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Kerry Ellis Sings The Great British Songbook
Kerry Ellis Sings the Great British Songbook was the first set of solo concerts by English stage actress and singer Kerry Ellis. The tour, comprising dates at the Shaw Theatre in London in June 2009, saw her through a set list of more than 20 numbers with an encore that included Brian May Sir Brian Harold May (born 19 July 1947) is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, animal welfare activist and astrophysics, astrophysicist. He achieved global fame as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band Queen .... Setlist Tour dates References External links * 1246 {{DEFAULTSORT:Kerry Ellis Sings The Great British Songbook 2009 concert tours Kerry Ellis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerry Ellis
Kerry Jane Ellis (born 6 May 1979) is an English actress and singer who is best known for her work in musical theatre and subsequent crossover into music. Born and raised in Suffolk, Ellis began performing at an early age before training at Laine Theatre Arts from the age of 16. Ellis made her first professional stage appearance in 1998 and went on to make her West End debut in the 2001 revival of ''My Fair Lady'' as an understudy for the role of Eliza Doolittle. In 2002, she landed the role of Meat in the original London cast of ''We Will Rock You'' and has subsequently played lead roles in musicals ''Les Misérables'', '' Wicked'' (in the West End and on Broadway), '' Oliver!'' and ''Cats'' as well as appearing in national tours and concert productions of musicals like ''Miss Saigon'', ''Chess'', '' The War of the Worlds'', '' RENT'', and '' Anything Goes''. Ellis, who has received several awards and nominations for her performances, has become recognised as the First Lady ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
"There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" is a song by the British musical duo Eurythmics, released as the second single from their fifth studio album, ''Be Yourself Tonight'' (1985). It features a harmonica solo by American musician Stevie Wonder. The song became a worldwide success; reaching number one in Ireland, Norway, Finland, and the United Kingdom, where it remains the duo's only chart-topper. Original version David A. Stewart, David Stewart recalled that he served as the producer for the overdub session with Stevie Wonder, who played harmonica on the song. At one point during the recording session, Wonder inquired if his playing was sufficient. Stewart assured Wonder that this was the case and advised him to improvise for 16 bar (music), bars on the harmonica. Wonder ended up playing various sea shanty, sea shanties as a joke, which helped to bring levity to the recording studio according to Stewart, who also documented the interaction on a cassette. Upon its re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" is a song by the British rock band Queen. Written by Freddie Mercury in 1979, the track is included on their 1980 album '' The Game'', and also appears on the band's compilation album '' Greatest Hits'' in 1981. The song peaked at number two in the UK Singles Chart in 1979 and became the group's first number-one single on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the US in 1980, remaining there for four consecutive weeks. Whitburn, Joel (2006). The ''Billboard'' Book of Top 40 Hits. Billboard BooksRoberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums. London: Guinness World Records Limited It topped the Australian ARIA Charts for seven weeks. Kent, David (1993) (doc). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W It was the band's final single release of the 1970s. Having composed "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" on guitar, Mercury played rhythm guitar while performing the song live, which was the first time he played guitar in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who Wants To Live Forever
"Who Wants to Live Forever" is a song by the British rock band Queen. A power ballad, it is the sixth track on the album ''A Kind of Magic'', which was released in June 1986, and was written by lead guitarist Brian May for the soundtrack to the film '' Highlander''.Who Wants To Live Forever UltimateQueen.co.uk Queen was backed up by an orchestra, with orchestrations by film score composer . The song peaked at No. 24 in the UK charts. In 1991, it was included in the band's second compilation album, '' Greatest Hits II''. Since its release, the song has been |
Run (Snow Patrol Song)
"Run" is a song by Northern Irish–Scottish alternative rock band Snow Patrol, released in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2004 as the second single of their third album, ''Final Straw'' (2003). The song was conceived in 2000 by frontman Gary Lightbody after an accident he had during a Binge drinking, bender. "Run" has been described as a Britpop power ballad. It received critical acclaim, and was compared to Coldplay's "Yellow (Coldplay song), Yellow". A music video, directed by Paul Gorewas, was released to promote the song; in it, band members use Flare, distress flares and motorcycles at night. An unreleased video, directed by Mark Pellington, was also filmed. The single reached the top five on the UK Singles Chart in 2004, and since it has appeared multiple times in the chart. Additionally, "Run" reached the Top 40 of Ireland, the Netherlands and the American Modern Rock Tracks. "Run" has been Cover (music), covered by multiple artists, including Leona Lewis, who release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chasing Cars
"Chasing Cars" is a song by Northern Irish–Scottish alternative rock band Snow Patrol, released on 6 June 2006 in the United States and 24 July in the United Kingdom as the second single of their fourth album, '' Eyes Open'' (2006). The song gained significant popularity in the US after being featured in the second season finale of the medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'', which aired on 15 May 2006.Philipp, Sven (24 June 2006), "Chasing Cars". ''Billboard''. 118 (25):61 "Chasing Cars" was one of the songs that revealed the impact of legal downloads on single sales in the UK, selling consistently for years after its release. The song is Snow Patrol's biggest-selling single to date, ending 2006 as that year's 14th best-selling single in the UK. It was the last song performed live on the BBC's ''Top of the Pops'' that year. Released in the post-Britpop period, the song peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 5 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. At the 49th Ann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love It When You Call
