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The Essential Eddie Money
''The Essential Eddie Money'' is a 2003 compilation album of hits from American rock singer Eddie Money, released as part of Sony BMG Sony BMG Music Entertainment was an American record company owned as a 50–50 joint venture between Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann. The venture's successor, the revived Sony Music, is wholly owned by Sony, following their buyout o ...'s ''Essential'' series. The album includes 15 tracks from Eddie Money's eight studio albums and one greatest hits album. US track listing Personnel * Eddie Money – Lead vocals, piano, keyboards, saxophone, synthesizer, backing vocals * Angelo Arcuri – Backing vocals * Becky West – Backing vocals * Jenny Meltzer – Backing vocals * Joe Pizzulo – Backing vocals * Lynn Carter – Backing vocals * Marc Tanner – Backing vocals * Maureen McCormick – Backing vocals * Ron Nevison – Backing vocals * Sandy Sukhov – Backing vocals * Tracy Harris – Backing vocals * Bob Glaub, Don Cromwel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Money
Edward Joseph Money ( Mahoney; March 21, 1949September 13, 2019) was an American singer and songwriter who, in the 1970s and 1980s, had eleven Top 40 songs, including " Baby Hold On", " Two Tickets to Paradise", " Think I'm in Love", " Shakin', " Take Me Home Tonight", " I Wanna Go Back", " Endless Nights", " Walk on Water", and " The Love in Your Eyes". Critic Neil Genzlinger of ''The New York Times'' called him a working-class rocker. In 1987, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Take Me Home Tonight". Early life Edward Joseph Mahoney was born in Manhattan, New York City on March 21, 1949, to a large family of Irish Catholic descent. His parents were Dorothy Elizabeth (), a homemaker, and Daniel Patrick Mahoney, a police officer. He grew up in Levittown, New York, but spent some teenage years in Woodhaven, Queens, New York City. Money was a street singer from the age of eleven. As a teenager, he played in rock bands, in part to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me Home Tonight (song)
"Take Me Home Tonight" is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money. It was released in August 1986 as the lead single from his album '' Can't Hold Back''. The song's chorus interpolates the Ronettes' 1963 hit "Be My Baby", with original vocalist Ronnie Spector providing uncredited vocals and reprising her role. Songwriting credit was given to Mike Leeson, Peter Vale, Ellie Greenwich, Phil Spector and Jeff Barry. The song reached No.4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on November 15, 1986, and No.1 on the Album Rock Tracks chart; outside the U.S., it was a top 15 hit in Canada. It only reached No.200 in the UK charts in January 1987. It received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, and was Money's biggest hit on the U.S. charts. Alongside its album, "Take Me Home Tonight" helped revive Money's career after a period of declining sales. It also allowed Spector to resume her touring/recording career after several years of retirement. Background By the mid-1980s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Sinfield
Peter John Sinfield (27 December 1943 – 14 November 2024) was an English poet and songwriter. He was best known as a co-founder and lyricist of King Crimson. Their debut album '' In the Court of the Crimson King'' is considered one of the first and most influential progressive rock albums ever released. Sinfield's lyrics are known for their surreal imagery, often involving common fantasy concepts, nature, or the sea. They often also deal with emotional concepts and, sometimes, storyline concepts. Later in his career, he adapted his songwriting to better suit pop music, and wrote a number of successful songs for artists such as Celine Dion, Cher, Cliff Richard, Leo Sayer, Five Star, and Bucks Fizz. Paul Stump, in his 1997 ''History of Progressive Rock'', called Sinfield "the premier littérateur of Progressive". In 2005, Sinfield was referred to as a "prog rock hero" in ''Q'' magazine for his lyrical work and influence in the music industry. Early life Sinfield was born i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peace In Our Time (Eddie Money Song)
