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Caravan SandWitch
Caravan or caravans may refer to: Transport and travel *Campervan, a type of vehicle also known as a motor caravan *Caravan (travellers), a group of travellers journeying together **Caravanserai, a place where a caravan could stop *Caravan (trailer), a self-contained ''travel trailer'' camper or RV containing beds, a kitchenette, dining and storage areas; chiefly British usage *Camel train, a convoy using camels as pack animals *Convoy, a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for mutual support * Caravan Tours, an escorted tour company *Vardo (Romani wagon), or caravan, a horse-drawn wagon used by British Romanichal Travellers as their home. Automobile models * Caravan, (originally Car-A-Van), a term used by German automaker Opel to describe its station wagon bodystyle * Chevrolet Caravan, a two-door station wagon sold by GM do Brasil *Dodge Caravan, a series of minivans manufactured by Chrysler *Nissan Caravan, a light commercial van used as a fleet vehicle or cargo vehic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campervan
A campervan, also referred to as a camper, caravanette, motorhome or Recreational vehicle, RV (recreational vehicle) in North America, is a self-propelled vehicle that provides both transport and sleeping accommodation. The term describes vans that have been fitted out, whereas a motorhome is one with a coachbuilding, coachbuilt body. Ambiguity with motorhome The term motorhome is sometimes used interchangeably with campervan, but the former can also be a larger vehicle than a campervan and intended to be more comfortable, whilst the latter is more concerned with ease of movement and lower cost. For example, some campervans lack built-in toilets and showers, or a divide between the living compartment and the cab. The United States term "recreational vehicle" (RV) is more analogous to motorhome than campervan. Features Campervans may be equipped either with a "pop-up" roof which is raised during camping, or a fixed roof, either shared with the commercial van that forms the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan (1971 Film)
''Caravan'' () is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Nasir Hussain and produced by his brother Tahir Hussain, under the Nasir Hussain Films and T.V. Films banners. The film stars Jeetendra and Asha Parekh. Three Hussain fixtures were involved in the music production: composer R.D. Burman, lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri, and singer Mohammad Rafi. The film's plot was loosely inspired by '' Girl on the Run'' (1953). ''Caravan'' was a superhit domestically in India. It found even greater success abroad in China when it released there in 1979, becoming the highest-grossing foreign film in China. The film is estimated to have sold over tickets in Asia, mostly in China. Adjusted for inflation, it is still one of the highest grossing Indian films of all time. Plot Mohandas, a successful mill owner, finds out that his trusted employee, Rajan, has been embezzling money from him. After he confronts him, Rajan pushes him out of the window of a multi-story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kronos Quartet
The Kronos Quartet is an American string quartet based in San Francisco. It has been in existence with a rotating membership of musicians for 50 years. The quartet covers a very broad range of musical genres, including contemporary classical music. More than 1,000 works have been commission (art), written for it. The quartet has recorded over 40 albums and received a number of awards. History The quartet was founded by violinist David Harrington in Seattle, Washington (state), Washington. Its first performance was in November 1973. Since 1978, the quartet has been based in San Francisco, California. The longest-running combination of performers (from 1978 to 1999) had Harrington and John Sherba on violin, Hank Dutt on viola, and Joan Jeanrenaud on cello. In 1999, Jeanrenaud left Kronos because she was "eager for something new"; she was replaced by Jennifer Culp, who, in turn, left in 2005 and was replaced by Jeffrey Zeigler. In June 2013, Zeigler was replaced by Sunny Yang. In Feb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan (Van Morrison Song)
"Caravan" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and included on his 1970 album, ''Moondance''. It was a concert highlight for several years and was included as one of the songs on Morrison's 1974 acclaimed live album, ''It's Too Late to Stop Now''. It was also performed by Morrison with The Band in the 1978 film by Martin Scorsese entitled ''The Last Waltz'', which commemorates The Band's last concert appearance together before they stopped touring, on Thanksgiving Day 1976. Recording and composition "Caravan" was recorded on 30 July 1969 at Mastertone Studios in New York City with Lewis Merenstein as producer. The theme of the song is about gypsy life and the radio which are both images of harmony. Music critic Johnny Rogan described it as "a romantic portrayal of gypsy life and a testimony to orrison'slove of radio." Van Morrison also based the song on real memories while living in a rural house in Woodstock, New York, where the nearest house was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan (Juan Tizol And Duke Ellington Song)
