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Yazz
Yazz (born Yasmin Evans; 19 May 1960) is a British pop singer, who remains perhaps best known for her 1988 UK number one single " The Only Way Is Up". Some of her records are credited to Yazz and the Plastic Population. Career Yazz was born in Shepherd's Bush, London, to a Jamaican father and a British mother. She attended Holland Park School, where she excelled at sports, including the 400 metres. She was also a member of the England under-19 volleyball team. Following a spell as a catwalk model, she scored a number of club hits after recording with the group the Biz in 1983. Her first commercial success came in early 1988, when she sang on Coldcut's " Doctorin' the House". She soon launched a solo career on Big Life records, a label set up by her husband Jazz Summers, releasing her debut solo single, " The Only Way Is Up", in the summer of 1988. It went on to spend five weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart, eventually becoming the second-biggest-selling UK single o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Only Way Is Up
"The Only Way Is Up" is a song written by George Jackson and Johnny Henderson and originally released in 1980 as a single by American soul singer Otis Clay. In 1988, it became a chart-topping single in the United Kingdom for Yazz and the Plastic Population. The song is used as the theme tune to the popular ITV2/ITVBe reality television series '' The Only Way Is Essex''. Otis Clay version The song was written by George Jackson and Johnny Henderson. It was first recorded by Otis Clay and released as a single by Echo Records in 1980. Though not a hit, the song became the title track of Clay's album ''The Only Way Is Up'', released in Japan in 1982 and then North America in 1985. It is also included on his 2012 album ''Truth Is''. Yazz version The Yazz version was produced by Jonathan More and Matt Black (better known as dance duo Coldcut, who had worked with British singer Yazz on their hit single " Doctorin' the House"). "The Only Way Is Up" was Yazz's first solo single, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanted (Yazz Album)
''Wanted'' is the debut album by British pop singer Yazz, released in 1988. It contains the single "The Only Way Is Up", which reached number one in six countries. ''Wanted'' was certified double platinum in the UK in September 1989, for sales exceeding 600,000 copies. A three-CD remastered deluxe edition, containing the original album plus B-sides, remixes and Yazz's 1990 non-album single "Treat Me Good", was released on Cherry Red Records on 25 November 2016. Singles "The Only Way Is Up" was the first single to be released from the album, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart. Three further singles were released from the album: " Stand Up for Your Love Rights", "Fine Time" and "Where Has All the Love Gone?". Critical reception Bill Coleman from ''Billboard'' wrote, "Every once in a while an album that you had absolutely no expectations for makes you pull your foot out of your mouth. Case in point: ''Wanted'' ( Elektra), the debut by U.K. soloist Yasmin Evans, aka Ya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand Up For Your Love Rights
"Stand Up for Your Love Rights" is a song performed by British pop singer Yazz. It is the follow-up single to her successful single "The Only Way Is Up" and was released in October 1988 as the second single from her debut album, '' Wanted'' (1988). The song was a hit in several European countries, peaking at number one in both Finland and Ireland. Additionally, it reached the top 10 in Belgium, Denmark, West Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Outside Europe, the song hit number five on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart, number eight in New Zealand and number 22 in Australia. Critical reception Bill Coleman from ''Billboard'' wrote, "Potential smash follow-up to "The Only Way Is Up". Inspirational vocals and rhythm track are enhanced in the fab new mixes. Don't miss the dub." Chris Heath from ''Smash Hits'' said, "This starts brilliantly: Yazz chants the song's title, a police siren wails, one of those '70s style orchestras starts up and it launches into an odd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One On One (Yazz Album)
''One on One'' is the second studio album by British pop singer Yazz. The album was released in April 1994, more than five years after her debut album, '' Wanted''. The album contains the UK top 40 hit single " How Long", a duet with Aswad. Background Yazz commenced recording sessions for a second album with Big Life Records in 1989, as the follow-up to ''Wanted''. Following the release of the "Treat Me Good" single (UK No. 20, SUI No. 28, NED No. 48, GER No. 55, AUS No. 100) in June 1990, an album titled ''Revolution of Love'' was scheduled for release, but was ultimately shelved when Yazz parted with the record company. Following the release of Yazz's first single with Polydor Records in March 1992, "One True Woman" (UK No. 60), an album of the same name was planned for release in May 1992, but was cancelled. Several tracks recorded for this album ended up on ''One on One'', eventually released two years later, although "One True Woman" was not among them. Singles Thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctorin' The House
"Doctorin' the House" is a song by English electronic music duo Coldcut with British singer Yazz, released in February 1988 by Ahead Of Our Time and Virgin as the second single from their debut album, '' What's That Noise?'' (1989). The track incorporates samples from various sources, mainly TV and film dialogue. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart in March 1988 and spent four weeks in the top 10, making it Coldcut's biggest UK hit single. It also peaked at number one in Zimbabwe and number three on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. Critical reception Steve Lamacq from ''NME ''New Musical Express'' (''NME'') is a British music, film, gaming and culture website, bimonthly magazine, and brand. Founded as a newspaper in 1952, with the publication being referred to as a "Rock music, rock inkie", the ''NME'' would be ...'' wrote, "Squelchy bass rummages around in its footwear looking for wildlife, but finds only a sweetly crisp vocal line, looking im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Long (Ace Song)
