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Skylark (other)
Skylark is a genus of birds. It may also refer to particular species in that genus, such as the Eurasian skylark. Aircraft *Cessna 175 Skylark, an American aircraft design *Dova DV-1 Skylark, a Czech ultralight aircraft *Skylark (rocket), a British sounding rocket first launched in 1957 from Woomera, Australia * Skylark (UAV), a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Elbit *a series of gliders produced in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s: **Slingsby Skylark **Slingsby T.41 Skylark 2 **Slingsby Skylark 3 ** Slingsby Skylark 4 *Robertson Skylark SRX-1 an STOL aircraft developed by Robertson Development Corp. in the mid-1950s. *Vortech Skylark, an American helicopter design Books * ''Skylark'' (novel), the title of the sequel to ''Sarah, Plain and Tall'' by Patricia MacLachlan * ''Skylark'', the title of the English translation of the novel '' Pacsirta'' by the Hungarian author Dezső Kosztolányi *Skylark (publisher), an imprint of Bantam Books *Skylark (series), a series of 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skylark
''Alauda'' is a genus of larks found across much of Europe, Asia and in the mountains of north Africa, and one of the species (the Raso lark) endemic to the islet of Raso in the Cape Verde Islands. Further, at least two additional species are known from the fossil record. The current genus name is from Latin ''alauda'', "lark". Pliny the Elder thought the word was originally of Celtic origin. Taxonomy and systematics The genus ''Alauda'' was introduced by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 in the tenth edition of his ''Systema Naturae''. The type species was subsequently designated as the Eurasian skylark. The genus ''Alauda'' has four extant and at least two extinct species. Formerly, many other species have also been considered to belong to the genus. Extant species The genus contains four species: Extinct species * †''Alauda xerarvensis'' (late Pliocene of Varshets, Bulgaria) * †''Alauda tivadari'' (late Miocene of Polgardi, Hungary) Former species Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Interview
''The Interview'' is a 2014 satirical alternate history action-comedy film co-produced and directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg in their second directorial work, following '' This Is the End'' (2013). The screenplay was written by Dan Sterling, based on a story he co-wrote with Rogen and Goldberg. The film stars Rogen and James Franco as journalists who set up an interview with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ( Randall Park), and are then recruited by the CIA to assassinate him. The film is inspired by a 2012 ''Vice'' documentary. Rogen and Goldberg developed the idea for ''The Interview'' in the late 2000s, with Kim Jong-il as the original assassination target. In 2011, after Jong-il's death and Jong-un's succession as the North Korean leader, Rogen and Goldberg redeveloped the script with the focus on Jong-un's character. ''The Interview'' was first announced in March 2013, at the beginning of pre-production. Principal photography was in Vancouver from October to Dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hupmobile
Hupmobile was an automobile built from 1909 through 1939 by the Hupp Motor Car Company of Detroit. The prototype was developed in 1908. History Founding In 1909, Bobby Hupp co-founded Hupp Motor Car Company, with Charles Hastings, formerly of Oldsmobile, who put up the first US$8,500 toward manufacturing Hupp's car. They were joined by investors J. Walter Drake, Joseph Drake, John Baker, and Edwin Denby. Drake was elected president; Hupp was vice president and general manager. Emil Nelson, formerly of Oldsmobile and Packard, joined the company as chief engineer. Hastings was named assistant general manager. In late 1909 Bobby's brother, Louis Gorham Hupp left his job with the Michigan Central Railroad in Grand Rapids and joined the company. Model 20 Hupp Motors obtained $25,000 (equal to $ today) in cash deposits at the 1909 automobile show (the lowest capitalization of Detroit's eight major car makers) to begin manufacturing the Hupp 20. The first cars were bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buick Skylark
The Buick Skylark is a passenger car formerly produced by Buick. The model was made in six production runs, during 46 years, over which the car's design varied dramatically due to changing technology, tastes, and new standards implemented over the years. It was named for the species of bird called ''skylark''. The Skylark name first appeared on a limited production luxury convertible using the Buick Roadmaster's chassis for two years, then was reintroduced in 1961 as a higher luxury content alternative to the entry-level Buick Special on which the Skylark was based upon. It was then positioned as Buick's luxury performance model when the Buick GSX was offered. As GM began downsizing during the late 1970's, the Skylark became the entry-level model when the Special nameplate was used as a trim package designation, then in the 1980s was offered as a front-wheel-drive vehicle where it was both a coupe and sedan for three different generations. 1953–1954 Created to mark Buick' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skylark (George Cables Album)
''Skylark'' is an album by pianist George Cables recorded in 1995 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase. accessed April 19, 2017 Reception Ken Dryden of stated "George Cables made a series of excellent CDs for Steeplechase during the 1990s, one of which is Skylark, a fun trio studio session".Track listing # "Fungii Mama" () – 6:26 # "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum" ( |
Skylark (Shirley Scott Album)
