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Wednesday 21 March 2018

The Who - Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by the English rock band The Who, released on 26 October 1973 by Track Records. It is a double album and the group's second rock opera. The story follows a young mod named Jimmy and his search for self-worth and importance, set in London and Brighton in 1965. It is the only Who album to be entirely composed by Pete Townshend.
The group started work on the album in 1972, trying to follow up Tommy and Who's Next, which had both achieved substantial critical and commercial success. Recording was delayed while bassist John Entwistle and singer Roger Daltrey recorded solo albums and drummer Keith Moon worked on films. Because a new studio was not finished in time, the group had to use Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio. As well as the group's typical playing styles, especially from Moon, the album makes significant use of Townshend's multi-tracked synthesizers and sound effects, and Entwistle's layered horn parts. Relationships between the group and manager Kit Lambert broke down irretrievably during recording and he had left the band's services by the time the album was released.
Quadrophenia was released to a positive reception in both the UK and the US, but the resulting tour was marred with problems with backing tapes replacing the additional instruments on the album, and the stage piece was retired in early 1974. It was revived in 1996 with a larger ensemble, and a further tour occurred in 2012. The album made a positive impact on the mod revival movement of the late 1970s, and the resulting film adaptation, released in 1979, was successful. The album has been reissued on compact disc several times, and seen a number of remixes that corrected some perceived flaws in the original. Image result for The Who - Quadrophenia

Slade - Slayed?

Slayed? is the third studio album by the British rock group Slade. It was released on 1 November 1972 and reached No. 1 in the UK. It remained on the chart for 34 weeks and was certified Silver in early 1973.
The album was also the band's most successful of the 1970s in the US, peaking at No. 69 and remaining in the charts for 26 weeks. In Australia, the album reached No. 1 and went Gold, knocking the band's live album Slade Alive! to No. 2. Slayed? was produced by Chas Chandler. Image result for Slade - Slayed?

Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols is the only studio album by English punk rock band the Sex Pistols, released on 28 October 1977 by Virgin Records.
At the time of its release, the band was already extremely controversial, having sworn on live TV, been fired from two record labels, and been banned from playing live in most parts of England. The album's title added to that controversy, with some people finding the word "bollocks" offensive. Many record stores refused to carry the album and some record charts refused to list the album, showing just a blank space instead. Image result for Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols

Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms

Brothers in Arms is the fifth studio album by the British rock band Dire Straits, released on 13 May 1985 by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. It charted at number one worldwide, spending 10 weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart (between 18 January and 22 March 1986), nine weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States, and 34 weeks at number one on the Australian Albums Chart. Brothers in Arms was the first album certified 10-times platinum in the UK and is the eighth-best-selling album in UK chart history, is certified nine-times platinum in the United States, and is one of the world's best-selling albums, having sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The album won two Grammy Awards in 1986, and also won Best British Album at the 1987 Brit Awards.Q magazine placed the album at number 51 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. Image result for dire straits brothers in arms

Pearl Jam - Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt is the tenth studio album by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Produced by long-time Pearl Jam collaborator Brendan O'Brien, the album was released in the United States on October 15, 2013, through the band's own Monkeywrench Records, with Republic Records handling the international release. The band began composing new songs in 2011, and had the album's first recording sessions in early 2012 before the musicians decided to take a break. As all the band members got into side projects afterwards, work on Lightning Bolt only resumed in March 2013. The music for Lightning Bolt has a harder rock sound with longer songs to contrast predecessor Backspacer (2009), and the lyrics convey singer Eddie Vedder's feelings on aging and mortality. Preceded by a promotional campaign focusing on Pearl Jam's website and social network profiles and two moderately successful singles, "Mind Your Manners" and "Sirens", Lightning Bolt was well received by critics, who considered the album an effective return to the band's old sound, and topped the charts in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945), is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and of Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time.[1] Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"[2] and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time".[3] He was also named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.[4]

Eric Clapton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eric Clapton
CBE
Eric Clapton 01May2015.jpg
Clapton performing in Madison Square Garden, May 2015
Background information
Birth nameEric Patrick Clapton
Also known asSlowhand
Born30 March 1945 (age 72)
Ripley, Surrey, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Guitarist
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1962–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitewww.ericclapton.com
Eric Patrick ClaptonCBE (born 30 March 1945), is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist and separately as a member of the Yardbirds and of Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time.[1] Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stonemagazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"[2] and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time".[3] He was also named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.[4]
In the mid-1960s Clapton left the Yardbirds to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop".[5] After Cream broke up, he formed blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. Clapton's solo career began in the 1970s, where his work bore the influence of the mellow style of J. J. Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach a mass market.[6] Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded with Derek and the Dominos; and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded with Cream. Following the death of his son Conor in 1991, Clapton's grief was expressed in the song "Tears in Heaven", which was featured on his Unplugged album.
Clapton has been the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2004 he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music.[7][8][9] He has received four Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his solo career, Clapton has sold more than 130 million records worldwide.[10] In 1998, Clapton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, founded the Crossroads Centre on Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers.[11]

Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb, 14 October 1940) is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist. Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. He has total sales of over 21 million singles in the United Kingdom and is the third-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history, behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.