"Peace in Our Time" is a song written by English songwriters Andy Hill and Peter Sinfield, first recorded by American singer and actress Jennifer Holliday for the 1988 Summer Olympics album ''One Moment in Time''. The song was later covered by American rock singer Eddie Money and English singer Cliff Richard. Eddie Money version Eddie Money released his version as a single in 1989 and included it on his album '' Greatest Hits: The Sound of Money''. The single debuted on the US ''Billboard Hot 100'' chart on 2 December 1989, and reached a peak of number 11. It also reached number two on the ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks chart and number 34 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart. In Canada, "Peace in Our Time" reached number three. Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Cliff Richard version In 1993, British singer and actor Cliff Richard released a cover of "Peace in Our Time" as the second single from his 31st studio album, '' The Album'' (1993). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonina Armato
Antonina Armato is an American songwriter, record producer, music producer and businesswoman. She is the co-founder and member of Rock Mafia, a record production/songwriting team. She has worked with Justin Bieber, Zedd, Gwen Stefani, Demi Lovato, Christina Aguilera, Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, No Doubt, Wyclef Jean, Green Day, Sheena Easton, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Flo Rida, Ellie Goulding, Tokio Hotel, Descendants 3, AGNEZ MO, Jojo Siwa, and BTS. Career 1980s–1990s One of Armato's first major hits was " I Still Believe", which reached number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for Brenda K. Starr after being featured on her self-titled album. The track was later covered by Mariah Carey. Armato wrote the song about her first love, later recalling that she "felt every word of it". She co-wrote the 1990 ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one single, " She Ain't Worth It", by Glenn Medeiros and Bobby Brown, and also wrote or co-wrote the majority of the ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Right Here (Eddie Money Album)
''Right Here'' is the eighth studio album by the American rock musician Eddie Money. It was released in September 1991 by Columbia Records and yielded four singles, three of which would make the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, including the song " I'll Get By" which made it to number 21. The video for "I'll Get By" is dedicated to the producer Bill Graham who had worked with Money on previous projects. Reaching only number 160 on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart, ''Right Here'' would be Money's final chart appearance with an album of new material, and his singles from the album would mark his final pop chart appearances. Track listing Personnel Musicians * Eddie Money – lead vocals, backing vocals, Synclavier * Kim Bullard – keyboards * Monty Byrom – keyboards, guitars, backing vocals * Jerry Deaton – keyboards * Brian Gary – keyboards * Claude Gaudette – keyboards, drum programming * Paul Mirkovich – keyboards * John Corey – guitars, arrangements (3) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Get By (song)
"I'll Get By" is a song by American singer Eddie Money, released in 1991 as the second single from his eighth studio album '' Right Here''. It was written by Antonina Armato, Andy Hill and Money, and produced by Keith Olsen and Money, with additional production by Randy D. Jackson. "I'll Get By" reached No. 21 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and remained in the charts for 20 weeks. It was Money's last Top 40 single on the chart. The song's music video was dedicated to Bill Graham. Reception Upon release, Larry Flick of ''Billboard'' wrote: "Money has a good shot at reviving top 40 interest thanks to this mournful pop/rock ballad. His well-worn voice provides a wordly, affecting edge." In a review of ''Right Here'', Joe Konz of ''The Indianapolis Star'' wrote: "The album's nominal slow song, "I'll Get By", could almost be characterized as tender. Almost. "I'll Get By" is probably as good as oneygets when he's out of his league." Dana Tofig of the ''Hartford Courant The ''Hart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing To Lose (Eddie Money Album)
''Nothing to Lose'' is the seventh studio album by American rock musician Eddie Money. The album was released on October 4, 1988, by Columbia Records. The top-ten hit " Walk on Water" featured a guest appearance from original band member Jimmy Lyon on lead guitar. Track listing Personnel * Eddie Money – vocals, keyboards, harmonica, saxophone * Kim Bullard – keyboards, keyboard and synthesizer arrangements * Kevin Gilbert – keyboards, keyboard and synthesizer arrangements, backing vocals (10) * Jesse Harms – keyboards, backing vocals (1) * Richie Zito – keyboards, guitars, backing vocals (1) * Tommy Girvin – guitars, backing vocals (10) * Jimmy Lyon – guitars * John Nelson – guitars * Stevie Salas – guitars * John Pierce – bass * Mike Baird –drums * Danny Hull – saxophones * David Woodford – saxophones * Tommy Funderburk – backing vocals * Joe Pizzulo – backing vocals * Tracy Harris – backing vocals (1) * Julia Tillman-Waters – back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Harms
Jesse Harms (born July 6, 1952, in Massachusetts) is an American musician and songwriter. He has worked with Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth, Eddie Money, REO Speedwagon, Bad English, Guitar Shorty, Patty Smyth, and McAuley Schenker Group. Early life Harms was raised in Berkeley, California. He began playing the piano at 8 years old and studied classical music until he was 15. He lost interest in classical at that time, and in high school started playing the organ with a band called Zephyr, later Rags. They became friends with another band, Cookin' Mama, that guitarist Pat Thrall played in, and around 1971 some combining of the members took place. After high school Harms attended the University of California, Berkeley but dropped out to concentrate on music. During the next few years Harms studied piano with some very good jazz teachers notably, Bill Bell (Carmen McRae), Tom Coster (Santana, Gabor Szabo) and Wilbert Baranco. Career 1970s In the early 70's Harms formed a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walk On Water (Eddie Money Song)
"Walk on Water" is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money from his album '' Nothing to Lose'' in 1988. Written by one-time Sammy Hagar keyboardist Jesse Harms (who also performed on the track), the tune was released as a single and reached number nine on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 (Money's final top ten hit) and number two on the Album Rock Tracks chart. It only managed to hit 128 in the UK. It also features a guitar solo from Jimmy Lyon, who had previously been a member of Eddie Money's band. Critical reception Upon its release, ''Billboard'' called "Walk on Water" a "pop offering" which "sports a prominent rock edge that should prove to be Money in the bank for hit status at radio". ''Cash Box ''Cashbox'', also known as ''Cash Box'', is an American music industry trade magazine, originally published weekly from July 1942 to November 1996. Ten years after its dissolution, it was revived and continues as ''Cashbox Magazine'', an online ...'' praised it as a "terrific song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Wanna Go Back
"I Wanna Go Back" is a 1984 song by American rock band Billy Satellite, written by band members Monty Byrom, Danny Chauncey, and Ira Walker, that achieved major popularity when recorded by Eddie Money in 1986. Another version was recorded by former Santana/ Journey keyboardist/singer Gregg Rolie for his self-titled 1985 debut solo album. Billy Satellite version Released in 1984 as the band's debut single, it reached the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart on December 8, 1984, charting for three weeks and peaking at number 78, and number 72 ''Cash Box''. The mid-tempo song is reliant on synthesizers but contains a short guitar solo in the bridge and some guitar in the outro. The music video begins with the members of Billy Satellite driving a jeep to Alameda, California to the site of a previous live show; the latter portion features the band playing in a bar there. Eddie Money version American rock singer Eddie Money covered the song on his 1986 album '' Can't Hold Back'', and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Spector
Harvey Phillip Spector (December 26, 1939 – January 16, 2021) was an American record producer and songwriter who is best known for pioneering recording practices in the 1960s, followed by his trials and conviction for murder in the 2000s. Spector developed the Wall of Sound, a production technique involving a densely texture (music), textured sound created through layering tone colors, resulting in a compression (music), compression and chorus (effect), chorusing effect not replicable through electronic means. Considered the first ''auteur'' of the music industry, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in pop music history and one of the most successful producers of the 1960s. Born in the Bronx, Spector relocated to Los Angeles as a teenager and co-founded the Teddy Bears in 1958, writing their chart-topping single "To Know Him Is to Love Him". Mentored by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, by 1960, he co-established Philles Records, becoming the youngest U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
