "If It's Love" was written the same day as their hit "Hey, Soul Sister" and was intended as a thank-you song to long-time fans of the band: Much like "Hey, Soul Sister", the track features a handful of pop cultural references including Winger (an American har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey, Soul Sister
"Hey, Soul Sister" is a song by American rock band Train. It was written by lead singer Pat Monahan, Amund Bjørklund, and Espen Lind. It was released as the lead single from the band's fifth studio album, ''Save Me, San Francisco'' (2009). The song reached number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and is Train's highest-charting song to date. As of September 21, 2012, it had sold over 6 million digital copies in the US. It was the top-selling song on the iTunes Store in 2010, and the second overall best-selling song in the US in 2010.What Santa Brought by Paul Grein in Chart Watch It is also the band's most commercially successful single to date, reaching number one in 16 countries. The single received a [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Recording Sales Certification
Music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units. The threshold quantity varies by type (such as album, single, music video) and by nation or territory (see List of music recording certifications). Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories, which are named after precious materials (gold, platinum and diamond). The threshold required for these awards depends upon the population of the territory where the recording is released. Typically, they are awarded only to international releases and are awarded individually for each country where the album is sold. Different sales levels, some perhaps 10 times greater than others, may exist for different music media (for example: videos versus albums, singles, or music download). History The original gold and silver record awards were presented to artists by their own record companies to publicize their sales achi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Save Me, San Francisco
''Save Me, San Francisco'' is the fifth studio album by pop rock band Train (and the first of two albums recorded as a three-piece). It was released on October 26, 2009, through Columbia Records. The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on April 7, 2021. The album's first single, "Hey, Soul Sister", which marked a return to the group's folk-rock roots, was released to digital retailers on August 11, 2009. The single has since become Train's fourth career Top 40 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and second career top 10 hit, reaching number three 26 weeks after it was released. It is also the band's highest-peaking single to date in their native United States, as well as Canada, Australia, the Netherlands and New Zealand. The follow-up single, " If It's Love", became Train's fourth-career chart-topping single on the Adult Top 40 and peaking at #34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. " Marry Me" was released on October 25 as the third single from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Me, It's You
''For Me, It's You'' is the fourth studio album by American band Train, released through Columbia Records on January 31, 2006. It was their last album recorded as a five-piece until 2014's '' Bulletproof Picasso'' and the only album to feature the second lineup. The album's first single, " Cab", was released to radio in November 2005. The second and third singles, "Give Myself to You" and "Am I Reaching You Now" were released in mid-2006. The album was met with commercial disappointment. Despite debuting at number 10 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, it descended the chart quickly and is their first album not to have received an RIAA certification. It is also the band's only album to not feature a ''Billboard'' Hot 100-charting single. Track listing All songs written by Train, except "If I Can't Change Your Mind" by Bob Mould. Bonus tracks Personnel *Patrick Monahan – vocals *Jimmy Stafford – guitar *Scott Underwood – drums *Brandon Bush – keyboards *Johnny Colt – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calling All Angels
"Calling All Angels" is a song by American rock band Train. It was included on the band's third studio album, ''My Private Nation'', and produced by Brendan O'Brien. It features Greg Leisz on pedal steel guitar. The song was the first track to be released from ''My Private Nation'', on April 14, 2003, and peaked at number 19 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. It also topped three other ''Billboard'' charts: the Adult Alternative Songs, Adult Contemporary, and Adult Top 40 listings. Outside the US, the song entered the top 40 in Australia and New Zealand. Background "Calling All Angels" was inspired by a conversation singer Pat Monahan had with his therapist. Monahan said, "She said, "Just remember that we are made up of angels and traitors, and the angel is the one that says, 'You're beautiful and you can do anything you want,' and the traitor is the one that says, 'You're ugly and you can't get anything right.'" And so that song just came from that conversation of, if we a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Private Nation
''My Private Nation'' is the third studio album by American pop rock band Train. It was released June 3, 2003. The album was reissued February 8, 2005, as a CD+DVD dual disc set. The album is certified Platinum in the US. Singles Four singles were released from this album. The first, "Calling All Angels", was a top 20 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at #19, and was a huge success on the Adult Contemporary and Adult Top 40 charts. Second single "When I Look to the Sky" also hit the Top 100 and was successful in Adult Top 40 and the Adult Contemporary chart as well. Third single " Get to Me" was also a successful song on the Adult Top 40 chart, and the album as a whole has been certified platinum by the RIAA. "I'm About to Come Alive" was covered in 2008 by country music artist David Nail, who released it as a single from his debut album of the same name. Reception ''My Private Nation'' received mixed reviews from most music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide. It was originally called the Gramophone Awards, as the trophy depicts a gilded Phonograph, gramophone. The Grammys are the first of the Big Three television networks, Big Three networks' major music awards held annually, and is considered one of the EGOT, four major annual American entertainment awards, alongside the Academy Awards (for films), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater). The 1st Annual Grammy Awards, first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, to honor the musical accomplishments of performers for the year 1958. After the 2011 ceremony, the Recording Academy overhauled many Grammy Award categories for 2012. History The Grammys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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