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Lost In The 80's
''Lost in the 80s'' is the first studio album by Canadian gypsy jazz band the Lost Fingers, released in Quebec on 6 May 2008 and in the remainder of Canada on 27 January 2009. The album consists entirely of the band's renditions of selected popular songs from the 1980s. English lyrics are performed through all tracks on the album except for "Incognito", a French-language song initially performed by Celine Dion. Awards and recognition During its Quebec release alone, the album sold over 100 000 units earning platinum certification. , July 2008 It was nominated as Album of the Year for the |
The Lost Fingers
The Lost Fingers are a Canadian gypsy jazz music group from Quebec City. History The group was formed in 2006 by Alex Morissette (backing vocals, double bass), Byron "Maiden" Mikaloff (vocals, guitar) and Christian Roberge (vocals, guitar). In 2014, after the departure of Roberge, two new members joined the group: François Rioux (guitar) and Valérie Amyot (vocals). The band's name was inspired by the genre's founder, gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, who lost the use of two fingers in a fire. '' Lost in the 80s'', their 2008 debut album, earned a platinum certification for sales of 100,000 in Quebec within 12 weeks of its release. It included covers popular songs from the 80's including Samantha Fox's Touch Me and Bon Jovi Bon Jovi is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983. The band consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarists John Shanks and Phil X, percussionist Everett Bradley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touch Me (I Want Your Body)
"Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" is a song by the English pop singer Samantha Fox from her debut studio album, '' Touch Me'' (1986). A successful topless model, Fox had been invited to attend an open audition for Jive Records, as the label was seeking "a British Madonna" to sing the song. She was offered a five album deal. Written by Mark Shreeve, Jon Astrop, and Pete Q. Harris, and produced by the latter two, the song was released on 10 March 1986 as Fox's debut single and the lead single from the ''Touch Me'' album. "Touch Me (I Want Your Body)" was a worldwide success, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while topping the charts in Australia, Canada, Finland, Greece, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and Switzerland. Lyrics and music video The song is about her searching for a man. The accompanying music video A music video is a video that integrates a song or an album with imagery that is produced for promotion (mark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straight Up (Paula Abdul Song)
"Straight Up" is a song by American recording artist Paula Abdul from her debut studio album, ''Forever Your Girl'' (1988). The song is a mid-tempo dance-pop song with influence from new jack swing. Written and produced entirely by Elliot Wolff, the song was released as the album's third single on November 22, 1988, by Virgin Records. "Straight Up" became Abdul's first top-40 hit in the United States, eventually topping the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in February 1989. The single brought Abdul widespread public attention and remains her biggest international hit to date, reaching the top 10 in at least 16 countries. The song was also included in her six compilation albums, released between 1998 and 2013. The song received positive reviews from music critics, with Daniel J. Levitin's ''This Is Your Brain On Music, This Is Your Brain on Music'' praising it as "hold[ing] a certain appeal over many, many listenings." It also earned Abdul several award nominations in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Cobb
Edward Cornelius Cobb (February 25, 1938, South Pasadena, California – September 19, 1999, Honolulu, Hawaii) was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, most notably during the 1950s and 1960s. He is notable for writing the song "Tainted Love" for Gloria Jones, which later became a hit worldwide when it was covered by Soft Cell. Career The Four Preps Cobb was a member of the pop group the Four Preps from its discovery in 1956 until he left the group in 1966, three years before it disbanded. Songwriting Cobb wrote the song "Tainted Love" for Gloria Jones, which Soft Cell reworked into one of the biggest pop hits of the 1980s. He also wrote a number of songs for the American rock band The Standells. He wrote their top ten hit " Dirty Water" and multiple other songs for the band. He is credited for Rihanna’s song “SOS.” Record production After his performing career ended, Cobb became fully focused on work as a record producer and sound engineer, which he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soft Cell
Soft Cell are an English synth-pop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. The duo consists of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball (electronic musician), David Ball. The band are primarily known for their 1981 hit version of "Tainted Love" and their platinum-selling debut album ''Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret''. In the United Kingdom, Soft Cell had twelve top 40 hits, including "Tainted Love" (number 1), "Torch (song), Torch" (number 2), "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye", "What (song), What" (both number 3), and "Bedsitter (song), Bedsitter" (number 4). They also had four top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984. The duo split in 1984 but reformed in 2001 to tour and release a new album. They held a reunion concert in London on 30 September 2018, stating it would be their last live UK performance as a duo but that they may still perform abroad and record together. Soft Cell's songs have been covered by several artists, including David Gray (British musician), David Gray, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tainted Love
"Tainted Love" is a song composed by Ed Cobb, formerly of American group the Four Preps, which was originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964. In 1981, the song attained worldwide fame after being covered and reworked by British synth-pop duo Soft Cell for their album '' Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret''. The song has since been covered by numerous groups and artists. Gloria Jones versions American artist Gloria Jones made the first recording of "Tainted Love" in 1964. Glen Campbell played lead guitar. The song was written and produced by Ed Cobb and arranged by Lincoln Mayorga. It was the B-side of her 1965 single "My Bad Boy's Comin' Home", which was a commercial flop, failing to chart on either the US or the UK. According to Nick Talevski, before Jones recorded the song, Cobb had offered it to the Standells, whom he managed and produced, but they rejected it. The Standells say that the song was never offered to them, and that they were not signed to Cobb's company Greengrass Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wham!
