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Ultimate Collection (Aimee Mann Album)
''Ultimate Collection'' is a compilation album by the American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. Released on September 12, 2000, by Hip-O, the album mostly comprises tracks from her first two solo albums and her work with the band 'Til Tuesday. Release Mann did not approve the release. In a statement on her website, she said she was not involved and that and she considered it "seriously substandard and misleading". In 2001, Mann sued Universal Music, saying the release breached an agreement in her contract that stipulated that Universal could not release a compilation without her consent. She also said Universal had refused her offer to create artwork for the album and help with the track selection. Mann sought more than $2 million in damages. Track listing ''All tracks written by Aimee Mann unless otherwise noted.'' #"That's Just What You Are" (Brion, Mann) (1994, from ''Melrose Place'' OST) – 4:32 #"You Could Make a Killing" (1995, from '' I'm with Stupid'') – 3:43 #"You're w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aimee Mann
Aimee Elizabeth Mann (born September 8, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter. Over the course of four decades, she has released more than a dozen albums as a solo artist and with other musicians. She is noted for her sardonic and literate lyrics about dark subjects. Her work with the producer Jon Brion in the 1990s was influential on American alternative music. Mann was born in Richmond, Virginia, and studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. In the 1980s, after playing with the Young Snakes and Ministry, she co-founded the new wave band 'Til Tuesday and wrote their top-ten single " Voices Carry" (1985). 'Til Tuesday released three albums and disbanded in 1990 when Mann left to pursue a solo career. Mann released her first solo album, '' Whatever'', in 1993, followed by '' I'm With Stupid'' in 1995. They received positive reviews but low sales, and placed Mann in conflict with her record company, Geffen. Mann achieved wider recognition when she record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Ham
Peter William Ham (27 April 1947 – 24 April 1975) was a Welsh singer, songwriter and guitarist best known as a lead vocalist of and composer for the 1970s rock band Badfinger, whose hit songs include " No Matter What", " Day After Day" and " Baby Blue". He also co-wrote the ballad " Without You", a worldwide number-one hit for Harry Nilsson that has become a standard covered by hundreds of artists. Ham was granted two Ivor Novello Awards related to the song in 1973. Ham died by suicide in 1975 at the age of 27, when he became depressed while embroiled in band-related issues, such as label and management problems, as well as a lack of funds. The emotional scar his death left on Badfinger eventually led to the suicide of former bandmate Tom Evans in 1983. Early life Ham was born in Swansea, Wales. He formed a local rock group called The Panthers circa 1961. This group would undergo several name and line-up changes before it became The Iveys in 1965. The band was relocated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whatever (Aimee Mann Album)
''Whatever'' is the first solo album by the American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, released in 1993. "I've Had It" is one of the songs featured in Nick Hornby's book '' 31 Songs''. The album, with special note for the song "4th of July", was included by Elvis Costello in his "Costello's 500" list for ''Vanity Fair''. Posted at It has also been included in the '' 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die ''list. Reception ''Whatever'' received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most praised her sense of melody and the wordplay of her lyrics, exemplified by ''Entertainment Weekly'' in "hooky songs" and "evocative lyrics". The ''Los Angeles Times'' reflected this by saying she "mixes words like a master, catching lifetimes of ache and ''Angst''" in her songs while the ''Chicago Tribune'' compared her to Elvis Costello. ''Rolling Stone'' cited her music as "sunny, surreal melodies" with "razor-sharp lyrics". ''The Independent''s Andy Gill highly recommended the album, concluding t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Should've Known
"I Should've Known" is a song by American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, which was released in 1993 as the lead single from her debut studio album '' Whatever''. The song was written by Mann and produced by Jon Brion. "I Should've Known" reached No. 55 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 16 in the US ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart. In 1994, the single was reissued in the UK and Europe, and peaked at No. 45 in the UK Singles Chart. Background In the United States, "I Should've Known" received airplay on alternative radio, but failed to generate considerable sales. It saw more commercial success in the United Kingdom after being played frequently on BBC Radio. Mann told ''The Boston Globe'' in 1993: "When I asked Jonathan Russell BBC stafferwhy the BBC wanted to play it, he said, 'Just because it's a good song.' Hey, I didn't think that happened anymore." Music video The song's music video was shot in and around a vacant house near Ithaca, New York in March 1993. It was directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voices Carry (album)
''Voices Carry'' is the first studio album by American new wave band 'Til Tuesday, released in 1985. 'Til Tuesday's debut single was the album's title track, which went to #8 on the Billboard singles chart and remains the band's best-known song. The "Voices Carry" video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist and was played heavily on MTV. It depicts a boyfriend trying to convert Aimee Mann to his upper-class lifestyle; she finally lashes out at him during a concert at Carnegie Hall, standing up from her seat in the audience and belting the lyrics ("He said, shut up! He said, shut up! Oh God, can't you keep it down?...") as she removes her cap to reveal her signature spiky, rat-tailed hair, while her boyfriend hides his face in embarrassment and the rest of the attendees look on in shock. Except for one short establishing shot of the exterior of New York City's Carnegie Hall, the video was shot completely on-location in Boston, MA. The Strand Theater in Dorchester's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choice In The Matter
