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Night Bird
Nightbird may refer to: * Strisores, a group of birds sometimes called "nightbirds" * Nightbird (song), "Nightbird" (song), a 1983 song by Stevie Nicks * "Nightbird", a 1975 song by Kalapana (band), Kalapana * "Nightbird", a song by SZA released on Soundcloud alongside "I Hate U (SZA song), I Hate U" (2021) * Nightbird (Paul Carrack album), ''Nightbird'' (Paul Carrack album), released in 1980 * Nightbird (Yanni album), ''Nightbird'' (Yanni album), released in 1997 * Nightbird (Erasure album), ''Nightbird'' (Erasure album), released in 2005 * Nightbird (Eva Cassidy album), ''Nightbird'' (Eva Cassidy album), released in 2015 * Nightbird (Transformers), a Transformers character * Alison Steele, a New York disk jockey known as "The Nightbird" * Nightbirde, the stage name for singer Jane Kristen Marczewsk See also * ''Nightbirds'', a 1974 album by Labelle * Night Birds (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strisores
Strisores ( ), sometimes called nightbirds, is a clade of birds that includes the living family (biology), families and order (biology), orders Caprimulgidae (nightjars, nighthawks and allies), Nyctibiidae (potoos), Steatornithidae (oilbirds), Podargidae (frogmouths), Apodiformes (swifts and hummingbirds), as well as the Aegotheliformes (owlet-nightjars) whose distinctness was only recently realized. The Apodiformes (which include the "Trochiliformes" of the Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy) and the Aegotheliformes form the Apodimorphae, Daedalornithes. Description The material evidence for this group is very equivocal; the most ancient Strisores are quite nondescript tree-dwellers but already tend towards peculiarly apomorphic feet, and no Cretaceous fossils are known. Torpor and other metabolic peculiarities are frequently found in this group, perhaps more often than in any other bird lineage. The synapomorphies that define this clade are the ''ossa maxillaria'' separated by a large c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightbird (song)
"Nightbird" is a 1983 song by the American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks, written by Nicks with Sandy Stewart. It was the third single from Nicks's second solo album, '' The Wild Heart''. The song, a duet with Stewart, peaked at No. 33 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on January 28, 1984 and reached No. 32 spot on the ''Billboard'' Top Rock Tracks chart. The song also reached No. 39 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary Chart. Background The song was written as a continuation of themes explored in "Edge of Seventeen," namely "the difficulties of female rock 'n' roll singers." In a 1983 MTV interview, Nicks said "Nightbird" was her favorite song from the new album. Reception ''Cash Box'' said that "a stark keyboard and guitar intro, together with Nicks’ tired, low-ranged croak, provide a melancholic setting depicting the approach of winter and night." Charts Notes and references *''Timespace – The Best of Stevie Nicks'', liner notes *''Crystal Visions – The Very Best of Stevie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalapana (band)
Kalapana is an American pop-rock band from Honolulu, Hawaii. They are known for their songs “Naturally” and “The Hurt”. History Early history (1973 – 1986) In 1973, childhood friends DJ Pratt and Malani Bilyeu auditioned at the Rainbow Villa for Cecilio & Kapono. Bilyeu was a solo performer at the Oar House in Hawaii Kai while Pratt was downstairs at Chuck’s in Sunlight with Kirk Thompson. They got together in Pratt’s grandfather’s garage with Mackey Feary, another solo act at the Oar House. They wrote songs, rehearsed, and at one point discussed the meaning of Kalapana. The literal translation of the word “Kalapana” is “sprouting money”. Thompson said the meaning was “beat of the music”, but he preferred the name “Dove” for the band. Pratt thought it meant “black sand”. Regardless, they named themselves Kalapana, playing their first gig at Chuck’s in Hawaii Kai. Kalapana became a regular band at a Honolulu club called The Toppe Ada Shoppe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Hate U (SZA Song)
"I Hate U" is a song by American singer-songwriter SZA and the second single from her second studio album, ''SOS'' (2022). It was released on digital streaming platforms on December 3, 2021, after being uploaded on SoundCloud on August 22. "I Hate U" is an electro- R&B song with a "crunching", light instrumental, containing a relaxed, "ethereal" chorus, and hip hop-influenced verses. A break-up song, it finds SZA detailing what went wrong in a past relationship, expressing resentment towards an ex-partner but acknowledging that she still misses them. "I Hate U" entered at number seven on the United States's ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it became SZA's fifth top-10 entry. It also peaked within the top 40 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The song received certifications from Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US. Background In 2017, SZA released her commercially successful and well-acclaimed debut studio album, '' Ctrl''. Crit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightbird (Paul Carrack Album)
''Nightbird'' is the debut solo studio album by the English singer-songwriter Paul Carrack. It came out in 1980, shortly after Carrack's tenure with Roxy Music, and featured musical contributions from several Roxy session musicians, as well as backing vocals (and a songwriting contribution) from Carrack's former Ace bandmate Alan "Bam" King. ''Nightbird'' was originally released on Vertigo Records in the UK and Europe, and was reissued in 2004 on PolyGram. The album's pre-release single was "Beauty's Only Skin Deep". On that single, it was indicated the album was to be called ''Showing Off''. Shortly after this album was issued, Carrack joined the band Squeeze. He stayed a member of Squeeze for most of 1981 before resuming his solo career. Track listing Personnel Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. * Paul Carrack – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, guitars * Winston Delandro – guitars * Neil Hubbard – guitars * Tim Renwick – guitars * Alan Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightbird (Yanni Album)
''Nightbird'' is a compilation album by keyboardist and composer Yanni, released on the Unison label in 1997. It peaked at #5 on Billboard's "Top New Age Albums" chart in the same year. Background ''Nightbird'' is a collection of rare and never before released recordings by Yanni, sparkles with imagination, flair and is sure to put a pulse in the bloodstream of even the casual listener. Being a skeptic, one will find a soothing yet orchestral wonder within the framework of each of Yanni's recordings. All songs except "Nightbird" have previously been released. Although the above is a quote from a review at AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All-Music Guide and AMG) is an American online database, online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on Musical artist, musicians and Mus ..., the liner notes of the CD actually say the following: ''Nightbird: A Collection of Yanni favorites including "Chasin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightbird (Erasure Album)
''Nightbird'' is the eleventh studio album by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released by Mute Records on 24 January 2005 in the United Kingdom and on 25 January 2005 in the United States. History ''Nightbird'' received mixed reviews and was only a moderate commercial success, charting no higher than number 27 in UK. Despite the mixed critical reception, many longtime fans of the band hailed it as a return to the sound and feel of classic Erasure albums like '' Wonderland'' and ''Chorus''. Singer Andy Bell's revelation that he was HIV-positive just prior to the album's release shed new meaning on the songs' introspective and sometimes melancholy lyrics. The album's first single " Breathe" entered the UK Singles Chart at number four – Erasure's highest peak since " Always" hit number four in 1994. No singles from the album charted on the U.S. "Breathe" became Erasure's second number-one on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart – their first being " Victim of Love" in 1987. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightbird (Eva Cassidy Album)
''Nightbird'' is a 2-CD plus 1-DVD live album by American singer Eva Cassidy, released posthumously in November 2015, nineteen years after her death. The album was recorded at the Blues Alley club in Washington, D.C. in January 1996. Some of the tracks had previously been released on the 1996 album, '' Live at Blues Alley''. The recordings have been remixed and remastered from the original tapes. Of the 31 songs, 12 are previously unreleased, including the title track "Nightbird" (written by Doug MacLeod), as well as the jazz standards "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" and "Fever". Of the 12 unreleased tracks, eight are previously unheard songs. The DVD which accompanies the 2 audio CDs contains 12 songs from the same set, of which 9 were previously included on the 2004 DVD release ''Eva Cassidy Sings'' and the remaining 3 are released for the first time. Critical reception Matt Adams of ''The Herts Advertiser'' wrote: "An exceptional release, offering fresh in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightbird (Transformers)
''The Transformers'' is an animated television series that originally aired from September 17, 1984, to November 11, 1987, in syndication based upon Hasbro and Takara's ''Transformers'' toy line. The first television series in the ''Transformers'' franchise, it depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects. The series was produced by Marvel Productions and Sunbow Productions in association with Japanese studio Toei Animation for first-run syndication. Toei co-produced the show as the main animation studio for its first two seasons, having been tasked with creating and finalizing animation models, designing transformation schemes, storyboarding some episodes, and general direction. In the third season, Toei's involvement with the production team was reduced and the animation services were shared with the South Korean studio AKOM. The show's supervising producer (Nelson Shin) was also AKOM's founder. The fourth season was entirely animated b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alison Steele
Alison Steele (born Ceil Loman; January 26, 1937 – September 27, 1995) was an American radio personality who was also known by her air name, The Nightbird. She amassed a large and loyal following on her night shifts on WNEW-FM in New York City during the late 1960s and 1970s. Her show featured progressive rock and artists associated with the counterculture of the 1960s, combined with listeners' calls and Steele's own unique brand of mellow DJ patter, peppered with poetry and mysticism. Her original Nightbird show ran from 1968 to 1979. Steele also worked in television for many years in a variety of roles including performer, writer, and producer. She returned to WNEW in 1982 for another three years, and then joined New York's WXRK in 1989 for another six. Steele was honored with the ''Billboard'' award for FM Personality of the Year (1976), and she was the first woman to receive it. Years later, the same magazine established a new award in her honor, The Alison Steele Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightbirde
Jane Kristen Marczewski (December 29, 1990 – February 19, 2022), better known by her stage name Nightbirde, was an American singer-songwriter. Previously having released two EPs and several singles, Nightbirde auditioned on ''America's Got Talent'' in 2021, where she received a Golden Buzzer for her original song "It's OK". However, she decided to withdraw from ''AGT'' before the quarterfinals, because of worsening health due to cancer. Marczewski died on February 19, 2022. She was 31 years old. Early life and education Marczewski was born on December 29, 1990. She was originally from Zanesville, Ohio, and had three siblings. Marczewski started songwriting at age six, when she helped her mother finish the lyrics for a song. As a young Christian, she volunteered and participated in various church ministries. Marczewski was a 2009 graduate of Licking County Christian Academy, and graduated from Liberty University (in Lynchburg, Virginia) with a marketing communications deg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightbirds
''Nightbirds'' is an album by the all-female singing group Labelle, released in 1974 on Epic Records. The album features the group's biggest hit, "Lady Marmalade". It became their best-selling album. Background Nona Hendryx became the primary songwriter for the group. Their first three albums— ''Labelle'', ''Moon Shadow'', and Pressure Cookin'—had seen limited commercial success. These albums blended elements of rock music with the group's soul/gospel roots from their days as Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. Despite limited chart success, the group gained recognition as an opening act for artists such as The Who, Laura Nyro, and The Rolling Stones. After touring with the Rolling Stones in 1973, Labelle signed with Epic Records. Producer Allen Toussaint was assigned to the group, and they traveled to Toussaint's hometown of New Orleans to record ''Nightbirds''. The album was completed in two months. Reflecting their glam rock-inspired stage costumes, the group incorporate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
