Friday, May 17, 2024

SO FAR AWAY - CAROLE KING


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So Far Away - CAROLE KING

“So Far Away” is a song written by Carole King, which appeared on her 1971 album Tapestry. The recording features James Taylor on acoustic guitar. In addition to Taylor, and King on piano, instruments include Russ Kunkel on drums, Charles Larkey on bass guitar and Curtis Amy on flute.

The lyrics express longing for a lover who is far away. But Allmusic critic Bill Janovitz notes that while the lyrics start by focusing on the physical distance between the lovers, the lyrics use that as a jumping-off point to explore emotional distance between lovers as well.

Live at the Troubadour is a live album by Carole King and James Taylor released in 2010. The album was recorded at The Troubadour in West Hollywood in November 2007 to celebrate the venue's 50th anniversary. It was also the first venue that King and Taylor played together in November 1970.




Tuesday, May 14, 2024

SWEET BABY JAMES - JAMES TAYLOR / CAROLE KING


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Sweet Baby James - JAMES TAYLOR / CAROLE KING

Sweet Baby James is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released on February 1, 1970, by Warner Bros. Records.

Sweet Baby James made Taylor one of the main forces of the ascendant singer-songwriter movement in the early 1970s and onward. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, in 1971, and was listed at number 104 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 2000 it was voted number 228 in Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums. In 2002 the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame

Live at the Troubadour is a live album by Carole King and James Taylor released in 2010. The album was recorded at The Troubadour in West Hollywood in November 2007 to celebrate the venue's 50th anniversary. It was also the first venue that King and Taylor played together in November 1970.




Sunday, May 12, 2024

COMMUNICATION - SPANDAU BALLET


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Communication - SPANDAU BALLET

After a hiatus of almost 20 years, 2009 saw the triumphant return of SPANDAU BALLET, one of the UK's most successful pop bands. Filmed during their sell out concerts at London's O2 Arena, Tony, John, Gary, Martin and Steve return with a vengeance in The Reformation Tour that brought their loyal fans stomping to their feet.
"Communication" is a song by English pop band Spandau Ballet, released on 4 February 1983 as the second single from what would be their third album, True. The song was recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas along with most of the material from that album and received several good reviews. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and made the pop charts in other countries as well. The music video for the song was made to look like a film with lead singer Tony Hadley as the main character and received airplay on the U.S. cable channel MTV.



Thursday, May 9, 2024

COME WITH ME - PHIL COLLINS


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Come With Me - PHIL COLLINS

"Come with Me" is a song by English recording artist Phil Collins released as the second single from his seventh solo album Testify. The song peaked at Number16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks.

Phil Collins Live at Montreux was filmed in high definition at the 2004 Festival and captures his stunning performance of all his best known hits from his solo career. 

The combination of all his classic songs coupled with the rarely seen big band material shows the expansive musical genres that Phil has covered in his musical career which defines him as one of the most versatile hitmaker in the history of popular music.




Sunday, April 14, 2024

CHURCH OF THE POISON MIND / I'M YOUR MAN - BOY GEORGE / CULTURE CLUB


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Church Of The Poison Mind / I'm Your Man
BOY GEORGE / CULTURE CLUB

"Church of the Poison Mind" is a 1983 hit single by the British new wave band Culture Club. It was released as the lead single from their second, and most successful, album Colour by Numbers. The song reached #2 in the United Kingdom, being kept out of the top spot by David Bowie's "Let's Dance". It was also the band's fourth Top 10 hit in Canada and the United States. In America, it was still climbing the charts when "Karma Chameleon" was released as a single. This prompted Epic Records to release "Karma" ahead of schedule. "Church of the Poison Mind" actually reached its peak position the same week "Karma Chameleon" debuted on the US charts. In many countries its B-side was the heavily percussive street song "Man Shake" and in some others, such as the United States, it was the song "Mystery Boy". Both songs were on the 12-inch single in many countries, except Canada, where it was issued with an extended version of previous hit "I'll Tumble 4 Ya".