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Cliff Richard

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir
Cliff Richard
OBE
Cliff Richard Brussels.jpg
Richard in November 2009
Background information
Birth nameHarry Rodger Webb
Born14 October 1940 (age 77)
LucknowUnited ProvincesBritish India
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • actor
  • philanthropist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • percussion
Years active1958–present
Labels
Associated actsThe Drifters/The ShadowsOlivia Newton-John
Websitewww.cliffrichard.org
Sir Cliff Richard OBE (born Harry Rodger Webb, 14 October 1940) is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist. Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide.[1] He has total sales of over 21 million singles in the United Kingdom and is the third-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history, behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley.[2]
Richard was originally marketed as a rebellious rock and roll singer in the style of Little Richard[3] and Elvis Presley. With his backing groupThe Shadows, Richard dominated the British popular music scene in the pre-Beatles period of the late 1950s to early 1960s.[4]His 1958 hit single, "Move It", is often described as Britain's first authentic rock and roll song, and John Lennon once claimed that "before Cliff and the Shadows, there had been nothing worth listening to in British music."[5][6] Increased focus on his Christianity and subsequent softening of his music led to a more middle of the road pop image and he sometimes ventured into contemporary Christian music.
Over a career spanning almost 60 years, Richard has amassed many gold and platinum discs and awards, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male twice and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and two Ivor Novello Awards. He has had more than 130 singles, albums and EPs make the UK Top 20, more than any other artist.[7] Richard has had 67 UK top ten singles, the second highest total for an artist behind Elvis Presley.[8] Richard holds the record (with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its first six decades (1950s–2000s). He has achieved 14 UK No. 1 singles,[9] and is the only singer to have had a No. 1 single in the UK in five consecutive decades: the 1950s through to the 1990s.[10]
Richard has never achieved the same impact in the United States despite eight US Top 40 singles, including the million-selling "Devil Woman" and "We Don't Talk Anymore". In Canada, Richard achieved comparatively more success, with a successful period in the early 1960s, and again in the late 1970s and early 1980s with some singles and albums reaching gold and platinum status.[11] He has remained a popular music, film, and television personality in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Northern Europe and Asia, and he retains a following in other countries.
Richard has been a resident in the United Kingdom for most of his life, but in 2010, he confirmed that he had become a citizen of Barbados.[12] When not touring, he divides his time between living in Barbados and Portugal.[13]

Monday 19 March 2018

Artful Dodger - Re-Wind

Craig David - I Know You

"I Know You" is a song by British singer Craig David, featuring the British band Bastille. The single was released on 23 November 2017, as the second single from David's seventh studio album, The Time Is Now (2018). The music video for the song first premiered on 4 January 2018 on NME's official website, before later being uploaded to YouTube. It features David and Smith (of Bastille) at a party. Another David song, "For the Gram" can be heard at the beginning in the background

Craig David - Heartline

"Heartline" is a song by British singer Craig David, from his seventh studio album, The Time Is Now, released on 26 January 2018, "Heartline" is the lead single from the album. The single was released on 14 September 2017, on David's official YouTube account. The music video of the song was released on David's official YouTube account on 18 October 2017.

Craig David - All We Needed

"All We Needed" is a song by British singer Craig David. The song was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 11 November 2016 by Sony Music. The song features on his sixth studio album, Following My Intuition (2016). It was released as the official single for Children in Need 2016.

Craig David - Ain't Giving Up

"Ain't Giving Up" is a song by British singer Craig David and British DJ Sigala. It is the first single from his sixth long-delayed album Following My Intuition. It was released as a digital download on 19 August 2016 by Insanity Records, Speakerbox Media and Sony Music. David announced it on his official Facebook account along with the release of the album. "Ain't Giving Up" was released as the "fourth" single, but this is actually Craig David's first "official" from his latest album, Following My Intuition, three previous singles was released before: "When the Bassline Drops", "Nothing Like This" with Blonde and "One More Time", was intended to be the "first" single from his upcoming album, those singles charted in positive positions on the UK Singles Chart. Sigala and David previously covered Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's hit, "See You Again" on BBC Radio 1. The single debuted at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart, giving David his twentieth top 40 hit. "Ain't Giving Up"
(with Sigala)

When you're so in love
Sometimes you gotta take a chance to break through
And when the world is not enough
That's what gives you everything or breaks you

Feeling empty, feel used
It's like we're running off fumes
A little broken, confused
But one thing I know for sure

Ain't giving up on you, ain't giving up on you
Ain't giving up on you, ain't giving up on you
Ain't giving up on you
Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you
Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you
Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you
Ain't giving up on you
Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

When the going gets tough
Just remember it's me and you for life
And when the world is not enough
Baby, are we worth the fight?

