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Why
Why may refer to: * Causality, a consequential relationship between two events * Reason (argument), a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose * Grounding (metaphysics), a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in virtue of more fundamental things. * Why?, one of the Five Ws used in journalism Music Artists * Why? (American band), a hip hop/indie rock band formed in Oakland, California, in 2004 ** Yoni Wolf, formerly known by the stage name Why? * Why (Canadian band), a rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1993 * Why?, a 1990s UK folk band, two members of which formed Quench in 2001 Albums * ''Why'' (Baby V.O.X album) or the title song, 2000 * ''Why?'' (Ginger Baker album) or the title song, 2014 * ''Why'' (Prudence Liew album) or the title song, 1987 * ''Why?'' (They Might Be Giants album), 2015 * ''Why?'', by Jacob Whitesides, 2016 * ''Why'', by Moahni Moahna, 1996 * ''Why?'', by the MonaLisa Twins, 2022 EPs * ''Why'' (Discharge E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why (Annie Lennox Song)
"Why" is the debut solo single from Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox, released on 16 March 1992 as the lead single from her debut solo album '' Diva'' (1992). Written by Lennox and produced by Stephen Lipson, it has since become considered as a signature song for Lennox, and has been credited for its emotional songwriting technique. Despite being considered a "risky choice" to launch her solo career, the song achieved considerable commercial success in international territories, including in the United Kingdom where it peaked at number five on the singles charts, and in the United States where it reached number thirty-four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and reached number six on the Adult Contemporary chart. Additionally, "Why" reached number one on the singles charts in Italy following its release. Its accompanying music video was directed by Sophie Muller. It won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 1993, and the MTV Video Music Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why (Gen Hoshino Song)
is a song by Japanese singer-songwriter and musician Gen Hoshino from his sixth studio album, '' Gen'' (2025). The song was written and produced by Hoshino, who co- arranged and programmed it with Mabanua. The song was released by Speedstar Records on December 27, 2023, as a double A-sided single with "Life". It was used as the ending theme to the anime film '' Spy × Family Code: White'' (2023) and follows the song "Comedy" (2022) that Hoshino wrote for the film's preceding TV-series. Musically, it is a mid-tempo J-pop ballad with a nostalgic-like sound that lyrically questions why people make memories despite the fragility of life. Hoshino traveled to Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, to find inspiration for the song. Upon returning home, he fell into a depressed state where he was unable to write the song's lyrics. Themed around the word —meaning traces of a moving light—he began to write about his current worries and struggles, which he believed started to match with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why (Taeyeon EP)
'' Why'' is the second extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Taeyeon, released by SM Entertainment on June 28, 2016. Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment, served as the producer of the album. The EP saw the contributions of alternative R&B singer Dean and Taeyeon's fellow Girls' Generation member Hyoyeon. Musically, ''Why'' incorporates various genres including EDM, R&B, and Pop. To promote the EP, Taeyeon performed on three music programs, '' Music Bank'', '' Show! Music Core'', and ''Inkigayo'' from July 1–3, 2016. She further embarked on her first concert tour Butterfly Kiss, which visited Seoul and Busan in July and August 2016. Upon its release, ''Why'' received generally positive reviews from media outlets, who were favorable towards the EP's diverse musical styles and Taeyeon's vocals. The EP was a commercial success in South Korea, peaking atop the Gaon Album Chart and has sold over 110,000 physical copies in the country. It also fared well in Taiwan, cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoni Wolf
Jonathan Avram "Yoni" Wolf (born April 30, 1979) is an American alternative hip hop and indie rock musician and co-founder of the record label Anticon. From 1997 until 2004, Wolf released music under the stage name Why?. In 2004 he transferred that name onto his newly founded band. Thereafter he has been credited for his solo work as Yoni Wolf. Prior to the founding of the band Why? in 2004, Wolf had also been a member of numerous other groups, including Greenthink, Object Beings, Clouddead, Reaching Quiet and Hymie's Basement. History Wolf was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Messianic Jewish parents. Before his first year in high school, he discovered an old 4-track in his father's synagogue and began to experiment musically. His forays into rapping, drumming, and poetry followed. In 1997, while attending art school at the University of Cincinnati, Wolf met fellow student Adam Drucker, aka Doseone, at the semifinals of Scribble Jam. Along with Doseone, Mr. Dibbs and his br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why (3T Song)
"Why" is a song by American R&B group 3T featuring their uncle Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Michael Jackson, one of the most culturally significan .... It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Jackson, who also produced it. The song was released as the fourth single from the group's debut album, '' Brotherhood'' (1995). "Why" was well received on European and Asian music charts. Critical reception British magazine '' Music Week'' rated the song five out of five, adding, "This smoochy soul ballad bringing together the family is a dead cert for the top three, with the older Jackson's vocals making it possible number one material." Music video A music video was produced to promote the single. It features 3T and Jackson and is shot in black and white. The music video was released on the Mic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why? (American Band)
