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Sad Or High Kicking
''Sad or High Kicking'' is a folk album by Martin Simpson recorded and released in 1985. Produced at Ideal Sound Recorders, London by Tony Engle and Martin Simpson. Originally issued by Topic Records in the UK, catalogue number 12TS438. Like most Martin Simpson albums, it includes a mixture of contemporary and traditional pieces. Track listing #"Jazzman" (Holstein) #"Shawnee Town" (Dillon Bustin) #"Moth" (Anne Lister) #"Living Without You" (Randy Newman) #"For Jessica, Sad or High Kicking" (Simpson)/ "My Dearest Dear" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Icarus" (Anne Lister) #"No Depression in Heaven" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #" Let It Be Me" (Gilbert Bécaud, Mann Curtis, Pierre Delanoë Pierre Charles Marcel Napoléon Leroyer (16 December 1918 – 27 December 2006), known professionally as Pierre Delanoë (), was a French lyricist who wrote thousands of songs for dozens of singers, including Dalida, Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavou ...) #"Stillness in Company" (Jessica Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Simpson
Martin Stewart Simpson (born 5 May 1953) is an English folk singer, guitarist and songwriter. His music reflects a wide variety of influences and styles, rooted in Britain, Ireland, America and beyond. He builds a purposeful, often upbeat voice on a spare picking style. According to his Martin Simpson#Discography, discography, Simpson has appeared solo (21 albums), as a session musician (16 albums), in collaboration (9 albums), in compilations, live, and on performance and instructional DVDs (7). He has also published a Martin Simpson#Book, book. Between 2002 and 2010, he was awarded multiple honours among the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Biography Martin Simpson was born in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England on 5 May 1953. He took an early interest in music, learning to play the guitar and banjo and performing at local folk clubs. In 1970, he dropped out of John Leggott College to become a full-time musician. In 1976, he recorded his first solo album ''Golden Vanity''. In the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 In Music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1985. Specific locations *1985 in British music *1985 in Japanese music *1985 in Norwegian music Specific genres *1985 in country music *1985 in heavy metal music *1985 in hip-hop, 1985 in hip hop music *1985 in jazz Events January–March *January 1 – The newest music video channel, VH1, VH-1, begins broadcasting on American cable. It is aimed at an older demographic than its sister station, MTV. The first video played is Marvin Gaye's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner". *January 11 **One of the biggest music festivals in the world begins in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rock in Rio had an audience of 1.5 million people, and featured Iron Maiden, Nina Hagen, The B52's, Go Go's, Queen (band), Queen, Rod Stewart, James Taylor and AC/DC, along with Brazilian artists such as Gilberto Gil, Elba Ramalho, Barão Vermelho and Paralamas do Sucesso. **Willie Dixon sues Led Zeppelin over the song "Whole Lotta Love", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folk Music
Folk music is a music genre that includes #Traditional folk music, traditional folk music and the Contemporary folk music, contemporary genre that evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival. Some types of folk music may be called world music. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted orally, music with unknown composers, music that is played on traditional instruments, music about cultural or national identity, music that changes between generations (folk process), music associated with a people's folklore, or music performed by Convention (norm), custom over a long period of time. It has been contrasted with popular music, commercial and art music, classical styles. The term originated in the 19th century, but folk music extends beyond that. Starting in the mid-20th century, a new form of popular folk music evolved from traditional folk music. This process and period is called the (second) folk revival and reached a zenith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grinning In Your Face (album)
''Grinning In Your Face'' is a folk album by Martin Simpson recorded and released in 1983. Recorded and produced at Ideal Sound Recorders, London by Tony Engle. Originally issued by Topic Records in the UK, catalogue number 12TS430. It includes a mixture of contemporary and traditional pieces. Track listing #"It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (Paul Anka) #"Little Birdie" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"The First Cut is the Deepest" (Cat Stevens) #"Roving Gambler" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"This War May Last for Years" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Masters of War" (Bob Dylan) #"Reuben's Train" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Your Cheatin' Heart" (Hank Williams) #"Handsome Molly" (Traditional; arranged Simpson) #"Townships" (Simpson)/ " Biko" (Peter Gabriel) #"Moonshine" (Simpson) #"Green Linnet" (Traditional; arranged Simpson)/ "Grinning In Your Face" (Son House Edward James "Son" House Jr. (March 21, 1902 – October 19, 1988) was an American Delta blues singer an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobody's Fault But Mine (Martin Simpson)
''Nobody's Fault But Mine'' is a 1986 album of instrumental pieces recorded by the English guitarist Martin Simpson and released on the Dambuster Records label. All the tracks included are traditional and arranged by Martin Simpson, except for "Hard Time Killing Floor" by Nehemiah Skip James, published by Wynwood Music Ltd and "Charlie's Boogie" by Martin Simpson and published by Dambuster Music Ltd/Erroldynamic Music. Track listing # "The Granemore Hare" – 5:35 # "Nobody's Fault but Mine "It's Nobody's Fault but Mine" or "Nobody's Fault but Mine" is a song first recorded by gospel blues artist Blind Willie Johnson in 1927. It is a solo performance with Johnson singing and playing slide guitar. The song has been interpreted and ..." – 2:05 # "Lulu's Back In Town" – 2:06 # "Garryowen" – 4:00 # "Muskrat / Bonaparte's retreat" – 1:34 # "Mountain Roads" – 1:10 # "Yo-Yo Blues" – 1:46 # "Hard Time Killing Floor" – 4:09 # "Champagne Charlie" – 1:29 # "Honeybabe" â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Newman
