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Gary (album)
''Gary'' is the fifth studio album by English indie pop band Blossoms. It was released on 20 September 2024 through Odd SK Recordings. The album was supported by the singles "What Can I Say After I'm Sorry?", "Gary", "Perfect Me" and "I Like Your Look". The album and title track were named after a fibreglass gorilla statue of the same name, which was stolen from a garden centre in Lanarkshire, Scotland in 2023. It debuted atop the UK Albums Chart, becoming the band's fourth UK number-one album, with 21,884 copies sold in its first week in the UK. The album also debuted atop the UK's Vinyl Albums Chart and Record Store Chart, and was noted for having 86% of its total debut sales coming from physical formats. Alongside the main album, two physical-only special editions were released. One was a deluxe edition featuring nine bonus tracks. The other was "Gary's Covers", featuring renditions of songs by Whitney Houston, The Real Thing, Radiohead, Mario, Neil Diamond, Caroline ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blossoms (band)
Blossoms are an English indie rock band from Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. Formed in 2013, the band consists of Tom Ogden (lead vocals, guitar), Charlie Salt (bass guitar, backing vocals), Josh Dewhurst (lead guitar, percussion), Joe Donovan (drums) and Myles Kellock (keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals). They were on the BBC's Sound Of new music list for 2016, finishing in fourth place. Blossoms' self-titled debut album was one of the twelve LPs nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2017. That same year, they were nominated for British Breakthrough Act at the Brit Awards. Career Pre-Blossoms and formation Unknowingly at the time, all members lived within two miles of each other whilst growing up. They went to the same secondary school, though not at the same time. Two of them met at school and the others through work. Their first gig was in April 2013 at The Night and Day Café on Oldham Street, Manchester. Early work Upon Salt joining the band, they gai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her image reinventions and versatility across the entertainment industry, she is an influential figure in popular music. After signing with Interscope Records in 2007, Gaga achieved global recognition with her debut album, ''The Fame'' (2008), and its reissue ''The Fame Monster'' (2009). The project scored a string of successful singles, including "Just Dance (song), Just Dance", "Poker Face (song), Poker Face", "Bad Romance", "Telephone (song), Telephone", and "Alejandro (song), Alejandro". Her second full-length album, ''Born This Way (album), Born This Way'' (2011), explored electronic rock and techno-pop and sold Lists of fastest-selling albums, more than one million copies first-week. Its Born This Way (song), title track became the fastest-selling song on the iTunes Store, with over one million downloads in less than a w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waiting In Vain
"Waiting in Vain" is a song written by reggae musician Bob Marley and recorded by Bob Marley and the Wailers, for their 1977 album '' Exodus''. Released as a single, it reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. The single was one of only a few of Marley's Island singles to feature a non-album B-side, this being the song "Roots", an outtake from the '' Rastaman Vibration'' sessions. This later appeared on the compilation '' Rebel Music'' and on '' Exodus (Deluxe Edition)''. The 1981 reissue of Waiting in Vain featured a megamix called ''Marley Mix Up Medley'' instead. A rare 19-minute long acoustic version is available on YouTube. Musicians *Bob Marley: lead and backing vocals, guitars * Junior Marvin: electric guitars * Aston Barrett: basses *Carlton Barrett: drums *Tyrone Downie: synthesizer, electric piano, organ and backing vocals * Alvin "Seeco" Patterson: percussions Charts Certifications Lee Ritenour version In 1993, American Jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telephone (song)
"Telephone" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), '' The Fame Monster'' (2009)—the reissue of her debut studio album, '' The Fame'' (2008). Featuring American singer Beyoncé, it was released as the EP's second single on January 26, 2010. Gaga and Rodney Jerkins wrote and produced "Telephone" with additional songwriting by LaShawn Daniels, Lazonate Franklin, and Beyoncé. Gaga originally wrote the song for Britney Spears, who recorded a demo. "Telephone" conveys Gaga's fear of not finding time for fun given the increasing pressure for her to work harder as an artist. Musically, the song consists of an expanded bridge, verse-rap, and a sampled voice of an operator announcing that the phone line is unreachable. Beyoncé appears in the middle of the song, singing the verses in a "rapid-fire" way and accompanied by double beats. "Telephone" received positive reviews from critics who called it a stand-out track from ''The Fame Monster'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cracklin' Rosie
"Cracklin' Rosie" is a song written and recorded by Neil Diamond in 1970, with instrumental backing by Los Angeles session musicians from the Wrecking Crew, including Hal Blaine on drums, Larry Knechtel on keyboards, Joe Osborn on bass, Al Casey on guitar and Gene Estes on percussion – arranged by Don Randi. The song was included on Diamond's album '' Tap Root Manuscript''. In October 1970 the song became Diamond's first American No. 1 hit within the Billboard Hot 100, and his third to sell a million copies. It was his breakthrough single on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 3 for four weeks in November and December. ''Billboard'' ranked the record as the No. 17 song of 1970. It also reached No. 2 in both the Australian Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart. Its best performance was in New Zealand, where it stayed at No. 1 for five weeks at the end of the year. The single version released by Uni Records was in mono, while the album version from ''Tap Root Manuscript'' was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let Me Love You (Mario Song)
