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Greatest Hits 1972–1978
''Greatest Hits 1972–1978'' is a compilation album by the English rock band 10cc, released on 21 September 1979. Content The compilation brings together all the band's charting UK singles between 1972 and 1978 and is the first to include the band's recordings both with UK Records and Mercury Records, Mercury. "Rubber Bullets", "Life Is a Minestrone" and "Art for Art's Sake (song), Art for Art's Sake" are presented in single edited forms. The cover art for the album was designed by Storm Thorgerson. Release and reception The album was released in 1979 and was intended as a stop-gap between albums, whilst Eric Stewart recovered from his car accident that temporary halted the band's activity. The album was a big success, reaching No. 5 in the UK charts. A single was released alongside, coupling 10cc biggest hit "I'm Not in Love" with "For You and I" from the ''Bloody Tourists'' album. The single failed to chart. The album was reissued as part of the 2017 ''During After – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10cc
10cc are an English rock music, rock band formed in Stockport, southeast of Manchester, in 1972. The group initially consisted of four musicians, Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who had written and recorded together since 1968. The four members contributed to songwriting, working together in various permutations. Godley and Creme’s songwriting has been said to be inspired by Art pop, art and cinema. The four members were multi-instrumentalists, singers, writers and producers. Most of the band's records were recorded at their own Strawberry Studios (North) in Stockport and Strawberry Studios (South) in Dorking, with most of those engineered by Stewart. From 1972 to 1978, 10cc had five consecutive UK top-ten albums: ''Sheet Music (10cc album), Sheet Music'' (1974), ''The Original Soundtrack'' (1975), ''How Dare You! (album), How Dare You!'' (1976), ''Deceptive Bends'' (1977), and ''Bloody Tourists'' (1978). 10cc also had twelve singles reach the UK ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Safe European Home
A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable enclosure used for securing valuable objects against theft or fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door. The body and door may be cast from metal (such as steel) or formed out of plastic through blow molding. Bank teller safes typically are secured to the counter, have a slit opening for dropping valuables into the safe without opening it, and a time-delay combination lock to foil thieves. One significant distinction between types of safes is whether the safe is secured to a wall or structure or if it can be moved around. History The first known safe dates back to the 13th century BC and was found in the tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses II. It was made of wood and consisted of a locking system resembling the modern pin tumbler lock. In the 16th century, blacksmiths in southern Germany, Austria, and France first forged cash boxes in sheet iron. These she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kent Music Report
The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music historian David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July 1987. From June 1988, the Australian Recording Industry Association, which had been using the top 50 portion of the report under licence since mid-1983, chose to produce their own listing as the ARIA Charts. Before the Kent Report, ''Go-Set'' magazine published weekly Top 40 Singles from 1966, and albums chart from 1970 until the magazine's demise in August 1974. David Kent later published Australian charts from 1940 to 1973 in a retrospective fashion, using state by state chart data obtained from various Australian radio stations. Background Kent had spent a number of years previously working in the music industry at both EMI and Phonogram records and had developed the report initially as a hobby. The Kent Music Report was first releas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreadlock Holiday
"Dreadlock Holiday" is a reggae song by 10cc. Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, it was the lead single from the band's 1978 album, ''Bloody Tourists''. It was a number one hit in several countries. Composition The song was based on real events Eric Stewart and Moody Blues vocalist Justin Hayward experienced in Barbados, and Graham Gouldman experienced in Jamaica. Graham Gouldman commented: "Some of the experiences that are mentioned are true, and some of them are ... fairly true!" Stewart recalled seeing a white man "trying to be cool and he looked so naff" walking into a group of Afro-Caribbeans and being reprimanded, which became the lyric "Don't you walk through my words, you got to show some respect". Another lyric came from a conversation Gouldman had with a Jamaican, who when asked if he liked cricket replied, "No, I love it!". Music video The music video for the song was directed by Storm Thorgerson. The beach scene in the official video was filmed on the Dorset ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Things We Do For Love (song)
"The Things We Do for Love" is a song by British band 10cc, released as a single in 1976. It later featured on the album ''Deceptive Bends'' released in 1977 and was the group's first release after the departure of band members Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. Recording The song originated during the ''How Dare You!'' sessions, but was unpopular with Godley and Creme. Eric Stewart recalled, "While we were recording it, Kevin was coming out with some heavy statements like, 'I don't want to do any more crap like this,' after I played 'The Things We Do for Love' to him and Lol." Reception ''Record World'' called it a "well crafted tune with a crisp, pop sound". ''Cash Box'' called it a "pop record that combines the best of a strong Beatles influence with solid rock ’n’ roll and the luxuriant harmonies that characterized 0cc'spast efforts". Track listing ;UK 7" single :A. "The Things We Do for Love" – 3:32 :B. "Hot to Trot" – 4:28 Personnel *Eric Stewart – lead & backing v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Morning Judge