Randall Stuart Newman (born November 28, 1943) is an American singer, songwriter, arranger, pianist, composer, conductor and orchestrator. He is known for his non-rhotic Southern American English, Southern-accented singing style, early Americana (music), Americana-influenced songs (often with mordant or satirical lyrics), and various film scores. His hits as a recording artist include "Short People" (1977), "I Love L.A." (1983), and "You've Got a Friend in Me" (1995), and has written songs such as "Mama Told Me Not to Come" (1966), "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" (1968), and "You Can Leave Your Hat On" (1972). Born in Los Angeles to an extended family of Hollywood film composers, Newman began his songwriting career at the age of 17, penning hits for acts such as the Fleetwoods, Cilla Black, Gene Pitney, and the Alan Price Set. In 1968, he made his formal debut as a solo artist with the album ''Randy Newman (album), Randy Newman'', produced by Lenny Waronker and Van Dyke Park ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let It Be Me (The Everly Brothers Song)
"Let It Be Me" is a 1960 single by The Everly Brothers. The song is an English-language cover of "Je t'appartiens", which had been released as a single in France by Gilbert Bécaud in 1955. The song was a top ten hit for The Everly Brothers on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and spawned many additional cover versions. Background and release "Let It Be Me" is based on "Je t'appartiens", which was written by Gilbert Bécaud and his frequent collaborator, lyricist Pierre Delanoë. Delanoë reportedly wrote the lyrics for Bécaud as an apology for missing one of the singer's performances at the Olympia in Paris. The song, sung by Bécaud, was released as a single by His Master's Voice in 1955. The Everly Brothers recorded their version of "Let It Be Me" after the song was recommended to them by producer Archie Bleyer. They recorded the song in December 1959 in New York with guitarists Howard Collins, Barry Galbraith, and Mundell Lowe; bassist Lloyd Trotman, pianist Hank Rowlan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilbert Bécaud
François Gilbert Léopold Silly (24 October 1927 – 18 December 2001), known professionally as Gilbert Bécaud (), was a French singer, composer, pianist and actor, known as "Monsieur 100,000 Volts" for his energetic performances. His best-known hits are " Nathalie" and "Et maintenant", a 1961 release that became an English language hit as " What Now My Love". He remained a popular artist for nearly fifty years, identifiable in his dark blue suits, with a white shirt and "lucky tie"; blue with white polka dots. When asked to explain his gift he said, "A flower doesn't understand botany." His favourite venue was the Paris Olympia under the management of Bruno Coquatrix. He debuted there in 1954 and headlined in 1955, attracting 6,000 on his first night, three times the capacity. On 13 November 1997, Bécaud was present for the re-opening of the venue after its reconstruction. Biography Born in Toulon, France, Bécaud learned to play the piano at a young age, and then went to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mann Curtis
Manny Curtis (born Emanuel Kurtz; November 15, 1911 – December 6, 1984) was an American songwriter. He wrote the lyrics for over 250 songs, including " In a Sentimental Mood" (1935) and " Let It Be Me" (1957). He was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States and died in San Francisco, California San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a commercial, Financial District, San Francisco, financial, and Culture of San Francisco, cultural center of Northern California. With a population of 827,526 residents as of ..., United States. He also used the pseudonyms Mann Curtis, Manny Curtis and Manny Kurtz. References External linksManny Kurtzat JazzBiographies * {{DEFAULTSORT:Curtis, Manny 1911 births 1984 deaths Musicians from Brooklyn Jewish American musicians Songwriters from New York (state) 20th-century American Jews 20th-century American songwriters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Delanoë
Pierre Charles Marcel Napoléon Leroyer (16 December 1918 – 27 December 2006), known professionally as Pierre Delanoë (), was a French lyricist who wrote thousands of songs for dozens of singers, including Dalida, Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Petula Clark, Johnny Hallyday, Joe Dassin, Michel Sardou and Mireille Mathieu. Career Pierre Leroyer was born in Paris. For his professional career, he adopted his grandmother's maiden name Delanoë. After obtaining a law degree, he began a career as a tax collector, and later a tax inspector. After World War II, he met Gilbert Bécaud and began working as a lyricist. For a period, he even performed alongside Bécaud in clubs. They penned some of France's best loved songs, including "Et maintenant", translated into English as " What Now My Love", which was covered by artists including Agnetha Fältskog, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, the Supremes, Sonny & Cher, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass and the Temptations. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985 Albums
The year 1985 was designated as the International Youth Year by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** The Internet's Domain Name System is created. ** Greenland withdraws from the European Economic Community as a result of a new agreement on fishing rights. * January 7 – Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launches '' Sakigake'', Japan's first interplanetary spacecraft and the first deep space probe to be launched by any country other than the United States or the Soviet Union. * January 15 – Tancredo Neves is elected president of Brazil by the Congress, ending the 21-year military rule. * January 27 – The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is formed, in Tehran. * January 28 – The charity single record "We Are the World" is recorded by USA for Africa. February * February 4 – The border between Gibraltar and Spain reopens for the first time since Francisco Franco closed it in 1969. * February 5 – Australia cancels its involvem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