Sunday, April 7, 2024

LIFELINE - SPANDAU BALLET


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Lifeline - SPANDAU BALLET

After a hiatus of almost 20 years, 2009 saw the triumphant return of SPANDAU BALLET, one of the UK's most successful pop bands. Filmed during their sell out concerts at London's O2 Arena, Tony, John, Gary, Martin and Steve return with a vengeance in The Reformation Tour that brought their loyal fans stomping to their feet. "Lifeline" is a song by English pop band Spandau Ballet, released on 24 September 1982 as the first single from what would be their third album, True (1983). The song confirmed the band's intent to transition from dance music to pop that was hinted at with their previous single, "Instinction". Some band members found an enjoyable chemistry with "Lifeline" producers Tony Swain and Steve Jolley that was lacking in recording sessions with previous producers. The new song received mixed reviews but reached Number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also their first single to chart in the United States, missing the Billboard Hot 100 but charting on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 at Number 8. The music video for the song received airplay on the U.S. cable channel MTV.




Tuesday, April 2, 2024

CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU (WITH LYRICS) - PHIL COLLINS


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Can't Stop Loving You (With Lyrics) - PHIL COLLINS

Phil Collins Live at Montreux was filmed in high definition at the 2004 Festival and captures his stunning performances of all his best known hits from his solo career. 

This impressive combination of all his classic songs coupled with the rarely seen big band material shows the expansive musical genres that Phil has covered in his musical career which defines him as one of the most versatile hitmaker in the history of popular music.

The song Can't Stop Loving You peaked at Number 38 in the Billboard Hot 100 on December 21, 2002 with a total period of 5 weeks on the Chart.




Sunday, March 24, 2024

COULD WE START AGAIN PLEASE - YVONNE ELLIMAN


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Could We Start Again Please - YVONNE ELLIMAN

"Could We Start Again Please" is a song from the 1970 album and 1971 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar written by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics), an emotional ballad sung by Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene together with Philip Toubus as Peter along with the entire vocal ensemble.

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American musical drama film directed by Norman Jewison and jointly written for the screen by Jewison and Melvyn Bragg; they based their screenplay on the 1970 rock opera of the same name, the libretto of which was written by Tim Rice and whose music was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The film, featuring a cast of Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham, Larry Marshall, Josh Mostel, Kurt Yaghjian and Philip Toubus, centers on the conflict between Judas and Jesus during the week of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Jesus Christ Superstar premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington D.C. on June 26, 1973, and was released theatrically in the United States on August 15, 1973. Neeley, Anderson, and Elliman were nominated for Golden Globe Awards in 1974, for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas, and Mary Magdalene, respectively.

The soundtrack for the film was released on vinyl by MCA Records in 1973. It was re-released on CD in 1993 and reissued in 1998 for its 25th anniversary. It must be pointed out that the soundtrack for the film is a new recording, different from the 1970 album, despite the fact that some performers are the same.




Sunday, March 17, 2024

I ONLY WANT TO SAY (GETHSEMANE) - TED NEELY


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I Only Want To Say (Gethsemane) - TED NEELY

"I Only Want To Say" is an introspection song from the 1970 album and 1971 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar written by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics), a power ballad brilliantly sung by Ted Neely as the character of Jesus Christ at the Garden of Gethsemane.

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American musical drama film directed by Norman Jewison and jointly written for the screen by Jewison and Melvyn Bragg; they based their screenplay on the 1970 rock opera of the same name, the libretto of which was written by Tim Rice and whose music was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The film, featuring a cast of Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham, Larry Marshall, Josh Mostel, Kurt Yaghjian and Philip Toubus, centers on the conflict between Judas and Jesus during the week of the crucifixion of Jesus.

Jesus Christ Superstar premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington D.C. on June 26, 1973, and was released theatrically in the United States on August 15, 1973. Neeley, Anderson, and Elliman were nominated for Golden Globe Awards in 1974, for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas, and Mary Magdalene, respectively.

The soundtrack for the film was released on vinyl by MCA Records in 1973. It was re-released on CD in 1993 and reissued in 1998 for its 25th anniversary. It must be pointed out that the soundtrack for the film is a new recording, different from the 1970 album, despite the fact that some performers are the same.




Tuesday, March 12, 2024

IT'S A MIRACLE - BOY GEORGE / CULTURE CLUB


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It's A Miracle - BOY GEORGE / CULTURE CLUB

"It's a Miracle" is the fifth and final single from new wave band Culture Club's 1983 Colour by Numbers album. The song became the group's sixth hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 4. It reached number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and number 5 in Canada.

The song became the group's sixth top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number four. It reached number thirteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 16 on the Canadian RPM chart. It also reached number eight on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart and number two on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart. 

The music video features the band playing around on a circular board with various Monopoly spaces placed around the edges. Interspersed with these are clips from previous Culture Club music videos.