"Love It When You Call" is the fourth single from English pop band the Feeling's 2006 debut album, ''Twelve Stops and Home''. The song was released on 20 November 2006 and peaked at No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's fourth top-20 single. The Feeling played this song live for Children in Need 2006. They also performed it as part of the BBC One New Year's Eve 2006 celebrations and at the Concert for Diana the following year. Music video The video for the song (based on the film ''Casino'') features the band dressed both as gangsters and FBI agents. One member of the gangsters makes a deal with the FBI, leading to a shoot-out at the end of the video. Track listings UK CD single # "Love It When You Call" # "The Child" # "Don't Give Up" (acoustic version) # "Love It When You Call" (U-Myx) UK 7-inch single :A. "Love It When You Call" :B. "Do You Want It?" (Late Night Shed Experiment) Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Cover version ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Without You (The Feeling Song)
"Without You" is the second single by British pop/rock band The Feeling to be released from their second studio album '' Join with Us'' . The band recorded the song in their live set each night during their tour of the UK from 7 March 2008 to 20 March 2008—these recordings became available to download at the time of the single's release. It peaked at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart. Music video The music video accompanying the song shows Gillespie Sells, frontman in the group, playing a Russian cosmonaut with the rest of the band members playing other roles. Ciaran Jeremiah describes the band's roles in the video on the band's website. He describes himself as a "scientific-space-boffin", while "Paul is a soldier, Richard Richard is a male given name. It originates, via Old French, from compound of the words descending from Proto-Germanic language">Proto-Germanic ''*rīk-'' 'ruler, leader, king' and ''*hardu-'' 'strong, brave, hardy', and it therefore means 'st ... i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Englishman In New York
"Englishman in New York" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Sting, from his second studio album '' Nothing Like the Sun'', released in October 1987. Branford Marsalis played soprano saxophone on the track, while the drums were played by Manu Katché and the percussion by Mino Cinélu. The single was released in February 1988 as the third single from the album, but only reached No. 51 on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "Englishman in New York" peaked at No. 84 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart in April 1988 and reached No. 32 on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock chart that same month. However, the single was more successful in continental Europe, becoming a hit in several countries, reaching the top 40 in France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium. "Englishman in New York" was also a top 20 hit in Ireland. In South Africa, it peaked at No. 9. In 1990, just prior to the release of his third studio album '' The Soul Cages'', Sting's record label licensed Dutch DJ and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fix You
"Fix You" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all four members of the band for their third studio album, '' X&Y'' (2005). It was released on 5 September 2005 as the second single from ''X&Y'' and reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The song reached number 18 in the United States ''Billboard'' Hot Modern Rock Tracks. Promo singles were released for the UK and US. The song is a sobering meditation on grief in the face of the death of a loved one; frontman Chris Martin developed the song to comfort his then-wife, actress Gwyneth Paltrow, after her father Bruce Paltrow died. The anthemic track builds around an organ accompanied by piano and acoustic guitar, and develops into a spirited second half with group vocals, drums, and strings. The hopeful message of the song, and its two-part arrangement, was critically acclaimed. The song has been performed at memorials such as by Coldplay at the One Love Manchester benefit concert in 2017. In September 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Give Me Something (James Morrison Song)
"You Give Me Something" is the debut single of English singer James Morrison, released on 17 July 2006. The song is featured on his 2006 debut album, '' Undiscovered''. The single reached number one in New Zealand and charted within the top 10 in several nations, including Australia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The song was nominated for a BRIT Award in the category Best British Single Shortlist in 2007. This song was ranked number 100 on MTV Asia's list of the "Top 100 Hits of 2007". Meaning When James Morrison was in New Zealand and appeared on ''New Zealand Idol'', the two finalists asked Morrison what the meaning behind the song was, and Morrison said that it was intended to be a "harsh love song". The lyrics mean that the protagonist of the song does not love the person as much as she loves him, but is willing to give the relationship a try. Music videos The music video takes place in a studio where Morrison is seated in a chair, surrounded by mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scientist (song)
"The Scientist" is a song by British Rock music, rock band Coldplay. The song is credited to all the band members on their second album, ''A Rush of Blood to the Head''. It is built around a piano ballad, with lyrics telling the story about a man's desire to love and an apology. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 11 November 2002 as the second single from ''A Rush of Blood to the Head'' and reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, UK Charts. It was released in the United States on 15 April 2003 as the third single and reached number 18 on the US ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Alternative Songs, Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 34 on the Adult Top 40 chart. Critics were highly positive toward "The Scientist" and praised the song's piano riff and Chris Martin's falsetto. Several remixes of the track exist, and its riff has been widely sampling (music), sampled. The single's music video won three MTV Video Music Awards, for the video's use of Reverse chrono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
