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The Distance (band)
The Distance may refer to: * The distance (boxing), type of boxing match Film and TV * "The Distance" (''The O.C.''), a second season TV episode of ''The O.C.'' * "The Distance" (''The Walking Dead''), a fifth season TV episode of ''The Walking Dead'' * ''The Distance'', a 2002 novel by Eddie Muller Music * ''The Distance'' (Bob Seger album), 1982 * ''The Distance'' (Taylor Hicks album), 2009 * ''The Distance'', a 1987 album by Geoff Moore; also the name of Moore's backing band * "The Distance" (Cake song), 1996 * The Distance (Mariah Carey song), 2018, featuring Ty Dolla Sign * "The Distance", a song by Bon Jovi from the 2002 album ''Bounce'' * "The Distance", a song by Live from the 1999 album ''The Distance to Here'' * "The Distance", a song by Aly & AJ from the 2017 EP '' Ten Years'' See also * Distance (other) Distance is a numerical description of how far apart objects are. Distance may also refer to: Science and math * Distance function, defines a dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Distance (boxing)
The distance, in boxing, refers to the full number of rounds in a match. It is frequently used in the expression "going the distance", which means fighting a full bout without being knocked out. In title fights, this is called "the championship distance", which once was 15 rounds but today usually means 12 rounds (See history section),Frank Lotierzo15 Rounds: The True Championship Distance" ''Boxing Scene''. March 11th, 2005. though there were some ten-round championship matches. Non-title fights can be of any length under 12 rounds but are typically 10 rounds or fewer. Women's championship boxing is ten rounds or fewer, each round lasting 2 minutes instead of 3 for men. History In the early days of bare-knuckle boxing, there was no limit on the number of rounds and so matches would be fought to a conclusion (i.e. with a knockout or tap out). For example, the match between Simon Byrne and James 'Deaf' Burke in 1833 lasted 3¼ hours. Subsequently, laws and rules were passed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Distance (The O
The Distance may refer to: * The distance (boxing), type of boxing match Film and TV * "The Distance" (''The O.C.''), a second season TV episode of ''The O.C.'' * "The Distance" (''The Walking Dead''), a fifth season TV episode of ''The Walking Dead'' * ''The Distance'', a 2002 novel by Eddie Muller Music * ''The Distance'' (Bob Seger album), 1982 * ''The Distance'' (Taylor Hicks album), 2009 * ''The Distance'', a 1987 album by Geoff Moore; also the name of Moore's backing band * "The Distance" (Cake song), 1996 * The Distance (Mariah Carey song), 2018, featuring Ty Dolla Sign * "The Distance", a song by Bon Jovi from the 2002 album ''Bounce'' * "The Distance", a song by Live from the 1999 album ''The Distance to Here'' * "The Distance", a song by Aly & AJ from the 2017 EP '' Ten Years'' See also * Distance (other) Distance is a numerical description of how far apart objects are. Distance may also refer to: Science and math * Distance function, defines a dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Distance (The Walking Dead)
"The Distance" is the eleventh episode of the fifth season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series '' The Walking Dead'', which aired on AMC on February 22, 2015. The episode was written by Seth Hoffman, in his fifth writing credit for the series, and directed by Larysa Kondracki. This episode marks the first appearance of the Alexandria Safe-Zone, a prominent location in the comic book series of the same name. It also features the first appearance of Eric, a recruiter for Alexandria and Aaron's boyfriend. The episode focuses on the group's being introduced to Aaron, who promises the group would be valuable additions to his community, although his encouraging and optimistic outlook convince the group that he is a threat. Michonne strives for a safe haven and believes in the opportunity Aaron's community offers. The group take a different route than expected for safety precautions, which in turn causes multiple dangerous threats along their journey. Overall, the episode w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Muller
Eddie Muller (born October 15, 1958) is an American writer based in San Francisco. He is known for writing books about movies, particularly film noir, and is the host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Early life and education Muller is the son of a famous San Francisco boxing writer of the same name. Muller studied with filmmaker George Kuchar at the San Francisco Art Institute in the late 1970s. Career Muller is the founder and president of the Film Noir Foundation and is co-programmer of the San Francisco Noir City film festival. Muller is considered a noir expert and is called on to write and talk about the film genre, notably on wry commentary tracks for Fox Foxes are small to medium-sized, omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull, upright, triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail (or ''brush''). Twelv ...'s film noir series of DVDs and introducing Turner C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Distance (Bob Seger Album)
''The Distance'' is the twelfth studio album by US-American rock singer Bob Seger. It was released in the final week of 1982 (see 1982 in music). It peaked at #5 on ''Billboard''s album chart and sold close to two million copies in the United States. Seger, influenced by the Woody Allen film ''Annie Hall'', originally intended the album to be built around the theme of relationships but eventually that fell apart when Seger decided that sticking to the theme too strictly would make the album "maudlin". Several songs based on the original theme made it on the album: the hit single " Even Now", "Love’s the Last to Know", "House Behind a House" and the album closer "Little Victories". The album's lead single, "Shame on the Moon", was one of Seger's biggest hits, holding at #2 for four weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It also hit #1 Adult Contemporary and crossed over to #15 Country. Capitol Records had stopped manufacturing albums in the 8-track tape cartridge format ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Distance (Taylor Hicks Album)