Wham! were an English pop duo formed in Bushey in 1981 consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. They were one of the most successful pop acts during the 1980s, selling more than 30 million certified records worldwide from 1982 to 1986. Associated with the MTV-driven Second British Invasion of the US, the singles " Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", " Careless Whisper", and " Everything She Wants" all topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Their 1984 Christmas hit " Last Christmas" has become a staple of the holiday season since its release, with all proceeds from the single going to charity. Influenced by funk and soul music and presenting themselves as disaffected youth, Wham!'s 1983 debut album '' Fantastic'' addressed the United Kingdom's unemployment problem and teen angst over adulthood. Their second studio album '' Make It Big'' in 1984 was a worldwide pop smash hit, charting at number one in both the UK and the United States. In 1985, Wham! made a highly publi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Careless Whisper
"Careless Whisper" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter George Michael. Released as the second single from Wham!'s second studio album ''Make It Big'' (1984), it was written by Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, with Michael producing the song. Although the song was released as part of ''Make It Big'', the single release is credited to either Wham! featuring George Michael (in the United States and several other countries) or solely to George Michael (in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and some nations in Europe). The song has been covered by several artists since its release, including Brian McKnight, Seether, Roger Williams (pianist), Roger Williams, Kenny G and Julio Iglesias, among others. A contemporary pop song with Rhythm and blues, R&B and soul influences, it features a prominent saxophone riff composed by Michael and played by Steve Gregory. It became a commercial success, topping record charts in at least ten countries and selling about 6 million copies worldwide— ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 significant figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, List of Michael Jackson records and achievements, his music achievements broke Timeline of African-American firsts, racial barriers in America and made him a dominant figure across the world. Through songs, stages, and fashion, he proliferated visual performance for artists in popular music; popularizing street dance moves including the Moonwalk (dance), moonwalk, the Robot (dance), robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time based on his acclaim and records. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his public debut in 1964 at age six, as a member of the Jackson 5 (later known as the Jacksons). After signing with Motown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billie Jean
"Billie Jean" is a song by the American singer Michael Jackson, released by Epic Records on January 3, 1983, as the second single from his sixth studio album, ''Thriller (album), Thriller'' (1982). It was written and composed by Jackson, produced by Quincy Jones, and co-produced by Jackson. "Billie Jean" blends post-disco, Contemporary R&B, R&B, funk, and dance-pop. The lyrics describe a woman, Billie Jean, who claims that the narrator is the father of her newborn son, which he denies. Jackson said the lyrics were based on groupies' claims about his older brothers when he toured with them as the Jackson 5. "Billie Jean" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, ''Billboard'' Hot Black Singles chart within three weeks, and became Jackson's fastest-rising number one single since "ABC (The Jackson 5 song), ABC", "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There (The Jackson 5 song), I'll Be There" in 1970, all of which he recorded a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kool & The Gang
Kool & the Gang is an American Rhythm and blues, R&B, soul music, soul, and funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964. Its founding members include brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell (musician), Ronald Bell (also known as "Khalis Bayyan"), Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Claydes Charles Smith, Charles Smith, George Brown, Woodrow "Woody" Sparrow, and Ricky Westfield. They have undergone numerous changes in personnel and have explored many musical styles throughout their history, including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco, Rock music, rock, and Pop music, pop music. The group changed their name several times. Settling on Kool & the Gang, the group signed to De-Lite Records and released their debut album ''Kool and the Gang (album), Kool and the Gang'' in 1969. The band's first mainstream success came with the release of their fourth album ''Wild and Peaceful (Kool & the Gang album), Wild and Peaceful'' (1973); it contained the US top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fresh (Kool & The Gang Song)
"Fresh" is a song by the American group Kool & the Gang. Released as a single in 1984 from the album ''Emergency'', the song peaked at #9 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart, and #11 on the UK chart. It also reached number one on both the U.S. R&B chart and U.S. Dance chart. Music video The action in the music video references the fairy tale Cinderella with the band performing the song at the ball. The two overweight women, the Ugly Sisters, are seen eating sandwiches, and a girl, Cinderella, cleaning the floor. Then suddenly Marilyn-lookalike Fairy appears and saves the day. Track listings ;12" maxi (De-Lite 881 564-1) #"Fresh" - 4:22 #"Home Is Where the Heart Is" - 3:51 #"Take My Heart" - 4:01 ;12" maxi (De-Lite 311122) #"Fresh" - 4:20 #"Rollin'" - 3:11 #"You Can Do It" - 4:08 ;7" single (De-Lite 881 564-7) #"Fresh" - 3:20 #"Home Is Where the Heart Is" - 3:51 Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Beat System version In 1996, Beat System rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