Feeling empty, feel used
It's like we're running off fumes
A little broken, confused
But one thing I know for sure

Ain't giving up on you, ain't giving up on you
Ain't giving up on you, ain't giving up on you
Ain't giving up on you
Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you
Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you
Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you
Ain't giving up on you
Oh, oh, oh, ain't giving up on you

Craig David - One More Time

"One More Time" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was released as a digital download on 20 May 2016 as the third single from his sixth studio album, Following My Intuition.This is the third single for his comeback, after "When the Bassline Drops" and "Nothing Like This", which received acclaim from critics. The music video for the song was released through Craig David's official Facebook account on 27 May 2016. It features Craig David as a DJ, with amount of friends dancing around his turntable throughout the song.

Craig David - Nothing Like This

"Nothing Like This" is a song by English deep house duo Blonde, with English singer Craig David. It serves as the second single from his sixth studio album, Following My Intuition (2016). It received its debut airplay on Capital FM on 17 March 2016 and was released by Parlophone and FFRR Records the following day. The song debuted at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 15

Craig David - Who Am I

"Who Am I" is a song recorded by English singer Katy B for her third studio album, Honey (2016). It is a collaboration with American electronic music band Major Lazer and English singer Craig David. The song was written by Brien, David, Jr. Blender, Thomas Pentz and produced by Geneeus, Jr. Blender and Pentz. It was released on 5 February 2016 as the lead single from the album. The song received generally favourable reviews from music critics. On 12 February 2016, the single peaked at number 89 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video for the song was shot in early February 2016 in Miami. It premiered on 23 February 2016. The clip shows Katy B and David performing the track amongst Miami's night time lights.

Craig David - When The Bassline Drops

"When the Bassline Drops" is a song by British singer Craig David and British rapper Big Narstie. It is David's first single in six years, it was released on 27 November 2015 by Insanity and Speakerbox Media as the lead single from his sixth studio album, Following My Intuition (2016). The song was written by David, Scott Wild and Tyrone Lindo, and peaked at number ten on the UK Singles Chart. A music video to accompany the release of "When the Bassline Drops" was first released onto YouTube on 10 December 2015 at a total length of three minutes and five seconds.

Craig David - All Alone Tonight (Stop, Look, Listen)

All Alone Tonight (Stop, Look, Listen)" samples Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye's version of "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)

Craig David - One More Lie (Standing In The Shadows)

"One More Lie (Standing in the Shadows)" is the lead single from Craig David's fifth studio album Signed Sealed Delivered. The chorus samples The Four Tops single "Standing in the Shadows of Love". It was released in the UK on 22 March 2010 as a digital download single. The video for "One More Lie (Standing in the Shadows)" was directed by Rage for Lut! Media. It debuted on 21 January 2010 on YouTube and is mainly a club scene-based clip. It was also nominated for Best Video at the 2010 Urban Music Awards.

Craig David - Insomnia

"Insomnia" is the lead single from Craig David's compilation album, Greatest Hits. The music video for "Insomnia" was added on Craig David's YouTube channel on 31 October 2008. It was directed by Sarah Chatfield.

Craig David - Where's Your Love

"Where's Your Love" is a song by Craig David from his album, Greatest Hits. It features vocals from rapper Tinchy Stryder and singer Rita Ora (although her vocals are not officially credited). It was made available for digital download only, on 10 November 2008 in both Ireland and the United Kingdom. The record is known for the chorus that has been used on various other underground UK garage tracks, Craig David is thought to be paying homage to the genre that made him a star. The song debuted at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart. The song mainly samples the intro from the SE22 mix of "Hold On" by Colours and Stephen Emmanuel, only increasing the tempo. The music video was uploaded and released to the streaming media website YouTube on 17 October 2008. It features David singing with Tinchy Stryder rapping and vocals from Rita Ora, with lyrics bouncing around a white background, with the occasional corridor with only David singing. It was directed by Steve Kemsley.

