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Absolutely (ABC Album)
''Absolutely'' is a greatest hits A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be creat ... album by English pop band ABC, released in 1990. It includes most of the band's singles, from 1981 until the album's release. A video package featuring their promos was also released. A new remix of " The Look of Love" was released to promote the album, but not with approval of the band. Track listing Charts and certifications Weekly charts Certifications References External links * {{Authority control ABC (band) albums 1990 compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be created by record companies without express approval from the original artist as a means to generate sales. They are typically regarded as a good starting point for new fans of an artist, but are sometimes criticized by longtime fans as not inclusive enough or necessary at all. It is also common for greatest hits albums to include new recordings, remixes or unreleased alternate takes of the hit songs, plus other new material as bonus tracks to increase appeal for longtime fans (who might otherwise already own the recordings included). At times, a greatest hits compilation marks the first album appearance of a successful single that was never attached to a previous studio album. Greatest hits albums usually are released after an artist or band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Fry
Martin David Fry (born 9 March 1958) is an English singer. He came to prominence in the early 1980s as co-founder and lead vocalist of the pop band ABC, which released six singles that entered the top 20 charts in the United Kingdom during the 1980s, including " Tears Are Not Enough", "Poison Arrow", " The Look of Love", " All of My Heart", " That Was Then but This Is Now" and " When Smokey Sings". He is the only member who has been with ABC throughout its entire history and is currently its only official member. Early years Martin David Fry was born on 9 March 1958 in Stretford, Lancashire (now part of the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester) and grew up in nearby Bramhall, Stockport, alongside his younger brother Jamie, who later went on to join the indie rock band Earl Brutus. Fry was editing a fanzine titled ''Modern Drugs'' in 1978, and first met future ABC band members Mark White and Stephen Singleton while interviewing them for an article in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alphabet City (album)
''Alphabet City'' is the fourth studio album by the English pop band ABC. It was originally released in August 1987, on the labels Mercury, Phonogram and Neutron, two years after their previous album '' How to Be a ... Zillionaire!'' Following a hiatus in which singer Martin Fry was being treated for Hodgkin's disease, it was recorded over a period of nine months, in sessions that took place at Marcus Recording Studios in London, assisted by Bernard Edwards, best known for his work with the American band Chic. The album's title and the titles of several tracks were inspired by the Alphabet City section of Manhattan, New York City, where Fry and Mark White lived for a time prior to the album's release. It peaked at No. 7 in the UK, making it their first album to reach the Top 10 since their debut ''The Lexicon of Love''. The album launched three charting singles in the UK. " When Smokey Sings", a tribute to Smokey Robinson, peaked at No. 11 on the UK singles chart; " The Night ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Smokey Sings
"When Smokey Sings" is a song by the English pop band ABC, released as the first single from their fourth studio album '' Alphabet City'' (1987). The lyrics and title of the song are a tribute to R&B and soul singer Smokey Robinson. In the United States, Robinson's single " One Heartbeat" and ABC's "When Smokey Sings" were ranked in the ''Billboard'' 100 pop chart simultaneously for several weeks, including the week ending 3 October 1987, in which both songs ranked in the top 10. Background "When Smokey Sings" and its B-side "Chicago" also topped the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. The song reached 11 on the UK Singles Chart and became ABC's second American top-10 hit, peaking at No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. There is a slight difference in the lyrics between the album and single version in the bridge of the song. The album version contains references to "Luther," "Sly," "James" and "Marvin" (most likely referring to Luther Vandross, Sly Stone, James Brown and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Be Near Me
"Be Near Me" is a song by English pop band ABC. It was released in April 1985 as the second single from their third studio album, '' How to Be a ... Zillionaire!''. It peaked at No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985, and was the only single from the album to reach the UK top 40. It was more successful in the United States where it reached No. 9 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song also went to number-one on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in September of that year, remaining on top for two weeks. Composition The song is written in F major (C mixolydian mode) with a BPM of 125. Music video The song's music video was directed by Peter Care and shows the four band members in colourful attire playing oversized, cartoonish, instruments, against a white background and floor while the camera makes a series of rolling, panning and swooping shots. Track listing 7" version US release #"Be Near Me" – 3:38 #"A to Z" – 2:50 UK release #"Be Near Me" – 3:38 #"A to Z" – 2:50 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How To Be A