"How Long" is the debut single by the English band Ace, from their 1974 debut album, '' Five-A-Side''. It reached No. 3 on both the US and Canadian charts, and No. 20 on the UK Singles Chart. In a 1981 issue of ''Smash Hits'', Phil Collins named the song as one of his top 10 favourites, describing it as a "classic single". Background Although widely interpreted as being about infidelity, the song was in fact composed by lead singer Paul Carrack upon discovering that bassist Terry "Tex" Comer had been secretly working with the Sutherland Brothers and Quiver. The guitar solo is by lead guitarist Phil Harris. Alan "Bam" King was the band's rhythm guitarist, formerly with the Action. Lead vocals are by Paul Carrack. The band had originally tried to record the song as a Motown-type single for Anchor Records, but gave up in favour of recording their first album at Rockfield Studios in Wales. The song was recorded for the album. In March 202045 years after its original release, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coldcut
Coldcut are an English electronic music duo composed of Matt Black and Jonathan More. Credited as pioneers for pop sampling in the 1980s, Coldcut are also considered the first stars of UK electronic dance music due to their innovative style, which featured cut-up samples of hip-hop, soul, funk, spoken word and various other types of music, as well as video and multimedia. According to '' Spin'', "in '87 Coldcut pioneered the British fad for 'DJ records'". Coldcut's records first introduced the public to pop artists Yazz and Lisa Stansfield, through which these artists achieved pop chart success. In addition, Coldcut has remixed and created productions on tracks by the likes of Eric B & Rakim, James Brown, Queen Latifah, Eurythmics, INXS, Steve Reich, Blondie, the Fall, Pierre Henry, Nina Simone, Fog, Red Snapper, and BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Beyond their work as a production duo, Coldcut are the founders of Ninja Tune, an independent record label in London, England (w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jazz Summers
Gordon "Jazz" Summers (15 March 1944 – 14 August 2015) was a British music manager. He managed acts such as Snow Patrol, the Verve, Scissor Sisters and Klaxons. Alongside Simon Napier-Bell, he co-managed Wham! and is credited with having enabled them to break into the United States market in 1985 and to go on to become the first western pop group to tour China. Early years Summers was sent to Gordon Boys (a military school in Woking) at the age of 12 and enlisted in the army at the age of 15.Obituary telegraph.co.uk; accessed 17 August 2015. He served as a radiographer in Hong Kong and Malaysia. In 1986, he and Tim Parry founded , a music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Life
Big Life was a record label established in 1987 by Jazz Summers and Tim Parry. It featured hundreds of releases from artists such as The Orb, Stare, Yazz, Junior Reid, Coldcut, De La Soul, and Damage. In 1999, the label was put into receivership. In 2008, it was purchased by Universal Music Publishing Group. See also * Lists of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, ... References External linksBig Life Web Site* British record labels Record labels established in 1987 Electronic music record labels Pop record labels {{UK-record-label-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holland Park School
Holland Park School is a coeducational Comprehensive school, comprehensive secondary school and sixth form located in Holland Park, London, England. Opened in 1958, the school was considered a flagship for comprehensive education, nicknamed 'the socialism, socialist Eton College, Eton', and at one time had over 2,000 students. History The school was built in 1957 by Sir Ahmed Omar and Daniel J Noel, with his father, Michael Noel. The school had its first pupil intake in 1958. The formal school opening took place on 23 October 1959 and was made by politician and local resident Priscilla Reyntiens, Lady Norman. In 1969, Hilary Benn represented the school in ''Top of the Form (quiz show), Top of the Form''. Journalist George Gale (journalist), George Gale in 1970 whilst editor of ''The Spectator'' claimed that Holland Park girls were running a vice ring at the school. - URL only has an article preview. Newspapers.com clipping of full articlepage 1anpage 2 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aswad (band)
Aswad are a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the mid-1970s, having released a total of 21 albums. Their UK hit singles include the number one "Don't Turn Around" (1988) and " Shine" (1994). "Aswad" is Arabic for "black". They are three-time Grammy Award nominees. History The members of Aswad are UK descendants of immigrants from the Caribbean. They attended John Kelly/ Holland Park School. Aswad was formed in 1975 in Ladbroke Grove area of West London. The original members of Aswad were guitarist/vocalist Brinsley "Chaka B" Forde, drummer/vocalist Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye, lead guitarist/vocalist Donald "Dee" Griffiths, bassist George "Ras" Oban, and keyboardist Courtney "Khaki" Hemmings. Aswad were the backing band of Burning Spear's 1977 '' Live'' album, recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London. Other contributors included Vin Gordon, and Karl Pitterson. Initially, the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cover Version
In popular music, a cover version, cover song, remake, revival, or simply cover is a new performance or recording by a musician other than the original performer or composer of the song. Originally, it referred to a version of a song released around the same time as the original in order to compete with it. Now, it refers to any subsequent version performed after the original. History The term "cover" goes back decades when cover version originally described a rival version of a tune recorded to compete with the recently released (original) version. Examples of records covered include Paul Williams' 1949 hit tune " The Hucklebuck" and Hank Williams' 1952 song " Jambalaya". Both crossed over to the popular hit parade and had numerous hit versions. Before the mid-20th century, the notion of an original version of a popular tune would have seemed slightly odd – the production of musical entertainment was seen as a live event, even if it was reproduced at home via a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