''The Distance'' is the second studio album by American blue-eyed soul singer Taylor Hicks, released on March 10, 2009. It is the first release by Hicks under his own independent label, Modern Whomp, after parting ways with Arista Records. ''The Distance'' was produced by Simon Climie and features eleven tracks on the main version, including the single "What's Right Is Right" and "Nineteen", which tells the story of a teenage football star who joins the armed forces after the 9/11 attacks. Several tracks feature Nathan East and Doyle Bramhall II, both longtime members of Eric Clapton's band. "Seven Mile Breakdown" was originally recorded by Alabama indie band Spoonful James. It debuted at number 58 on the Billboard 200 and number five on the Top Independent Albums charts with sales of 9,000 copies in its first week of release. Reception Critical reception to the album was mixed to positive, with publications like Allmusic saying that "Hicks doesn't show great sensitivity as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoff Moore
Geoff Moore (born February 22, 1961) is an American contemporary Christian music singer. He began recording as a solo artist in 1984. In 1987, he formed Geoff Moore and The Distance, his touring band, which released eight albums generating a string of No. 1 radio hits throughout their 10+-year tenure. In 1998, Geoff retired the band from full-time touring. After a "farewell tour", Moore has continued as a solo artist, releasing eight more records between 1999 and 2015. ''The Next Thing'' was released in April 2016, making it his 25th album to date. Geoff is also an advocate for underprivileged children. He has partnered with Compassion International since 1985, being a spokesman and advocate for their work in releasing children from poverty throughout the developing world. He also works with Showhope, an organization founded by his close friends Steven and Mary Beth Chapman. Showhope cares for orphan children and helps assist with international adoptions. Geoff Moore is co-foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Distance (Cake Song)
"The Distance" is a song by American alternative rock band Cake. Released in August 1996, "The Distance" was the first single from the band's second album, '' Fashion Nugget'', and is considered one of their most popular songs. It was written by the band's guitarist at the time, Greg Brown. Background "It is a song about success and failure, and failure of success, really," said singer John McCrea in 2019. "It's a sad song, because there is no success. You can explode into the world with great magnificence, and still feel like the guy underneath the Mickey Mouse head, with the fan batteries that have stopped working properly, and it's dark under there, and everybody wants your autograph." Brown wanted the guitar riff to be played throughout the entire song, but singer McCrea felt it should be saved for the chorus. Composition The song is based around Cake's standard guitar, bass, and drums setup, with flourishes of solo trumpet, and McCrea's characteristically deadpan, drivin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Distance (Mariah Carey Song)
"The Distance" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey featuring singer Ty Dolla Sign. It was released by Epic Records on October 18, 2018, as the second promotional single from Carey's fifteenth studio album '' Caution''. It was included with the pre-order of the record. A lyric video was released on November 16, 2018, along with its parent album's release. "The Distance" was written by Carey, Tyrone Griffin Jr., Sonny Moore, Jason Boyd and Peder Losnegård, with the latter three also producing the song. The song is described as being "sleek, slow funk", with Carey speaking out against the detractors who doubted her relationship with her lover would "go the distance", setting the song during the "warm days" and "cold nights" of "late October". The song received positive reviews from critics and charted at number 13 on the US R&B Digital Songs chart. Critical reception ''Slant Magazine'' called the song "the album’s most radio-friendly offering so far". ''Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bounce (Bon Jovi Album)
''Bounce'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on October 8, 2002 through Island Records. Produced by Luke Ebbin, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, the album was recorded at Sanctuary II Studio in New Jersey. ''Bounce'' was heavily influenced by the September 11 attacks, owing in part to Jon Bon Jovi's proximity to New York City. The title "Bounce" was a reference to New York City's and the United States' ability to bounce back from the World Trade Center attacks as a nation. Album cover creative was produced by Grammy® Award-winning Art Director - Designer, Kevin Reagan and photography by Kevin Westenberg. Cover image for the album includes a stylized image of a radio telescope dish at the Very Large Array. The album debuted at #2 on the ''Billboard'' 200, making it Bon Jovi's highest debut in the band's history at that time, although it became their first album not to reach Platinum status. Background In end of July 2001, during the final to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Distance To Here
''The Distance to Here'' is the fifth studio album by the band Live, released in 1999. It debuted at #4 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 138,000 copies in its first week and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on November 19, 1999. '' |
Ten Years (EP)
''Ten Years'' is the first extended play (EP) by American pop music duo Aly & AJ. It was released on November 17, 2017. ''Ten Years'' serves as their first release in ten years, following the release of their third studio album ''Insomniatic'' (2007), which reached number 15 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It is additionally their first release since their departure from Hollywood Records in 2010; the record was released on their own label, Aly & AJ Music, LLC. A departure from their previous commercial pop rock sound, ''Ten Years'' instead opted for a 1980s-inspired musical composition that consisted of echoed vocals, an 808-inspired drum machine, and synth pads. The EP was preceded by the release of two singles: " Take Me" and " I Know". ''Ten Years'' has received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the blend of 1980's-inspired music and modern contemporary production, as well as praising the duo's songwriting. The album has peaked at #25 on the US Independent Albums char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
