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If (Janet Jackson Song)
"If" is a song by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson from her fifth album, ''Janet'' (1993). Jackson co-wrote and co-produced "If" with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with Harvey Fuqua, John Bristol and Jackey Beavers receiving songwriting credits for the sampling of their composition " Someday We'll Be Together", performed by Diana Ross & the Supremes. "If" was released as the album's second single on July 13, 1993, by Virgin Records. It fuses various genres, including rock, trip hop and industrial music, with elements of new jack swing and hip hop. "If" received critical acclaim, with most critics noting Jackson's evolution into a sexual persona from her prior reserved, celibate public image. It received a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song and was also ranked among ''Slant Magazines "Best Singles of the 1990s" list. It peaked at number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also performed well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (magazine)
''If'' was an American science fiction magazine launched in March 1952 by Quinn Publications, owned by James L. Quinn. The magazine was moderately successful, though for most of its run it was not considered to be in the first tier of American science fiction magazines. It achieved its greatest success under editor Frederik Pohl, winning the Hugo Award for best professional magazine three years running from 1966 to 1968. ''If'' published many award-winning stories over its 22 years, including Robert A. Heinlein's novel '' The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress'' and Harlan Ellison's short story " I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream". The most prominent writer to make his first sale to ''If'' was Larry Niven, whose story "The Coldest Place" appeared in the December 1964 issue. ''If'' was merged into ''Galaxy Science Fiction'' after the December 1974 issue, its 175th issue overall. Publication history Although science fiction had been published in the United States before the 1920s, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If—
"If—" is a poem by English poet Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936), written circa 1895 as a tribute to Leander Starr Jameson. It is a literary example of Victorian-era values. The poem, first published in '' Rewards and Fairies'' (1910) following the story "Brother Square-Toes", is written in the form of paternal advice to the poet's son, John. Publication "If—" first appeared in the "Brother Square Toes" chapter of the book '' Rewards and Fairies'', a collection of Kipling's poetry and short-story fiction published in 1910. In his posthumously published autobiography, ''Something of Myself'' (1937), Kipling said that, in writing the poem, he was inspired by the character of Leander Starr Jameson,Kipling, Rudyard. "Something of Myself." ''Rudyard Kipling: Something of Myself and Other Autobiographical Writings''. Ed. Thomas Pinney. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1991. p. 111. Print. leader of the failed Jameson Raid against the South African Republic to overthrow the Boer government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (band)
If was a British progressive rock and jazz rock band formed in 1969. In the period spanning 1970–75, they released eight studio-recorded albums and undertook 17 tours of Europe, the US and Canada. The band were acclaimed by George Knemeyer in a '' Billboard'' concert review as "unquestionably the best of the so-called jazz-rock bands". History The band was formed in 1969 by Dave Quincy, Dick Morrissey, and Terry Smith. They were managed by Lew Futterman, who was also the band's album producer. Signed by Chris Blackwell to Island Records in the UK and to Capitol Records in the US, their debut album, '' If'' (1970), entered the charts in both the States ('' Billboard'') and the UK. The second album, '' If 2'', was released the following year. They toured in Europe and the United States during the early 1970s, with two US tours during their first year, performing at Newport Jazz Festival, Reading Festival, and the Fillmore East (10 November 1970). They also shared billin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Ryder-Jones
William Edward Ryder-Jones (born 10 August 1983) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, music producer and composer from West Kirby, Merseyside. He co-founded the band The Coral, together with James Skelly, Lee Southall, Paul Duffy, and Ian Skelly, playing as their lead guitarist from 1996 until 2008. He has since pursued a solo career, writing both his own albums and film scores, as well as producing records for other artists and appearing as a session musician. Ryder-Jones' debut album, ''If...'', an instrumental concept album featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, serving as an imaginary film score for the Italo Calvino novel, '' If on a Winter's Night a Traveler...'', was released in 2011. His second album, '' A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart'' was released in 2013, again to positive reviews. His third, ''West Kirby County Primary'', was released in November 2015. Both are departures from the orchestral nature of ''If...'', the former featuring a more traditional colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (If Album)
''If'', often referred to as ''If 1'', is the eponymous debut album by English jazz rock band If. It was released in October 1970 on the Island Records label in the UK and Capitol Records in the US. The original artwork and the if logo, which was an award-winning design, were by CCS Advertising Associates. It was re-issued as a CD first in 1995 by an obscure label (OSA), then in 1997 by Island and finally in 2006 on Repertoire Records with two bonus tracks and liner notes by UK music critic Chris Welch. Track listing Side one # "I'm Reaching Out on All Sides" (Quincy, Fishman) – 5:14 # "What Did I Say About the Box, Jack?" (Dick Morrissey) – 8:20 # "What Can a Friend Say?" (Dave Quincy) – 6:28 Side two # "Woman Can You See (What This Big Thing Is All About)" ( J. W. Hodkinson) – 4:01 # "Raise the Level of Your Conscious Mind" (Fishman, Marsala) – 3:11 # "Dockland" (Daryl Runswick) – 5:21 # "The Promised Land" ( Dave Quincy) – 4:31 Bonus tracks on the Repertoire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (Mata Aetara)