Why? (styled as WHY?) is an American alternative hip hop and indie rock band. The band was founded in 2004 by Cincinnati rapper and singer Yoni Wolf, who had been using Why? as his stage name since 1997. In addition to Wolf, who serves as lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, the band consists of multi-instrumentalists and backing vocalists Doug McDiarmid and Matt Meldon, and drummer and backing vocalist Josiah Wolf, who is Yoni Wolf's older brother. Why? has released eight studio albums, along with several extended plays, demo albums, and live albums, since their inception. Yoni Wolf's final solo album under the Why? moniker, 2003's ''Oaklandazulasylum'', is typically considered part of the band's discography. Their first album as a full band was 2005's ''Elephant Eyelash''. They followed this album with ''Alopecia (album), Alopecia'' (2008), ''Eskimo Snow'' (2009), ''Mumps, Etc.'' (2012), ''Moh Lhean'' (2017), ''AOKOHIO'' (2019), and ''The Well I Fell Into'' (2024). History ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why (Carly Simon Song)
"Why" is a song written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards and performed by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon. Recorded for the film '' Soup for One'' in 1982, the film was a commercial flop but the soundtrack album was a success. One of many film-inspired singles by Simon, the song became a top 10 hit in the UK, and was successful throughout Europe. Background The song, like the rest of the soundtrack, was produced by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers of Chic. This was a move away from the usual guitar-based hits of Simon's past. The bittersweet reggae-tinged ballad became a hit in Europe, hitting No. 10 in the UK, and staying on the British charts for 18 weeks. The song peaked at No. 74 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and remained on the chart for 6 weeks. The song has been included on several of Simon's compilation albums, including the three-disc '' Clouds in My Coffee'' (1995), the single-disc '' The Very Best of Carly Simon: Nobody Does It Better'' (1999), the two- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why? (Bronski Beat Song)
"Why?" is a song by British synth-pop band Bronski Beat, released as the second single from their 1984 album '' The Age of Consent''. The song, recorded at RPM Studio in New York City and mixed at Townhouse Studios in London, pursued an energetic musical formula, while the lyrics focused more centrally on anti-gay prejudice. The song opens with a questioning vocal by frontman and vocalist Jimmy Somerville and the shattering of breaking glass. It was the trio's second top 10 success in the UK, throughout Europe and in Australia and is today considered a popular gay anthem. Single cover The drawing for the single cover, of a man with his head in his hands, was drawn for the band by Glasgow artist Robert McAulay, who was associated with the band at the time. Reception Reviewing the song for ''Melody Maker'', Adam Sweeting described it as "all rather twisted and tragic, especially when sung by those painfully keening vocals (the song is dedicated to murdered gay playwright Dre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why (Glamma Kid Song)
"Why" is a song by British dancehall musician Glamma Kid. It was released on 15 November 1999 as the fourth single from his debut album, ''Kidology'' (2000). A top 10 hit, the song peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The song features vocals from singers Marcelle Duprey and Rita Campbell, and heavily interpolates the 1982 Carly Simon Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1943) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records; her 13 Billboard Hot 100, top 40 U.S. hits include "Anticipation (song), Anticipatio ... hit, " Why". Track listing ;CD maxi-single # "Why" (Edit) - 3:32 # "Why" (Stepchild Club Mix) - 3:10 # "Why" ( 10° Below Vocal Mix) - 5:11 # "Why" (Clarkey & Blakey Mix) - 4:01 ;12" single :A1. "Why" (Edit) - 3:32 :A2. "Why" (10° Below Vocal Mix) - 5:11 :B1. "Why" (Giant Steps 2-Step Mix) - 5:45 :B2. "Why" ( Mafia & Fluxy Hard Mix) - 3:43 :B3. "Why" (Clarkey & Blakey Mix) - 4:01 Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why (The Byrds Song)
"Why" is a song by the American rock band the Byrds, written by David Crosby and Jim McGuinn and first released as the B-side of the band's " Eight Miles High" single in March 1966. The song was re-recorded in December 1966 and released for a second time as part of the band's '' Younger Than Yesterday'' album. Born from Crosby's fondness for the music of Ravi Shankar, the song was an attempt to assimilate traditional Indian music into a rock and pop format. However, rather than actually using Indian instruments on the song, the band instead used McGuinn's raga-flavored guitar playing to emulate the sound of the sitar. "Why", along with "Eight Miles High", was influential in developing the musical styles of psychedelic rock and raga rock. Conception The song was written predominantly by David Crosby in late 1965 and was largely inspired by his love of the Indian classical music of Ravi Shankar. Crosby's affection for Indian ragas stemmed from his friendship with the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why (Jadakiss Song)
"Why" is a protest song by American rapper Jadakiss, released on July 13, 2004 by Def Jam Recordings as the second single released from his second solo album '' Kiss of Death'' (2004). It was produced by Havoc, features a guest appearance from Anthony Hamilton, and contains a sample of Gong's 1976 song "Mandrake" throughout. "Why" was a crossover hit in several countries. It remains Jadakiss' highest-charting song on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number 11. The remix was produced by Elite and has an altered chorus by Hamilton, as well as appearances from Styles P, Common and Nas. Although not a remix nor a sequel, Jadakiss released the song "What If" that follows the same concept as "Why". All of the verses start with the song title. It included Nas (who - as mentioned above - was featured in the remix of "Why"). The song ranked #64 in About.com's Top 100 Rap Songs. Controversy Jadakiss attracted some controversy and condemnation from the politica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