"Good Morning Judge" is a song by English art rock band 10cc, released as the second single from their 1977 album ''Deceptive Bends''. The song became the group's sixth consecutive Top 10 single in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 5. ''Record World'' said that "this rather outrageous tale of shattered romance could be one of the year's most unusual hits" and commented on "the jagged, slicing guitar work." ''Cash Box'' said that "this up-tempo number dances with energetic upbeats and tight rhythmic changes" and that "all the appropriate sounds are there, from the low pitched harmonies to the manifold guitar effects and even the jingling tambourine." Music video A music video was produced for the song that revolves around a fictional courtroom trial. It features Eric Stewart as the defendant who is alleged to have committed a grand theft auto, and Graham Gouldman as the judge in a court. Stewart and Gouldman also play various other characters with Paul Burgess, including members o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Mandy Fly Me
"I'm Mandy Fly Me" is a single by 10cc released in 1976. It was taken from the '' How Dare You!'' album, and reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Writing and recording The album version of "I'm Mandy Fly Me" features an intro in the form of one of the bridge sections of the band's 1974 song "Clockwork Creep". The section, whose lyrics are "Oh, no you'll never get me up in one of these again / 'Cause what goes up must come down", is rendered soft and tinny, as if heard playing from a portable transistor radio or an in-flight audio system. In a radio interview, songwriter Eric Stewart recalled the origins of the song: He continued: ''Record World'' said that it has "shifting harmonies and twisting time signatures." Personnel * Eric Stewart – lead vocal, electric piano, grand piano, lead guitar (second solo), whistle, backing vocals * Graham Gouldman – bass guitar, double bass, six string bass, acoustic guitar, zither, backing vocals * Lol Creme – acoustic guitar, lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wall Street Shuffle
"The Wall Street Shuffle" is a single by the British pop/rock band 10cc, released in 1974 on the UK Records label, from the band's 1974 album ''Sheet Music''. It was the most successful single to be released from the album, reaching No. 10 on the UK chart. The song features a classic rock riff and lyrics that deal with Wall Street and the economy. It features several topical cultural references and specifically mentions Getty, Rothschild and Howard Hughes. ''Record World'' said that this "economic dance lesson ssure to break the clever British band top 40." Track listing 7" vinyl Personnel For "The Wall Street Shuffle": * Eric Stewart – lead guitar, vocals, electric piano, grand piano, Mellotron, organ * Lol Creme – rhythm guitar * Graham Gouldman – bass, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, percussion * Kevin Godley – drums, percussion Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Covers ABBA singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad recorded a Swedish version called "G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dean And I
"The Dean and I" is a song by the art rock/pop band 10cc, from their 1973 eponymous debut album, written by Lol Creme and Kevin Godley. The song was released as the fourth single from the album in August 1973 and peaked at #10 on the UK Singles Chart. The single reached the top of the Irish Singles Chart on 20 September 1973. Music and lyrics The first real lines of the song are ''"Hey, kids, let me tell you how I met your mom. We were dancing and romancing at the senior prom"''. The epic poem ''Paradise Lost'' by John Milton is mentioned in the lyric: "Now who would have guessed Milton's Paradise Lost could be found." The song has been considered a parody of such sock hop songs as by Jerry Lee Lewis " High School Confidential", with the teenage romance ending in a midlife crisis and divorce. Release The album version of the song is slightly longer than the single version. Most of the material cut for the single release is from the introduction where the lyric on the album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silly Love
"Silly Love" is a song recorded by an English rock band 10cc released as the third and final single from the album ''Sheet Music'' through UK Records in 1974. Personnel *Lol Creme – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, backing vocals *Eric Stewart – vocals, lead guitar, electric guitar, grand piano, backing vocals *Kevin Godley – vocals, drums *Graham Gouldman Graham Keith Gouldman (born 10 May 1946) is an English singer, musician and songwriter, best known as the co-lead singer and bassist of the art rock band 10cc. He has been the band's only constant member since its formation in 1972. Before 10c ... – bass guitar, backing vocals Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts References {{Authority control 10cc songs 1974 songs 1974 singles Songs written by Eric Stewart Songs written by Lol Creme UK Records singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna (10cc Song)
"Donna" is the first single by British art pop band 10cc. Released in 1972, it peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1972, spending a total of 13 weeks on the chart. The song was written by Lol Creme and Kevin Godley. Overview "Donna", a parody of doo-wop songs (see also " Donna" by Ritchie Valens), was originally written as a potential B-side to the song "Waterfall". The song features sharp contrasts between falsetto in the chorus by Lol Creme and lower register downbeat vocals by Kevin Godley in the verse. The melody line is similar to the Beatles 1969 song "Oh! Darling". Band member Eric Stewart has said: "We knew it had something. We only knew of one person who was mad enough to release it, and that was Jonathan King." The song was subsequently released on King's UK Records label. The band had considered releasing it under the name of " Doctor Father Part Two", resurrecting a band name they had used for their 1970 song "Umbopo". Band manager Harvey Lisber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Gouldman
Graham Keith Gouldman (born 10 May 1946) is an English singer, musician and songwriter, best known as the co-lead singer and bassist of the art rock band 10cc. He has been the band's only constant member since its formation in 1972. Before 10cc, Gouldman worked as a freelance songwriter and penned many hits for major rock and pop groups, including the Yardbirds, the Hollies, Herman's Hermits and Ohio Express. Early life and 1960s pop career: 1946–1968 Gouldman was born in Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, into a Jewish family. He received his first guitar at the age of 11. In a 2025 interview he stated that from that point "music was it for (him)", adding that he was not academically gifted, which was recognised by his parents who encouraged his musical activities as "they recognised that songwriting is a gift and I was lucky enough to have it". Although Gouldman's father worked in the clothing industry, he was a keen amateur poet and playwright and advised him whilst he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