"Caravan" is an American jazz standard by Juan Tizol and Duke Ellington, first performed by Ellington in 1936. Irving Mills wrote lyrics, but they are rarely sung. The song has regained popularity since being featured prominently in the 2014 film '' Whiplash''. Original recording The first version of the song was recorded in Hollywood in 1936 and performed as an instrumental by Barney Bigard and His Jazzopators. Two takes were recorded, of which the first (Variety VA-515-1) was published. The band members were: * Cootie Williams – trumpet * Juan Tizol – trombone * Barney Bigard – clarinet * Harry Carney – baritone saxophone * Duke Ellington – piano * Billy Taylor – double bass * Sonny Greer – drums The musicians were members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, which often split into smaller combinations to record songs under different band names. For this recording, which included Ellington and Tizol as performers, the nominal session band leader was Bigard. As of 2024 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan (Rush Song)
"Caravan" is the first single from Canadian rock band Rush's 19th studio album, ''Clockwork Angels''. It was released to radio stations and saw digital release on June 1, 2010 (a full two years before the album's proper release), on CD via mail order later that month, and as a 7" vinyl record for Record Store Day 2011, with a limited printing of 3,000 units. The B-side is an additional studio track titled "BU2B", which stands for the lyric "brought up to believe". Both songs were recorded April 13, 2010, at Blackbird Studios in Nashville with producer Nick Raskulinecz with mixing and engineering done by Richard Chycki at the Sound Kitchen in Franklin, Tennessee.Rush Press ReleasMarketWireAccessed May 26, 2010 The songs were mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York City. Track listing Music by Lee/Lifeson and lyrics by Peart Personnel *Geddy Lee – bass guitar, keyboards, bass pedals, vocals *Alex Lifeson – guitars, keyboards *Neil Peart – drums, lyrics * Davi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan (Art Blakey Album)
''Caravan'' is a jazz album released by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers in February 1963. It was Blakey's first album for Riverside Records after he signed with them in October 1962. The songs were recorded at the Plaza Sound Studio in New York City, on October 23–24, 1962 The producer was Orrin Keepnews who also supervised the album's remastered re-release on CD. In 2007, the BBC described it as "a slick, fluid, professional set of hard bop at its finest".Reynolds, Nick. (August 24, 2007"Art Blakey Jazz Messengers Caravan Review"BBC. Accessed September 7, 2011. Track listing # " Caravan" ( Juan Tizol) – 9:47 # "Sweet 'n' Sour" (Shorter) – 5:31 # " In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" ( Mann, Hilliard) – 4:06 # "This Is for Albert" (Shorter) – 8:21 # " Skylark" ( Carmichael, Mercer) – 4:51 # "Thermo" (Hubbard) – 6:48 *''The remastered CD re-issue features two alternate takes, each preceding its master take.'' #"Thermo (Take 2)" (Hubbard) – 7:26 #"Swe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan (Caravan Album)
''Caravan'' is the debut album by the British Canterbury scene and progressive rock band Caravan. It was released by Verve Forecast in January (UK) and February 1969 (USA) and was the group's only album for the label. Background The album was the result of the band borrowing equipment from Soft Machine (who were touring the U.S. at the time with Jimi Hendrix and using his backline), producing "an unusually mature musical statement". The album was released in stereo and mono, in both the United States and United Kingdom, but failed to reach chart hit status. Track listing All tracks credited to Richard Coughlan, Pye Hastings, Dave Sinclair & Richard Sinclair except where noted. ; Re-release The 2002 CD re-release included two full versions of the album, in its original mono and in stereo, and an extra track "Hello Hello" (3:12) which had originally been issued as a single. Personnel ;Caravan * Pye Hastings – lead vocals (1, 2, 4), co-lead vocals (5, 6, 8), guitars, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caravan (Thai Band)
Caravan (, ), is a Thai folk music, folk-rock music, rock band that formed out of the History of Thailand (1932-1973)#The 1973 democracy movement, 1973 democracy movement. It launched the ''phleng phuea chiwit'' (เพลงเพื่อชีวิต, lit. "songs for life") genre that has since been popularized by Carabao (band), Carabao. Personnel Current members * Surachai "Nga Caravan" Jantimathawn - vocals, acoustic guitar (1975–present) * Thongkran Thana - lead guitar, slide guitar, violin, vocals (1975–present) Former members * Wirasak Sunthawnnsi - guitar, vocals (1975–2021; ) * Mongkhon Uthok - vocals, phin (a kind of Thai lute), wut (a panpipe-like Thai instrument), harmonica (1975–2018; ) Music Surachai Jantimatawn was the band's primary vocalist and songwriter. He also played guitar. Wirasak Suntornsii played guitar and also did occasional bass and lead vocals. Mongkhon Uthok sang lead and played phin (a Thai stringed instrument), harmonica, wut (a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