How may refer to: * How (greeting), a word used in some misrepresentations of Native American/First Nations speech * How, an interrogative word in English grammar Art and entertainment Literature * ''How'' (book), a 2007 book by Dov Seidman * ''HOW'' (magazine), a magazine for graphic designers * H.O.W. Journal, an American art and literary journal Music * ''How?'' (EP), by BoyNextDoor, 2024 * "How?" (song), by John Lennon, 1971 * "How", a song by Clairo from ''Diary 001'', 2018 * "How", a song by the Cranberries from ''Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?'', 1993 * "How", a song by Daughter from '' Not to Disappear'', 2016 * "How", a song by Lil Baby from '' My Turn'', 2020 * "How", a song by Maroon 5 from '' Hands All Over'', 2010 * "How", a song by Regina Spektor from ''What We Saw from the Cheap Seats'', 2012 * "How", a song by Robyn from ''Robyn Is Here'', 1995 Other media * HOW (graffiti artist), Raoul Perre, New York graffiti muralist * ''How'' (TV serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty Stab
''Beauty Stab'' is the second studio album by English pop band ABC, released on 14 November 1983 by Neutron Records, Mercury Records and Vertigo Records. The album was recorded over a period of three months between August and September 1983, in sessions that took place at Sarm Studios East and West, Townhouse Studios and Abbey Road Studios. It was a departure from the stylised production of the band's debut studio album, '' The Lexicon of Love'' (1982), and featured a more guitar-oriented sound. The album was produced by ABC with Gary Langan, who had been the audio engineer on the band's debut studio album. The band employed the rhythm section of Andy Newmark (drums) and Alan Spenner (bass guitar) both of whom had recently recorded and toured with Roxy Music at the time. The cover photography was by Gered Mankowitz. On release, the album was received negatively by the majority of music critics. In a 1995 article, music journalist Simon Reynolds listed ''Beauty Stab'' among "the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Was Then But This Is Now
"That Was Then but This Is Now" is a song by the English pop band ABC. It was released in October 1983 as the lead single from their second studio album, ''Beauty Stab''. It was the band's third entry on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at No. 89. Music video The music video shows them playing on a stage behind a huge ''Risk''-style world map gameboard; scenes of the band playing, accompanied by various flags, are interspersed with scenes of a helicopter taking off and then exploding. Critical reception Upon its release in October 1983, it was "Single Of The Forthnight" in ''Smash Hits''. " art from the lousy chorus, I think it's one of the most exciting things they've done", Peter Martin wrote, "Fast and furious, the song still manages to retain a feeling of stylish grandeur that is the hallmark of ABC's work". The song features the heavily criticised lyric, "Can't complain, mustn't grumble, help yourself to another piece of apple crumble." Roddy Frame of Aztec Camera ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tears Are Not Enough (ABC Song)
"Tears Are Not Enough" is the debut single by the English pop band ABC. It was released on 16 October 1981 on two formats (7" and 12"). The two singles versions of the song are both different from the version on their debut studio album, ''The Lexicon of Love'' (1982). Originally produced by Steve Brown, it was remixed for the album by Trevor Horn. The song was ranked at number 7 among the ten best "Tracks of the Year" for 1981 by ''NME''. The single peaked at No. 19 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "Tears Are Not Enough" was later released as the B-side of "Poison Arrow "Poison Arrow" is a song by the English New Wave and pop band ABC, released as the second single from their debut studio album, '' The Lexicon of Love'' (1982). It reached #6 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it topped off at #24 ...". Track listing 7" Neutron/Phonogram; NT 101 #"Tears Are Not Enough" – 3:35 #"Alphabet Soup" – 5:25 12" Neutron/Phonogram; NTX 101 #"Tears Are Not Enoug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Of My Heart
"All of My Heart" is a song by English pop band ABC, from their debut studio album, '' The Lexicon of Love'' (1982). It was released as a single in the UK on 27 August 1982 and peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The B-side, "Overture", was an instrumental, orchestral medley of songs from ''The Lexicon of Love'', arranged by Anne Dudley. Critical reception In a retrospective review of the song, AllMusic critic Mike DeGagne wrote: "The lushness of the instruments and the small amounts of musical detail drape the body of the track, adding a slight classical feel to the song's flow." In 2005, Jess Harvell of ''Pitchfork'' listed "All of My Heart" as his favorite UK song of the post-punk "new pop" era, describing it as "ABC's slickest and most gorgeous single, and yet also possibly their most bitter." Harvell wrote: " Martin Fry alternates between open hearted and suspicious, warm and resentful with the turn of a phrase. The outro–a swirl of soundtrack strings, plucked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Singleton
Stephen Barry Singleton (born 17 April 1959) is an English musician. He was the saxophonist in the pop band ABC (which he left in 1984), starring in the 1983 short film ''Mantrap''. According to an interview Singleton did for the documentary '' Made in Sheffield'', he was friends with Def Leppard's lead vocalist Joe Elliott when the two were young children. Along with Mark White and David Sydenham, he founded the electronic band Vice Versa in 1977. He also produced several issues of ''Steve's Papers'', a Sheffield punk fanzine. In the early 1990s, Singleton was a member of the band Bleep & Booster, who released an album on London Records and produced some remixes for East 17. Singleton also produced records by Treebound Story (featuring a young Richard Hawley) The Screaming Trees album A Fracture In Time and Libitina. Singleton declined to participate in VH1's ''Bands Reunited ''Bands Reunited'' is a television program produced by VH1 in 2004. Hosted by Aamer Haleem, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
