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Spanish Fly (1985 Film)
Spanish fly or Spanish Fly may refer to: * ''Lytta vesicatoria'', a species of beetle * Cantharidin, a poisonous compound secreted by the beetle, historically used in medication and as an aphrodisiac Film * ''Spanish Fly'' (1975 film), a British comedy * ''Spanish Fly'' (1985 film), a French film directed by José Bénazéraf * ''Spanish Fly'' (2003 film), an American comedy * ''The Spanish Fly'' (1931 film), a German film based on the play listed below * ''The Spanish Fly'' (1955 film), a remake of the German film based on the play listed below Music * Spanish Fly (band), an American avant garde jazz trio * ''Spanish Fly'' (album), a 1987 album by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam * "Spanish Fly", a guitar instrumental by Van Halen from ''Van Halen II'' * "Spanish Fly", a song by Aventura from ''The Last'' * "Spanish Fly", a song by Finch from ''Say Hello to Sunshine'' Other uses * ''The Spanish Fly'' (play), a 1913 German comedy by Franz Arnold and Ernst Bach * "Spanish Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lytta Vesicatoria
''Lytta vesicatoria'', also known as the Spanish fly, is an aposematic emerald-green beetle in the blister beetle family (Meloidae). It is distributed across Eurasia. The species and others in its family were used in traditional apothecary preparations as "Cantharides". The insect is the source of the terpenoid cantharidin, a toxic blistering agent once used as an exfoliating agent, anti-rheumatic drug and an aphrodisiac. The substance has also found culinary use in some blends of the North African spice mix '' ras el hanout''. Its various supposed benefits have been responsible for accidental poisonings. Etymology and taxonomy The generic name is from the Greek λύττα (''lytta''), meaning martial rage, raging madness, Bacchic frenzy, or rabies. The specific name is derived from Latin ''vesica'', blister. ''Lytta vesicatoria'' was formerly named ''Cantharis vesicatoria'', although the genus '' Cantharis'' is in an unrelated family, Cantharidae, the soldier beetles. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Halen II
''Van Halen II'' is the second studio album by American rock band Van Halen. Released by Warner Bros Records on March 23, 1979, it peaked at number six on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape chart and yielded hit singles " Dance the Night Away" and " Beautiful Girls." As of 2004, it had sold almost six million copies in the United States alone. Critical reaction to the album has been positive, with ''The Rolling Stone Album Guide'' praising the "feel-good, party atmosphere" of the songs. Background and recording Recording of the album took place at Sunset Studio less than a year after the release of the band's 1978 debut album, ''Van Halen''. Recording of the album began on December 10, 1978, just one week after completing their first world tour, and was complete within a week. The band used a Putnam 610 console to record the album, similar to the console Eddie would later install in his home studio in 1983. Many of the songs on ''Van Halen II'' are known to have existed prior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Ferguson
William Stener Ferguson (born October 12, 1964) is a Canadian travel writer and novelist who won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel '' 419'' (2012). Biography Ferguson was born fourth of six children in the former fur trading post of Fort Vermilion, Alberta, approximately north of Edmonton. Ferguson completed his high school education at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School in Red Deer and was awarded the Alexander Rutherford Scholarships in all available categories. He then joined the Canadian government funded programs Katimavik and Canada World Youth. The latter program sent him to Ecuador in South America, as described in his book ''Why I Hate Canadians''. He studied film production and screenwriting at York University in Toronto, graduating with a B.F.A. (Special Honours) in 1990. Ferguson joined the JET Programme in the early 1990s, and lived in Kyushu, Japan, for five years teaching English. He married his wife, Terumi Matsumoto, in Kumamoto in 1995. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Fly (professional Wrestling)