''Skylark'' is a live album by the Shirley Scott Trio recorded in 1991 at Birdland (jazz club), Birdland and released on the Candid Records, Candid label.Payne, DShirley Scott discographyaccessed July 6, 2012 Reception The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars.Allmusic Review accessed July 6, 2012 Track listing # "Skylark (song), Skylark" (Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer) - 8:21 # "I Still Want You/Dein ist mein ganzes Herz, You Are My Heart's Delight" (Timothy Carpenter/, Franz Lehár, Fritz Löhner-Beda) - 9:07 # "All the Things You Are" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern) - 8:45 # "Alone Together (1932 song), Alone Together" (Howard Dietz, Arthur Schwartz) - 10:56 # "Peace (Horace Silver song), Peace" (Horace Silver) - 7:25 # "McGhee and Me" (Shirley Scott) - 8:54 # "The Par ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skylark (Paul Desmond Album)
''Skylark'' is an album by American jazz saxophonist Paul Desmond featuring Gábor Szabó recorded in 1973 and released on the CTI label.CTI Records discography accessed February 10, 2012 Reception The review by Richard S. Ginell awarded the album 3 stars and stated "Paul Desmond injects a bit of the 1970s into his sound, obtaining agreeable if not totally simpatico results... It's a cautious change of pace for Desmond, although the fiercer context into which he was placed doesn't really fire his imagination".Ginell, R. SA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skylark (song)
"Skylark" is an American popular song with lyrics by Johnny Mercer and music by Hoagy Carmichael, published in 1941."Johnny Mercer's Songs on CD", Ralph Mitchell, JohnnyMercer.com, June 2009, webpageJM-ralph Background Carmichael wrote the melody, based on a Bix Beiderbecke cornet improvisation, as "Bix Licks", for a project to turn the novel '' Young Man With a Horn'' into a Broadway musical. After that project failed, Carmichael brought in Johnny Mercer to write lyrics for the song. Mercer said that he struggled for a year after he got the music from Carmichael before he could get the lyrics right. Mercer recalled that Carmichael initially called him several times about the lyrics but had forgotten about the song by the time Mercer finally wrote them. The yearning expressed in the lyrics was based on Mercer's longing for Judy Garland, with whom he had an affair. Several artists recorded charting versions of the song in 1942, including the Glenn Miller Orchestra (vocal by Ray Eb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skylark (Italian Band)
Skylark is an Italian power metal band founded in 1994 by Eddy Antonini and is still active today. History Skylark was founded by Eddy Antonini in 1994 with the intent of exploring several musical styles in one project.Eduardo Rivadavia, Skylarkat Allmusic After adding four members, the group recorded the 1995 album ''The Horizon and the Storm'', the first of a series of yearly releases. From 1996 they released on the Italian label Underground Symphony. The 1997 released ''Dragon's Secrets'' received several positive reviews in metal magazines. at Tartareandesire.com Antonini also recorded a solo effort, ''When Water Became Ice'', in 1998 in between Skylark releases. In 1999, they released the first of a two album project, ''The Divine Gates''; the second half was released the following year. The group had several of their albums released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skylark (Canadian Band)
Skylark was a Canadian pop and rock band active from 1971 to 1973 and based in Vancouver. "Wildflower" is their biggest hit. History Skylark formed in 1971 from one of Ronnie Hawkins's backup groups and signed with Capitol Records, releasing a self-titled album in 1972 which spawned three singles."Wildflower Co-Writer Succumbs to Cancer" ''The Music Express'', November 14, 2016, Keith Sharp The group, whose alumni include composer/ |
Skylark (US Musician)
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in 1970 in San Jose, California, known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies. Active for five decades, with their greatest success in the 1970s, the group's current lineup consists of founding members Tom Johnston (guitars, vocals) and Patrick Simmons (guitars, vocals), alongside Michael McDonald (keyboards, vocals) and John McFee (guitars, pedal steel, violin, backing vocals), and touring musicians including John Cowan (bass, vocals), Marc Russo (saxophones), Ed Toth (drums), and Marc Quiñones (percussion). Other long-serving members of the band include guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (1974–1979), bassist Tiran Porter (1972–1980, 1987–1992) and drummers John Hartman (1970–1979, 1987–1992), Michael Hossack (1971–1973, 1987–2012), and Keith Knudsen (1973–1982, 1993–2005). They performed gospel influenced songs such as "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sky Larks
''Sky Larks'' is a 1934 animated short produced by Walter Lantz Productions and is part of the ''Oswald the Lucky Rabbit'' series. Plot Oswald and a big beagle are at a cinema watching a documentary about explorers who travel in hot air balloons. The documentary consists of footage of real-life balloonist Auguste Piccard. Oswald is amazed and after the show decides to become a balloonist himself. At a fairground, a large crowd gathers to see Oswald take off in his balloon. The balloon is a large hot water bottle and the carriage is a pot-bellied stove. Oswald invites the big beagle, who is in the crowd, to join him. The beagle refuses, but as the balloon rises, its anchor snags his pants and pulls them off. Embarrassed, he grabs the anchor and flies away with Oswald. Oswald's balloon rapidly ascends and goes so far that they reach interplanetary space. They pass through the "Milky Way", populated by bottles of milk, and finally crash land on the planet Mars, much of which seems re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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