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Alive (10cc Album)
''Alive'' is a live album by 10cc released in 1993. It was recorded in Japan during the opening nights of the band's comeback tour following the release of the album '' ...Meanwhile''. Overview The line-up of 10cc for the tour consisted of core members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, longtime 10cc members Rick Fenn and Stuart Tosh and newcomers Stephen Pigott on keyboards and Gary Wallis on drums. The album is notable to feature several cover versions, which is not typical for 10cc shows. They include two Beatles covers, " Paperback Writer" and “ Across the Universe”, along with a version of " Slow Down" by Larry Williams, which was also recorded by The Beatles. Release and reception The album was originally released in two variations: a 15 track 2-CD set and a 12 track single CD highlights version titled ''Alive: The Very Best Of'', which omitted "Paperback Writer", "Shine a Light in the Dark" and "Slow Down". The album was reissued several times with titles ''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10cc
10cc are an English rock music, rock band formed in Stockport, southeast of Manchester, in 1972. The group initially consisted of four musicians, Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, who had written and recorded together since 1968. The four members contributed to songwriting, working together in various permutations. Godley and Creme’s songwriting has been said to be inspired by Art pop, art and cinema. The four members were multi-instrumentalists, singers, writers and producers. Most of the band's records were recorded at their own Strawberry Studios (North) in Stockport and Strawberry Studios (South) in Dorking, with most of those engineered by Stewart. From 1972 to 1978, 10cc had five consecutive UK top-ten albums: ''Sheet Music (10cc album), Sheet Music'' (1974), ''The Original Soundtrack'' (1975), ''How Dare You! (album), How Dare You!'' (1976), ''Deceptive Bends'' (1977), and ''Bloody Tourists'' (1978). 10cc also had twelve singles reach the UK ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slow Down (Larry Williams Song)
"Slow Down" is a rock and roll song written and performed by Larry Williams. Recorded in 1957, AllMusic writer Stewart Mason describes it as "raucous enough to be punk rock nearly a full two decades before the concept was even in existence." Specialty Records released it as a single in 1958, but only the second-side "Dizzy, Miss Lizzy" reached the record charts. Both songs were later covered by the Beatles. Recording Williams recorded the song at Master Recorders, Hollywood, California, on September 11, 1957. Music journalist Gene Sculatti describes the instrumentation provided by the back-up musicians as "unstoppable, nongimmicky, almost careening out of control with its pounding piano and booting sax, 'Slow Down' is arguably Williams's hippest track". The personnel includes: * Larry Williams – vocal, piano * Jewell Grant – baritone sax *Plas Johnson – tenor sax * René Hall – guitar * Ted Brinson – bass * Earl Palmer – drums The Beatles rendition On June 1, 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreadlock Holiday
"Dreadlock Holiday" is a reggae song by 10cc. Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman, it was the lead single from the band's 1978 album, ''Bloody Tourists''. It was a number one hit in several countries. Composition The song was based on real events Eric Stewart and Moody Blues vocalist Justin Hayward experienced in Barbados, and Graham Gouldman experienced in Jamaica. Graham Gouldman commented: "Some of the experiences that are mentioned are true, and some of them are ... fairly true!" Stewart recalled seeing a white man "trying to be cool and he looked so naff" walking into a group of Afro-Caribbeans and being reprimanded, which became the lyric "Don't you walk through my words, you got to show some respect". Another lyric came from a conversation Gouldman had with a Jamaican, who when asked if he liked cricket replied, "No, I love it!". Music video The music video for the song was directed by Storm Thorgerson. The beach scene in the official video was filmed on the Dorset ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feel The Benefit
"Feel the Benefit" is a song by 10cc appearing on their 1977 album, ''Deceptive Bends''. It is the final track on the album, and is the band's longest studio recording at eleven and a half minutes. The song is a fan favorite, and has been included on many of the band's compilation albums and has been performed live by the band many times since its release. The song showcases a heavy Beatles-influenced sound. Some of its musical elements seem to be directly inspired by the songs "Dear Prudence" (1968) and " Venus and Mars" (1975). Composition The song is a suite in three parts: * I: "Reminisce and Speculate" The first part of the song starts with a slow chord progression played on guitar in a similar fashion to "Dear Prudence". Eventually, loud orchestral crashes signaling the start of the song are added as well. Following a short orchestral melody, the song's verses are then sung by Eric Stewart. The bridge is sung by both Stewart and Graham Gouldman. This part ends with an orc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art For Art's Sake (song)
"Art for Art's Sake" is a single by 10cc released in 1975. It was taken from the '' How Dare You!'' album, and, in an edited version, reached No. 5 on the UK singles chart. The title of the song derives from the fact that Graham Gouldman's father, Hymie Gouldman, often used to say "Art for art's sake, money for God's sake, okay". The wordless tape-loop vocals used by the band in their ground-breaking hit "I'm Not in Love" are also clearly audible in the slow sections of the song. ''Record World'' called it "a spirited tour-de-force of vocal and production technique with an irresistible hook" and "a great sound." Personnel * Eric Stewart – lead vocal, grand piano, electric piano, six string bass, fuzz bass, lead guitar * Graham Gouldman – electric guitars, cow bell, tambourine, backing vocals * Lol Creme – 2nd lead vocal, electric guitars, maracas, Moog synthesizer, recorder, backing vocals * Kevin Godley Kevin Michael Godley (born 7 October 1945) is an English sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and the piano, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One of List of best-selling music artists, the most successful composers and performers in history, McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range and eclecticism in music, musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from traditional pop, pre-rock and roll pop to classical, ballads and electronica. His Lennon–McCartney, songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in music history. Born in Liverpool, McCartney taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting as a teenager, having been influenced by his father, a jazz player, and rock and roll performers such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly. He began his career when he joined Lennon's skiffle group, the Quarrymen, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lennon