In professional wrestling double-team maneuvers are executed by multiple wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches. Many of these maneuvers are combination of two throws, or submission holds. Most moves are known by the names that professional wrestlers give their "finishing move" (signature moves that usually result in a win) names. Occasionally, these names become popular and are used regardless of the wrestler performing the technique. Moves are listed under general categories whenever possible. Aided moves These moves involve one wrestler actually performing the move to an opponent. An ally of the attacker will do something to make the move more effective. For example, a wrestler could perform a DDT on an opponent. However, an ally could lift the opponent' feet off the ground first, making it an Aided DDT, a much more effective variation of the move. Aided brainbuster An aided brainbuster sees one wrestler help another wrestler perform a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Fly (Beavis And Butt-head)
The following is an episode list for the MTV animated television series ''Beavis and Butt-Head''. The series has its roots in 1992 when Mike Judge created two animated shorts, '' Frog Baseball'' and ''Peace, Love and Understanding'', which were aired on '' Liquid Television''. Series overview Episodes Pilots (1992) These originally aired as part of '' Liquid Television'' and did not include music videos. Season 1 (1993) Mike Judge himself is highly critical of the animation and quality of these episodes, in particular the first two—"Door to Door" and "Give Blood/Blood Drive"—which he described as "Horrible. Those first two episodes were awful, I don't know why anybody liked it... I was burying my head in the sand." Season 2 (1993) Season 3 (1993–94) Season 4 (1994) Season 5 (1994–95) Season 6 (1995–96) Season 7 (1997) Starting this season, the show switched to a 7-minute short act, with most of the shorts running approximately 5 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spanish Fly (play)
''The Spanish Fly'' (German: ''Die spanische Fliege'') is a 1913 German comedy play written by Franz Arnold and Ernst Bach. When it premiered Arnold himself played the male lead. It was the first of many successful collaborations between the two writers.Grange p.61 Adaptations It has been adapted for film and television several times including: * '' The Spanish Fly'', a 1931 film by Georg Jacoby * '' The Spanish Fly'', a 1955 film by Carl Boese Carl Eduard Hermann Boese (; 26 August 1887 – 6 July 1958) was a German film director, screenwriter, and film producer, producer. He directed 158 films between 1917 and 1957. Selected filmography * ''Farmer Borchardt'' (1917) * ''Donna Luci .... Notes References Bibliography * Grange, William. ''Historical Dictionary of German Literature to 1945''. Scarecrow Press, 2010. 1913 plays German plays adapted into films Plays by Franz Arnold Plays by Ernst Bach {{1910s-play-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Say Hello To Sunshine
''Say Hello to Sunshine'' is the second studio album by American rock music, rock band Finch (American band), Finch. Following the release of their debut album ''What It Is to Burn'' (2002), the group signed to MCA Records, which soon afterwards was absorbed into Geffen Records. Drummer Alex Pappas left the band in early 2004 and was replaced by Marc Allen. This was the band's only studio album with Allen and also their last with original bassist Derek Doherty. Sessions for the next album took place at a variety of studios with Jason Cupp, Ben Moore and the band producing the proceedings. Prior to the album's release, the band went on tour in the US and Europe, and "Bitemarks and Bloodstains" was released as a single in May 2005. ''Say Hello to Sunshine'' was released in June; further tours of the US, the UK and Japan followed soon after. ''Say Hello to Sunshine'' saw the band expanding their post-hardcore sound with different time signatures, heavier guitar riffs and Breakdown (mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last (album)
''The Last'' is the fifth and final studio album by the bachata group Aventura, released on June 9, 2009. In the "Intro" of this album, Anthony "Romeo" Santos states that this could possibly be their last album; his prediction came true in July 2011 when the group publicly confirmed it was breaking up for good. ''The Last'' became the top selling Latin album of 2009 and 2010. The Last spent 23 weeks at number one in the Latin Billboard chart. The Last debuted at number 5 in the Billboard chart and number 1 in the Latin Billboard chart. Album information One of the members of the group, the guitarist Lenny told MTV that the album was recorded in Wyclef's studio, and stated that Wyclef wanted to record a song with them. The song was "Spanish Fly", which features Wyclef Jean and Ludacris. Rumors were circulating that this album would be the last of the group. In the "Intro" of this album, Anthony Santos states that this could possibly be their last album. However, the group said ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Fly (album)