"Let Me Love You" is a song by American singer Mario, released by J Records on October 4, 2004, as the lead single from his second studio album, '' Turning Point'' (2004). The song was written by then-unknown American singer Ne-Yo, Kameron Houff, and Scott Storch, while production was handled by the latter. The song garnered Mario a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2006 and became a top-10 hit worldwide, reaching number one in the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. "Let Me Love You" is considered to be Mario's signature song, as well as a prominent track in 2000s R&B music. In 2008, the song was ranked number 45 on ''Billboard''s All-Time Top 100 Hot 100 singles, during the first 50 years of the chart. It was the eighth most successful single of the decade according to the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Songs of the Decade chart released in December 2009. In 2013, it was ranked at number 53 on ''Billboard''s All-Time Top 100 H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thinking About You
Thinking About You may refer to: Music * '' Thinkin' About You'', a 1995 album by Trisha Yearwood * ''Thinkin' About You'', a 1998 album by Rita Coolidge * "Thinking About You" (Elvis Presley song), 1975 * "Thinking About You" (Whitney Houston song), 1985 * "Thinking About You" (Ivy song), 2005 * "Thinking About You" (Norah Jones song), 2006 * "Thinking About You" (Calvin Harris song), 2013 * "Thinking About You" (Axwell & Ingrosso song), 2016 * "Thinking About You" (Hardwell and Jay Sean song), 2016 * "Thinking About You", a song by Radiohead from ''Pablo Honey'', 1993 * "Thinking About You", a song by Screaming Jets from ''Scam'', 2000 * "Thinking 'Bout You", a song by Yusuf from the album '' Roadsinger'', 2009 * "Thinking 'Bout You", a song by Lil Wayne from the album '' Free Weezy'', 2015 * "Thinking 'Bout You", a song by Ariana Grande from the album '' Dangerous Woman'', 2016 * "Thinking 'Bout You" (Dua Lipa song), 2017 * "Thinking 'Bout You", a song by Dustin Lynch an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You To Me Are Everything
"You to Me Are Everything" is a song by British soul group The Real Thing, released as a single in 1976. Written by Ken Gold and Michael Denne and produced by Gold, "You to Me Are Everything" was the Real Thing's sole number-one single on the UK Singles Chart, spending three weeks at the top in July 1976. The song was re-released ten years later titled the "Decade Remix" which returned the song to the chart in March 1986, reaching number five. The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Sonia and Sean Maguire, whose versions also charted in the UK. Background The Real Thing first appeared on the ITV talent show '' Opportunity Knocks'', to which they then acquired a manager, Tony Hall who secured them a recording contract with Pye Records. For their 8th single, they recorded "You to Me Are Everything". The song was written by producer Ken Gold together with Micky Denne; Denne came up with the chorus first, and they wrote most of the song in less than an hour. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston, the leading single from her second studio album, '' Whitney''. The song was aimed to bring Houston a more accessible pop sound after having hits with ballads on her debut album in response to her contemporaries. It was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, of the band Boy Meets Girl, the songwriters of Houston's previous hit, " How Will I Know", and produced by Narada Michael Walden. The song's lyrics depict a woman seeking a special person to "dance in the life with" forever. Houston contributed uncredited lyrics while also receiving credit for being the song's vocal arranger. Released on April 28, 1987, it received initial mixed reviews from music critics, who praised Houston's vocal performance but critiqued its musical arrangement comparing it to "How Will I Know" and Cyndi Lauper's " Girls Just Want to Have Fun". The song became a global hit, reaching number one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings
"So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" is a song by American singer Caroline Polachek from her third studio album (and first under her own name) '' Pang'' (2019). The song was released on September 16, 2019 through Perpetual Novice. It has been described as a new wave and indie pop track. While it did not chart at the time of its release, the song became a sleeper hit after it went viral on TikTok in early 2022. Release and promotion An official music video was released on October 2, 2019. On December 18, 2019, an official remix by A. G. Cook of PC Music was released as the lead single from her upcoming remix album '' Standing at the Gate: Remix Collection''. On January 30, 2020, Polachek performed the song on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!,'' marking her first solo live television appearance. A Christmas-themed rework of the song called "So Cold You're Hurting My Feelings" was released in December 2020 as part of the PC Music ''Pop Carol'' holiday concert. Critical reception Robin Bacior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston, the leading single from her second studio album, '' Whitney''. The song was aimed to bring Houston a more accessible pop sound after having hits with ballads on her debut album in response to her contemporaries. It was written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, of the band Boy Meets Girl, the songwriters of Houston's previous hit, "How Will I Know", and produced by Narada Michael Walden. The song's lyrics depict a woman seeking a special person to "dance in the life with" forever. Houston contributed uncredited lyrics while also receiving credit for being the song's vocal arranger. Released on April 28, 1987, it received initial mixed reviews from music critics, who praised Houston's vocal performance but critiqued its musical arrangement comparing it to "How Will I Know" and Cyndi Lauper's " Girls Just Want to Have Fun". The song became a global hit, reaching number one o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Marley
Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and became a global figure in popular culture. He became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. Marley is also considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and Culture of Jamaica, culture and identity and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms. Marley also supported the legalisation of Cannabis (drug), cannabis and advocated for Pan-Africanism. Born in Nine Mile, Jamaica, Marley began his career in 1963, after forming the group Teenagers with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, which became Bob Marley and the Wailers, the Wailers. In 1965, they released their debut studio album, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