is a song recorded by South Korean band Day6. The song was released as the group's first Japanese CD single on March 14, 2018, by Warner Music Japan. Ahead of its release, the song was pre-released as a digital single on February 26, 2018. "If -Mata Aetara-" serves as the theme song for the Japanese television drama, '' Repeat (Unmei wo Kaeru 10 Kagetsu)''. Composition The song is in the key of E Major and is 184 beats per minute. Track listing Charts Daily charts Weekly charts Certification and sales , - ! scope="row", Japan (RIAJ The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969. The RIAJ's activities include prom ...) , , 4,832 , - Release history References External linksDay6 Official Japanese Website {{authority control 2018 singles 2018 songs J-pop songs Songs in Japanese Warner Music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (Glasvegas Song)
"If" is a 2013 single by Scottish Indie rock band Glasvegas. It was released on 8 July 2013. It is the second single from their third studio album '' Later...When The TV Turns To Static''. It was written and produced by lead singer James Allan. Critical reception On release, the single was met with good reviews. Nick Levine of ''NME'' says that "'If' is grand, ragged round the edges, and wiser than you’ll ever be." He goes on to say "Welcome back to ‘brilliant’." Mickey McMonagle of the Daily Record says "this song has grown into a phenomenal piece of music." He then goes on to say "it’s destined to be a huge favourite live and MUST be a single." He concluded "Unmistakably Glasvegas at their very best." Music video A music video to accompany the release of "If" was first released onto YouTube on 8 July 2013. The video features William Shatner and is Glasvegas’ take on ''The Old Grey Whistle Test''. "We played on the Late Show with Craig Ferguson in LA a couple of yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (Bread Song)
"If" is a song written by American singer-songwriter David Gates in 1971. Originally popularized by his group Bread, "If" charted at No. 4 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 when released as a single in 1971 and No. 6 in Canada. It also spent three weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Easy Listening chart, and one week at the top of the Canadian AC chart. ''Record World'' said that the "gentle song by group's own David Gates (he produced and arranged also) will score in short order." In the U.S., Bread's tune was the shortest song title to become a top ten hit until 1993, when Prince hit No. 7 with " 7", later matched by Britney Spears' No. 1 hit " 3" in 2009. The song is distinguished by its opening line "If a picture paints a thousand words..." Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Telly Savalas version Telly Savalas recorded a mostly-spoken interpretation which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks and No. 1 in Ireland in March 1975. It has the shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (Kana Nishino Song)
"If" (stylised as "if") is a song by Japanese pop singer Kana Nishino is a Japanese Pop music, pop singer signed with Sony Music Entertainment Japan, SME Records' Newcome Inc. She debuted on February 20, 2008, with the single "I". Considered one of Japan's most popular songstresses of the late 2000s and 2010s, s .... It was released as her 11th single on August 4, 2010. The song was given the working name "I Swear" before its release. In initial promotional material about the single, it was described as a mellow medium tempo ballad, written about "a meeting with fate." Promotion "If" is her first single in about 3 months since her last one " Aitakute Aitakute". The title song "If" is the theme song for the movie '' Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower''. This is the second time that Nishino has sung a theme song for an anime film since her song "MAKE UP" ('' Bootleg'', 2009). "If" also was used in a television commercial campaign for Recochoku. The first pressing lim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (Pink Floyd Song)
"If" is a song by English rock band Pink Floyd on their 1970 album '' Atom Heart Mother''. Writing Written and sung by Roger Waters, like " Grantchester Meadows" before it, "If" carries on a pastoral and folky approach, but instead deals with introspection. The song is in the key of E major. Live The song was performed live at a John Peel session on 16 July 1970, at BBC's Paris Theatre, London. Waters performed it on several occasions, during the 1984–85 'Pros and Cons' tour, and in support of '' Radio K.A.O.S.'' in 1987. For these performances, "If" was expanded with additional lyrics and chord sequences. The song was later played by Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2024 in a medley with the Atom Heart Mother suite. Reception In a review for the ''Atom Heart Mother'' album on release, Alec Dubro of ''Rolling Stone'' gave "If" a negative review, calling the song "English folk at its deadly worst. It's soft and silly." Dubro said the same for " Fat O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If (preposition)
''If'' is an English prepositions, English preposition, as seen in ''If it's sunny tomorrow, ''(''then'')'' we'll have a picnic''. As a preposition, ''if'' normally takes a clausal complement (e.g., ''it's sunny tomorrow'' in ''if it's sunny tomorrow''). That clause is, within the conditional construction, the condition (or protasis) on which the main clause (or apodosis) is contingent. In such cases, ''if'' can be paraphrased as "in case" or "contingent on the case that". ''If it's sunny tomorrow'' is a preposition phrase, and within a conditional construction it functions as an adjunct (grammar), adjunct. Where ''if'' takes a noun phrase (NP) or adjective phrase (AdjP) complement, the construction is concessive rather than conditional: ''The ascent was exhilarating, if ''NP[''a challenge'']/AdjP[''challenging'']). Traditional grammar books commonly treat ''if'', often understood as a single word encompassing both this preposition and If (subordinator), the homonymous subordin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