''Spanish Fly'' is an album by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, released in 1987. The singles "Head to Toe" and "Lost in Emotion" both reached number one in the United States. The album peaked at No. 7 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It has sold more than a million copies. Production The album was written and produced by Full Force. Critical reception ''People'' wrote that Lisa has "a rich, versatile sound and the vocal strength to penetrate the album’s percussion-heavy arrangements." ''The Globe and Mail'' thought that Lisa's "accounts of her various sex and dance urges are both funny and salacious." The ''Los Angeles Times'' called the album "an urban contemporary kitchen sink—everything is in there, from dance to doo-wop to crackling funk to spicy salsa." ''USA Today ''USA Today'' (often stylized in all caps) is an American daily middle-market newspaper and news broadcasting company. Founded by Al Neuharth in 1980 and launched on September 14, 1982, the newspaper operates from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cantharidin
Cantharidin is an odorless, colorless fatty substance of the terpenoid class, which is secreted by many species of blister beetles. Its main current use in pharmacology is treating molluscum contagiosum and warts topically. It is a burn agent, poisonous in large doses. It has been historically used as an aphrodisiac (in potions sold under the name #Aphrodisiac preparations, "Spanish fly"). In its natural form, cantharidin is secreted by the male blister beetle, and given to the female as a copulatory gift during mating. Afterwards, the female beetle covers her eggs with it as a defense against predators. Poisoning from cantharidin is a significant veterinary concern, especially in horses, but it can also be poisonous to humans if taken internally (where the source is usually experimental self-exposure). Externally, cantharidin is a potent vesicant (blistering agent), exposure to which can cause severe chemical burns. Properly dosed and applied, the same properties have also be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Fly (band)
Spanish Fly is an avant garde jazz trio from New York City. It consists of Steven Bernstein (trumpet), David Tronzo (guitar), and Marcus Rojas (tuba). Participation in other projects have limited the releases of this band. The group's first album, ''Fly By Night'', was produced by Hal Willner, who wrote in the album's liner notes that the group's early 1990s live performances at the Knitting Factory had the same kind of impact on him as those of Miles Davis and Tim Buckley in the 1970s. Discography *''Fly by Night'' - 1994 on Accurate Records *''Rags to Britches'' ive- 1994 on Knitting Factory Records References External links *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 ... Jazz ensembles from New York City {{US-jazz-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spanish Fly (1955 Film)
''The Spanish Fly'' () is a 1955 West German comedy film directed by Carl Boese and starring Joe Stöckel, Erika von Thellmann and Rudolf Platte. It was shot at the Göttingen Studios with sets designed by the art director Ernst Klose. It was based on the 1913 play '' The Spanish Fly'' by Franz Arnold and Ernst Bach. A previous adaptation had been released in 1931.Goble p.16 Cast In alphabetical order *Helmut Ahner as Otto *Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Helene *Albert Florath as Coldewey *Kurt Großkurth as Hartmann *Paul Henckels as Dr. Ambrosius *Ursula Herking as Frau Hartmann *Holger Hildmann as Fritz * Stanislav Ledinek as Pollack *Hans Leibelt as Breilmann *Elena Luber as Sekretärin * Jester Naefe as Hannelore Klinke * Rudolf Platte as Hugo Sommer *Lotte Rausch as Frau Semmelmann * Hans Richter as Dr. Gerlach *Gretl Schörg as Miss Hilton * Ruth Stephan as Jutta *Hans Stiebner as Oexle *Joe Stöckel as Heinrich Klinke *Hubert von Meyerinck Hubert "Hubsi" von Meyerinck (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