John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 19408 December 1980) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's Lennon–McCartney, songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. Born in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the Skiffle revival, skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1956, he formed the Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Lennon initially was the group's ''de facto'' leader, a role he gradually seemed to cede to McCartney, writing and co-writing songs with increasing innovation, including "Strawberry Fields Forever", which he later cited as his finest work with the band. Lennon soon expanded his work into other media by participating in numerous films, including ''How I Won the War'', and authoring ''In His Own Write'' and ''A Spaniard in the Works'', both collections of literary nonsense, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Things We Do For Love (song)
"The Things We Do for Love" is a song by British band 10cc, released as a single in 1976. It later featured on the album ''Deceptive Bends'' released in 1977 and was the group's first release after the departure of band members Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. Recording The song originated during the ''How Dare You!'' sessions, but was unpopular with Godley and Creme. Eric Stewart recalled, "While we were recording it, Kevin was coming out with some heavy statements like, 'I don't want to do any more crap like this,' after I played 'The Things We Do for Love' to him and Lol." Reception ''Record World'' called it a "well crafted tune with a crisp, pop sound". ''Cash Box'' called it a "pop record that combines the best of a strong Beatles influence with solid rock ’n’ roll and the luxuriant harmonies that characterized 0cc'spast efforts". Track listing ;UK 7" single :A. "The Things We Do for Love" – 3:32 :B. "Hot to Trot" – 4:28 Personnel *Eric Stewart – lead & backing v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Morning Judge
"Good Morning Judge" is a song by English art rock band 10cc, released as the second single from their 1977 album ''Deceptive Bends''. The song became the group's sixth consecutive Top 10 single in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 5. ''Record World'' said that "this rather outrageous tale of shattered romance could be one of the year's most unusual hits" and commented on "the jagged, slicing guitar work." ''Cash Box'' said that "this up-tempo number dances with energetic upbeats and tight rhythmic changes" and that "all the appropriate sounds are there, from the low pitched harmonies to the manifold guitar effects and even the jingling tambourine." Music video A music video was produced for the song that revolves around a fictional courtroom trial. It features Eric Stewart as the defendant who is alleged to have committed a grand theft auto, and Graham Gouldman as the judge in a court. Stewart and Gouldman also play various other characters with Paul Burgess, including members o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Godley
Kevin Michael Godley (born 7 October 1945) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer and music video director. He was a singer and drummer of the art rock band 10cc and later was part of collaboration duo Godley & Creme with Lol Creme. Early life Kevin Michael Godley was born on 7 October 1945 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England, to a Jewish family, and went to North Cestrian Grammar School in Altrincham. While attending art college in Manchester Godley met future creative partner Lol Creme. Godley and Creme joined the R&B combo the Sabres. Godley and Creme, like Graham Gouldman, grew up in Jewish households, although Godley downplayed the influence of Judaism on his life and work in later years. "I don’t think of myself as Jewish. I think of myself as Jew-ish. There’s a distinction. It never really occurred to me." In the same interview, he described his religion as "art and music." 10cc and Godley & Creme They became involved in a number of bands such as the Moc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Mandy Fly Me
"I'm Mandy Fly Me" is a single by 10cc released in 1976. It was taken from the '' How Dare You!'' album, and reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Writing and recording The album version of "I'm Mandy Fly Me" features an intro in the form of one of the bridge sections of the band's 1974 song "Clockwork Creep". The section, whose lyrics are "Oh, no you'll never get me up in one of these again / 'Cause what goes up must come down", is rendered soft and tinny, as if heard playing from a portable transistor radio or an in-flight audio system. In a radio interview, songwriter Eric Stewart recalled the origins of the song: He continued: ''Record World'' said that it has "shifting harmonies and twisting time signatures." Personnel * Eric Stewart – lead vocal, electric piano, grand piano, lead guitar (second solo), whistle, backing vocals * Graham Gouldman – bass guitar, double bass, six string bass, acoustic guitar, zither, backing vocals * Lol Creme – acoustic guitar, lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wall Street Shuffle
"The Wall Street Shuffle" is a single by the British pop/rock band 10cc, released in 1974 on the UK Records label, from the band's 1974 album ''Sheet Music''. It was the most successful single to be released from the album, reaching No. 10 on the UK chart. The song features a classic rock riff and lyrics that deal with Wall Street and the economy. It features several topical cultural references and specifically mentions Getty, Rothschild and Howard Hughes. ''Record World'' said that this "economic dance lesson ssure to break the clever British band top 40." Track listing 7" vinyl Personnel For "The Wall Street Shuffle": * Eric Stewart – lead guitar, vocals, electric piano, grand piano, Mellotron, organ * Lol Creme – rhythm guitar * Graham Gouldman – bass, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, percussion * Kevin Godley – drums, percussion Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Covers ABBA singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad recorded a Swedish version called "G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