"Choice in the Matter" is a song by American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, which was released in 1996 as the second single from her second studio album '' I'm with Stupid''. The song was written by Mann and Jon Brion, and produced by Brion. "Choice in the Matter" was released as a promotional-only single in the United States and United Kingdom. In April 1996, it peaked at No. 12 in the US ''Billboard'' Adult Alternative Songs chart. Background Speaking to Chris Rubin of the ''San Francisco Chronicle'' in 1996, Mann said the song was about "someone realizing almost immediately that the person they're contemplating becoming involved with is not to be trusted". She added, "You can say to yourself, 'There is no choice, I can't get involved.' Problem solved. There is no possibility that you'll be involved in a horrible nightmare relationship." Critical reception On its release as a single, Larry Flick of ''Billboard'' described "Choice in the Matter" as a "quirky, instantly contagious ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Shot (Aimee Mann Song)
"Long Shot" is a song by American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, which was released in 1996 as the third single from her second studio album '' I'm with Stupid''. The song was written by Mann and produced by Jon Brion. "Long Shot" peaked at No. 126 in the UK Singles Chart. Critical reception In a review of ''I'm with Stupid'', Melissa Ruggieri of the '' Sun-Sentinel'' noted the song "cruise along with Beatle-esque harmonies and simple riff". Dave Younk of the ''St. Cloud Times'' commented: "Too bad the lyrics on 'Long Shot' most likely will prohibit its radio release, because it is perfectly entrancing. The gritty guitar chord that drives the song provides the perfect backdrop to Mann's warm voice." Chuck Campbell of the Scripps Howard News Service described the song as "shuffling" with lyrics showing "Mann realizes she's been sucked in by a manipulator". Joe Konz of ''The Indianapolis Star'' considered the song both a "rocker" and "blistering epithet at manipulative types". St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Maguire
''Jerry Maguire'' is a 1996 American romantic comedy-drama sports film written, produced, and directed by Cameron Crowe; it stars Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, and Regina King. Produced in part by James L. Brooks, it was inspired by an experience sports agent Leigh Steinberg (who acted as technical consultant for the film) had with client Tim McDonald during the 1993 NFL season when free agency was introduced to the league. The film was also partly inspired by a 28-page memo written at Disney in 1991 by Jeffrey Katzenberg. It was released in North American theaters on December 13, 1996, produced by Gracie Films, and distributed by TriStar Pictures. The film received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised its performances and screenplay. It was also a financial success, grossing more than $273 million worldwide against its $50 million budget. It was the ninth-highest-grossing film of 1996. It notably spawned a large number of catc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm With Stupid (album)
''I'm with Stupid'' is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, released in 1995. Commercial performance As of February 2001, the album has sold 123,000 copies in United States. Track listing All tracks by Aimee Mann, except where noted. #" Long Shot" – 3:13 #" Choice in the Matter" ( Jon Brion, Mann) – 3:13 #"Sugarcoated" (Butler, Mann) – 3:39 #"You Could Make a Killing" – 3:21 #"Superball" – 3:05 #"Amateur" (Brion, Mann) – 4:51 #"All Over Now" – 3:37 #"Par for the Course" – 6:01 #"You're with Stupid Now" – 3:27 #"That's Just What You Are" (Brion, Mann) – 4:22 #"Frankenstein" (Brion, Mann) – 4:25 #"Ray" – 4:47 #"It's Not Safe" – 5:02 :: ilence – 0:52::untitled hidden track – 1:20 Personnel * Aimee Mann – vocals (1-13), bass (1,3,4,5,8,10,12), guitar (1,2,5,8,13), backing vocals (2,3,10), acoustic guitar (4,9,10,12), electric guitar (4,7,10), handclaps (5), drums (8), keyboards (8), percussion (8,9) * Jon Brion – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melrose Place
''Melrose Place'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on Fox from July 8, 1992, to May 24, 1999, for seven seasons. The show follows the lives of a group of young adults living in an apartment complex on Melrose Place, in West Hollywood, California. The show was created by Darren Star for Fox and executive produced by Aaron Spelling for his company, Spelling Television. It was the second series in the ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' franchise. Season one and season two were broadcast on Wednesday at 9 pm, after '' Beverly Hills, 90210''. In 1994, for its third-season and for the rest of its run, the show moved to Monday at 8 p.m. The show had many cast changes during the run. Thomas Calabro and Heather Locklear were the only cast members to remain on the series throughout its entire run. The show earned several Golden Globe nominations and placed No. 51 on ''Entertainment Weekly'' "New TV Classics" list. Premise The show is set in a small fictional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's Just What You Are
"That's Just What You Are" is a song by American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, which was released in 1994 as a single from the soundtrack of '' Melrose Place''. It was also included on Mann's second studio album '' I'm with Stupid'' (1995). The song was written by Mann and Jon Brion, and produced by Mike Denneen. "That's Just What You Are" reached No. 93 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 24 on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks charts. The song's music video was directed by David Hogan. Background "That's Just What You Are" was written by Mann and Jon Brion. Speaking of the inspiration behind the song, Mann told ''Billboard'' in 1994, "We were talking about people who act like jerks but insist that they can't change because that would somehow erode the integrity of their personality. Like that excuse, 'That's just how I am, man. If I changed, I wouldn't be myself.' Which is this annoying, '60s bullshit way of basically saying 'I have no intention of doing any work.' We bot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
