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Rather Be (other)
"Rather Be" is a 2014 single by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne. Rather Be may also refer to: * "Rather Be" (The Verve song), 2008 *"Rather Be" (1996), a song by Elevator to Hell from ''Parts 1–3'' *"Rather Be" (2003), a song by Ivan Smagghe from ''How to Kill the DJ (Part One)'' *"Rather Be" (2005), a song by Big Kenny from '' Live a Little'' *"Rather Be" (2006), a song by Martine Locke from ''On the Verge'' *"Rather Be" (2009), a song by Straw Dogs from ''Love and Then Hope'' *"Rather Be" (2011), a song by Benny Benassi and Shanell from ''Electroman'' * "Rather Be" (2011), a song by Mark Wills Mark Wills (born Daryl Mark Williams; August 8, 1973) is an American country music artist. Signed to Mercury Records between 1996 and 2003, he released five studio albums for the label – '' Mark Wills'', '' Wish You Were Here'', ''Permanently' ... from ''Looking for America'' * "Rather Be" (2020), a song by Brandy from '' B7'' See also * '' Rather Be Rockin''', 1979 album by Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rather Be
"Rather Be" is a song by English electronic music group Clean Bandit, featuring vocals by Jess Glynne. It was released on 5 December 2013 as the fourth single from the group's debut studio album, ''New Eyes'' (2014). It also appears on the deluxe version of Glynne's debut album, ''I Cry When I Laugh'' (2015). It was co-written by band members Jack Patterson and Grace Chatto, along with Jimmy Napes and Nicole Marshall, and produced by Patterson and Chatto. Warner Music Group released a number of official remixes for download, with DJs such as All About She and Cash Cash. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart and was the third fastest-selling single of 2014, and the highest-selling January single since " Spaceman" by Babylon Zoo in 1996. The song spent four weeks at number one, selling over one million copies since release and becoming only the seventh single to go 3× Platinum. "Rather Be" also reached number one in eleven additional countries including Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rather Be (The Verve Song)
"Rather Be" is a song by the English alternative rock band The Verve. It is the third track on their fourth studio album, ''Forth''. The song was released on 17 November 2008, the second single from the album, following the summer hit " Love Is Noise". Richard Ashcroft is credited as the sole composer of the track although, according to band members, the song changed a lot since the initial version brought over by Ashcroft with his companions' aid. This was also the band's final single following their third disbandment a year later. Background According to the band, the song was written by Ashcroft just a few months before they re-formed in mid-2007. Different approaches for it were considered. According to Nick McCabe, a "psychedelic version" of the song was his personal favorite. As for the interpretation of the song's meaning, Ashcroft explained it in an interview with Steve Lamacq, saying, "Lyrically in a way it's kind of we're bombarded with so much information now. There's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elevator To Hell
Rick White (born 5 December 1970) is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, he was a member of indie bands Eric's Trip, Elevator, Perplexus, and The Unintended. White first played music, in a band called "Bloodstain", in 1984, before starting his own band "in 1986", called "T.C.I.B", which later transitioned into the band name, "The Underdogs", which lasted from the summer of 1987, until June 1988. By the summer of 1989, The Underdogs had broken up, and Rick had joined another band, "The Forest", which lasted from the 1989, until June 1990, with a one-off recording session happening in December, 1990. Prior to Eric's Trip, and while in Eric's Trip, White also recorded two solo-produced albums, one in March 1990, and another in August 1991, but both were not released until 2022. Known for lo-fi recording, he has also recorded and produced music for The Sadies, Orange Glass, Joel Plaskett, One Hundred Dollars, Dog Day, HotKid and his former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Smagghe
Ivan Smagghe is a French DJ and producer. He was originally known as Ivan Rough Trade, after his job in the Rough Trade record store in Paris. His musical style has been described as electro house and "minimal electro." Smagghe's ''Death Disco'' compilation was a key release in the electroclash genre. He formed Black Strobe in 1997 with Arnaud Rebotini, but left in 2006. Black Strobe describe their dark electronic sound as "frozen balearic gay biker house". Smagghe is also a member of the Volga Select project, with Marc Collin Marc Collin is a French musician, film music composer and record producer. He is best known as the founder, with Olivier Libaux, of the project Nouvelle Vague, a cover band that covers new wave songs in a bossa nova style. Collin also released a .... Compilation discography As Ivan Rough Trade * ''French Fried Funk'' (Slip 'n' Slide Records, 1997). As Ivan Smagghe * ''How To Kill The DJ (Part One)'' ( Tigersushi Records, 2003) * ''Bugged Out! Prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live A Little (Big Kenny Album)
Live a Little is the first solo album by American singer Big Kenny, prior to his joining John Rich in the duo Big & Rich. Recorded in 1999 for Hollywood Records, the album was not released until 2005, after Big & Rich had released their debut album. Its release coincided with the release of Rich's previously-unreleased debut album '' Underneath the Same Moon'', also recorded in 1999 and released in 2006. Unlike Kenny's work within the country music genre with Big & Rich, ''Live a Little'' is a mixture between rock and pop. This album was followed by '' The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy'' in 2009 and ''Big Kenny's Love Everybody Traveling Musical Medicine Show Mix Tape, Vol. 1'' in 2010.CMJ New Music Report - 30 Aug 1999 - Page 24 "Recommended Tracks: "Candy Colored Glasses," "Under The Sun," "Last To Know" " The track "I Pray for You" (listed here as "Pray for You") was also recorded by Rich on ''Underneath the Same Moon'', and was a minor chart single for him in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martine Locke