Craig David - Officially Yours

Officially Yours" is the fourth and final single taken from Craig David's fourth album Trust Me, released in the UK on 23 June 2008. David confirmed the single release at the BBC Radio 1Xtra live event on 22 March 2008. The song was also confirmed for release by the Birmingham Mail web site. On 14 May 2008, "Officially Yours" was added to the BBC Radio 2 B-list playlist. In the United Kingdom, the single was at a very disappointing number 130 mid-week. However, on Sunday 29 June 2008, the song finally reached number 158 in the UK, becoming his lowest-charting single ever. This is (like his previous single, "6 of 1 Thing") likely due to barely any promotion for the song. The music video for "Officially Yours" was premiered on 1 May 2008 on Craig David's official YouTube channel. It starts with a segment of "She's On Fire" before showing Craig singing on a stage with two dancers behind him in backdrop. The video was done in black and white format and was directed by Barnaby Roper.

Craig David - 6 Of 1 Thing

"6 of 1 Thing" is the third single from Craig David's fourth album Trust Me and was released in the UK on 17 February 2008. "6 of 1 Thing" was B-listed by both BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2. The song charted at number 39 in the UK Singles Chart after the physical release. "6 of 1 Thing" was released to the vast majority of Europe consumers on 18 February 2008. However, it was exclusively released to UK customers via digital download and compact disc on 18 February; online digital download site 7Digital and Woolworths stores across the UK issued the CD and maxi CD single on the Sunday, 24 hours prior to the official release date. The reason for this exclusive early release lies unconfirmed, although some say 7Digital and Woolworths had made "special arrangements" with Warner Music Group so that they were able to grab more of the market than any of their rival companies.

Craig David - Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)

"Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)" is a song by British singer Craig David. It was released in November 2007 as the second single from his fourth album Trust Me, following the single "This Is the Girl" with rapper Kano. It samples David Bowie's 1983 number-one single "Let's Dance". It debuted at number 19 in the UK Singles Chart. In its second week on the charts, it moved up to number 7. The song also broke into the Swedish Singles Chart, and peaked at number 10. "Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)"

[Intro]
I don't know about you
But if you're feeling the groove
You know what you gotta do
It's got to be funky

[Chorus]
(Let's dance) get on the floor no need to hold back
Sexy thong, mini-skirt, stilettos on, shakin' all that (let's dance)
What you doin' to me girl I can't hold back
Some hot stuff is all that I need
So why we waitin' (let's dance)

[Verse 1]
Hit the floor show me what you workin'
Sequins on your skirt accentuates all of your curves and
Girl you know I'm likin' all the things you're doin'
Specially when them other girls be checkin' out your moves and

Girl I want in
The way you turnin' me on I can't even begin
You so hot like you come straight out of the kitchen
When you dip it down low 'cos we trippin'
'Cos now other guys be lookin' at you
'Cos your so damn fine, really blows my mind
Girl it's all about you so what we gonna do

[Chorus]
(Let's dance) get on the floor no need to hold back
Sexy thong, mini-skirt, stilettos on, shakin' all that (let's dance)
What you doin' to me girl I can't hold back
Some hot stuff is all that I need
So why we waitin' (let's dance)

[Verse 2]
On the floor as I pull you close in
Hands all up my back with my arms wrapped around your waist and
Temperature be risin' beat straight hypnotizin'
Ain't no time for talkin' girl let's keep this whole thing movin'

Know what I'm sayin'
Hop in then we be just straight up misbehavin'
Girl you makin' me hard what a feelin'
Especially when you spin around rub up on my (beep)
And I ain't even playin' (that's right)
So many things I wanna do (tonight)
You make we wanna go home with you (that's right)
So maybe they all like to think it through
But right now it's all about me and you so

[Chorus]
(Let's dance) get on the floor no need to hold back
Sexy thong, mini-skirt, stilettos on, shakin' all that (and all that) (let's dance)
What you doin' to me girl I can't hold back
Some hot stuff is all that I need
So why we waitin' (oh)

(Let's dance) get on the floor no need to hold back
Sexy thong, mini-skirt, stilettos on, shakin' all that (and all that) (let's dance)
What you doin' to me girl I can't hold back
Some hot stuff is all that I need
So why we waitin' (let's dance)

[Bridge]
The way that you move it's got me feenin for more
The glare of the strobe lights getting down on the floor
Syncopated reactions girl well that's how I do
But it ain't about me no it's all about you

Don't want this to stop so let the record just play
Till the crowd wants the re-wind get it from the DJ
Girl I wish that we didn't have no clothes on at all
But before we head to the door

[Chorus]
(Let's dance) get on the floor no need to hold back
Sexy thong, mini-skirt, stilettos on, shakin' all that (and all that) (let's dance)
What you doin' to me girl I can't hold back
Some hot stuff is all that I need
So why we waitin' (oh)

(Let's dance) get on the floor no need to hold back
Sexy thong, mini-skirt, stilettos on, shakin' all that (and all that) (let's dance)
What you doin' to me girl I can't hold back
Some hot stuff is all that I need
So why we waitin'
Let's dance