Martine Locke is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. She has performed in the US and Australia, touring with Ani DiFranco, Cowboy Junkies, Arlo Guthrie and Luka Bloom. In 1996, Locke started an acoustic duo called The Velvet Janes with Rose Farrow. They have released four albums on Locke's record label, Passionfruit Produce, selling 80,000 copies to date. Since 1996, Locke has performed with the Velvet Janes at festivals such as Willamette Valley Folk Folk or Folks may refer to: Sociology *Nation *People * Folklore ** Folk art ** Folk dance ** Folk hero ** Folk music *** Folk metal *** Folk punk *** Folk rock ** Folk religion * Folk taxonomy Arts, entertainment, and media * Folk Plus or Fol ... Festival, Iowa Women's Music Festival, Portland Pride, Midwest Women's Autumnfest and Bethlehem Musikfest, Port Fairy Folk Festival and Michigan Women's Music Festival. Locke moved to the USA in March 2000 after touring back and forth between Australia and the US so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straw Dogs (band)
Straw Dogs is a country rock band. The Beginnings (Legends and Lies) David von Beck formed the Straw Dogs as an outlet for his shimmering, mellow country rock. ''Legends & Lies (1998)'' was recorded (and toured) with the band's original line-up. After touring the United States as a full band in support of the group's debut, ''Legends & Lies'', von Beck pared Straw Dogs down to a simple duo, initiating the help of his old friend Darren Smith from the Colorado-based Stranger Neighbor. Darren Smith agreed to join his friend. After Smith joined Straw Dogs, the band has enjoyed moderate success. Any Place At All ''Any Place At All'' was the band's first album recorded with Darren Smith. The 2001 album is often publicised and referred to as the band's debut. The songs on ''Any Place At All'' earned von Beck and Smith 4 Billboard songwriting awards and the opening slot on the ''Crash Test Dummies'' final tour. Songs from the album found its way onto AAA and college radio, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electroman (album)
''Electroman'' is the third studio album by Italian DJ and record producer Benny Benassi. It was released on 7 June 2011, through Ultra Music. Singles * "Spaceship" was released on iTunes on 25 May 2010. The single features American singer Kelis, Black Eyed Peas rapper apl.de.ap, and Jean-Baptiste. The music video premiered on Vevo on 28 June 2010. It was directed by Ray Kay and features all artists. It peaked on the UK Dance Chart at number 18. * "House Music" was released on 23 November 2010 to iTunes. The track was used as a B-side to "Spaceship" in the UK. *"Electroman" (featuring T-Pain) was released on 29 January 2011 as the third single. The music video was released four days earlier. It contains elements of "Electroboy" by The Mighty Boosh. *Although not released as a single, "Beautiful People" (a collaboration with Chris Brown) was included on the album. The track was an international hit, topping the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart, and became a top 10 hit in Australia, I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Wills
Mark Wills (born Daryl Mark Williams; August 8, 1973) is an American country music artist. Signed to Mercury Records between 1996 and 2003, he released five studio albums for the label – '' Mark Wills'', '' Wish You Were Here'', ''Permanently'', '' Loving Every Minute'', and '' And the Crowd Goes Wild'' – as well as a greatest hits package. In that same timespan, he charted sixteen singles on the ''Billboard'' country charts, all of which made the top 40. After leaving Mercury in 2003, he signed to Equity Music Group and charted three more singles. Two of these were later included on his sixth studio album, '' Familiar Stranger'', which was released on the Tenacity label in 2008. Of his albums, ''Wish You Were Here'' is the best-selling, with a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. This album's title track and the late 2002-early 2003 release " 19 Somethin'" both reached No. 1; on the Hot Country Songs charts. Besides these, six mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B7 (album)
''B7'' is the seventh studio album by American singer Brandy. It was released on July 31, 2020, through her own label Brand Nu, Inc. and eOne Music. Her first studio album since ''Two Eleven'' (2012), the album features production from Darhyl Camper, Jr. and LaShawn Daniels, among others. ''B7'' is an R&B album exploring themes such as self-love, tumultuous romantic relationships, mental health and single motherhood. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the album's authenticity and cohesiveness, as well as Norwood's vocals. ''B7'' debuted at number 12 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, earning 25,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The album and its songs were nominated for various awards, including a Grammy Award. It spawned two singles: "Baby Mama" and " Borderline". Furthermore, "No Tomorrow, Pt. 2" featuring Ty Dolla Sign, a remix of the album track "No Tomorrow" was also released in promotion of the album. Background and devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rather Be Rockin'
''Rather Be Rockin'', the second album by the band Tantrum A tantrum, temper tantrum, lash out, meltdown, fit or hissy fit is an emotional outburst, usually associated with those in emotional distress, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, violence, defiance, angry ranti ..., was released in 1979. Track listing # Rather Be Rockin' # Don't Turn Me Off # You Are The World # Sammy And Susie # Runnin' # How Long # You Need Me # Take A Look # Applaud The Winner # Search For A Reason Musicians Pam Bradley - Lead & Backing Vocals Sandy Caulfield - Lead & Backing Vocals Barb Erber - Lead & Backing Vocals Ray Sapko - Guitar, Vocals Phil Balsano - Keyboards, Vocals Bill Syniar - Bass, Vocals Vern Wennerstrom - Drums, Percussion 1979 albums {{1970s-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |